Sometimes all we want is a good hair day. Is it too much to ask for? Not really. However, with frizzy and curly hair, you might just give up after trying a few times. But if you change your hair care routine, you can get a good hair day every single day.
Whether you have curls, waves, or straight strands, you can manage them. Great hair isn’t just luck, it’s a habit. And the solution is the right routine.
In this blog, we’ll break down a simple, effective hair care routine that will fit your lifestyle. Now, you will say goodbye to those bad hair days. Let’s dive in!
What causes bad or frizzy hair?
Yes, we know bad hair days can be annoying and the only hindrance to you being confident. This is not a big fuss, as it can be cured. To fix the bad hair days, we need to understand what’s causing them. Once you have the reason, it will be easier to find the right solution.
Here are some common things that make your hair act up:
- Weather: A humid weather can make your hair frizzy, while dry air can cause static and flyaways.
- Too Many Products: If you are using a lot of hair products, it can also damage your hair.
- Washing the Wrong Way: Overwashing or underwashing your hair can mess with the natural oils of your hair. As a result, it will make hair either too greasy or too dry.
- Heat Styling: Using straighteners or curling irons, too, can dry out your hair, making it weak and hard to style.
Once you figure out what’s causing the problem, you can choose the right steps to keep your hair looking its best.
4 Ways to Have Your Ideal Hair Care Routine
We cannot say any routine is an ideal routine, as everyone’s conditions are different, but below are some products that anyone can apply.
- Massage, Moisture, and Growth = Oil
Yes, oiling, and if you have coconut oil, it can be quite great for your hair growth.
It keeps your scalp healthy and adds moisture, which helps your hair grow better and stay soft. Most hair oils have natural ingredients full of nutrients that make your hair stronger, reduce breakage, and give it a shiny look.
Fueling The Roots
When you gently massage oil into your scalp, it also increases blood flow, which means more nutrients and oxygen reach the hair roots. This will boost hair growth and make your strands stronger from the start.
Also, when the oil covers your hair strands, it protects them from damage. If your hair is nourished from the beginning, it grows out strong and healthy.
- Gentle Hair Cleansers
Healthy hair begins with a clean scalp. It’s important to wash away any dirt or product buildup.
A hair cleanser also helps keep hair moist. Normal shampoos can make hair feel dry and rough, but hair cleansers clean hair gently without stripping it of its natural oils. This keeps hair soft, smooth, and easier to manage.
By holding in moisture, they also help stop frizz and reduce breakage, so your hair looks and feels healthier.
Here is how to wash them.
- For fine hair, washing is usually easy. Just remember to lather up down your neck; many people miss that spot.
- For thick hair, first, wet and comb your hair, then divide it into sections. You can also use a moisturizing shampoo so it reaches the scalp properly.
- Conditioning: Don’t Skip It
When you shampoo your hair, it helps clean away dirt, oil, and leftover hair products from your scalp and hair. But not only this, shampoo also opens up the outer layer of your hair and leaves it that way after washing.
That’s where conditioner comes in. Conditioner smooths down these lifted cuticles and helps bring your hair’s pH levels back to normal. This locks in moisture and important nutrients, keeping your hair healthy and shiny.
If you dye your hair, conditioner also helps keep the color in for longer. It stops the color from fading too fast. So, by using conditioner regularly, your hair will look less dull and more full of life.
Conditioner replaces the moisture that shampoo removes. You can use conditioners for:
- Fine hair: Apply conditioner only on the ends, not the roots, to avoid greasy hair.
- Thick hair: Use a deep conditioner. Add more or less based on how dry your hair feels.
- Air-Drying Not Blow-Drying
Air-drying your hair helps keep more moisture in, whereas blow-drying removes moisture quickly. Air-drying takes longer, so your hair loses less water.
It also protects your scalp from getting dry or itchy. Unlike blow drying, which uses heat and can damage your hair, air drying is much gentler.
Quick Drying Or Healthy Hair?
Now, you can say that blow drying saves you a lot of time as it is faster, but it can make your hair rough and harm the ends, leading to breakage and split ends. On the other hand, air drying helps keep your hair’s natural moisture and allows the outer layer to close properly. This makes your hair look shinier and feel softer.
Final Thoughts
Who says bad hair is for ages?
You just need the right care, which is oiling, gentle cleansing, proper conditioning, and air-drying. It is just a matter of the right products and consistency. So, next time you are not going to chase perfection, but are about to build good habits.
So, let’s say goodbye to bad hair days, because your best hair is just a routine away.
