A women’s most precious accessory is her hair. Every girl dreams to have a smooth and shiny hair. Often your hair gets exposed to heat, excessive styling, chemicals, and pollution. Over a period of time, your hair starts to become dry and rough. There are, ways to revive your hair and to bring back its lost smoothness and shine. Infusing certain ingredients to just using the correct styling techniques can heal your hair.
Dr. Anu liz Mathew
“Hair related issues are faced by most of the women. People are not aware about the issues that will arise in future because of using the chemical products for styling the hair. Good protein rich food can help to recover from hair damage.”
Tips and tricks to help repair damaged hair.
- Choose apt comb
- No excessive shampooing
- Healthy and nutritious food
- Massage
- Don’t heat
Choose the apt comb
The comb that you use plays a very important role in determining the amount of damage caused to your hair. Try to choose the comb that does not pull much on your hair during brushing. Brushes which are boar spikes, being milder on your hair and help to dispense the natural oils on your scalp. It will make your hair look shinier. Try not to use plastic combs as the static energy generated when combing with a plastic comb makes your hair frizzy and more prone to breakage.
No Excessive Shampooing
Washing your hair frequently makes the hair dry as it loses the natural oils. Even if you feel that your hair is too oily limit the use of shampoos to a limited time. Dry shampoo is the best option for shampoo. Choosing the shampoo is equally important as the number of times you wash your hair. Always choose a shampoo which has moisturizing and conditioning properties. Avoid the shampoos which have silicone, parabens and sulphates because it can cause damage. These properties make your hair appear shinier and smoother for a short run but for a long run avoid using the shampoos which have these properties. Natural ingredients like Amla, Bhringhraj, and Shikakai, nourish and strengthen your hair.
Healthy and Nutritious Food
Good food is the best way to bring back your dead hair. Your hair is made up of keratin. When you’re not taking the amble amounts of protein, it can directly affect your hair. Vitamins, fatty acids and other nutrients are essential for providing your hair with the essentials that can be only provided through good food. Include more protein, and vitamins in your diet. Combining these essentials in your diet not only improves the texture of your hair but also contributes to your overall health as well.
Massage
Conditioning your hair is really important. Hair nourishment can be given from hair masks made from natural ingredients. Hair oil treatment can help restore the original condition of your hair. Try not to use products with harsh chemicals instead try for those with natural ingredients.
Don’t Heat Your Hair
Hairstyling techniques like blow drying, straightening and curling are some of the worst enemies of your hair. It literally heats up your hair making it lifeless and dry in long run. The natural oil and other ingredients present in the hair disappear and the hair becomes damaged when it is exposed to heat. Try not to use these ways to style your hair because it can permanently damage your hair.
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