Hair care can be a meticulous process. As an essential part of grooming and self-expression, hair is a crowning glory, and we always want it to look its best. But it doesn't always have to be complicated.
Whether you want refreshed hair, smooth and frizz-free locks, a boost in hair health, or quick ways to address a hair issue, these could be some life-changing hair hacks for you. These nine transformative tips will help you level up your hair game without breaking the bank or taking up too much of your time.
Silk Pillowcases
Did you know that hair can get damaged even when you're just sleeping? A major part of frizziness, breakage, and damage can happen while you're asleep. This is because your hair rubs on your pillows when you're lying down. Rougher materials, such as cotton, can cause friction in the hair, which can lead to breakage and frizz.
You can avoid this by replacing your pillowcases with silk ones. The smooth material of the silk lessens the friction on the hair and will lessen the chances of damage and frizz.
Microfiber Towels
This is the same principle as the silk pillowcase hair hack. Terry cloth towels are notorious for damaging hair, especially when you like to towel-dry your hair. It also causes a ton of frizz.
Avoid this by using a microfiber towel on your hair instead. The highly absorbent material will dry your hair faster than a terry cloth material, and it also won't cause any frizz. Remember to also pat and squeeze the water out of your hair rather than rub.
Revitalizing Hair Mask
You may think that having your regular shampoo and conditioner is enough to take care of your hair and maybe the occasional visit to a salon. One thing that will level up your hair care routine is a hair mask. Adding this step even only once a week can make a world of difference in your hair. It completely and immediately revitalizes your hair.
Gray Hair Reversal Treatment
Not everyone is ready to rock the silver fox look quite yet. But it's also so tedious and expensive to keep covering up those grays with hair color. The solution? A gray hair reversal treatment.
If you didn't know, treatments that reverse gray hair naturally and restore your original hair color do exist. No, they don't contain any hair dye or artificial pigments. Simply, they contain ingredients that stimulate the production of a pigment called melanin at the very scalp to restore your natural hair color.
A treatment like this can help you avoid high-maintenance methods of hiding or getting rid of gray hair. Especially if you've just started to see a sprinkling of grays, it will be much easier to prevent it with an anti-gray hair product rather than coloring your whole hair.
Bottom Up
If you brush your hair from root to tip, it's time to stop! There is a better way. Especially if you have curly hair or easily tangled fine hair. Starting from the root will only create tighter tangles and will make brushing your hair much more difficult, not to mention painful.
Start detangling your hair from the bottom up. Run your comb or brush through the tips of your hair and start gradually going up as you feel the tangles loosen. This lessens the pain, prevents breakage and damage from too much pulling and brushing, and makes it so much easier to detangle hair.
Dental Floss
Find that tiny baby hairs are ruining your hairstyle? Here's a super quick hack: dental floss. Grab a good length of dental floss, hold both ends, and run it on top of your hair. This is a quick and easy way to flatten all those flyaways.
Double Shampoo
If you suffer from hair that gets oily fast and even some dandruff, a double shampoo can improve the longevity and quality of your hair. This just means doing two rounds of shampoo when you wash your hair. The first round will be to break down the oils that have built up on your scalp and roots. The second round of shampoo will be to cleanse and put volume back into your roots.
Doing this will extend the time between washes and prevent your hair from getting oily throughout the day if that has been a problem for you. It will also help get rid of dandruff and other buildup that can irritate your scalp further.
The Sandwich Method
Another method of double shampooing is the sandwich method. This just means that you will be conditioning your hair in between shampooing. This will allow the hair to retain just enough of the conditioner to moisturize the ends but keep the roots fresh and voluminous.
Pre-Poo Method
For dry-haired peeps out there, this one's for you. If you suffer from really dry hair or your hair is prone to dryness, doing a pre-poo treatment can help you retain more moisture in your hair and avoid frizz. A pre-poo can be any hair oil you like using and leaving it on for about 30 minutes before going through your regular wash routine.
Hacks That Work!
We all know that "hacks" are a commodity these days, and there are a good number of them that are created for attention and views. However, that is not the case with these nine transformative tips. These life-changing hacks have been tried and tested and will truly transform your locks.
Incorporating these steps into your hair care routine is the key to unlocking your hair's full potential. Explore and experiment and see what works for your hair. It's important to note that everyone is different. While some of these hacks are for improving general hair health, some will suit some hair types more than others. Get to know your hair and find out the tips that will enhance your locks and what you don't need.
