Here’s one I didn’t see coming: the water from your tap might hate you. Hard water is packed with minerals like calcium and magnesium. They coat your hair like a stubborn layer of plaque, blocking moisture from getting in.
You can’t see it, but you can feel it. If your hair feels “rubbery” or “stiff” after showering, hard water is your culprit. A shower-head filter costs twenty bucks and could change your hair life. Seriously, try it.
Your Diet is the Silent Boss
Let’s get a little sciency for a second. Your hair is 91% protein. If you’re surviving on coffee and sad desk salads, your body doesn’t have the building blocks for smooth strands.
I’m not saying go full carnivore, but biotin, omega-3s, and zinc are your hair’s best friends. Eat some salmon or nuts. Your hair might still be dry, but at least it won’t be malnourished.
