7 Hair Care Tricks Everyone Should Know

Hair care is always a very delicate and popular subject, after all, according to some research, beautiful hair is one of the main signs of beauty and health. However, to get well-groomed hair, people don’t necessarily have to go to a beauty salon. In fact, there are many home ways to take care of your locks.

We decided to research a little more about this and found many myths related to hair care. We took the opportunity to research the best methods to achieve strong and beautiful hair, thus eliminating the risk of hair loss. Let’s go to them!

Myth No. 1: Periodically trimming the ends accelerates hair growth

This information is unfounded. The speed of hair growth depends on the follicles in the scalp, which can actually be stimulated through massage, masks, oils and vitamins. A frequent cut only makes the hair look healthier.

Myth #2: You should wash your hair before cutting it

Ethical norms tell us that it is important to wash your hair before going to the salon. In fact, it’s best to wash it the day before going to the hairdresser, and it’s also important not to use products for setting. What happens is that, in this way, the hairdresser can see the defects of your hair (previous cuts, split ends, etc.), which appear more after shampooing.

Myth No. 3: For hair health, it is always important to use professional cosmetics

Another common mistake. It’s not totally fake, especially if you need a specific product for your hair type. However, a high price does not always mean high quality, and a positive effect can be achieved through cheaper products. The most important thing is to evaluate its composition. A good shampoo should be free of phthalates and parabens, and it’s always best to use silicone-free conditioners.

Myth #4: Washing every day weakens hair

This myth always causes a lot of controversy. Experts say that people still confuse cause and effect. Hair does not weaken when washed frequently, but because after washing people use dryers or curling irons, which are harmful. Also, some hairstyles are not healthy, especially when the person uses industrialized products. Frequent washing, especially when using a light shampoo that does not destroy the natural protective grease layer, does not weaken the hair.

They say that the best is the enemy of the good. Professionals in any field know that in some cases expensive products can be replaced with homemade products and folk recipes that do not harm the final result. After all, our grandmothers took care of the locks and did not use the products we see on the market today.

Studies have shown that using red onion for hair care helps prevent hair loss in 87% of cases. What happens is that, in addition to the vitamins, such as B6 and C, and the minerals, which care and nourish, the red onion has an effect that ‘wakes up’ the inactive follicles, increasing the blood flow to the scalp, which finally makes hair more voluminous.

You will need:

2-4 red onions; 1 spoon of honey; olive/coconut oil (optional); essential oils (optional).

The recipe is very simple. You must chop or grind the onion in a blender and extract the juice. Then add a spoonful of honey to the liquid and mix well. To achieve a stronger effect, you can add a spoonful of olive oil or coconut. You need to gently massage the scalp with the mixture, put on a shower cap and leave for approximately 15-30 minutes. Don’t worry about the smell; When the suggested time passes, wash your head with a shampoo and it will go away. Another option is to add a few drops of essential oil (lavender, orange, or whatever you like) to the mix. If you’re still in doubt about the smell, do this on your free day. Repeat the procedure 2-3 times a month and the result will appear.

The emergence of dandruff calls for the attention of a specialist in trichology – the science that studies hair. If the problem appears unexpectedly and you haven’t gone to the doctor yet, you can resort to ibuprofen pills. This trick is often used by Oscar Blandi, a hairdresser who owns a beauty salon in New York and is known for working with Sofía Vergara, Vera Hill and other celebrities.

Grind up some ibuprofen pills and put them in your shampoo. Just like the exfoliants that clean the skin of the face, the grains clean the scalp and eliminate dead skin and excess fat. Its bactericidal properties help soothe the scalp. The trick is temporary, but the result is immediate.

Unfortunately, curly hair doesn’t always behave the way we want it to, but there are unexpected solutions that help tackle this problem. For example, you can apply a bar soap to weight down your curls. Another option is lip balm, which works on the hair like wax and helps control flyaway curls. If you have more time, you can also make a gelatin mask.

You will need:

a pack of gelatin powder; hair balm; mineral water (optional); egg yolk (optional).

Mix 1 spoonful of gelatine in 3 spoonfuls of water (for a longer effect, use mineral water) and heat in a water bath until the gelatine dissolves. Add a drop of hair balm. To further strengthen the strands, add an egg yolk. Mix well, let cool and apply all over the hair, without touching the roots. Put on a shower cap, cover with a towel and leave for 40 minutes. After applying the mask, the hair will be shiny and smooth.

As you may have already noticed, the health of the hair also depends on how it is handled. Therefore, choosing the right comb or brush is important to achieve thick, strong and beautiful hair. When the hair is dry, professionals recommend using a massage brush if possible with natural bristles. In addition to the obvious benefits, it is useful for the follicles and distributes dryness through the hair, giving it a natural shine.

In general, we shouldn’t comb wet hair, as it is more vulnerable. Wait for it to dry a little and use a comb with wide teeth and carefully.

Hair is essentially composed of proteins and amino acids, components present in the egg. The yolk makes the strands stronger and softer, prevents them from weakening and stimulates their growth. Honey is an excellent conditioner and gives a much smoother effect. And castor oil has always proven to be a natural solution to accelerated growth.

You will need:

2 spoons of castor oil; 1 egg yolk; 1 spoon of organic honey.

Mix the ingredients well and apply the mixture on the hair, gently massaging the roots. Then, wrap your hair in cling film or put on a shower cap and leave the mixture on for an hour or two. Then wash your hair with shampoo and finish the treatment with a good conditioner. Repeat the procedure twice a week and notice the difference.

Dry shampoo is a substance used as a cleanser and does not contain water. Although many shampoos of this type contain substances that are hard to find, you can make a very effective version with improvised ingredients.

You will need:

2 spoons of cornstarch; 2 spoons of cocoa powder (for dark hair); 5-6 drops of any essential oil you like (optional); a wide makeup brush or spray bottle.

Mix all the ingredients and pour the mixture into a jar/bottle with a lid. Always shake the bottle before use and then spray it on your hair. If you use a brush, apply a moderate amount to the roots, wait for the hair to absorb the excess, then carefully comb through. At the end, use the dryer to loosen the hair and give it the desired volume.

This method won’t solve the problem of split ends, but it works perfectly fine for dry hair. The method is simple: before washing, apply balm to the ends. At the roots, as usual, apply shampoo, massage and spread the foam throughout the hair. What happens is that the balm does not allow the shampoo to be aggressive with the dry part of the hair, that is, it does not make the strands even drier. Another option is to use conditioner first. Some experts say that this is a way to improve the hair structure.

Explain what kind of cut you want for the ‘contrary’ cut. Sometimes we struggle to explain how we want to cut. This is why many hairdressers end up getting it wrong: because there is a miscommunication. Explain what you don’t want to make it easier to understand what you want.
When choosing a hairdresser, pay attention to his hair. See if it’s well taken care of. This is a simple way of imagining whether or not he is good at something.
A professional always explains everything in detail. A hairdresser will explain how you should wash, what products he will use on you and more details, that is, he wants you to have good hair in life and not just when you leave the salon.