Would it not be nice to have a beautiful mane throughout? Those of us that have the occasional hairy issues always wish for a head full of healthy and beautiful hair, while for those who have it beautiful, hope that it would stay that way forever; without it ever-thinning out or shedding more than it should.

Well, what is the definition of healthy and beautiful hair? I spoke to a couple of my buddies and this is how they described it; strong, shiny, and soft regardless of hair color, racial background, and length. It sounds easy to have this kind of hair, but not everyone can keep up.

I had a chat with Dr. Ahsen Farooque, Dubai hair loss expert, on how to maintain healthy and beautiful hair; or at least put us on the right path to such a mane. Here are just some of the few tips she shared.

Simple Tips to Achieve Healthy and Beautiful Hair

1. Keep your nutrition in check

What you eat will definitely reflect on the outside, like your skin, nails, and hair. A healthy balanced diet is crucial to the health of your hair. And to add more life to your hair, a diet full of calcium and protein will get you started.

2. Stay several miles away from stress

This means both physical and psychological stress. Once upon a time, I had a sister who would start losing her hair whenever she got stressed. I never understood it then, but I do now. When everything fell into place again, she would have the most healthy and beautiful hair. So, my hair guru suggests we try to avoid situations that stress us. According to him, stress is one of the leading reasons we face hair loss and have very weak and thin hair.

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3. Go for the right products and not the latest

I am one of those people who like to rush for the newest hair product in the market, hoping it would do some magic to my hair. This is not right, says the hair guru. If you want your hair to thrive, choose products made for your hair type, otherwise, you might just end up getting frustrated and getting a bigger chop. So, forget about what’s latest in the market and choose something that’s bound to make your hair thrive.

4. Use styling tools sparingly

Most of us feel the need to style our hair before stepping out each morning. Using these tools ever so often is bound to make your hair weak in the long run. So, what can you do to maintain healthy and beautiful hair? Use the hot styling tools less often, and don’t forget to incorporate heat protection while at it.

5. The more gentle the better

Harsh hair products can easily lead to breakage, drying, and thinning eventually; not necessarily in that order. Hair products with more gentle ingredients are always the best. If you have to use the harsh ones, it is advisable to use them sparingly so that your hair can have a chance to breathe and thrive.

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6. UV Protection

Sometimes we think that we only need to protect our skin from the sun, but our hair needs the same protection too. Use some mild products to shield your hair because the sun can dry it out and damage it. To make the sun protection more effective, apply to damp hair.

And if everything fails, you can always seek out professional help. A treatment like ACell hair restoration with PRP is one of Dr. Ahsen’s most sought-after hair rejuvenation alternatives. According to him, it works wonders, and the entire treatment goes for AED 10,000 and comes with 4 PRP sessions. “Not only does the treatment give healthy and beautiful hair, but it also jumpstarts its regrowth and density restoration,” he says, adding that it’s also a very effective hair loss treatment.

What are your go-to tips for maintaining healthy and beautiful hair?