Keep Your Locks Looking Great! Hair Expert Nina Lotia Shares Her Hair Care Secrets

Your five top tips for washing hair? 1.Don’t over-wash your hair. Most people don’t need to wash their hair every day. If you do, it could be because you are using the wrong products for your hair and scalp type. 2.Only apply shampoo to your scalp and massage gently. Don’t pile your hair on top and scrub it, as this will only create knots. Work the shampoo gently down to the ends of your hair and rinse thoroughly. 3.Stop applying conditioner to your roots. Start from the mid-lengths and really condition the ends of your hair. 4.Rinse your hair properly for a minute before applying shampoo. Soak it well with water for a minute. Use lukewarm water, hot water can dry your hair. 5.Always apply and massage hair oil to your scalp and hair 2-3 hours before you plan to wash it. A common mistake is leaving oil in hair overnight, which actually dries the hair out. Which ingredients do you believe one should add to their diet for healthy hair? Eat protein every day and a good amount of iron and zinc. Maintain good general health, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep to reduce general physical stress levels. Choose hair products carefully and follow proper hair hygiene. What would be your top three tips regarding hair care? 1.After shampoo and conditioning, be sure to rinse your hair thoroughly. Left-over product dulls hair. 2.Rubbing your hair with a towel when it’s wet can ruffle the cuticle and cause tangles, so gently squeeze out excess water. 3.Before blow drying, protect your hair with a styling product such as a conditioning milk, cream, or serum. Are there certain hair styles one should avoid to prevent hair loss? Tight hairstyles are a common cause of hair loss. It’s better to wear your hair loose or gently gathered, not smoothed and stretched to breaking point. If you do a tight hair style on a regular basis, you are going to shock your scalp by restricting blood circulation to the hair follicles.