Natural Ways to Keep Hair Healthy and Gorgeous

Everyone seems to be looking for ways to "go green" these days, and the more naturally we can take care of our bodies, the better. Hair care is no exception, and many women are searching for more old-fashioned ways to restore shine and maintain luster and good hair health. Here are some natural ways to keep hair healthy and gorgeous.

Eat right

Everything we eat and drink affects both our skin and our hair: this is why hair strand testing is fast becoming a popular method for conducting random drug testing. Vitamins and minerals create hair cells, and the lack of these essential nutrients will be manifested in dull, listless, and even thinning hair. Resorting to crash dieting for weigh loss purposes will therefore be harmful to both body and hair, as will excessive consumption of fat-laden fast foods and alcohol. Stick to the basics: proteins, vegetables, fruits, whole grains; your hair will thank you for it.

Nature-based treatments

There are many food- and herb- or plant-based recipes available on the internet that will provide you with plenty of good ideas for making natural conditioners and hair treatments. Make sure to discuss your hair type with a professional stylist and choose the kinds of natural remedies that are appropriate to your type: fine, thick, dry, oily, round-shafted or rough. Some of the most popular ingredients for natural treatments include:

--soybean oil
--avocado (for dry hair)
--mayonnaise
--lemon juice
--coconut milk
--lavender oil
--ginger root (for dandruff)
--dried rosemary (for oily hair)

Visit your stylist

Visiting a good professional hair stylist on a regular basis will help you keep split ends at bay and is good for the overall health of your hair.