How to have healthy and shiny hair?

Best tips for having healthy and shiny hair

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Hair is a woman’s crowning glory. Even men prize their hair. Unfortunately neglect, pollution, genetics and other factors lead to dull and lifeless hair. This impacts both - appearance and personality. But there is a ray of hope between those dull and damaged hair days. 

There are many techniques and tips to rejuvenate and nourish your hair leading to improved quality, thickness, strength, color and appearance of your hair. A little care on a regular basis will go a long way in transforming your appearance and giving you healthy and lustrous hair.

Did you know that salt is bad for hair?

Cut down on your consumption of salt. Excessive salt consumption leads to poor health and shedding of your precious hair. It is impossible to eliminate salt from a diet but consuming it in moderation will help. WHO recommends less than 5 grams of salt consumption per day for adults.

Regular Ayurvedic Hair Oil massage treats hair, especially dry & damaged hair

Massage your hair daily. This leads to improved blood circulation to the hair making them strong and healthy. Ideally you should massage with oils such as coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil or bhringraj oil. If you have dry hair, a good ayurvedic hair oil massage will moisturize and nourish the dry scalp.

Maintain good hair hygiene by following a good Hair Regime

Keep your hair clean. Wash them daily with water and shampoo it twice a week. Make sure the shampoo is gentle on your hair. Avoid shampoos which have harsh chemicals such as SLS or Paraben. A herbal shampoo or an Ayurvedic Shampoo that has beneficial herbs and essential oil such as Bhringraj Oil or Olive oil will not make hair dry and frizzy.

Tips: Bhringraj Oil is known as the ‘king of herbs’ and is one of the best Hair Treatments known.  Massage with Bhringraj oil before hair wash and let the oil sink in for an hour. Doing this regularly will have a positive effect on hair and scalp.

 

Avoid heat and chemical hair treatment

Brush/comb your hair gently. Avoid vigorous ironing and chemical hair treatment. Heat is a major cause of dull and lifeless hair. And chemically treated hair further causes damage to hair follicles. Bhringraj oil is beneficial in repairing heat damage. So, if your hair is damaged, buy Bhringraj Oil now and use it regularly to repair the damaged hair.

 

 

Try out these home remedies - DIY Hair Remedies

Use curd or lemon juice or egg yolk on your hair. Leave it on for some time. Then wash the ingredients off with water. These easy DIY home remedies are effective to make your hair thick, healthy, soft as well as silky.

 

Go to a Dermatologist

Consult a dermatologist. If all options have failed it is time to consult a medical professional. He/she will determine whether the state of your hair is adversely affected by any skin condition.

 

Diet plays a major role - Eat healthy

Scientific studies have determined that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids are excellent for hair health as well as beauty. These fatty acids are present in egg yolks, fish such as Mackerel, Sardines as well as Salmon. Make sure your diet includes all the vitamins and minerals required for optimum hair health. Fatty fish is also a premium source of protein and selenium which play a vital role in making your hair strong and healthy. It is recommended to eat almonds and walnuts since they are particularly rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.

 

The modern day scourge of stress

Stress does lead to hair loss and the relatively poor condition of your hair. It is time to examine your lifestyle carefully as well as seriously. Are you getting enough sleep? Are you eating right? Is there too much exam or work pressure? Are there family conflicts or marital discord? You need to get your problems sorted out to avoid them affecting your hair health. 

A good head massage with Bhringraj oil can help in reducing stress, thereby enabling relaxation and good sleep. Body massage with an ayurvedic body massage oil will also destress and induce a good sleep.

 

Shield your hair from all pervasive pollution

Pollution also is a common reason affecting the health and appearance of your hair. Wear a hat, cap or scarf to shield/protect your hair from sunlight as well as the polluted air.

 

Sharing is strictly a no-no

Don’t share combs or brushes. You may contract dandruff or other hair ailments as a result. Clean your comb regularly with plenty of soap and water. Replace the comb immediately after its life has expired.

 

Ask people

If you look around there would be people you would know who have beautiful hair. Ask them for hair care tips. All you have to do is ask.

 

Take a hair spa

Deep conditioning hair spa regimen is potent in revitalizing the scalp, nourishing the roots and strengthening the hair follicles.  Wheat germ oil, Bhringraj oil or coconut oil could work quite well in conditioning the hair. These oils not only do the conditioning of the hair, but they also protect against the ends from breaking off, dandruff and itchiness .The result is ramped up cell metabolism, better blood circulation as well as normalized oil secretions. Go for it if you dream of shiny and lustrous hair tresses.

 

 Visit a quality beauty salon

A trained beautician has the knowledge and access to equipment that can significantly enhance the health and appearance of your hair. The money you spend on beauty treatments is totally worth it, given the amazing results.

 

Yoga is useful

The ancient Indian science of Yoga has exercises that boost blood flow to your hair follicles. Approach a reputed Yoga practitioner so that he can train you in hair growth using yogic techniques.

 

The Miracle Oil

If you truly want radiant and shiny hair you can try Bhringraj oil. Bhringraj is a medicinal herb. As per the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda the bhringraj oil is highly beneficial for the hair. The oil can be prepared at home or sourced from the market. Apply the oil directly on your scalp and after half an hour wash it off. It successfully treats dandruff as well as dry scalp. It is believed that regular usage of Bhringraj oil halts and reverses baldness, a common problem in men and sometimes even in women. 

Bhringraj oil is packed with vital nutrients that make up for the deficiency of minerals causing uncontrollable hair loss in both men and women. Application of this potent oil ramps up blood flow to the hair roots thus boosting hair growth. Remember to be gentle while massaging the scalp or hair with Bhringraj oil. If the application is harsh or vigorous you may get the opposite effect. Bhringraj oil is proven to be effective in retaining the natural color of the hair. Other benefits include boosting the hair quality as well as getting rid of split ends.

Times have indeed changed. There are a variety of shampoos, oils, conditioners and other products each claiming to be the best in the domain of hair care. Use a reputed and ayurvedic product which includes such natural herbs like almond oil, coconut oil, amla, bhringraj oil, mulethi, neelpatra, aloevera.

In the end, be realistic. You can only take care of things under your control. Your genes and age cannot be changed. Give the best treatment to your hair to make it look glossy and shiny.

 

 

 

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