Healthy hair comes down to six habits done consistently: wash with the right (gentle) shampoo and conditioner, look after your scalp, limit heat, eat enough protein, deep-condition weekly, and trim regularly. None of them is complicated, and together they transform how strong, shiny and full your hair looks. Here is each tip, properly explained.

Tip 1: Choose the right shampoo and conditioner

Regular washing keeps hair and scalp happy, but the wrong formula, harsh sulphates, stripping cleansers, undoes the good work by drying strands out. Choose a hydrating, gentle shampoo and always follow with conditioner to smooth the cuticle and lock moisture in.

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Tip 2: Keep your scalp healthy

A healthy scalp really is the secret to healthy hair, build-up of oil and dead skin makes the follicles' environment less comfortable. While shampooing, spend a full minute massaging your scalp with your fingertips: it lifts build-up, feels wonderful, and doubles as a little daily act of self-care. Learn how conditioner fits in with our guide to using conditioner properly.

Tip 3: Limit heat

Excess heat strips natural oils and weakens the hair shaft, it is the single biggest everyday cause of dullness and breakage. Air-dry when you can, keep tool temperatures moderate when you cannot, and always apply a heat protectant first, our Protect Me spray shields all hair types up to 230°C while helping retain moisture and prevent split ends.

Tip 4: Eat a protein-rich diet

Hair is built almost entirely from protein (keratin), so what is on your plate shows up on your head. Too little protein leads to dull, thinner-feeling hair. Great choices include:

• Eggs, meat and fatty fish
• Spinach, broccoli and berries
• Avocados, nuts, seeds and brown rice

Your topical routine can lend a hand too, our Grow More elixir and Condition Me conditioner both contain hydrolysed lupine protein to support strong, healthy-looking strands from the outside.

Tip 5: Use a weekly hair mask

Masks are richer than everyday conditioner, delivering an intense dose of moisture and repair, exactly what dry, damaged or coloured hair needs once a week.

Masque Me® Hair Growth Mask

An 8-in-1 vegan formula with vitamins and antioxidants that deeply conditions, improving texture, shine and hydration for a visibly healthier finish, ten minutes, once a week.

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Tip 6: Go for regular trims

Ask any hairdresser: a trim every 6 to 12 weeks is non-negotiable for healthy hair. Split ends travel up the strand if left alone, multiplying damage, a small regular trim removes them before they spread, keeping lengths looking full and fresh.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I make my hair healthier fast?

Start tonight: skip the straighteners, do a deep-conditioning mask, and switch to a gentle sulphate-free wash. Visible improvement usually follows within a few weeks of consistency.

How often should I wash my hair?

Most people do well washing every 2 to 3 days, adjusted for how oily or dry your scalp runs, see our full guide on how often to wash your hair.

What foods make hair healthy?

Protein-rich foods (eggs, fish, meat), leafy greens, berries, avocados, nuts and seeds cover the nutrients hair needs most.

Do hair masks really work?

Yes, for the look and feel of hair. Their richer formulas deliver moisture and smoothing ingredients ordinary conditioners cannot match.

How often should I trim healthy hair?

Every 6 to 12 weeks keeps split ends from travelling and lengths looking full.

Does heat really damage hair?

Yes, it is the most common everyday damager. Lower temperatures and a heat protectant spray dramatically reduce the harm.

Healthy hair is a routine, not a rescue mission: six kind habits, kept up. For the next steps, read how to reduce hair breakage and the best foods for hair growth.