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Hair Care Regime

Proper hair care will assure better and healthy looking hair. If you do not take care of your hair, it will lead to frizziness, hair breakage, split ends, fly-aways, dull hair and loss of hair very early in life. Listed below are few hair care tips and the regime you should follow to get good looking hair.

 

• Healthy lifestyle– A regulated lifestyle is important to maintain the quality of hair. Eating healthy is the first step; consume food that is rich in all essential nutrients. Too much fat or carbohydrate in food may be harmful for hair. Besides, drink lots of water, avoid taking too much stress, do not smoke or consume too much alcohol and exercise everyday in the morning or evening to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Right amount of sleep – Sleeping for a minimum of seven hours at night is important to maintain the health of your hair.
• Quality of hair products – It is very important to use hair products, like shampoo, conditioner, gel or hair spray that are suited to your hair type. But what is more important is the fact that you must use only branded products and avoid alcohol based hair styling items that lead to drying and other damage.
• Caution while swimming – Try not to enter a swimming pool without covering your hair with a cap. Chlorinated water causes harm to the hair. If you do not have a swimming cap ready, shampoo and condition the hair immediately after you move out of the pool. Also try to wet your hair with normal water before entering a swimming pool. This will lessen the amount of chlorinated water soaked by your hair.
• Caution while drying – Do not place a hair dryer very close while drying your hair. When the hair dryer is still on, move your fingers gently in your hair to untangle the knots. Natural drying of hair is best, so try and avoid the dryer as much as you can. Also do not comb the hair when it is wet.
• Use the proper comb / brush –Try to use a brush whose bristles are made from animal hair. This is because softer bristles cause less hair breakage. Make sure that the teeth of the comb you use are widely spaced. Wash your comb or brush at least once a week to maintain hair hygiene. While combing, make sure that the movement is in downward strokes.
• Wash your hair regularly – Shampooing and conditioning is a must for a minimum of two days a week. If you stay at a place where the climate is hot and the surroundings are dusty, wash your hair three times a week. Avoid using hot water to rinse off shampoo and conditioner. Cold water is the best; lukewarm water is allowed during winters.
• Oiling technique – Never oil your hair when it is dirty. It will lead to sticking of the grime to the hair. Massage with hot oil at least once a week to reduce stress and improve hair quality.

Dietary Supplements for Good Hair

A well balanced diet can do wonders for your hair, say beauty experts. Let’s take a look at the dietary supplements for good quality hair:

 

• Salmon– Omega 3 fatty acid, vitamin B12, iron and proteins make salmon one of the best foods for hair.
• Ground flaxseed – One to two tablespoons is very effective to protect hair against damage. Flaxseed is rich in omega 3 fats, and must be consumed by all vegetarians since they do not have animal protein.
• Green vegetables – Spinach, Swiss chard and broccoli are rich in vitamins A and C and are natural sources of hair conditioners.
• Legumes – Lentils and kidney beans are sources of zinc, biotin and iron. The American Dietetic Association has prescribed these legumes as essential natural ingredients for hair growth.
• Dark green vegetables – Rich in calcium and iron, these vegetables make the hair stronger and shinier. In addition, you can also eat red vegetables which are good sources of vitamin A.

Natural Hair Treatments for Good Hair

 

Did someone tell you that washing the hair with vodka will lend it that extra shine? Or rinsing it in stale beer will make them soft to touch? Hair experts over the world agree on the fact that raiding kitchen cupboards and using natural products like egg, avocado, oils and lemon juice on the hair will lead to good looking tresses. Here are some natural treatments that you can opt to get good hair.

 

• Natural oils– Tea tree oil, neem oil and almond oil must be massaged on the scalp regularly. These oils act as antiseptics protecting the hair from germs and dirt. Also recommended are coconut oil which is a good natural conditioner and olive oil that lends the hair extra gloss.
• Vinegar – Add a small quantity of water in apple cider vinegar and apply after shampooing. It will give limp hair the extra bounce.
• Honey and creamThis tip is especially helpful for women who have dry frizzy locks. Take a cup of fresh cream and mix two tablespoons of honey in it. Apply on the hair as a pack and leave for at least two hours before washing off. It helps to removes tangles and makes hair softer.
• Dandruff treatment – Mix one teaspoon each of coconut oil, castor oil and mustard oil in a cup and massage. Leave overnight and wash off with an antidandruff shampoo. You will get immediate results against dandruff.
• Multaani mitti– If you have oily hair, apply Multaani mitti every time before you wash your hair. This not only helps to reduce excess oil secretion by the scalp but also cleans the hair thoroughly.
• Citrus fruits– Citric acid and antioxidants present in citrus fruits protect the hair from harmful toxins present in the atmosphere. The juice of avocado, berries or grapes is the most effective when mixed with small quantity of fresh yogurt. But people with blonde or light brown hair must not use dark colored fruits as this will lead to stains.

While using natural products for hair treatment remember to avoid items that cause allergy on your skin.