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