Goodbye Dull Hair: Address the 3 most common causes

There are many factors that may be responsible for the weakening of the natural shine of your hair - most of them cause dehydration. And although you can not control all these factors, you can offset the effects. Before devising your strategy for healthier hair, let's take a look at the 3 most common causes of dull hair.

What to look out for?

Cause 1: Prolonged, hot shower

Sitting in the shower for hours under hot water is perfect, but not for your hair.

The longer your hair stays under the scalding water, the more dehydrated it is ( and less shiny) are made.

Tip : try to keep shower time to a minimum and keep water warm.

Cause 2: Accumulation of salts

If the water where you live is hard, frequent, prolonged showers can lead to build-up of salt in your hair - resulting in rough texture, breakage and dullness.

And a note for all the adorable swimmers out there: exposure to salt and chlorine can also dazzle the shine of your hair.

Tip: Before taking a shower or swimming, treat your hair with an oil or mask. This will create a protective shield between your hair and the salts.

Cause 3: Lack of Omega fatty acids

A diet deficient in healthy fats is anything but beneficial for hair shine.

Omega fatty acids are essential for building cell membranes in your scalp and keeping the natural oils that keep your hair shiny.

Tip : Enrich your breakfast smoothie with a few flaxseeds or chia seeds, and get the right amount of Omega-3 fatty acids.

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