Wondering how to have healthier hair? Treat your hair and your scalp with fresh fruit serum and fruit water. Read on to learn how fruit products boost strength and shine.
A healthy head of hair brings you confidence as you go about your day. A healthy scalp means you are free from itching, flaking and irritation.
To find out how to have healthier hair and a clear, smooth scalp, read on.
Let’s start with the scalp
Your hair grows from your scalp so it is natural that scalp health affects hair health. After all, your hair doesn’t have much hope of being shiny and lustrous if it is growing from a dry and flaky foundation. Finding a product that takes care of your scalp is therefore just as important as treating your hair with the right shampoos and serums.
Using a quality, natural product that hydrates and exfoliates is a great way to keep your scalp healthy. It will reduce itchiness and dandruff while giving your follicles a great place to stem from.
For a healthy scalp, massage may be helpful. Treat yourself to a scalp massage in the shower once a week or so. You also need to remember the impact of the sun’s rays on the top of your hair. Even thick hair can’t completely protect you from burning so wear a hat when you’re outdoors to prevent sunburn in this area.
If you have a persistently itchy and dry scalp, a quality serum may relieve the condition. If the issue persists, a doctor or skin specialist can help.
Natural hair care
The lustre and shine of your hair can be impacted by pollution, chemical-laden products, sweat and heat as well as colouring treatments.
To stay healthy, your hair needs a selection of Vitamins and minerals, especially vitamins A, B, and C, as you will read at askthescientists.com.
As well as this, hair needs to be hydrated, kept clean and treated gently. To keep your hair at its healthiest, always comb gently and try to get a trim as often as possible to get rid of split ends.
You may not think about how it affects your hair but diet does play a role. Eating a healthy, varied diet and staying well hydrated by drinking plenty of water are good first steps to keep hair healthy. To really have it looking effortlessly shiny, it is also best to use a natural product on your hair.
Fruit for hair?
So how do you nourish and hydrate your hair? The key to adding vitamins and hydration is to use a quality, highly concentrated product. It’s even better if the product you use brings benefits for your scalp.
A simple fruit serum can be the answer. Rich in Vitamins A,B and C, fruit has exfoliating properties and is an amazing hydrating agent.
- Vitamin A will help your hair shine
- Vitamin C is rich in collagen to keep your hair looking full
- Vitamin B12 helps keep your hair thick and strong
One of the benefits of a quality fruit serum and fruit water is that they can be used on both your hair and your scalp. Naturally-sourced and without a strong scent, this product is a helpful addition to your hair routine.
Apply your blueberry or papaya fruit serum and fruit water to your hair and scalp as a leave-in treatment and allow it to soak in for at least an hour. You’ll notice after you rinse that your hair is shiny and your scalp soothed. Repeat weekly for ongoing benefits.
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Active serums; for healthier hair
The Active Serums range of fruit serums and fruit waters use an active formulation, to give your hair an incredible shine. Made in Australia, these products are recommended for regular use.