Earlyface

It is every girl’s dream to have gorgeous,
healthy hair (Unless you are the coolest and
you want to go bald) How do you
counteract the effects of sunlight, pollution,
bad lifestyle and more to achieve healthy
hair? Read on to know how-
10- Beware of the Sun
sun
Living in India, we bear the full brunt of
summer heat. This extremely hot season can
also be extremely damaging for your hair.
The scorching sunlight and harmful rays
from the sun can turn your hair rough, dry
and damaged looking. To prevent such a
thing from happening, avoid going out
when the sun is at its peak during
afternoon hours (also very good for the rest
of your body’s health). If, however, you must
go out, make sure that you keep your head
covered. Use an umbrella or wear a scarf,
even if going out for a short while. Applying
a serum or a leave-in onto your hair can go
a long way in protecting it from heat
damage, as they act like sunscreens for your
hair.
9- Choose your shampoo carefully
shampoo
The shampoo and conditioner that you use
on your hair will determine how healthy it
looks and feels. If you have rough and dry
hair, opt for cream based conditioners and
shampoos. If, however, you have oily hair,
water based products will do you good. You
may need to experiment with different
shampoos before you find a product and a
brand that suits your hair type. There are so
many products available in the market today
that finding a good one won’t be much of a
challenge. Keep in mind factors like how
frizzy your hair can get and how often do
you need to wash it, before you pick a
shampoo off the shelf. If you wash your hair
a lot, go for a mild shampoo as too much
washing can also be damaging.
8- Dandruff
dandruff
Dandruff is a very common problem,
especially during winters. It refers to the
flaking white dead skin of the scalp. It is a
scalp disorder that affects almost half the
population worldwide. If you are one of the
few lucky ones who does not suffer from
dandruff, skip this point. If you do suffer
from dandruff, read this list and go treat
your hair to some dandruff-removing
techniques. If you have dandruff, don’t just
ignore it. Use any of the special dandruff-
removing shampoos and conditioners that
are widely available in the market today. If
that doesn’t work, you may need to go in for
stronger solutions like nizoral antifungals.
Traditional methods of curing dandruff
include the use of Neem (a strong anti-
fungal) egg yolk and even black pepper (an
Indian Ayurvedic remedy)
7- Trim Your Hair
trim
Trim your hair regularly to ensure good
growth and get rid of split ends. It is
strongly recommended that you get your
hair trimmed at least once in six months to
keep it healthy. Putting off trimming for too
long will cause split ends and damaged hair
ends. Many people who want to grow their
hair longer avoid trimming it for the fear
that it will shorten the length of their hair.
That is, however, untrue. Regular trimming
of hair actually stimulates hair growth
(opinion is divided on this, but traditional
wisdom agrees that it does) If you don’t
trim your hair, the split ends will travel up
the length and damage your hair further. So
get it trimmed as often as needed to have
long and healthy hair.
6- Water Temperature
washing
The temperature of the water that you use
to wash your hair with can determine how
good your hair quality is. Always wash your
hair with lukewarm water. Extreme
temperatures as in too hot or too cold water
can damage your hair follicles, so always use
water at an optimum temperature. Especially
avoid the use of extremely hot water, even
during winters, as that can be very
damaging for your hair. Many people
recommend giving hair a final rinse with
tea-water to give it shine and gloss.
5- Go Easy With the Heat Treatment
hairstraightening
Who amongst us has never been lured by
the promise of gorgeous curls or silky
straight hair? Who amongst us has never
put a heated rod on our hair in an attempt
to make it more manageable? A great
majority of us, I’m sure, have done exactly
that. However, heat treatments like hair
straighteners and curlers cause more harm
than good. The short-term results of great
looking, swishy hair may be realized, but the
long-term effects can be devastating. Heat
can be very harmful for your hair, as
mentioned earlier as well. The cuticle layer is
damaged by heat, which also causes hair to
become brittle and fall. Do not straighten
your hair every day, as that will make it
rough and day. Do so only in moderation,
before special events perhaps? Moreover,
Never apply heat onto your hair when it is
wet. Wait for it to dry before you straighten
or curl it. Use good quality straightners with
ceramic plates to avoid excessive damage.
4- Comb Your Hair
haircombing
Of course we all comb our hair, but how
often should we do it? Experts disagree
with the advice that every mother gives to
her daughter- ‘Brush your hair a hunder
times before you sleep.’ They say that so
much brushing could lead to split ends. That,
however, does not mean that you can forgo
combing completely. Comb your hair every
night before sleeping and every morning
before you tie it up. Doing that will make
your hair look smoother and detangle it.
After washing your hair, comb it with a
wide-toothed comb. Never use a fine comb
on wet hair. A wide toothed comb,
preferable a wooden one, will detangle wet
hair and make it easier to manage once it
dries. Avoid using a brush on wet hair
because that will lead to more breakage.
3- Natural Remedies
natural
Sometimes, it pays to go easy on the
synthetic products available in the market
and rely on traditional remedies that are
available in nature. There are many natural
ingredients that you can use on your hair to
make it healthier and better. Egg yolk is one
of these. It acts like a natural conditioner.
Aloe vera gel is also used. Many homemade
hair masks are extremely beneficial for your
hair. Yoghurt mixed with honey is excellent
for dry hair. People with graying hair use
henna on it, although henna on dry hair can
make it drier. Vinegar mixed with warm
water or the water in which rice has been
soaked should be used to rinse hair after
washing it. There are many other ways in
which you can take care of your hair using
natural ingredients, so try them and see the
difference in just a few days.
2- Coloured Hair
coloured
Coloured hair requires even more care and
protection than virgin hair. If you are
planning on colouring your hair, make sure
you use only quality products. Get your
colouring or streaking done from a reputed
parlour to avoid damage later on. The right
application technique will ascertain that
your hair looks good. Once you have
coloured your hair, take care that you don’t
wash it within the next forty eight hours.
Don’t bleach your hair, as that makes it look
dry. Instead, use good quality hair dyes if
you must streak it. There are many products
in the market that are designed especially
for coloured hair, so invest in such hair
products.
1- Oil Your Hair
hair oil
Oiling your hair is of utmost importance if
you want soft, silky and healthy hair. It is the
primary source of nourishment for hair. The
market is flooded with hair oils that promise
good results in a short time (Remember One
hour champi?) Grandma was right when
she urged you to oil your hair every Sunday.
Hair oiling is especially necessary for
parched, dry hair. Massage your hair with
warm oil and let it stay overnight. The
massage also increases blood circulation in
the scalp and increases hair growth.
Nowadays, there are even shampoos that
promise the goodness of oil inside them. Try
those if you are too busy to oil your hair
regularly.