Hydration is really important, but how you do it will always vary depending on hair type. Deep conditioning treatments are great (more on that below👇🏼) but there are also other ways - from moisturising detangling sprays to spritzing your hair with water during styling - to stop your hair from getting thirsty (but you should keep in mind that the tap water quality in Malta is very low,so if you want to make the hair, teeth and skin healthier-use drinking water). Also, one of the best ways to keep your hair hydrated is to hydrate yourself! Make sure you’re drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day and both your skin and hair will thank you for it!
Deep condition on a regular basis or as often as your hair type needs it. Deep conditioning treatments are one of the best things you can do to replenish moisture in your hair. Whether you want to use a high-end product or go natural with some coconut oil, I advise giving your hair a really nourishing treatment 2-3 times a month - or weekly if your hair type needs it.
Regularly trimm your spilt ends. Once the damage is done, a small crack can very quickly escalate into a huge hole. Once it happens, it can accelerate breakage in the rest of your hair strands. Make sure to get regular trims at the hairdresser (around every 6-8 weeks is a good rule of thumb) to keep your hair looking and feeling healthy, especially if you are dreaming to grow them long and beautiful.
Don't "stress" your hair too often. As soon as chemicals get involved, hair damage is pretty inevitable - so it could be time to rethink your style in order to protect your hair from breakage.
If you’re a curly girl who has spent their lives using relaxers and straightening treatments - why not try embracing your natural hair? And if you’re dedicated to highlights and don’t want to give them up, you could try going for a balayage or ombre look that requires fewer visits to the salon (and fewer chemicals in your hair).
We can often be creatures of habit when it comes to our hairstyles and stick to the same look we love. However, there are certain styles - from tight ponytails and braids to extensions and wigs - that can cause tension in our hair, which can lead to breakage over time - especially if they are repeated continuously. Whilst I'm not suggesting you drop your favourite hairstyle forever, mixing it up and giving your hair a bit of a break to breathe and grow in peace every now and again will help reduce the risk of breakage.
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