Four Tips for Healthier Hair

Hair in Need of Help?

Oily skin can lead to grimy buildup in human hair–touching your hair, even to fix a few strands, only increases the problem. While a good shampoo and conditioner help keep hair clean, sometimes these products also leave residue in your hair. A few household items help rinse soap and other substances free, helping you keep your hair shiny and clean (as always, check to be sure you are not allergic to any of the items below before using).

Try Baking Soda

A little baking soda mixed with your shampoo or used seperately helps wash soap residue from hair. Keep the powder in a waterproof container–a teaspoon should suffice for each rinse. Scrub thoroughly into your hair and scalp for the most effective results. Not only will baking soda help rinse your hair, it adds a refreshing touch to your shampoo and skin.

Rinse With Vinegar

A little smelly, yes, but vinegar helps keep hair clean and shiny. Mix one half cup with water and pour over your hair as the last step in the rinsing process. White vinegar and apple cider vinegar both have the same properties (if you dislike the odor of vinegar, white vinegar doesn’t smell as strong). Make sure to rub the vinegar into the strands before drying.

Rotate Your Shampoos

Sometimes the chemicals involved in the washing process are responsible for dull, oily hair. Using the same shampoo with every wash can encourage buildup resistance to rinsing. Switching brands occasionally or rotating shampoos can help this problem, as well as help uncover new or better products that suit your hair’s needs.

Clean Your Hairbrush

It’s not uncommon to remove stray hairs trapped in your brush, but do you wash your brush regularly? Sounds disgusting, yes, but rinsing your hairbrush helps keep buildup from forming in your hair. Soap, oil, and dust can coat the bristles, meaning each stroke brushes them into your hair. After removing the loose hairs, try scrubbing your shampoo gently into the bristles, then rinse the brush with hot water and vinegar (if your brush has a cloth base, then don’t try this tip). Soaking the brush in vinegar and water for an hour can also help.

Don’t Give Up

There are other methods of encouraging clean, healthy hair, but these tips are low-cost home remedies which can help your hair shine again. Keeping your hair looking its best without chemicals or expensive brands may take patience and time to try several methods, but the results are well worth it.