A healthy lifestyle means taking care of you from hair to toe. Damaged, dry, and brittle hair are all signs that your coif could use some care. Just as many people wouldn’t dare skip their daily sessions at the gym, taking care of your hair is just as important.

Research shows that physically active people manage stress better, sleep better and have a better attitude about life. Exercise is just one facet to living a healthier lifestyle. A healthy head of hair can also go a long way to helping you look and feel good.

Hair care is much more than a hairstyle. It means nourishing, moisturizing and regularly getting it trimmed. Consider your morning routine, which - let’s hope - consists of a shower, skincare regimen and hairstyling. How much of that is dedicated to treating your hair for damage if needed or switching to a moisture-rich shampoo in the winter months?

Here are a few simple tips from Soft & Beautiful hair care expert Roslyn Baker to help you become soft and beautiful from hair to toe:

Shape up
Your hair and body both require some effort to keep it in top shape. Developing a consistent exercise plan will be easy to maintain if you consider your life style and set realistic goals. The same goes for your hair. Make it a priority to keep your hair in good shape. Strenuous workouts can cause the hair and scalp to produce excessive secretions, leading to oily, flat and shapeless hair. For natural body and luster, be sure to shampoo and condition hair regularly to remove debris and scalp sebum oil.

You are what you eat
It’s difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle without good nutrition.
A balanced diet featuring the right mix of protein, fruits and vegetables not only affects the body, but has a direct correlation to healthy hair and hair growth. The papilla and hair follicles beneath the scalp receive nourishment directly from the blood supply. If eating healthy is not always easy, try using a daily multi-vitamin. Experts say that Vitamins A, B-5, D and E are key for a healthy, nourished hair and scalp.

Wet head
Don’t forget your water. Experts recommend drinking at least eight to 10 glasses of water a day. However, exercising increases the metabolism and the release of toxins, requiring a higher intake of fluids.

The beneficial properties of water are realized throughout the body and the scalp. What’s good for the body is good for the hair.

Be courageous
Maintaining a healthy body may mean trying something new or stepping outside of one’s comfort zone - and that takes courage. Try encouraging a friend or family member to take the first step, or get a workout partner.
Celebrate milestones and talk about your accomplishments. You’ll have fun getting dressed and leaving the workout clothes behind.

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