What is the best way to detox your hair naturally?

Aug 04, 2022

What causes hair damage?

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Hair is one of the first things that a person notices in you and it can totally change the way a person perceives you and vice versa. (Imagine the compliments like....oooh...beautiful hair!!). Remember Goldilocks and Rapunzel for their hair?

Hair is believed to be one of the most essential accessories someone could possess. For both men and women hair stands as one important thing but managing them in their busy schedule could be a daunting task. And in order to style our hair we damage them so badly that they take a long time to regain their original texture. The best way to treat damaged hair is to detox them and use the best ayurvedic hair oil like bhringraj oil, coconut oil.

Besides this, nowadays, our life is so hectic that we are always under stress. We don’t even get the time to eat properly. Or let’s say that people don’t spend time on their nutritional requirements as they are preoccupied with things. As a result, a majority of people suffer from Nutrient deficiency which is one of the main reasons behind increasing skin, hair and other health problems.

Reasons:

Pollution: Needless to say, pollution has an adverse effect on our hair. Constant exposure to pollution and dust particles damages hair and makes them lifeless. And in the long run it causes hair breakage and hair fall.

Bleaching: Bleaching hair pierces the hair cuticle with harmful chemicals and removes its natural pigment. Bleaching also changes the natural structure of hair and makes them more susceptible to damage. Also, it makes hair strands weak and brittle. Blow drying and styling on top of bleaching can damage hair even more, thus resulting in hair breakage and split ends.

Perms: Perming refers to the process of either chemical straightening or chemical curling. It breaks the inner bonds of the hair and re-forms them in a different way. Like bleaching, perming also weakens our hair and gives them a dull appearance. Perming your hair for a long time leads to brittle and lifeless hair.

Highlights and coloring: Highlights and semi-permanent dyes cause less damage to hair than bleaching or perms. But each one comes with its own set of problems. Even highlighting and coloring have negative results on hair. They also change the inner structure of hair and make them dry. This happens more to people who frequently color their hair.

Flat iron and blow-drying: Undoubtedly, your hair looks awesome when blow-dried. But have you ever thought that heat styling your hair could be the reason behind your lifeless tresses? Heat causes temporary changes to the hydrogen bonds that hold hair together making hair look dull and lifeless. Over time, the temporary changes can lead to more permanent damage. Especially, if you are habituated to blow dry or iron your hair on a daily basis.

Ponytails and braids: Ponytails and braids can cause hair to break, especially if you style by pulling them too tightly. If you have a habit of doing it on a regular basis, it may result in permanent damage to your hair. Braiding or putting your hair in a ponytail when it is moist can cause even more damage as wet hair is very delicate.

Ponytails can cause hair to break

Over-brushing: You should know that you are not doing your hair any favor by brushing them numerous times a day. Over-brushing your hair makes the hair follicles weak which inevitably leads to hair breakage. Also, the constant friction between your hair and the brush causes split ends.

Using wrong products: The shampoo you bought from your hairstylist could contain harmful chemicals. Hair products which contain sulfates rips off the moisture from hair making them look dry and limp. It is always advised to use ayurvedic hair oil and ayurvedic shampoo.

Don't you wonder what hair detox is???

Hair Detox is the process of eliminating the build-up of all the hair products you have used, from your hair. During the Hair Detox process, the hair gets rid of all the plastics and toxic chemicals that have built up on hair over many years. Hair Detox is crucial to repair the damaged hair and make it healthy again with ayurvedic treatments like using ayurvedic hair oil and shampoo.

Ways to detox hair

First, you need to visit a hair stylist to cut or trim off all of the dead ends from your hair. This should be done as a regular practice. The other Hair care tips that should be followed to detox the hair are:

Say bye-bye to chemical-laden hair products

Instead of the chemical shampoos and conditioners used, baking soda, apple cider vinegar (ACV), bentonite clay, raw honey and ayurvedic hair oil.

Bhringraj oil, Shikakai oil, almond oil, amla oil, and coconut oil are all ayurvedic hair oils that aid in detoxification.

Follow these simple home remedies to detox hair:

Remedy 1:

Baking soda and apple cider vinegar detox

In a bowl mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with one cup of filtered water.
In a second bowl mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with one cup of filtered water.
First apply the baking soda mixture through your hair. Rinse with cool water.
Follow the same with apple cider vinegar mixture.
If you want additional shine and conditioning use a generous amount of raw honey while your hair is completely wet then let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing.
The more frequently you rinse your hair with baking soda and ACV, the faster your hair will detox.

Remedy 2:

Bentonite clay hair mask to hasten hair detox

Bentonite clay is basically a permeable powder that draws the toxins and excess oils out of hair and scalp. The Bentonite clay hair mask should be used at least once a week to reap maximum results.

To arrange the mask, mix equal parts of Bentonite clay and apple cider vinegar until it is the same consistency as that of a mustard sauce. Apply this clay pack on your hair making sure to cover from roots till hair ends. Allow the mask to sit for about 30 minutes but make sure it doesn’t dry completely. Wash it thoroughly.

Regular use of Ayurvedic Hair Oils and such

It is very important to avoid using any conventional products during the hair detox regime. Ayurvedic hair oils and essential hair oils are helpful if you use them for head massage regularly. After conditioning your hair with the apple cider vinegar the smell might linger in your wet hair. Normally, the smell will fritter away in about a month as the detox process continues. You can use ayurvedic hair oil like Amla oil or Bhringraj oil as their scents usually hide the smell of apple cider vinegar conditioning and provides nutrients to your hair.

head massage with hair essential oil

There are many herbal and ayurvedic hair oils available in the market. Always make sure that you choose the one which is the best blend of herbs and natural oils. Some of the herbs that work best for hair are Amla, Bhringraj oil, Neel Patra and Mulethi.

Ayurvedic hair oil for repair could also be used to detox hair. One could apply a few drops of ayurvedic Hair Oil on hair strands, after shower. To distribute the oil evenly through hair, a wide tooth comb should be used as it avoids snagging knots or causing ends to split.

A good head massage with bhringraj oil followed by a hot towel steam also gives very good results in restoring the health of hair.

Natural hair spa

Washing hair with eggs, ayurvedic hair oils and honey after conditioning acts as a natural Hair Spa. It helps in retaining the luster and silkiness of hair.

Wheat germ oil, bhringraj oil or coconut oil could also work quite well in conditioning the hair. These ayurvedic hair oils not only do the conditioning of the hair, but they also protect against the ends from breaking off. Consequently, they help you achieve strengthened hair and promote hair growth.

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