Hair Care Tips: Four Steps to healthier hair:

Step 1: Shampoo your hair frequently

It is good to shampoo your hair - we recommend at least once or twice a week, depending on the
hair texture and the amount of buildup on the scalp and hair. This helps to remove dirt and
buildup on the hair that can deteriorate the condition of your scalp. When shampooing, it is very
important that you pay attention to cleansing your hair, your scalp and your hairline. Many
people (wrongly) will drop a handful of shampoo on their head and then rinse it off. Shampoo
must be worked through all of your hair, as well as the scalp and hairline. Did you notice that
when you shampoo your hair the amount of lather often varies? Usually, the more lather you
have, the less buildup you have on your hair. It’s also important to fully rinse out the shampoo to
eliminate any residual detergents - they can damage the hair shaft and scalp.

Step 2: Use a conditioner and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize

Frequently shampooing can dry out your hair and, therefore, must be followed by the use of a
moisturizing conditioner. It is very important to work the conditioner through all of your hair
and leave it in for three to five minutes. Again, many people misapply and misuse conditioner by
not working it through the ends of the hair and not leaving it on long enough. Correct use of
conditioners containing light proteins, such as hydrolyzed human keratin proteins, can help
strengthen your hair. A good conditioner with these proteins can easily penetrate the hair shaft to
replenish nutrients. These proteins can also repair split ends. Split ends develop after the
protective cuticle has been stripped away from the end of hair fibers as a result of harsh
chemicals or even vigorous brushing.

Step 3: Protect your hair from the elements. Use a leave-in conditioner that contains sun block (UV protector)

Excessive exposure to the sun can damage your hair by inducing oxidation of the sulfur
molecules within the hair shaft, leaving the hair weak, brittle, dry and faded. People who bleach
or lighten their natural hair color may also notice slight color changes in their hair when its
exposed to the sun. Blond hair may turn yellow, fade or become dull due to UV exposure. Even
natural brunette hair tends to develop reddish hues from sun exposure due to oxidation
of melanin pigments.

Step 4: Maintain a healthy diet

Hair requires the same overall nutrition that the body does: plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables,
grains and protein including lean meat and fish. Dietitians recommend foods high in biotin,
including brown rice, bulgar, brewer’s yeast, soybeans, green peas, lentils, oats, sunflower seeds,
and nutritious nuts. Nutritionists advise healthy hair seekers to eat well-balanced diets that
incorporate healthy proteins along with foods high in vitamins B, C, E, A and K. Hair instantly
responds to the addition of protein-rich foods such as meats, eggs, cheese, seeds and nuts. Fish
packs a double punch of protein combined with health building essential fatty acids and natural
oils. We recommend you discuss your diet with a medical professional.