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How to Get Healthier Hair – and keep it that way!

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Step 1: Wash your hair less often

Shampooing your hair removes dirt and oils, but over-shampooing can strip natural oils from your hair and scalp. Plus, shampoo that isn’t rinsed out fully can build-up on your hair, leaving it looking dull and lifeless.

Washing your hair a few times per week can help maintain oil balance for most hair types. Use our Batiste™ Dry Shampoos between washes to absorb excess oils and refresh your hair.

Also, try our Batiste™ Naturally Dry Shampoo line with 100% natural, plant-powered extracts and propellant for great results in a recyclable can that uses 40% less packaging when compared to Batiste Original.

Step 2: Apply conditioner properly

Conditioner is best applied to the middle and ends of your hair, then worked backward toward your scalp. Your hair needs the hydration further from the scalp, but your scalp can get dry, too. Pay extra attention to hydrating your scalp if it’s itchy or you notice flakes.

And make sure you choose the right conditioner for your hair type: thick curls need a different kind of hydrating than straight or thin hair.

Step 3: Use a hair mask weekly or as needed

Hair masks are deep moisturizing treatments that penetrate into the hair shaft to hydrate and strengthen from within. To help keep your hair supple, shiny, and strong, make a hair mask part of your healthy hair care routine at least weekly. To learn more about hair masks and how Batiste™ Leave-In Masks are different, check out our guide.

Step 4: Protect hair when heat styling

Try to reduce how often you get a blow out or use a hot iron on your hair and apply a moisturizing protectant before using heat. Batiste™ Leave-In Masks can help protect hair against heat up to 450 degrees – – rub some on your strands before blowdrying or ironing your hair.

Step 5: Minimize hair processing such as dyes, perms, relaxer

It’s fun to change up your hair color and style, and once you start bleaching, dying or processing, you have to maintain the look. Let your hair rest between processing treatments and give it extra love to allow it to rehydrate and recuperate after you’ve given it a chemical workout. Is your bleached hair damaged and in need of some love? Treat it to a hair mask to repair and strengthen.

Step 6: Protect hair when going in the sun or swimming

When indulging in some fun in the sun, help keep hair healthier by applying conditioner or a leave-in mask before swimming in any type of water (but especially chlorinated pools). If you’re a regular swimmer, wear a swim cap when you can to minimize your hair’s exposure to chlorine, and it’s always a good idea to wear a hat when out in the sun to help protect your hair and skin.

Step 7: Detangle hair before shower and shampoo

Brush or finger comb your hair to remove tangles before you wash it. Taking the few moments to detangle before jumping in the shower after a workout or in the morning will save you time and help prevent breakage.

Step 8: Brush your hair when dry vs. wet

When your hair is wet, it becomes more vulnerable to breakage. If you want to prevent flyaways, split ends and damage, avoid brushing wet hair. The best time to brush your hair is when it is almost or completely dry. This may vary by hair texture, as those with curly hair can potentially create more damage with dry brushing. If you really can’t resist brushing your hair when wet, use a wide tooth comb instead of a hairbrush. Tooth combs can be more gentle to the scalp and hair follicles, if you comb slowly.

Step 9: Squeeze wet hair with a towel, don’t rub

Wrap the towel around your head or long strands and blot to absorb water. Rubbing your hair with a towel introduces tangles and creates breakage.

Step 10: Protect and moisturize your scalp

Your scalp can get quite dry, especially if the air is dry, you over-shampoo, or it’s exposed to the sun. Wear hats and scalp sunscreen when going out in the sun, run a humidifier in your home if your indoor air is dry, shampoo less often and use a moisturizing shampoo. Use a deep scalp treatment as needed to hydrate your scalp if it’s gotten dry and flaky.

Step 11: Care for your hair while you sleep

Pull long hair back into a loose braid or put hair up into a sleep cap. Also try changing out your cotton or microfiber pillowcase for a silk or silk-alternative one. The smoother fabric can help prevent or reduce tangling while you sleep.

Step 12: Get regular haircuts

Trim your hair every 3 to 7 weeks if it’s short or bobbed, every 8-12 weeks for textured curly hair, and at least every 12 weeks for long hair to remove damaged or split ends and keep the shape of your hair style. Regular trims are a must for keeping your hair healthy, no matter your hair type.



Step 13: Eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of water

Eat a diet rich in protein, essential fatty acids, and B-vitamins to help give your body the nutrients it needs to produce keratin, the structural protein in your hair and nails. Drink plenty of water to help keep skin and hair hydrated as well.

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CHANGING THESE 5 SIMPLE HAIR CARE HABITS WILL TRANSFORM YOUR TRESSES

If you’re wondering why your hair has gone from being silky smooth to dry, brittle and damaged, odds are it didn’t happen instantly. When hair is not provided with the care it needs, it becomes dull and frizzy over time. Extended exposure to pollutants like heat, sweat, and smoke strip off the natural radiance and oils from the hair, leaving it dry and limp.

Like how your hair didn’t get dry and damaged overnight, it also takes consistent daily care to get that luscious hair back. There are simple hair care habits that you can incorporate in your routine that can help you achieve stronger, healthier, and softer hair. Here are 5 hair care habits that will transform your dry hair for the better!

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AVOID TAKING HOT SHOWERS

Your hair is susceptible to more damage when exposed to hot water as it dries out the scalp and removes essential oils that protect the hair. Hot water can damage the scalp, weaken your hair roots, and cause *hair loss. Not to mention, weak hair roots can also result in frizz and dull-looking hair.

On the other hand, taking a shower with cold water is also not the best idea. When taking a bath, your scalp pores and hair cuticles are open. Directly applying cold water will only close the pores causing hair products to ineffectively clean your scalp.

So start your shower with warm water to open the hair cuticles. This lets the shampoo absorb all the impurities at the surface of your scalp while applying conditioner will seal moisture. Use cool water for the final rinse to keep the conditioner’s moisture and hydration for shiny and frizz-free hair. Rinsing your hair with cold water closes the pores, protecting your scalp from dirt, grease, and oil.

UNDERSTAND YOUR HAIR TYPE

Understanding your hair type is one step closer to knowing how to effectively keep it healthy and beautiful. Knowing your hair type is the key to providing the proper care it needs.

The three top hair types we all fall into are straight, wavy, and curly. Find out what your hair type is, and how to take care of it by taking a closer look at each of the hair types.

HOW TO CARE FOR STRAIGHT HAIR

This hair type has round hair fibers that make *hair fall evenly on all sides of the scalp. Straight hair is admired not only for the sleek look it brings, but also because of its resilient strands. Some of the common hair concerns of those who have straight hair are dryness, tangles, and frizz which occur when flat, straight hair is dehydrated.

To add volume and depth to a straight hair, you can give it a boost by blow drying your hair upside down. Brush it to the opposite direction to get that volume in.

Another trick to achieve that volume is by using a leave-in conditioner at least twice or thrice a week. Fatty acids are commonly found in leave-in conditioners as an ingredient responsible for the promotion of hair growth and increase in hair density.

The Pantene Pro-V Miracles Treatment Vita Fusion Day Mist helps transform dry and frizzy straight hair to silky-smooth strands while giving it more volume and body. This leave-in treatment has Pro-Vitamins that reach the deep layers of the hair, protecting it from breakage caused by heat styling, dehydration and UV damage. For medium-length hair, spritz product 3-5 times directly onto hair and comb through, focusing on the dryer or damaged parts of the hair. You can use this dry hair treatment before styling in the morning to add more volume.

HOW TO CARE FOR NATURALLY WAVY HAIR

Hair of this type has a natural wave and is usually thicker than straight hair. Most wavy hair types are thick and coarse, making it prone to frizz and difficult to style. Humidity also makes wavy hair poof into a big mess. Everyday exposure to heat and humidity can also make your hair unruly, frizzy and damaged, giving you flyaway hair.

The Pantene Collagen Miracle Intensive Serum Conditioner is formulated with ingredients protecting hair from external damage, while attracting and retaining moisture in the hair. It’s also packed with collagen that provides support to the hair, and Pro-Vitamin B5, which seals in nutrients and locks in moisture, turning dry, frizzy hair into shiny, smoother hair that lasts.

We also recommend using a microfiber towel to dry wavy hair to reduce friction and static. Avoiding a brush and instead opt for a wide-toothed comb also keeps wavy hair from drying out. This hair type is perfect for letting down into those beachy waves.

HOW TO CARE FOR CURLY HAIR

Curly hair has obvious springy curls, that looks straight when wet but curls as it dries. Most curly hair has a thick texture that is less prone to breakage but easily turns frizzy especially in humid weather.

Avoid using heat tools if you have curly hair to prevent breakage, and use a conditioner that would provide intense moisture without making your hair feel stiff or weighed down. To avoid tangles and split ends, use a wide-toothed comb to detangle your curls.

CUT YOUR HAIR REGULARLY

There’s an old rule that says to keep hair looking healthy you have to cut your hair every six weeks. But there are also those who cut their hair only a few times in a year, and still have healthy-looking hair. So, how long do you have to wait to trim your hair?

Hair generally begins to split around 3 months, so to prevent split ends and damage from happening, get a trim every 3-4 months. Trimming keeps the hair healthy as it grows by getting rid of split-ends. By trimming unhealthy split ends, there is less breakage, frizz and flyaways. For those who want to grow their hair, there are a few things you can do to still keep hair healthy. Hair grows at an average rate of about half an inch a month and at different rates at certain times. Deep conditioning can prevent split ends from forming. But this only slows down the process of split ends. You can wait a little longer than the usual 3 months and have your trim every 6- 8 months instead. We also recommend brushing your hair when it is dry to distribute the natural oils from your scalp down to the ends of your hair.

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