Taking Care of Your Hair Naturally
Everyone cherish beautiful and healthy hair. Healthy Hair, actually, is a reflection of your well-being. To keep them in healthy condition, one needs to put a little but regular effort. We will first us start with basics of hair grooming:
How to Comb/Brush Your Hair
Always brush/comb with a downwards stroke. Avoid brushing or combing wet hairs as they are most fragile. Wait until your hair is dry. Before brushing comb your hair to remove any tangles. Do not damage your hair by using sharp tooth combs as they can cause split ends, & scratch your scalp. Always use brushes & combs with wide spaced bristles & smooth tips. Also, do not use plastic brushes or combs, they create static electricity, thus resulting in causing damage to your hair. Keep your brushes & combs clean, wash them weekly using soap or shampoo.
Shampooing & Conditioning
Rinse your hair thoroughly to remove any dust, dirt, & or other foreign particles before you apply shampoo. Apply the shampoo onto your scalp & massage it gently with your fingertips & work your way outwards. Leave shampoo on your scalp for few minutes & then rinse your hair ensuring that no shampoo residue is left as they may dry your scalp/hair & or attract dirt.
Always use a conditioner after shampooing. It'll moisturize your hair, give it extra protection, add shine, reduce static, & makes it easier to untangle. Apply hair conditioner from the ears down & never on the scalp, the roots of your hair contain the most oils & usually don't need the extra conditioning.
It is better to use natural hair care products extracted from herbs as they are generally devoid of harmful chemicals & their associated health hazards.
Be gentle when shampooing & conditioning. Shower with warm water. Hot water can dry & or irritate the scalp.
Lifestyle Factors
Lifestyle factors like poor nutrition, stress & even inadequate sleep can hamper hair growth. Hair needs to be trimmed on a regular basis to promote hair growth.
Hair styling products that contain alcohol or other harsh chemicals should not be used instead always use natural styling products as they are gentle on hair.
To protect your hair from over exposure to the sun, salt or chlorinated water, wind & air pollution wear a hat, cap or scarf. Comb the conditioner before going out to the beach or swimming pool.
Eat a well-balanced diet, exercise & supplement your diet with vitamins to help balance your hair growth. Give your body proper sleep. While sleeping, use satin pillowcase instead of cotton case so that the hair glides when you move in your sleep.
Natural Hair Care Tips
Massaging scalp with a blend of Rosemary & olive oil improves the blood circulation & stimulates hair growth.
To give extra bounce & shine to your hair, rinse your hair with a warm solution of diluted vinegar.
Try this natural remedy to get rid of dandruff - Heat coconut oil with a little camphor. Allow the mixture to cool & then apply the oil in scalp & massage for at least 10 minutes. Leave for 30 minutes, rinse hair with a natural shampoo. Wrap towel for 15 minutes. Do the steam.
Apply a mixture of egg whites & yogurt to your scalp. Leave for 30 minutes. Rinse hair. This will not only feed scalp with useful egg protein but also condition it naturally & add shine to hair.
Give your graying hair a natural color. Mix two cups of Mehandi (Henna), an egg, juice of half a lemon, one table spoon of instant coffee powder. Apply this paste on your hair. Rinse after 45 minutes. If applied regularly, this mixture will also combat hair loss.
