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A Little Goes A Long Way: 5 Healthy Hair Habits to Start Practicing Now

Healthy hair starts here. 

They say that a habit takes two weeks to build but sometimes it can feel like it takes a lot longer. It takes patience and dedication to trade out old unhealthier habits for a newer routine that better serves you. In terms of hair habits, there are a few small changes you can make that will improve the health of your hair. Some of these hair habits will give you an immediately noticeable change while others will take time to work their magic. Read on for 5 healthy hair habits:

5 Hair Habits to Incorporate Into Your Routine

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Make these hair habits part of your regular routine. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

1. Stay hydrated.

You’ve likely heard it a million times: it’s extremely important to stay hydrated. Not only will you feel more energized and clearheaded, but your skin and hair will also both thank you. By staying hydrated and drinking enough water, you ensure that your skin stays hydrated – and this includes your scalp. Help stimulate hair growth and avoid dryness and flakiness by getting your eight cups of water in on the regular.

2. Get regular trims.

While trimming your hair regularly won’t make it grow faster, it will help you avoid split ends that split higher and higher. Stay on top of a regular hair trimming schedule to ensure that your hair stays healthy and right at the length you want it.

3. Make time for a hair mask.

A hair mask is a small dose of TLC that works its magic in just a few minutes. Love Beauty and Planet Blooming Color Murumuru Butter & Rose 2-Minute Magic Masque will keep your hair healthy and hydrated.

4. Protect your strands from heat.

Before using any hot tools on your hair, make sure to use a heat protectant. By using a product like Dove Style+Care Smooth and Shine Heat Protection Spray you will ensure that minimal damage is done to your hair when using hot tools. Using a heat protection spray is one hair habit you don’t want to skip!

5. Avoid hot tools when you can.

Let your hair air-dry whenever possible and avoid hot tools when you can. By getting in the habit of air drying your hair and letting it do its thing without any potentially damaging intervention, you’ll be keeping your hair as healthy as possible. If you are used to curling or straightening your hair regularly, this will be one of the harder hair habits to adopt. Start slow and work your way up to less hot tool styling!

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