Hair Care

"Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair, so that I may climb the golden stair"

~Rapunzel (A German Fairytale)

As a child this fairytale has always enticed us. The desire for long thick tresses has been a part of every girl's dream during the growing years. While some of us are blessed with good hair from birth naturally, for many, bad hair days are very common and sometimes nothing short of a nightmare.

Regardless of whether you are a brunette or a blonde you should take utmost care of your hair and scalp. A great appearance calls for a combination of good face and beautiful hair. So you can very well understand the importance of a haircare regime which should be followed by all age groups.

Hair care in the past:

In earlier times, individuals had more time to spare for proper haircare. Most of us are aware of hair tips handed down to us by our mothers and grandmothers There is no doubt regarding the goodness of some of the old natural tips for hair care that are practiced till date. Massaging scalp with warm coconut oil happens to be one of the easiest natural hair care.

Haircare at present:

In the recent times people have become much more focused regarding their careers and therefore have less time to indulge in a regular hair care routine. Still, it is necessary to take out some time from our busy schedule to protect our hair from hazards like hair loss, dandruff and hair scalp diseases like alopecia.

The most important part of hair routine is maintaining a good hair hygiene which comprises of cleaning and washing hair at regular intervals. There are several branded shampoos in the beauty stores that you can avail, but you need to be careful about the composition.

Types of hair:

Hair types may be broadly classified into:

• Oily Hair
• Dry Hair
• Normal Hair
• Combination Hair

Dry hair lacks luster and look dull. They are often split at the ends. Dry hair can be caused by lack of oil glands on the scalp or by external factors, like frequent use of hair dye, exposure to sun, frequent use of shampoo etc.

Oily hair is, as the name

itself says, oily and limp. It is difficult to do a good style on an oily hair.

Problem of Hair loss:

Hair loss is a major concern amongst men and women in the present times. Preventing hair fall may not be easy but it is not impossible. Dandruff is one of the major reasons for hair fall besides environmental pollution. Dandruff is actually the dead cells of the scalp which is white in color and has itchy nature. It is quite irritating and may lead to fungal infections like alopecia. Alopecia is a medical term which refers to the falling of hair in chunks, thereby creating a barren space that resembles spot baldness.

A Few HairCare Tips:

• Massage your scalp regularly with oil. Oils like jojoba oil, almond oil are good for nourishing hair follicles.
• Try to use hair care products which comtain components like fenugreek, camphor, shikakai, mustard or hibiscus petals. You can also prepare a hair oil with natural ingredients at home.
• Massage your hair with castor oil and wrap your hair with a steam towel.
• Add a little lemon juice and ground fenugreek seeds to your oil to take care of dandruff. Lemon will also add luster to your hair.
• Use Hair Products provided by nature like henna or mehendi once a week. It is a very good hair conditioner and a natural hair dye too.
• Shampoo your hair at least once a week with a mild shampoo.