{"id":43160,"date":"2025-05-08T06:25:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T06:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=43160"},"modified":"2025-05-07T18:26:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T18:26:03","slug":"hair-health-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/hair-health-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring into Summer With HUM\u2019s Hair Strong Hair Care Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good hair days aren\u2019t just worth hoping for; it\u2019s worth making an extra bit of effort to actually achieve them. Fortunately, it can be foolproof, especially when you have expert-vetted hair health tips at the ready.<\/p>\n\n\n

In addition to keeping Hair Strong<\/a> in your lineup, keep reading to see what a dermatologist and a hair stylist recommend day in and day out to grow, maintain, and style your longed-for locks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Wash Like a Pro<\/h2>\n\n\n

On your wash days, it\u2019s key to focus not only on your strands but also your scalp. \u201cA clean scalp is the foundation of healthy hair,\u201d says Rogerio Cavalcante<\/a>, hair stylist and owner of The Second Floor Salon<\/a> in NYC. \u201cUse lukewarm water, gently massage your scalp<\/a> with your fingertips (not nails), and avoid products with harsh sulfates or alcohols that can strip moisture.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

As for how often you should wash<\/a>, Cavalcante suggests doing so every other day or every three days at most. \u201cGoing an entire week without washing can lead to buildup and scalp irritation,\u201d he cautions. Again, he emphasizes that a healthy scalp is key to maintaining healthy hair.<\/p>\n\n\n

2. Don\u2019t Underestimate the Power of a Good Brush<\/h2>\n\n\n

To get your hair health trending in the right direction, Cavalcante suggests buying a wooden or boar bristle brush. \u201cThey will distribute natural oils from your scalp down the hair shaft,\u201d he shares. \u201cThis keeps your hair naturally conditioned and reduces the chance of breakage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

3. Use Heat Sparingly<\/h2>\n\n\n

There\u2019s a good chance that heated tools are in your styling lineup\u2014but they\u2019re not exactly doing you any favors to promote hair health and prevent damage<\/a>. As such, Cavalcante advises heeding the following tips for applying heat to your hair:<\/p>\n\n\n\n