Hair Care

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Our hair is the crowning glory of our looks. Both literally and figuratively! And when it is long and full of life, even more so. It is no wonder women crave for long healthy hair. But keep in mind that it is long, shiny and healthy hair that is admired not dull and lifeless long hair. That just leaves people with a feeling that you are careless and shabby. A very unwanted opinion. So if you’re looking to grow your hair long, here are a few tips for healthy hair that you will need to follow.

Oil for better hair care:


 hair oiling

Nutrition is essential for anything that grows and hair is no exception. Your hair shaft might be dead but the roots are very much alive. And oiling the roots give the nutrition and strength to grow long and strong.

Tip 1: Oil your hair at least twice a week.

Massage for better hair care:


 hair massage

Like any other living thing, stimulus works wonders on your hair growth too. Massaging pulls blood flow to your scalp and this in turn stimulates the growth of your hair. A win win situation! Your relaxed and your hair has the promise of better growth. What more can a girl want?

Tip 2: Massage you’re hair at least twice a week. This is one of the simplest beauty tips for hair growth.

Massaging improves the blood flow which will help the hair in getting additional nutrients. Also keeping fit generally will also help in stimulating blood flow to the whole body. Pure lavender oil can be massaged on the scalp every alternate day to promote hair growth. Checkout how head massage helps hair growth.

Shampoo for better hair care:


 shampoo curly

Clean hair is the first step to having to healthy hair. But as you clean and wash, it essential to follow these few tips for long hair care. Here is the list.

Tip 3: Yes, your hair looks better when washed. But washing it every day will only make it dry and brittle. Do not wash more than thrice a week.

Tip 4: Hair is brittle when wet. Be gentle when washing.

Tip 5: Use cold or normal water when washing. Hot water has the same effect as heat treatment. Your hair will be left dry and frizzy.

Tip 6: Don’t use too much shampoo and the sulphatescan harm your hair.

[ Read: Home Remedies For Oily & Greasy Hair ]

Condition for better hair care:


 hair mask

Conditioning is a key factor to maintaining good hair. It locks the moisture in the shaft preventing dryness along with providing protection from dirt and pollution, to a certain extent from the sun too. Therefore skipping the conditioner would just be plain stupid. However there are certain tips and ways to do it right depending on your needs.

Tip 7: Never step out of the shower without using a conditioner. Ever! Now you can conditioner hair with a regular packaged product or go for more homemade remedies. Oiling before a shower works wonders but you can also make an egg conditioner and a hair mask for regular use if you please.

Tip 8: However, if you have extremely brittle hair then deep conditioning once a week is advised. Make a hair pack that suits your needs and apply it on your hair. Then tie around it a hot towel and allow it to sit for a bit. This opens out the pores and ensures better absorption of nutrients.

Combing for better hair care:


Let us begin by saying comb with care!

 right comb for hair 1

Tip 9: Using of a wide toothed comb is advised. Use it to detangle the hair from the bottom and slowly work up as it will reduce breakage. Don’t try combing your hair while it’s wet as this may lead to unnecessary hair fall. Also do keep in mind that you will need to cover your hair while in the pool as the chlorine in it will harm the hair.

Tip 10: Brush them sensitively. Pulling them carelessly will only lead to breakage and brittle hair.

Trimming for better hair care:

 trimming hair

Splitting of your hair tips is going to happening no matter how much care you take! They are normal as your hair grows out.

Tip 11: Hair grows at the rate of ½ inch each month so it grows 6 inches per year at average. But due to regular damage, styling and other reasons hair get split ends and damaged cuticles. It is proven that healthy hair grows faster than damaged hair and so visiting the salon every 6-8 weeks is advised. Let the hair dresser trim the lower portion of the hair. You need not trim a lot but ½ inch every three months, this will ensure that the damage is minimum and your hair is healthy. After the haircut, use a leave in serum to help heal the split hairs and prevent further damage. Here are some more tips to get long hair.

Styling tips for better hair care hair:


 straightening hair

This is one thing that you cannot avoid! That is if you want to look good. So here are a few tips on how to do it while minimizing the damage.

Tip 12: Avoid heat much as possible. If you want waves and curls, adopt a few of the natural methods. But of you have to use heat when straightening, reduce the temperature and make it point to use heat protectant.

Tip 13: Don’t style your hair is tight ponies or hair do’s way too frequently. We admit that they look damn nice but the friction leads to hair breakage. Leave your hair down once in a while and enjoy the fun flirtatious look.

 thin hair ponytail

Vitamin E


 Vitamin e tablets for hair growth

Vitamin E is extremely good for your hair. We all know that. For years, it has been an essential ingredient in our body lotions, shampoos and conditioners. It contains anti-oxidants which are very helpful on the whole. But it is recently that we have found the value of Vitamin E oil.

Tip 14: Vitamin E has the same effect as a massage on the scalp and hence promotes blood circulation and growth. Us e it individual or mixed with your coconut oil, it can only do good.

Say no to chemicals for better hair care:


Chemicals are never any good but below mentioned is why you shouldn’t overdo it on your hair.

 chemical for better hair care

Tip 15: Chemical loaded shampoos, conditioners and styling products can have adverse effects on our hair in the long run. Their build up and prolonged exposure is bad for you hair and health over all. So, try to indulge in more natural and herbal hair care. Use mild shampoos and conditioners. Avoid chemical hair treatments if possible.

Herbal remedies for better hair care:


 Herbal remedies for better hair care

Remember, our grandmothers use to have those long and thick hair and they use to swear by these homemade treatments.

Tip 16: Herbal remedies and treatments are very effective in promoting hair growth.We spend a lot on the costly products that may or may not give great results. So, now it’s time to try these as well.

Take an egg with 3 tablespoons of castor oil and a teaspoon vinegar. Mix them well. Massage on scalp and wash your hair after 40 minutes.
You can use coconut milk. Apply it and massage it gently on to the scalp and then wash your hair with cold water. Coconut milk is known for encouraging growth and improves the texture and conditions the hair.
Take some jaggery (gur), fuller’s earth (multanimitti) and yoghurt and make a paste. Then apply this paste on the scalp for an hour or two and the shampoo it off. You can do this twice a month.
You can also apply green amla Juice on your hair and massage on to the scalp like you do with the oils. Let it soak in for an hour and then rinse your hair.

Proper diet for better hair care:

At but not the least! The right food is the key to have healthy body and mind. Hair is no different!

 Proper diets for hair

Tip 17: Here are a few items to add to your diet for better hair!


Proteins ingested speeds up the hair growth fast and makes them strong and lustrous. Cashew nuts and coconut are very good to enhance hair growth.
Proper diet also makes hair bouncy and voluminous.
Don’t forget to take your vitamins too as they play an important role in growth and new follicle formation.
Balanced diet can never be complete without the sufficient intake of fluids, water being the most important not only for your hair but for the entire body.

Tip 18: Proper Sleep


Stress can lead to hair loss as well as reduce hair growth rate and make hair unhealthy. To keep your hair healthy and growing, avoid stress. Also proper sleep is necessary. A 7-8 hours sleep each day is necessary to keep your body fit. At the time of sleep the body spends on growth and repair so inadequate sleep equals to less growth and damage.

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