4 Habits to Care for Your Hair the Way It Deserves

It's been a while since we talked about our hair on this blog. Hair is one of the most important indicators we use to recognize beauty. At this time of year, with the seasonal changes and the arrival of the cold, we have the perfect opportunity to remember 4 simple steps to care for it and give it the vitality and shine it deserves.

Wash it the way it deserves

Let's start where it all begins, the basics. Washing your hair is part of our routine; doing it properly will help avoid problems and strengthen the hair.

• Water temperature matters

Many of us like to use very hot water, but it dilates the blood vessels in the scalp and can irritate it, in addition to drying out the strand. It's more advisable to use lukewarm water, which cleans deeply without damaging.

• Choose the right shampoo

Choose a shampoo specific to your hair type. Although it's tempting to pick the cheapest one in the store or go for a heavily advertised brand on TV, it's good practice to check its formula. Opt for gentle formulas and prioritize natural ingredients, avoiding those that are aggressive, which dry out or irritate.

The shampoo should adapt to your needs: if you like to wash your hair often, a very gentle shampoo is better; if your hair is dry or has been exposed to chlorine or the sun, a hydrating one is better. For special conditions, like dandruff, it's best to use a shampoo with active ingredients to help control it.

In our store, you'll find the Cosmetic Effect Shampoo, Artisanal Solid Nourishing Shampoo and for Oily Hair and the Anti-Dandruff Shampoo; choose the one that best suits your hair type.

• A key ally: Conditioner or mask

Using a conditioner or mask is very important to rehydrate your hair. Any shampoo, even the gentlest, needs detergents to clean. Using a conditioner or mask gives our hair an extra boost of hydration.

Apply it after washing, with damp hair, from mid-lengths to ends. Avoid the roots to prevent greasiness. After letting it sit for 1-3 minutes, use cool (not cold) water to rinse it out. You'll see how your hair feels softer, detangled, and protected.

At Exialoe, we offer you the Solid Nourishing Conditioner and the Smoothing Cream & Mask (soon with an improved formula).

• Dry it the smart way

Drying your hair is the last step in washing, and sometimes out of impatience, we tend to dry it quickly. If we rub our hair vigorously, we create friction, frizz, and breakage. Instead, it's better to tilt your head to one side and gently press it so the excess water falls down or clings to the towel.

If we use a blow dryer, it's important to use a medium temperature and keep a distance of 15-20 cm. Our hair doesn't like excess heat. If we use straighteners instead, it's a good idea to leave 3-5 days between uses to let our hair rest.

Add cosmetic products to your routine

Hair cosmetics today offer us fantastic tools for deep care. Let's talk about those we find at Exialoe:

The Argan Oil Use a few drops at the end of washing, after drying, from mid-lengths to ends. It contains natural Vitamin E that provides more strength and shine to the hair.

The Anti-Hair Loss Lotion Apply it at the end of washing, after drying, to the scalp. It includes collagen and keratin that strengthen the hair from the root.

The 95% Gel It's an excellent alternative to traditional styling products. It brings all the properties of Aloe to our hair and a gentle hold effect.

The Exialoe Styling Gel: It holds hair well without silicones, residues, or stickiness. 50% of its formula is Aloe, to give your hair an extra care boost. It works for all hair types: straight, curly, thick, or fine.

This kind of products helps us maintain a consistent routine that keeps our hair healthy and resilient over the years.

Give it what it needs, from the inside

• The macro and micronutrients hair needs

Our body is always working to keep us as healthy and strong as possible. When our body has the necessary materials, it manages to keep our hair healthier and stronger.

The main thing for our hair is protein. Including eggs, fish, lean meats, and/or legumes in the diet is essential. It also needs healthy fats like Omega 3 and 6. We can find them in blue fish, avocado, nuts, seeds...

As for micronutrients, biotin (vitamin B7) and vitamins A, C, D, E and minerals like iron and zinc are essential. Multiple studies link their deficiency to weak hair or increased hair loss.

• Nutritional supplements are our allies

The quality of food in stores has decreased in recent decades. If we see that our diet isn't enough or we have some imbalance, nutritional supplements are a great help.

Let's look at some Exialoe supplements that promote hair health:

Sansón Anti-Hair Loss: Comprehensive formula with 27 ingredients, all focused on hair health. It improves microcirculation, strengthens the root, reinforces the shaft, and all intermediate steps to give your hair everything it needs.

Exialoe Ferro: Supplement that helps compensate for low iron levels. Applied to the hair, it promotes proper oxygenation and nutrient distribution.

Omega 3 and ExiDHA: Strengthens hair follicles (the hair inside the root), protects cell membranes, and improves elasticity and shine.

Omega 6: Contributes to skin health, including the hair root, stimulates growth, and promotes hydration of the scalp and hair.

Cut your hair often

To maintain a healthy mane, it's very useful to trim the ends every 8 weeks (approximately). This helps eliminate split ends and prevent them from continuing to 'break' upward along the strand. By removing those damaged sections, we keep the hair strong, with a better appearance, shinier, and easier to manage.

I hope these 4 tips have helped you see that caring for our hair doesn't require complex rituals. It's enough to have consistent and healthy habits. If you put them into practice, you'll see the best version of your hair.