| Your hair certainly make or ruin your | | | | finger tips, followed by combing with a |
| appearance. It's the way you maintain them. | | | | wide-toothed comb. Minimise the use of a |
| Beautiful hair completes the entire looks | | | | brush on wet hair. |
| undoubtedly. A healthy lifestyle will mean | | | | |
| healthier hair. Excessive stress, smoking, | | | | 5) As much as possible avoid using electric |
| not exercising and not eating properly is not | | | | hair dryers and hot curling irons. These |
| healthy for hair. A good nutrition (well | | | | weaken the hair. To speed up the drying |
| balanced diet with fresh fruits and lots of | | | | process, pat your hair with a towel gently |
| water) and 7-8 hours sleep is a major key to | | | | and let the remaining moisture dry naturally. |
| wonderful hair. Follow a few guidelines to | | | | In case of an emergency, if you have to use |
| keep your hair in lustrous condition. | | | | dryer, then use low to medium heat. Hold it 6 |
| | | | inches away from your scalp. |
| 1) Keep your hair clean. Regular wash is very | | | | |
| important. The circulation provided by the | | | | 6) Avoid using nylon, stiff brushes, rollers, |
| shampoo stimulates the oil glands to work | | | | pony-tails and styles that put great pressure |
| more efficiently and brings natural oils into | | | | on the hair. This will prevent falling out |
| the hair. Use shampoo that is pH balanced and | | | | hair. |
| designed specially for your hair type (dry, | | | | |
| oily, etc). Rinse your hair thoroughly before | | | | 7) Regularly massage the scalp with coconut |
| applying shampoo to remove dust, dirt, etc. | | | | oil or almond oil with the tips of your |
| Apply shampoo, massage gently using | | | | fingers, always using a circular movement. |
| fingertips and rinse properly. | | | | This accelerates the growth. A warm mixture |
| | | | of olive oil, lemon juice and coconut oil is |
| 2) Use conditioner to moisturise your hair. | | | | very beneficial to keep the dandruff away. |
| It gives extra protection, adds shine, and | | | | Castor oil is also good for healthy growth of |
| makes your hair easier to untangle. Spread it | | | | hair. A steam towel wrap for 15 minutes |
| evenly throughout your hair and leave for a | | | | before shampooing your hair will do wonders. |
| couple of minutes before rinsing out. Put the | | | | |
| conditioner at about an inch away from scalp. | | | | 8) Give your hair a good brushing before bed. |
| Be gentle and don't use excessive force | | | | Brush at least 50 to 100 strokes. This should |
| rubbing your hair since hair is most | | | | be done by bending forward from the waist, |
| vulnerable when wet. Rinse. | | | | head down brushing from back to front. This |
| | | | will help remove dirt and pollutants, etc. |
| 3) Always use mild hair products, enriched | | | | from the hair in addition to stimulating |
| with natural ingredients and essential oils. | | | | circulation which will increase natural oils. |
| Shampoos and conditioners containing strong | | | | |
| chemicals may damage your hair. | | | | 9) Keep split ends or dead hair cut. |
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| 4) Never brush soaking wet hair, as the hair | | | | 10) Avoid sun damages by covering your hair. |
| is quite elastic at that time and can be | | | | You may use hats or caps in order to prevent |
| pulled and stretched to the breaking point. | | | | it from sun's ultra-violent rays. |
| Try to make them tangle free by using your | | | | |