How to take care of your hair

Every person aspires to have long, shiny, thick, silky hair. Your hair's maintenance reflects your personality. It’s not about fulfilling beauty standards but about your health and hygiene. Taking care of your hair is not expensive or time-consuming. Making some minor changes in your hair care routine might do wonders. Here are a few tips on how to take care of hair.

1. Washing

Washing greatly influences your hair health. Washing your hair daily is not advisable. However, it depends on factors like exposure to pollution, chemicals, dust, sweating, and humidity. Consider following things while taking a shower.

● Use a mild shampoo with lower ph., compatible with your hair type.

● While shampooing, focus on the scalp and roots than on the hair lengths. It is your scalp that needs proper cleansing.

● Hot water dehydrates your hair. Use warm water.

● After washing, the application of conditioner prevents hair from becoming lackluster.

2. Drying

● Wrap a small soft towel around your head.

● Avoid twisting but squeeze hair lightly. Later expose them to natural air.

● Use a hairdryer only when in a hurry, keeping the nozzle at least 6 inches away from your head.

3. Combing

● Combing helps in untying the knots. Start combing from the ends of hair and gradually move towards the scalp.

● Rigorous combing or combing in wet hair results in hair breakage. Use soft wide-tooth combs and hairbrushes with soft bristles.

4. Pamper Your Dyed Hair

● Dyed hair is prone to dryness and hair loss due to chemical exposure. So they need extra care.

● Avoid experimenting with your hair in terms of playing with hair dyes. For dyed hair, choose a shampoo with color protection. Such shampoos contain lesser sulfate, an ingredient causing fading of color.

5. Hairstyling

You might harm your hair through some styling routine as curling, straightening, or blow-drying.

● Application of heat protectant saves the hair from the damage of heat styling sessions.

Never use heating tools on damp hair. The effect is like pouring water on a hot pan. Adjust your tools on a low to medium setting to lessen the damage.

● Ponytails are always in trend. However, pulling up the hair causes strain on your hair roots. Slightly loosen your ponytail.

● Use lightweight hair accessories.

6. Food for Hair

Hair is made of keratin, a protein. A balanced diet is a prerequisite for healthy hair. Eat a diet rich in vitamin A, B, C, D, E, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, zinc, iron, and proteins.

7. Go Organic and Natural

How did ancient people use to take care of their hair? Buying fancy products doesn’t guarantee healthy hair. Indulge yourself in natural ingredients like:

● Oils: A head massage with warm oils as olive, coconut, or mustard oil improves circulation in the brain and de-stresses you.

● Rice Water: Rice water is the secret of healthy hair in ancient Chinese tradition. It contains nutrients like phytic acid, carbohydrates, inositol that reverse hair greying.

● Egg Mask: egg masks yield instant results. Eggs are an amazing source of vitamin B, B1, B2, B5, B7. Beat one egg, apply it to your head. Leave for 10 to 15 minutes, wash.

● Onion Juice: Onion juice contains sulfur that triggers hair growth and prevents infection. To avoid the pungent odor, mix it with some essential oils.

Your crowning glory, hair indicate your overall health. Taking care of them at the right time saves you from regretting their loss.