PRICEY visits to a trichologist and professional haircare that can set you back hundreds for the full set.
Treatingand tresses that don't seem to grow at all can often leave you with an empty wallet.
However, according to one thrifty blonde, there's no need to spend eye-watering sums to give your hair the love it needs – and it's all thanks to a fewthat cost absolutely nothing.
The best part? Not only do you not need to apply messy and these tips don't cost a penny – but they're also super simple and can be easily incorporated into your daily routine.
Offering a helping hand to those who are looking to become , Amber Pot took toto demonstrate how she took her hair from damaged and short to.
As well as previously raving about something called ””, the blonde beauty swears by brushing her waist-length tresses every time before she .
Brushing your hair before your ithelps remove any loose hair, detangle knots, and distribute natural oils – and this will also potentially reduce breakage and , explained the pros at Sarah Rosenow salon.
Just as essential, she told viewers in the video, was washing your brushes once a week.
“Cleaning helps to keep hair healthy, strong and shiny by distributing natural oils through the hair,”; Kate Holden, trichologist, told Boots.
“A dirty hair brush can cause excess oil build-up and make hair look greasy, dull and lifeless.
What's more, the expert warned, ”a dirty hair brush can harbour bacteria, fungi and dead skin cells, which can contribute to scalp irritation, and other skin conditions”.
When in shower, Amber advised to squeeze out any excess water before applying conditioner – this will help the hair absorb the product better.
Once done, complete the showering process with a cold rinse.
“Using warm water can dissolve lipids and remove most of theconditionersthat you added in,” Kally Papantoniou, M.D., a dermatologist withAdvanced Dermatology PC, told Self.
This essentially means you can condition for 20 to 30 minutes and then immediately rinse away the nutrient-filled products, wasting not just time but also money.
Last but certainly not least was going to with a protective hairstyle, such as a loose plait, and ideally a silk bonnet on top.
During the night your hair will experience an unsettling amount of friction, which can break your tresses apart.
Other hairstyles to add to your include a loose low bun, a silk scarf wrap and the viral , the experts at Sitting Pretty said.
75p hair mask
Amber also recently shared.
Instead of spending heaps of on special treatments and masks, Amber swears by – which you can snap up for around 75p from most .
Turns out, the fatty berry is not just good for our– and goes perfect on a– but avocado is also amazing for hair that needs some love.
Avocado is a great source of biotin, and adding this B-complex vitamin back into the may help hair to grow more healthily.
A 2015 study discovered that minerals in avocado oil, including potassium and magnesium, may seal cuticle cells, which can help hair appear smooth and shiny and even prevent it from breaking.
All you need to do, she showed, was cut an avocado in half and place a small section of your hair between the halves like a sandwich.
Once done, start pulling the avocado down the hair from your roots and all the way to the bottom of the tresses.
Although Amber didn't specify how long she kept the natural remedy on, some say you should leave avocado in your hair forat least 30 minutes.
It's thought that the longer the fatty fruit sits in your hair, the better the results will be – so it may be worthwhile to use it as an overnight treatment.
The rest is straightforward – hop into the , wash out the avocado using (you might need to do this twice or more if required) and complete the routine with your favourite moisturising conditioner.
