Did you know that your eating, bathing, sun exposure and hair dryer habits can negatively influence the health of your hair? According to dermatologist Silva Santilli, our hair is sensitive to internal and external factors and some habits can harm them. Know (and abandon!) The six bad habits that make your hair weak and brittle:
1. Take a hot shower
Hot water damages the wires, leaving them dull and very weak. They tend to be thin and brittle. Dryness stimulates the scalp to produce more oil, which can also make it look dirty. Water temperature can also cause scalp irritation, dermatitis and peeling. In the case of colored hair, hot water is even more harmful as it facilitates color fading. Ideally, take a bath in warm water.
2. Use the dryer and flat iron very often.
The hot wind from the dryer dries the hair and over time they get weaker and thinner. As the flat iron gets very hot, friction can break the hair. Dermatologist Silvia Santilli states that "excessive use of dry hair at high temperatures and flat iron on damp hair causes serious damage."
Ideally, replace the hot dryer with those that produce cold wind and reduce the use of flat iron to a maximum of once a week. Attention: Keep the dryer at least 6 inches (15 cm) from the scalp.
3. Not eating well
Inadequate nutrition is detrimental to the health of the whole body, including that of hair. To maintain healthy strands, the blood must have nutrients that feed scalp follicles such as iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium and potassium.
Avoid: fried foods, fast food, excess sweets, fat in general.
Prefer: meat, beans, spinach, eggs, whole grains, fresh vegetables, fruits, milk, fish. And don't forget to drink water!
4. Hold wet hair
This habit so common among women causes hair breakage and leaves hair thin and weak. Do the wires not breathe? and become dry. According to the dermatologist, "pinning or sleeping with wet hair predisposes seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) due to prolonged heat and humidity." Let them dry naturally or use a dryer with cold wind. After drying, prefer the fabric or silicone fasteners.
5. Use multiple hair products at one time
Combining series of treatment processes without knowing if the products used are compatible can damage and weaken your hair: • Overlapping chemical treatments (coloring, lightening, straightening) causes aggression to the cuticle, so it is practice that should be avoided. , guides Silvia. In addition, hair that has undergone these treatments should undergo frequent moisturizing and tipping to maintain a healthy look. Another detail is that when buying a hair product it is important to read the packaging and see if it is intended for your type of hair.
6. Sunbathing
Continuous exposure to strong UV rays causes the loss of essential hair protein. Solar radiation reduces hair elasticity and strength and damages hair proteins. Have you noticed that after a long day in the sun the hair texture gets rough? This is because these proteins, such as keratin, constitute the protective layer of the cuticles, and when lost make the hair fragile, dry and susceptible to breakage.
Avoid: Exposing your hair for a long time to the sun, especially between 10 and 16 hours.
Prefer: Dermatologist Silvia advises to wear a hat or cap, preferably with sunscreen. "Also avoid chemical treatments shortly before beach trips to avoid further damage," he says.
Good habits you should adopt
Dermatologist Silvia Santilli advises that “to maintain healthy hair, we must not forget to take care of our overall health, as problems such as thyroid disorders, anemia, iron deficiency and other nutrients, stress, can lead to weakening with falling and decreased wire quality. Be aware of your diet: Inadequate diets are common causes of nutritional deficiencies, and should be avoided, in addition to smoking, which impairs circulation and the arrival of nutrients to the hair follicle, or root, says Silvia.
Extra tip
Nowadays there are a number of contraceptives that can help make your hair alive. Consult your gynecologist and choose options with low androgen dosage.
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