Hair Care

Long silky beautiful hair is every girl's asset, but we all face great difficulty to retain the charm of our hair. Beautiful hair is a blessing but hair problem is a curse. Hair care tips create magic and turn our lifeless hair magically beautiful. Many of us are not aware of the Hair care regimen that can be undertaken which is beneficial for the growth, length and texture of hair.
Tips for hair care vary from person to person as the hair texture of each and every person is different. Some of the well-know tips include regularly oiling hair before bath, application of hair conditioner after washing hair, trimming hair to remove split ends, head massage for blood circulation in the head and tying the hair in a ponytail or braid to avoid unwanted hair breakage and hair fall.
Hair Problems:

Male Hair Loss

There are different types of hair problems which a girl has to grow through. Often you will find due to extreme problems you have had to cut your tresses with a heavy heart. But you can avoid that by taking daily care of your hair. Some common problems which woman face are hair loss, dandruff, rough and dry hair, and split ends. The reason behind these problems can be varied. Unhealthy diet, pollution, excess of natural oil and undernourished hair are the possible reasons your hair is turning lifeless. If you are out in the sun for too long then that can also be a harmful factor for your hair problems. Use a bandana to cover your hair so that it stays protected. Another very common problem one faces is itchy scalp. This may be due to bile reflux, stress, sweat and allergic reactions.
Hair Care at Home:
Nowadays there is a sudden rise in the number of parlor and salons. But earlier people used to do their beauty treatments at home only. One does not have enough money to visit the salon to get hair care treatments done. So instead of visiting your nearest salon use some natural hair care remedies which would help you to obtain natural beautiful hair. Boil neem leaves in water and then let the water cool down and then strain the neem leaves. Then rinse your hair with that water. You can mix honey and fresh ginger and store it and then have 1 teaspoon everyday for lustrous hair. You can grind some jasmine roots and pour some lemon juice in the mixture. Use the mixture to wash your hair and scalp. Ensure that your diet contains green vegetables, salads, fruits, milk, and soybean. Another effective hair care tip which you can apply at home is black beans and fenugreek paste two - three times a week.
Common Hair Care Mistakes:
Excessive shampooing. Don't wash your hair more than twice a week. If you need to re-do your style, just spray water on the roots and blow-dry.
Roughly Handling Wet Hair:
Do not rush wet hair, no matter what. Wrap a towel around wet hair. When it is fairly dry use your fingers to gently de-tangle the knots in your hair. Divide your hair into small sections, work your way from the ends to the scalp. Avoid blow drying wet hair and try to tumble dry it as often as possible.
Neglecting Scalp Care:

It's not just your hair that needs care. Your scalp needs a lot of attention too. Don't forget our scalp houses the roots of the hair. Scalp needs to massaged with warm oils regularly. And wash off with tepid water.
Over using heating appliances on your hair. Hair dryers, flat ironing devices and curlers can do immense damage to your hair if used wrongly and regularly.
Chemicals:
Too much of chemicals like perms, colours and tints can make your hair brittle and damaged.
Over brushing your hair. A gentle brush with smooth strokes helps to spread oil all through our hair and produce a shine. But too many brisk strokes could damage your hair.
Washing hair on a daily basis strips it of its essential oil. Hair does not need to be washed every day. While washing your hair, don't scrub the scalp too vigorously. Always be gentle with your hair.
Leaving shampoo and conditioner residue in your hair after a wash can ravage your hair. And using styling products over and above that just worsens the damage. Besides inadequately washed hair also looks dull and lank.
Spend an extra few minutes washing your hair well.
 Hair Care Tips:
 Agents such as, hair coloring, dandruff and harmful chemicals used in the hair care products damage the hair and causes excess hair fall and makes hair dull and rough. Hair care does not necessarily mean costly trips to the hair salon and undergoing hair treatment. Natural hair care tips, home hair care remedies and various natural and herbal products are of great help when you want to retain the bounce and shine of your hair. The natural hair care products and hair beauty remedies are not harmful to hair. Instead it retains the natural sheen of the hair and improves its hair texture. Here are some quick tips on hair care, which will surely be helpful to you.

• Vinegar mixed in warm water also makes nice conditioner for hair. This will add bounce to your hair and will give it a look full of life.
• Mixture of egg white, 2 teaspoons of Castor oil, 1 tsp of glycerin can be applied on hair and scalp. It should be kept for some time and then rinsed off.
• Make a paste of besan and apply it on your hair, keep it for an hour and then wash it with the water drained from cooked rice. After some time, rinse well with a mild shampoo.
• It is great to massage Castor oil in the hair as it helps in speedy hair growth.
• Washing hair with tea liquor once a week conditions the hair and leaves it shining.
• Camphor mixed in coconut is also a great remedy to combat dandruff.
• Use of curd before shampoo can be beneficial as it acts as a moisturizer to your hair. Apply the yoghurt for an hour and then use a mild shampoo to wash it off. And see how your hair gets a new lease of life.
• Use of diluted lemon juice can help in the reduction of dandruff.
• Do not shampoo your hair everyday it will make your hair rough and dry. Thrice every week is ideal for shampooing your hair.
• When blow drying your hair use your fingers to untangle the knots before using your comb.
• For graying hair you can use a solution of gooseberry which should be boiled in four cups of water. Add a pinch of sugar and continue boiling it. Make the mixture so that the quantity is equal to one cup.
• Then add two cups of Mehandi, lemon juice, and egg along with gooseberry solution. Apply this mixture on hair and then wash it after two hours.
• For healthy and shining hair you can condition your hair with beer, curd, and egg.
• A very important tip for controlling hair loss and thinning is to boil a few hibiscus flowers and coconut oil and then with the filtered water wash your hair.
• Trim your hair every two months to get rid of split ends so that your hair grows long and strong.
• Go for scalp massages as it induces blood circulation which helps in hair growth.

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