I agree that hair care products can help, but a healthy diet is just as important. Good nutrition with enough vitamins and minerals supports healthier hair from the inside.
How can I get healthy and shiny hair?
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Healthy and shiny hair starts with proper care, nutrition, and using the right hair products. A balanced diet rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals supports healthy hair growth, while regular oiling and deep conditioning help maintain moisture and shine. Avoid excessive heat styling, harsh chemical treatments, and frequent washing, as these can damage the hair cuticle and reduce natural shine.
Healthy and shiny hair usually comes from overall hair care habits rather than miracle products. Regular oiling, gentle shampoo, proper hydration, balanced diet, and enough protein intake help a lot. Heat styling, excessive chemical treatments, and stress often damage hair over time.
Many people also forget that sleep and overall health affect hair quality. Trimming split ends regularly can make hair look healthier too. Honestly, social media trends push too many products, but simple consistent care usually works better. Hair masks, less heat damage, and patience make a bigger difference than constantly switching shampoos every few weeks.
- Try oiling your hair the night before washing to prevent it from being dry. Coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil, lavender oil, there are so many options to choose from.
- Putting egg is known to give you shiny hair because the protein in egg helps nourish your follicles and increases its sheen.
- You can also apply yoghurt in place of egg.
- Wash hair with luke warm water and then give it a final rinse with cold water. This will lock the follicles and give your hair a shiny appearance.
- Make hair packs for conditioning at home. There are many recipes available on the internet that use simple goods that you can find in your own kitchen.
- Regularly trim your hair. Having split ends can give you a dull and dry appearance.
- Incorporate green vegetables and lean protein like fish, chicken, eggs etc in your diet.

For a healthy and clear skin, the following tips are a must-
Keep your skin clean by washing with a face wash at least twice a day. Often times, dust and pollution in cities can leave your skin looking dull.
Always MOISTURIZE! I cannot stress this point enough. The key to a hydrated skin is as simple as a good old moisturizer that suits your skin type.
Never go to bed with a face full of make-up. Invest in a good cleanser to remove make up. If you don’t want to buy an expensive product, then coconut oil is an amazing
option. Not only is it natural and helps to remove make up with ease, it also nourishes the skin specially at this time of the year.
Occasionally, once or twice a week, make it a habit to use face masks or exfoliate your skin. You don’t need to spend tons of money on it. You could just simply use the various
things available in your kitchen. For example, Gram flour (besan) and curd can be used as a mask. It also helps to reduce tan and cools the skin while exfoliating.
Use sunscreen whenever you step out of the house. It doesn’t matter if its grey or cloudy outside. The sun rays are still very harmful and damaging to the skin even if you can’t see them.
Drink lots of water, at least 2 liters a day. This is the easiest most efficient way ofkeeping it hydrated and glowing.
Most people will tell you to apply this and that. But, it is really worth it? It is good to use good products on hair. But, the growth of hairs also depends on the diet you are taking. Taking a Healthy diet enriched with vitamins and minerals also supports you internally which results in healthy hairs.
Wash your hair the correct way
Every one dreams of getting a set routine and a balanced lifestyle all day every day (even if its subconsciously) that not only makes us look good but also makes us feel good. For example, eating healthier, working out, taking care of our skin etc. However, let’s face it. These things are easier said than done. Nobody has the kind of patience and time to stick to half of these things that keep doing the rounds on the internet. However, here are certain small and easy tips that you can try and incorporate into your daily routine that will make you feel less guilty about not making any changes and push you one step closer to the kind of lifestyle you want.
1. Every morning after waking up, drink a glass of warm water with some lemon squeezed in it. It’s a great way to kick start your digestion for the day and helps increase metabolism.
2. Incorporate some form of protein in your breakfast- eggs, nut butters, yoghurt etc.
3. Drink at least 2 liters of water.
4. Eat frequently and in moderation. Don’t binge on a bag of chips and then skip lunch out of guilt. That’s totally the wrong way to go about your diet. Instead keep fruits/ tea/ coffee as your healthy snack option.
5. Take a shower. Even if it’s cold outside.
6. Don’t go to bed with a face full of make-up. Always clean your face. Once in the morning, and once before going to bed.
7. Moisturize your face and don’t forget your neck!
8. Take out at least 10 minutes every day to do some kind of a work out. There are plenty short routines available on YouTube. And if that’s not your cup of tea, opt for walking around instead.
9. Go to bed earlier by 1 hour. If you sleep at 12, try going to bed by 11 instead.
10. Leave your mobile phone in the far corner of your room, at least an hour before bed time. Do some book reading, (not anything electronics based) or write in a journal instead. Studies show, mobile phones, TV, and computers emit radiations that are known to cause disturbed sleep and induce stress.
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Instead of applying synthetic product for hair straightening, you can opt for homemade formulas which rarely harms. Massage with curd on clean scalp and it after half an hour. Repeat it twice in a month for healthy and straight hair.
Never brush your hair subsequent to oiling and on wet hair.
Keep your hair clean (wash thrice seven days)
Brush your hair (from root to tip) something like two times each day
Attempt to abstain from drying your hair utilizing tourist blowers.
Abstain from experiencing methodology like bouncing back, pumming and so forth, as it harms your hair
For shading of hair, endeavor to utilize regular colors.
To enhance the nature of hair have a protein rich eating regimen.
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