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How can I control my life when I can’t control my hair? (Anonymous)
The hair is one of the weakest points in every woman; it’s our “Achilles Heel” if we want to define it. Sometimes, it seems that they have their own rebellious life, and despite all our care, we are always with a haystack on our heads instead of a flowing hair, which is what we all want. Today we will discover 5 natural hair care tips, which will help you tame it without damage, but rather giving it a healthier and stronger appearance.
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Are you sure it’s good for your hair?
The attention we give our hair in order to keep it healthy, beautiful, bright, and shiny usually includes:
- Too frequent washing, because clean hair is beautiful to look at;
- Application of all sorts of shampoo, conditioner, volumizing or regenerating mask of the countless brands that the market offers;
- We use hair dryers, hair straightener, and thermal brushes to give them a style, or at least we try to;
- We color them with a lot of different colors and shades.
All of these things are done without considering that these actions have consequences that are harmful 90% of the time.

The purpose of this article is, therefore, to give you five basic but useful natural hair care tips to improve the health and natural appearance of your hair.
In many blogs and online articles about wellness and hair beauty, people give lots of pieces of advice, but what seems to be missing in almost all of them is a detailed explanation of the main purpose that the hair serves in order to understand the reason why our action damages them instead of making them appear more healthy and beautiful.
What is the main purpose of hair?
If the hair is in that precise location above our head, there must be a very specific reason beyond its seductive function; it is well known that this is one of the many factors of attraction for the opposite sex. It also plays a protective function for the scalp, sheltering it from the ultraviolet rays of the sun.

Are you wondering what your hair is made of? Let’s find it out.
About 65% to 95% of the hair is made of solid proteins, such as keratin, while the remaining is comprised of water, lipids, pigments, and trace elements. Another solid protein is melanin, which gives color to the hair.
While amino acids lysine and cysteine compose keratin. This protein is present in white and red meat, fish, liver and some types of vegetables.
Hair is made as well of other important substances such as iron, which primarily synthesizes the hemoglobin of the blood for the oxygenation of the tissues; and zinc, magnesium and finally copper which facilitates the melanin formation process.
What about the Scalp Structure?
Hair is implanted in the scalp, or in the epidermis (skin) that covers the skull and protects the brain by filtering the sun’s rays and preventing excessive heat dispersion in cold environments. The scalp, being nothing but a layer of skin, is subject to problems such as alterations, anomalies, disorders or illnesses.
The sebaceous glands and the sweat glands, located in the scalp, help in lubricating and protecting hair through the secretion of sebum and sweat.
Each bulb corresponds with the outlet of a sebaceous gland. From the greater or lesser activity of sebaceous gland comes a particular characteristic of the hair as well as some of its problems. In fact, if the sebaceous glands are very active and secrete a lot of sebum, the hair will be oily, because they easily will be covered by the greasy secretion. If those glands produce little sebum, we will have very dry hair.
5 natural hair care tips
Let’s now go on to see a well detailed 5 natural hair care tips that can help to improve the health of your hair.
1. Follow a healthy, natural and balanced diet
The first of the 5 useful natural hair care tips we are going to discuss today, is: follow a healthy, natural and balanced diet.
As we have seen, proteins compose hair from 65% up to 95%, so in order to keep it strong and healthy; you should follow a varied diet consisting of high-protein foods. Examples include:
- Eggs
- Meat
- Fish
- Soya
- Cheese
- Pulses
- Peanuts, nuts, and almonds
N.B. Cooking food significantly decreases the biological value of proteins.
The ideal daily intake of protein is related to body weight.
Let’s take some practical examples to understand how to calculate the protein value that we should take daily. Nutritionists calculate the minimum daily protein requirement by multiplying body weight by 0.8. For example, if your weight is 50 kg, you will need to consume a minimum of 40 grams of protein per day to be healthy. Those who practice sports should consume from 1.6g to 2g / kg of body weight (for example 80-100g of protein per day for a weight of 50kg).
Be careful not to overdo it because overeating proteins can cause the liver to be stressed.
A healthy diet rich in protein and regular physical exercise, will not benefit only your hair but your overall health in general.
2. Wash hair with warm water (not too cold or too hot)
Hydration is essential for the scalp. Furthermore, hair can only be strong when it grows from a healthy and hydrated scalp.
A dry scalp can be a sign of skin imbalance. It can cause itching, irritation, dandruff, and hair can get damaged. In some cases, an extremely dry scalp can also cause hair loss.
This is why it is necessary to take care of the hair with a valid shampoo and to nourish our skin and hair with special moisturizing and regenerating masks or wraps.
What happens if I use hot water while taking a bath?
When we take a shower, the use of extremely hot water can lead to dryness of the scalp and also weakens the hair, making it opaque and brittle for a long time.
Even though you don’t have to wash your hair with cold water in winter as you would risk catching a cold, it is advisable to use warm water (between 20 and 22°C) and to use cold water (anything below 20°C) only for the last rinse.
Which are the benefits of cold water on my hair?
The benefits of cold water are different: it makes hair shinier avoiding that annoying and unsightly “dry brush” effect. It tightens the pores of the skin; blocking the entry of dirt and helping to keep the hair clean for a longer period of time.
If your hair is very dirty, or you have to wash it after a mask or an oil-based pack, cold water is not the best solution because it does not completely eliminate dirt or grease. Therefore, it is better to use warm water and then use cold water for the last rinse to keep your hair shiny.
Perhaps this is one of the most important of today’s 5 natural hair care tips, but which we often tend to underestimate.
3. Try to avoid using a hairdryer, let your hair dry naturally (whenever you can)
The most superficial layer of the hair and the one that is most in contact with external atmospheric agents is the keratin layer.
This protein is made up of long chains of amino acids. Kreatin layer contains various vitamins and trace elements.
Drying your hair with a dryer or the continuous use of straightener, tongs, electric brushes, etc. will deform the keratin layer due to excessive heat, and this will damage the hair and make it weak.
Watch out for the turban!
It is also true that the traditional “turban” that many, if not all women, use, is not an ideal method of drying hair. Most of us have the habit of wrapping towels around our heads giving the towel the typical look of a turban when we exit the shower. This drying method allows the towel to absorb the water present in the hair, leading it to a gradual drying.
The main problem with this method is that the towel has a reduced absorption capacity. Therefore, when it reaches its maximum capacity, it will stop absorbing excess water, leaving our hair still wet. Above all, if we wrap our hair in a wet cloth it will prevent complete drying. The hair will, therefore, be perpetually immersed in a jug of water. As we said, everything in excess hurts and an excess of water weakens and damages hair, especially the tips, which is the most delicate part.
So…how can I dry my hair without ruining them?
The best method to dry the hair is using a microfiber towel; gently rubbing the hair to remove excess water, and wrapping it with a dry towel only at the end when most of the excess water has been removed.
I would suggest a microfibre towel, which is more delicate on the skin and hair and absorbs more water compared to normal terry towels.
Naturally, this type of drying requires time and patience. Since we lack time for ourselves most of the time, it is not always possible to use this natural method of drying hair.
Furthermore, this is a solution that does not create too many problems in the summer; but in the winter when the temperature drops, it can cause some problems.
Don’t forget that having your head wet for too long is not healthy: initially, you may not feel any consequences, but within some years, the prolonged exposure to low temperatures with a wet head could lead to various problems, such as neck pain, headaches, etc.
Be careful and make sure you are in a warm place, around at least 20-22°C when leaving the hair to dry naturally.
An alternative to the traditional hairdryer
The cap is an alternative solution that you can try instead of letting your hair dry naturally, which may not be advisable in the winter months. The hairdryer cap is the portable version of “the domestic” version of the classic professional dryers used by hairdressers.
This “helmet” allows you to dry hair gently and at low temperatures. In addition, before you wear it, you can apply curlers to replace the normal styling made by a hairdryer and brush. By using the dryer cap, it is possible to reduce the risk of burning the hair because it will not be too close to the flow of hot air or damage it with the brush. The hair will dry in a uniform way, avoiding stress with a jet of direct hot air. Moreover, with this method, you will not neglect some parts of your hair because some parts will not be excessively stressed than others due to a lack of airflow.
Where to find the dryer cap
The cap is not too expensive or too hard to find; you can buy it online or in specialized shops for hairdressers. The prices range from € 7.00 to € 57.00, and the cap is available for everyone.
If you know some good hair cap you can recommend, let us know in the comments section.
4. Be gentle with your hair
This is advice to follow in the shower and at the beach. It is better not to brush wet hair and not to expose it to direct sunlight. After having a shower or at the beach, many of us have the habit of combing our hair as soon as we get out of the water while many do not wear a hat at the beach.
When hair is wet, it is vulnerable.
If you brush wet hair, it could get split or get damaged. Before your hair gets dry, it is good to apply a bit of linseed oil, coconut or castor oil to help untangle them better and to nourish the tips. Brush them gently once they are dry, hard brushing could damage it as well.
Can the sun damage my hair?
The sun too can damage your hair with ultraviolet rays, that is why it is advisable to wear a hat at the beach or put some cream or mask on, such as a carrots mask to protect it.
Do you wish to know more about how to take naturally care of your hair during the summer? Read the article 7 hair care tips for summer 2019. ☀🌊
5. Feed your hair with natural homemade masks
The last but no less important of our 5 natural hair care tips is: remember to always keep skin and hair well dehydrated.
As we have already said in point number 2, it is important to keep the scalp well-hydrated in order to have a healthy, strong, and shiny hair.
How to do it?
One of the best methods for maintaining a healthy and properly hydrated scalp is to use coconut oil, linseed, castor, or jojoba oil after showering. There is no need to apply an exaggerated amount, we do not want hair to look oily, greasy, and not seductive at all, but we want to give it a healthy and shiny look instead.
How much product should I use?
The best way to not overdo it is to pour the oils in a spray dispenser to avoid oil wastage. Dosage for oils should be around 1 drop for normal to dry hair. For the oily hair, a ½ drop of oil will be enough because greasy hair produces an overdose of natural oil which is why it may appear greasy, oily, and dirty faster compared to other kinds of hair.
You can apply the residue of the product left on your hands to the tips, this will help you better untangle your hair.
To see great results, you need to be consistent.
Natural products Vs. Expensive branded products
Hair masks are good for the skin and hair; they feed, strengthen, and protect the most delicate parts such as the tips.
Women often rely on expensive brands, believing that they are the best for the care of the hair, but realistically it is not so. These commercial masks contain chemical elements, which come in to contact and are absorbed by our skin, and this is not healthy.
The products that we should avoid are:
- Alcohol Ammonium lauryl sulfate
- Diethanolamine (Dea)
- Dimethicone
- Formaldehyde
- Lanolin
- Parabens (methylparaben or propylparaben
- Petroleum
- Polyethylene glycol (or PEG/polyethylene or polyoxyethylene)
- Propylene glycol
- Sodium chloride
- Sodium laureth sulfate
- Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
- Synthetic colors
- Synthetic fragrance o parfum
- Triethanolamine (Tea)
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
This ingredient is present in almost every shampoo. It helps to make lots of foam and to clean the hair properly, but it is also very aggressive on the skin and hair. It is not dangerous, but in the long run, it may ruin the hair and make it weak and less healthy.
Diethanolamine (Dea) and Parabens
These are preservatives used to extend the expiring date of shampoos and masks. These preservatives are toxic and aggressive on the scalp and hair, and long exposure to these products may cause hair loss by influencing hormonal balance.
Sodium chloride or cooking salt, Diethanolamine (Goddess) and Triethanolamine (Tea)
These products are used as a thickener in the shampoos and conditioners and to make them creamier. The bad news is that they make our skin dry, and as we already know, healthy hair comes from a healthy and well-hydrated scalp.
Alcohol
Almost every shampoo or hair mask contains alcohol. The effect of the alcohol on the head is that it makes the scalp dry; this is not good for the health of your hair, as it will appear worn and faded.
Propylene glycol
Propylene glycol is a common ingredient in shampoos and other personal care products.It is an antifreeze.
This is in order to avoid products freezing during transport and storage.
It can irritate the skin, cause allergic reactions, and alter the structure of the skin.
Perfume
This ingredient is put in every shampoo and contains almost three thousand chemical agents because this is needed in order to create a fragrance or a synthetic smell.
The abuse of chemical agents may irritate the skin of the scalp.
What next?
In subsequent articles, you will find some homemade masks that may help to keep your hair healthy. The masks you will find in the next article are completely natural masks made exclusively with natural ingredients.
Hope you enjoy the article. Please let me know your feedback in the comment section below 💌💬💌 and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook.
You can find the podcast of this article on YouTube as well. 😉🎧😉
See you next week with other natural hair care tips. 🥑🥝🥥

I love this post. It is very helpful for women who are really very particular with their hair and at the same time don’t make it right with the hair care.
Hi Quin 🙂 I am happy that you like this post. It was designed to give the first, simple but effective advice for totally natural hair care. I hope you like the next ones too 🙂
Very informative article on hair care! Thanks for posting such useful beauty advice. I’ll be sharing! 💙
Such great information!! Very informative and helpful! 🙂
Hi Liz! Thank you for your feedback! Soon a new article will be online hope that you will keep on following it . And in the next one or 2 days, the podcast of the article will be online I will be happy to have some feedback about that too 🙂
This is an incredibly informative post with a lot of practical and knowledgeable advice for natural hair care. I follow most of these guidelines already – such as, I only use a hair dryer if it is absolutely necessary (like when going out into cold weather). However, I really should utilize masks more often – as you say, consistency is key to success.
I also wanted to say that I’m really fond of your site’s design and your blog’s niche for natural beauty care tips. I can’t wait to see what you share next!
Hi Lisa! Thank you for reading my blog, I am happy that you like it and find it useful. I tried to give an explanation about why things are good or not for our hair. Consistency is key to success, yep it is, everyone expects results on the spot but natural treatments, are very strong and effective, but require time 🙂
Thank you for sharing!!! 🙂 And do not worry new article will be online soon! 🥰🌿
Love the detail in this post! Definitely one I will come back to in the future!! I know for certain that my hair has been healthier since I stopped using heat a couple of years ago. The next step for me is starting some hydrating hair masks. My curly hair is thirsty for some natural hydration!
I let my hair air dry every time I wash it…I have sort hair at the moment, so it doesn’t take too long. I use a t-shirt to dry my hair instead of a towel. I would like to find a good hair mask.
Hi Rebecca yours are very nice tricks! 🙂 If u want to Find out more about hair mask you should read the next article 😉
My hair is awful and it keeps falling. Thank you for the tips, especially the homemade masks. They look simple enough to make.
yeah they are simple to make it is true and if u want to find out some special hair mask you can read the next article. I will explain in the details how to make amazing hair mask 🙂
I never knew any of this. I am going to look into some of those hair masks.
I am happy that you like the article 🙂 hope to see you also for the next one 🙂
Thank you for teaching me more about hair! My hair is very important to me and I really try to look after it as much as I can!
Your welcome 🙂 if you want to be updated with the last news you can subscribe to our NL 🙂
So that you will know in advance when a new article is out 🙂
Oh I needed to read this. My hair has been needing some tlc lately.
Hi Estefany! If you like this post you definitely should read our next one 😉
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I love how you brought the facts about hair. I think it really help people to understand how to do their hair.
Thank you for your feedback i am happy that you like the article 🙂 hope you will like the next one as well 🙂
I am not sure if it’s the dry heat, my hair is breaking a lot lately. Thanks for sharing this post with us.
Thank you for reading my blog post 🙂 If your hair keeps on break make sure you have well-hydrated hair and scalp, do not comb them when they are wet and do not tie them too tightly. If you are too stressed your hair will weaken and break more easily. If you have damaged hair, coconut oil is great to help strengthen them or repair them as well as rice water 🙂
Thank you so much for this post! I really struggle with my hair, it’s really fine, but frizzy and if I try and put too many products on it it just goes limp! I will try just adding a tiny bit of coconut oil and turning the temperature of my water down!
If you have thin hair you can also trie rice water. It works amazing for making your hair thick. In the next article, i will talk about this also and give lots of advice 🙂 hope you will come and read 🙂
Wow! This post is so detailed and helpful. I have dry and frizzy hair and I can’t wait to implement some of your tips!
Hy Disha! happy that you find it useful. In one of the next articles, i will also talk about how to make hair thick so if u are interested just come back to check or subscribe to the newsletter you will be updated with the latest news of the blog once a week 🙂
OMG….so enjoyed all your haircare tips here. An interesting sharing, thanks! cheers, siennylovesdrawing
Thank you 🙂
I now know a lot more about my hair than I ever thought I would. thank you for sharing!
Hy Bobby! Happy to hear that from you 🙂
You make some really good points. I should definitely take up your recommendation about using a hair mask. Can you recommend any vegan/cruelty-free ones?
Hi! Yes of course! 😉 It is already in the plan to post an article for my vegan friends, if you want to know when it will be online you can subscribe to the newsletter, you will be updated once a week on the last post online 🙂
I can strongly vouch for air drying your hair
ahaha thank you ! 🙂
I didn’t realize the difference the water temperature made. Interesting! So many ways we can keep our hair healthier. I definitely agree on the not using a blow dryer if you can help it. I try to also let mine dry naturally.
yah there are so many things that we do not know about our hair, i hope you wish to find out more and subscribe to the newsletter 🙂
I have been follicle free since Y2K, but I do see the value in proper hair care and the nutrition that supports it. For me, I like to say God took some and Gillette took the rest, though I think in the past decade there may have been a huge shift in controlling share. Every now and again I think I may let it grow in so I can see what I have left, but then I realize that I don’t really want to know. 🙂
Great tips. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Thank you for reading! 🙂 Hope you find it useful 🙂
Great tips. But this all depends on the kind of hair you have too. Some require a lot more work (and/or fewer chemicals) than others.
yeah, I totally agree with you it deepens on the kind of hair hat a person has. This advice that I posted here is anyway valid for all kind of hair. I also totally agree that hair needs chemicals but the chemicals agents that are in the things that we use every day 🙂 We have 2 kinds of chemical agents, the natural ones that are good for our hair and human-made that damage our hair 🙂
I mostly never dry my hair with a hairdryer because I really want to have it naturally dry. I also love to dip my hair in warm bath water with herbs as it washes on dandruff and moisturizes the hair, making it soft.
Hi Aisasami, good job! Keep on like this and follow us to find out new natural tips 🙂
Great tips. Very well researched too.
Happy to hear that you like it ! 🙂
Really informative article!
What is your opinion on reducing the number of days you wash your hair to once a week? Many people I speak to consider this because washing is stripping the hair of its natural oils, and that is what causes the damage.
I actually was my hair once a week so I totally agree with them 🙂 And I try to use a natuarl shampoo which is more delicate on hair and skin. If you would like to find out some grate natural shampoos read my next article 🙂
I love all things natural, sulphate, and paraban free!
ME too!!! ❤❤❤
Good post and I will apply some rules you have mentioned here to save my hairs too!
Let us know if these tips help you then! 🙂 Looking forward to hearing your feedback😉
Interesting to know about the minute details of hair and scalp. I almost follow all tips specially I take care to wash with warm water and not to dry with dryer. I let my hair gets drier naturally. Thanks for sharing loving tips.
Heena
I downloaded the podcast! It is amazing i love this idea!❤❤❤
Happy to hear that! If you would like you to have for the next article also let me know in the comment section 💬