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Join Date: 22 Jun 2011
Location:  KuwaitPosts: 448 |
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Tips for Healthy Hair |
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• Hair styling
As said earlier, you must choose a hair style that goes with your personality and face shape. Do not opt for a too tight hair style such as braids or ponytails. It is not healthy to keep your hair under stress for too long. It can give you a bad hair condition known as ‘areata’. If however, you go for a ponytail make sure that you use a covered band and not rubber bands. Rubber bands put undue tension on the hair and you may develop split ends. • Shampoo and conditioner A good shampoo cleans your hair of all grime and dirt. So it is essential that you shampoo your hair every now and then. Once you are through, wring out the excess water off the hair. Apply a conditioner to the ends and the middle area of your hair. Pass a comb through to evenly distribute the conditioner. Wait for about 10 minutes. Then wash off the conditioner and rub your hair dry. • Rubbing the hair While rubbing your hair dry, do not use force. Many people commit the mistake of rubbing their hair too harshly. Gently rub your hair and no strand will come off. • Drying the hair Do you prefer blow-drying? Just blast your hair dry. Do not go for heat-drying. Excessive heat harms your hair cuticles. • Combing the hair Do not comb your hair while it is wet. Hair when wet is weak. Comb your hair after it has dried a bit. Also, your comb should not be broken. Try not to use an old comb or brush with broken teeth or bristles. This can make your hair tear off. You should ideally go hair brushes made of beechwood or bristle. These give shape to your hair in a smooth way. Plastic or nylon brushes can damage your hair cuticles. • Moisturizing conditioners It is good to use moisturizing conditioners on your hair. These conditioners enter your hair shaft and safeguard it against breakage. Regular use of protein or moisturizing conditioners keeps your hair healthy. • Dandruff Dandruff problems take the sheen out of your hair. If you are having dandruff, you can try a simple tip. Mix about 60% vinegar with 40% lemon juice. Use this solution to massage your crown. Wash this off after half an hour with a little shampoo and cold water. Dry your hair completely before tying. Did you know that tying damp hair can actually cause dandruff? • Trimming It is important to trim your hair every now and then. Snipping off the slip ends can promote healthy hair growth for you. Guys need to trim their hair after every one or two months. Girls can do so after three or four months. But it ultimately depends on how fast your hair grows. • Nutrition Healthy hair needs healthy foods. Green vegetables, almonds, carrots, apricots and turnips are good sources of Vitamin A, which boosts hair roots. Your diet should also consist of foods rich in iron such as fish and leafy vegetables. Dishes rich in protein like milk and soy are also essential for good hair growth. • Sleep 8 hours of sleep is what the doctor recommends and it is a truth. The body needs time to rest and repair itself. The beauty hours of sleep provide the body with the much needed relaxation. This is also the time when most of the growth usually takes place. That includes your hair. Invest your hours in some good napping and it will show on your scalp. |
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