10 Tips on How to Have Healthy Hair

A lot of people think healthy hair takes complicated routines, expensive products and endless time. In reality, the things that make the biggest difference for shiny, bouncy, healthy-looking hair are usually simple habits you stick with. Healthy hair is the foundation, and from there you can figure out how to get the hair you actually want.

Here are our favorite tips for a hair care routine that's simple and easy to keep up, plus a few from the stylists we trust.

10 Tips on How To Have Healthy Hair

Genetics plays a big part in your hair type, but diet, weather, pollution and how you care for your hair all matter too.

1. Know and Understand Your Hair Type

• Figure out your hair type (straight, wavy, curly or coily). It helps you decide how often to wash.
• When choosing a shampoo and conditioner, pick ones made for your hair type and condition (oily, normal or dry). Gentle formulas like Goldie Locks® Signature Shampoo are always a good place to start.

2. Daily Hair Care

• Wash based on how oily your scalp gets: if you have oily hair and scalp, you may want to wash daily. If your hair is dry or chemically treated, wash less often.
• Focus shampoo on your scalp: concentrate on the scalp rather than the full length of your hair, which helps cut down on frizz and dullness.
• Condition your ends: gently squeeze out excess water, then apply Goldie Locks® Signature Conditioner from mid-lengths to ends, focusing on the tips. Here's what your conditioner is actually doing.
• Dry and detangle gently with the right brush or a wide-tooth comb.

3. Essential Maintenance

• Get regular trims every 6 to 8 weeks to keep ends looking healthy and avoid split ends.
• Use a heat protectant before styling, and air dry whenever you can. Try Goldie Locks® Blow Dry Spray, which protects hair from heat up to 450°F.
• Go easy on chemical treatments like perms, relaxers and dye. If you color your hair, stay within three shades of your natural color. Goldie Locks® Brilliant Blonde Purple Shampoo keeps blonde, gray and platinum hair looking bright.
• Avoid hairstyles that can cause breakage or damage to your hair and follicles.

4. Hair Mask and Deep-Conditioning Treatment

• Use a deep conditioning mask weekly for hair that feels soft and moisturized. Try Goldie Locks® Signature Hair Mask.
• Add a leave-in conditioner to your routine for extra hydration. Consider Goldie Locks® Signature Leave-In Conditioner and Goldie Locks® Smoothing Cream.
• Goldie Locks® Ultimate Hydration Bundle brings together our favorites for hair that feels soft, hydrated and shiny.

5. Nighttime Hair Care

• Sleep on a silk pillowcase or wrap your hair. Silk means less friction, so less breakage and tangling.
• Brush gently before bed to spread your scalp's natural oils through your hair for more shine.

6. Scalp Care

• Make scalp massage part of your routine. It's relaxing, and in a small 2016 study, daily scalp massage was linked to slightly thicker hair.
• Keep your scalp clean and balanced with a gentle shampoo, and add a clarifying step when you notice buildup.

7. Nutrition and Lifestyle

• Eat a balanced diet with plenty of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc and biotin.
• Drink plenty of water. It matters for your whole body, hair included.
• Our customers love adding Goldie Locks® Hair Supplements to their daily routine.
• Take care of your body and mind: stress and a sedentary lifestyle can show up in your hair.

8. Seasonal Hair Care

• Adjust your routine with the seasons. Humidity, sun, cold and wind all affect your hair.
• Protect your hair from sun, salt water and pool chlorine by wearing a hat or cap, and apply a leave-in before swimming.

9. Special Hair Conditions

• See a professional for persistent thinning or hair loss. It can be linked to heavy drinking, crash diets, low thyroid levels, ongoing stress, blood thinners, or some medications for heart conditions, depression, high blood pressure and arthritis.
• Know that hair changes during pregnancy, menopause and with age. For example, the scalp tends to produce less oil as we get older, so you may not need to wash as often.

10. Hair Care Myths Debunked

• A few myths worth letting go of:
  • “Cutting your hair makes it grow faster.”
    Fact: Regular trims prevent split ends and breakage, so hair looks healthier, but they don’t change how fast it grows.
  • “You should shampoo every day.”
    Fact: Daily washing can strip natural oils. Most hair types do well with 2 to 3 washes a week.
  • “Brushing your hair several times a day makes it healthier.”
    Fact: Gentle brushing spreads natural oils, but too much brushing can cause breakage.
  • “Oily hair doesn’t need conditioner.”
    Fact: Oily hair still needs moisture. Use a lightweight conditioner on the ends.

FAQs

How do I make my hair healthy?

It starts with gentle care, good nutrition and avoiding damage. Use products suited to your hair type, figure out how often you should wash, and take care of your overall health.

How to tell if hair is unhealthy?

Dryness, breakage, split ends, tangles, dullness, lots of frizz and flyaways, or scalp issues can all be signs of damaged or unhealthy hair.

What is the healthiest thing for your hair?

A combination of good care, protection and a healthy lifestyle. There isn't one product that guarantees perfect hair, but the tips above will give your hair the care it needs.

What actually strengthens hair?

Focus on preventing damage: keep hair hydrated, go easy on heat and chemicals, and handle it gently. A balanced diet with enough protein (the building block of keratin), healthy fats and essential vitamins matters too.

Final Thoughts

Healthy hair doesn't require a major transformation. Small, consistent habits, the right products and a healthy lifestyle go a long way toward hair that looks and feels its best.

Pay attention to what your hair needs, and adjust as you go. More often than not, healthy hair starts from within.