Massage scalp with essential oil
Bring those essential oils you use for your skin care regimen up to your scalp. Essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, jojoba, and coconut can potentially help promote hair growth and prevent shedding. Massage them into your scalp and leave it for an hour — it's quite the relaxing treat, since they smell amazing.
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Wear loose hairstyles
If you're a gal who loves to wear tight braids and ponytails, you might want to loosen up a little and wear kinder hairstyles instead. Tight pulls caused by these hairstyles may lead to hair loss or thinning especially on your hairline where delicate strands grow. It's also recommended to use less elastics or other ties with metal to prevent tangles. Instead, try something a little more gentle like the popular Invisibobble, $8.
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Avoid using heat
As much as possible, use less heat when dealing with your hair. Don't crank your hot tools up to the highest setting and skip the blowdrying if possible. Another tip? Try skipping the hot water when you wash your hair — heat may cause fractures to your hair strands which can make it more brittle.
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Ditch the harsh chemicals
Love those salon blowouts? Fan of pastel hair? Those are okay, but let your hair breathe from time to time. The harsh chemicals used to bleach, dye, straighten or curl your hair can be damaging. If you do any of these, don't forget to do the occasional deep conditioning treatment and pamper your mane with love. A product like Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner, $28, can also help to rebuild stressed strands.
Brush the right way
You're not brushing your hair when it's wet, right? When your hair is wet, it's very weak and more prone to breakage so it's best to avoid brushing after you shower. If you can't give up on it, try using wide-toothed comb instead or a brush like the Tangle Teezer the Ultimate Detangler, $14, to help mitigate potential damage.
