Healthy You - Healthy Hair

Healthy hair care routine

Hair are very close to ones heart . Any problem with hair can bring the person in stress. It is always said what ever we eat is passed on to our hair. So ladies its time to eat Healthy for your Hair. Yes As our facial skin has types so do our hair. 

When we select a shampoo for our hair its very crucial to first identify hair type. Making it easy to choose the best shampoo for our hair.

Our hair are divided in 4 basic types

1. Oily Hair

2. Combination hair

3. Dry hair 

4. Normal Hair

The other types may also include 

1. Damaged Hair :

2. Problem Hair

The procedure is very simple to identify your hair type. Also a fun using the basic of science.

First when should you test your hair. 1day  After shampooing hair with mild shampoo. 

Hair Test :

Take a bucket of water. Pull out one hair from scalp. place the full length hair in bucket of water. Gently Stir the water around the hair, without touching the hair. Let the water stay for some time.

Test Result :

1. If your hair floats on the surface of water - you have OILY HAIR

2. If the hair stands vertically in the bucket - you have COMBINATION HAIR

3. If the hair settles down the bucket - you have DRY HAIR

4. If the hair stays in middle of the bucket - you have NORMAL HAIR

The ideal Hair is Normal not to dry not to oily. It is properly moisturized. 

Hair Care for types of hair :  

OILY HAIR :

 The scalp of oily hair is a problem area. Due to the over secretion of  oil the hair look damp every time. Also a lot of dirt & dust is attracted by such hair. 

Shampooing every other day is very important for oily hair. Use of  water base shampoo is must. Volume boost shampoo is also a option. Once in 15 days don't forget to nourish the scalp with a mask or oil.

COMBINATION HAIR:

  Combination hair are very complicated to take care of. It is oily in scalp and ends are dry. The oiliness of scalp could be due to many reasons outdoor sports, sebaceous gland activity in adolescence age, humid environment, Sweat. etc.

Shampoo for such hair same used for oily hair. However conditioner should be used of a dry hair. Having nourishment properties. Also a live in conditioner could be a best choice. 

DRY HAIR:

  Dry hair need to be taken proper care of as they are prone to damages very easily. Always remember a properly nourished & moisturized hair can bear any thing. Dry hair does not have that main thing. It is not receiving the natural moisture from within the body so we need to give it from out.

A moisturizing shampoo, conditioner, mask are very important for dry hair. Timely oiling of hair & massage is needed. Avoid dryers and styling products.

NORMAL HAIR :

Normal hair are the best feed hair. Both from with in and outside. A proper hair care regime can guarantee its long life maintenance.

A proper hair care regime contains - shampoo,conditioner, mask, oil massage.

DAMAGED HAIR :

Treat them same as dry hair. With more care.

PROBLEM HAIR :

Problem hair are critical to deal with. Deal with the issue with a professional consultation. Don't try out things heard from friends that can worsen the situation. Problem hair may have issue of lice, dandruff, fungal infection, bacterial infection, dermal problems in scalp..etc. 

Some of the problems are self limiting but some may turn dangerous. Try to seek medical help in those cases. Hygiene plays crucial part in limiting the problem. 

Myths about hair :

1. Shampooing hair daily can damage hair : If your hair tends to get oily in a day you really need to shampoo it to remove the dirt from the scalp and hair. While shampooing remember to use a proper shampoo suiting your hair type. 

2. Combing hair too much can cause damage to hair : Combing hair with proper comb can help improve the blood circulation in scalp. Thus helping maintain healthy hair.

3. Changing shampoo can cause damage to hair : As we need variety of nutrients to meet the needs of body similarly our hair need variety of nutrients. Different shampoo have different ingredients so give it all to your hair. Also using home remedies give a good supply of nourishment to scalp.

4. Oil hair for overnight or for a whole day is very necessary : Your scalp needs a nice massage but 2-3 hours in a clean scalp is more then sufficient.  As oil attracts dust keeping oil in hair can cause damage to hair. So give your hair a nice spa treatment once in 15 days to give your scalp the nourishment.

5. Combing wet hair can cause hair damage : wet hair are more adjusting as they are very moist. if you detangle them with your fingers and then with wide mouth comb. it will help you manage your hair more properly. Also a live in conditioner can be used to detangle.