Jun 04, 2001 05:05 PM
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Hair is an integral part of ones appearance and no one in their right frame of mind can ignore this fact.Hair maintenance is an art.It is not that you need to have long hair to give you an appealing look.Even with short hair you can get that'Neighbours Envy, Owners Pride Look'.One should take care of your hair in all the seasons BE IT SUMMER OR WINTER.Below are some of the tips to take care of your hair for summer.
1.It is very important to keep your hair clean. or else it would be a home for dandruff and .eventually hairfall!This is specially so during summer season, when it is moist and sweaty and hair tends to absorb all that and become sweaty and limp.In such cases wash .your hair.remember a CLEAN scalp is a HEALTHY SCALP.
Use a mild shampoo such as Jhonsons Baby Shampoo its good for the hair and can be used everyday!
I go to the gym regularly so my hair becomes sweaty and sticky.As a result I literally have to wash my hair eveyday and with this shampoo its not harsh on my hair, except that with long hair the consumption is huge.and the shampoo is pretty expensive!
2.To avoid the chemical build up, cleanse your hair with a different shampoo after approximately 10-12 washes.Clariols Herbal Essence has a very special clarifying shampoo to remove build up caused by your regular shampoo.Remember, that your hair keeps changing, so please don't stick to one shampoo just because you once felt it suited to you!
Desi Remedy:
1 tblsp castor oil combined with 1 tblsp honey and egg yolk massaged onto the sclap before rinsing is therapeutic on damaged hair due to harsh sunlight!
3.Conditioning is valuable for dry, brittle, or damaged hair especially for people who use blow driers extensively.Watching your hair closely is the only way to determine whether or not a conditioner is required. If your hair often tangles after shampooing, such products are definite boons. But if your hair is naturally shiny and manageable, be content. With coarse hair, cream rinses are often the best solution, since they relax and soften the hair.
Desi Remedy:
# Before taking a head bath, apply beer in your hair for 15-20 mins and then shampoo your hair.You will find your hair shinng, bouncing and extremely managable!
# Beat an egg white stiff and mix in a tumbler of water.Use this as a coditiner.Rinse off with cold water.
4.Oil and Steam:
There is enough evidence in our ancient texts to show that hair care plays an important role on the overall health of a person.
For instance regular application of oil(massage)on the scalp relieves one from headaches, prevents balding and greying of hair and hair fall.
It is also helpful in improving power tone of head and rest of the body.The hair roots will become firm resulting in long and black hair.
An oil massage on the head not only helps the hair grow strong, dark, soft and shiny but also relieves afflictions that can originate in the head.It also helps to keep the mind cool and contended and adds glow of radiance to the face besides enlivening the vital organs and rejuvenating the brain.
Oil should be applied once a week.The best way is to lightly apply warm oil on your scalp and massage it gently.After that steam your hair.nothing like it!.Do this four-five times.its very very healthy for hair.
Best oils:Olive oil.Almond oil, Caster oil or Coconut oil.
5.Put extra nourishemnent:
You can mix henna with dahi, powdered methi seeds, amla, reetha powder in tea liquor.The after effects are phenomenal!
6.Drink 10-12 glasse of water every day.
7.A high protein diet with plenty of fruits, green vegetables and dairy products is a must.Spinach or palak is very good for hair.U should eat palak daily.
8.Brush your hair regualry.Give your hair a 100 strokes every night with a wide toothed brush before your head touches the pillow!You need to get the circulation going into your scalp!
9.Avoid Colour & Perming.Regular Hair trimming:
I have rarely streaked my hair but would strongly recommend anyone not to get into such artificial thing.I have seen a lot of people regretting after perming and colouring their hair.But if you wish to then please use branded ones!
Get your trimmed regularly to avoid splitends!
10.If you've had the same hairstyle eversince you were in school, you definitely need a change!
So get going!
11.Your diet need to be finetuned to your hair type.If your hair is greasy, please cut down on fried food and fat.If dry, add 2 tblps of salad oil to your regular meals.This combined with plenty of fresh air, sleep, exercise and a regular hair regime will surely do the trick!
Your hair needs its fair supply of proteins and viatmins.Studies have found that those usually into healthy eating have the glossiest and thickest hair!
If you give some time and patience then you can be one among those SUNSILK MODELS!
