If you're not sure how to have healthy hair, you're not alone. The good news is that most of the tricks regarding how to get healthy hair are lifestyle choices instead of expensive shampoos or styling product. Read on to learn more about how to adjust your life choices to achieve gorgeous tresses.



Eat Hair-Friendly Foods
Hair is made of protein, so the best foods for healthy hair are likely to be high in protein. Some of the best foods for healthy hair include almond butter, tangerines, spinach, yogurt, salmon, cinnamon, oatmeal, lentils, guava, oysters, liver, and chicken. Some of the worst are diet soda and fast food. Sugar and alcohol are also bad for your hair, unfortunately.

Triple A: Herbal Moisturizer
Mother Earth has provided many great herbs for helping you look great. Some believe that herbal moisturizers with Aloe Vera, Amla (Indian gooseberry) or avocado are the secrets to healthy hair.

Brush Before Washing
Of course you would like to know the secrets of healthy hair. Handle your hair with care. It is weakest when wet, and therefore you should brush before washing and avoid a vigorous brush-out while wet.

Don't Apply Hairspray Before Styling
Hairspray may include alcohol and could burn your otherwise healthy hair if you apply it before styling.

Filter Shower Water
If you drink bottled water, why not use it for your hair too? Filtered shower water can help you to avoid buildup from hard water, damage from chlorine, or staining from rust.

Don't Wash Every Day
You want to be clean. Who doesn't? A shower cap can prevent over-drying hair by enabling you to not wash it every day. Your hair has natural oils that are removed if you wash your hair all the time, and these can be difficult to replace. Try washing every third day instead. Others have tried cleansers that are designed to avoid stripping hair oils, like Devacurl No-Poo Original, $10.

Protect Hair From Elements
Just like the sun can burn your skin and age it more quickly, it can also damage your hair. Sun worshippers should consider a shampoo infused with SPF like Sun Bum Beach Formula, $17.99.

How Often Should I Deep-Condition?
You might have purchased a deep conditioner, but should you use it every day? Experts suggest you deep-condition weekly for your most healthy hair. If you want a professional-level conditioner, the MarulaOil Rare Oil Conditioner, $23, is ideal.

Overnight Hair Masque
To provide deeply intensive moisture, you might consider an overnight hair masque. You can make your own or purchase a luxury treatment masque. The award-winning Ouai Treatment Masque, $32, is made of artichoke leaf extract. As you dream, your hair can be basking in sheer, unadulterated euphoria.