The Beautiful You... hair
Hair are a persons most essential element in appearance. They are companion in happy moments and sad times. Hair problems can be fatal for a persons confidence & health. One of the most occurring problem in hair is HAIR FALL.
Hair loss is caused due to many reasons such as lack of vitamins, minerals or iron in the body, age, pollution, heredity, stress, lack of sleep, hormonal imbalance and illness.
It is said that losing about 100 hairs a day is normal. If you lose more hair then it’s an alarming sign.
One needs to eat healthy food, clean hair regularly, drink plenty of water and sleep properly for healthy and shining hair.
Here I am going to share some of the natural home made treatments for solve the hair problems....
It should be borne in mind that homemade solutions help to counteract and control. They can help facilitate in favor or against the naturally occurring processes of hair fall, hair graying and that of its growth. On their own they should not be taken as curative solutions. In order to cure extreme conditions of hair fall and graying medical help should be taken.
Hair Fall :
Healthy Habit :
Hair should be washed and brushed properly. Similar importance should be given to trimming to prevent tearing of hair. Combs with wide tooth should be made use of. Split ends should be got rid of as part of trimming. Blow drying should be avoided because the heat generated is found to be damaging from the point of view of hair.Home made treatment:
- Gentle massaging of scalp regularly, preferably with drops of warm oil contributes against hair fall.
- Some of the herbal extracts used directly in forms of juice or paste can prove to be more beneficial than their medically encapsulated forms. Paste or juice of “Bhongra” may be massaged gently on to the scalp to counteract hair falling. Paste consisting of Shana seeds with coconut or castor oil turn out as an effective option.
- Onion juice provides hair root with sulphur
Dandruff :
Healthy Habit :
Dandruff
is mostly caused due to drying of scalp of head. The reasons could be
natural dandruff ( internal stress, heat, unhygiene etc ) or Cosmetic
(due to harsh shampoo, hair treatment / styling products, and too much
of combing ). use of a proper comb is essential. comb your hair at least
2 times a day. Combing improves blood circulation. try to use combs
with acupressure beads. Shampoo hair 3times a week to keep them clean.
Home made treatment :
Cloves - Mild topical anaesthetic, antiseptic, germicidal, antiviral,disinfectant, antimicrobial, antifungal,analgesic, warming and stimulating.
use: take table spoon of cloves and boil till oil does not change colour. cool the oil and apply to hair root.
Fenugreek/ Menthi seeds - Fenugreek is seen as one of the most important remedies for dandruff.
Also good for soothing irritation, reducing inflammation and treating
skin infections.
Aloevera - Good for speedy wound healing, soothing irritated skin and scalp conditions including dandruff, healing burns, rashes, insect bites, sores, viral and fungal infections and can help reduce psoriasis, rosacea, warts, eczema and wrinkles.
use- apply the aloevera juice to hair for about 1/2 hr -1 hr before shampooing.
Ginger - it is a good remedy for hair dandruff.
use- Boil
ginger in coconut oil to the ratio of 1:2. Let the oil cool then apply
to roots. another way take out juice of ginger about 1-2 table spoon,
mix with any oil and apply to hair let the oil be absorbed properly by
hair then shampoo.
Neem- Anti-inflammatory; Anti-arthritic; Antipyretic; Hypoglycaemic;
Anti-gastric ulcer; Spermicidal; Antifungal; Antibacterial; Diuretic;
Antimalarial; Anti-tumour; Immunomodulatory.
use - neem powder can be made into a paste by mixing a few tablespoons of the
powder with water or oil until a thick paste consistency is formed.
Apply the paste all over the scalp, cover and leave for about 30
minutes. Proceed to wash hair. try to use fresh leaves or its paste.
Greying of hair (Early)
Healthy Habit :
Avoiding
junk food and food rich in calorie content can help you stay younger
for a long period of time, Soft drinks, pastries and jam should be
avoided in addition to oily and spicy food. Sprouts, fresh fruits and
vegetables should be included in ones diet.
Home made treatment :
- As far as application of concocted mixture is concerned; an amalgam of coconut oil and curry leaves is supposed to be advantageous. The two ingredients may be boiled followed by due straining and cooling. Massaging the same gently on scalp helps to counteract undue graying.
- Mixture of yogurt and yeast is also beneficial for doing away with premature graying; the resulting mixture needs to be applied to the grayish parts.
- Paste of curry leaves applied on clean hair also helps to develop pigments in hair turning it black.
- Clarified butter made from cow’s milk may be applied twice on scalp for obtaining the desired result.
- Mixture of gooseberry, almond and lemon juice is another of the natural homemade remedies.
- Henna an Indian herb soaked in liquor of yea may be applied as a hair pack for a period of six hours to add to the luster, shine and blackening of grey strands.
Split ends/ Rough hair/ Damaged hair:
Healthy Habit : Use
of less harmful products to hair can prevent split ends and roughness
of hair. Too much of hair styling products also produce split ends in
hair. A stress diet also shortens the oil source to hair. Sun,
pollution, Dirt, too much of wear and tear of hair damages hair and
produces split ends. Use of Conditioners can help remove the dryness
& split ends.
Home made treatment :
- Olive Oil- Of all the home remedies for split ends we tested, olive oil was the most effective. It seems there is nothing that olive oil isn’t good for. We found the olive oil to be most beneficial when heated and used as a deep conditioner. All you need to do is heat the olive oil in the microwave, and then massage it throughout your hair. Put a shower cap on, and let the olive oil work into your hair for at least half an hour. After it’s fully soaked into your hair, carefully rinse the product away.
- Beer- Yes, we realize having beer in your hair recalls old memories
of college parties, but the truth is beer is actually an effective hair
conditioner. Take about a pint of beer, and work it through your hair.
Be sure the beer is fully soaked into your follicles before you rinse
out when. When rinsing, take extra care to remove all the beer.
Otherwise, you’ll have a lingering smell of someone who’s been out
partying all night.
- Mayonnaise- Almost everybody has a jar of mayonnaise in their refrigerator. But we doubt you keep it in their for a hair care remedy. However, we found mayo to be a fairly effective home remedy for split ends. It’s certainly not the cleanest conditioner, but if used regularly, it can increase the strength and health of your hair.
Hair Growth:
Healthy Habit :
- Following a healthy lifestyle is essential for your physical as well as mental health. A healthy hair reflects the physical and mental health of a person. Given below are few lifestyle tips that will improve hair growth.
- Exercise improves blood circulation and circulation stimulates hair follicles. Therefore regular exercise improves the health of your hair by stimulating the follicles.
- A diet rich in protein will promote healthy hair growth. There for protein rich food such as soy (tofu), yogurt, eggs, fish and beans etc... should be included in you diet.
- Stress is found to be another reason behind hair fall and slow hair growth. Therefore try to lead a stress free life if you really care for your hair. Follow meditation and other relaxation techniques to lead a stress free life.
- You should treat your hair gently and if you have the habit of using hair care products, make sure you buy only quality hair products. Try not to over-process, over-style or over-brush your hair.
Home made treatment :
- Massaging the scalp with oil or a piece of lemon in a circular fashion adds to vitality and hair growth.
- Applying beaten eggs on to the scalp also assists in speeding up hair growth.
- Application of paste made out of mashed fenugreek seeds is also a healthy option.
- Boiled mixture of thyme, rosemary and cloves may be used as a pack to contribute to hair growth. Washing hair with coconut milk proves to be a beneficial option.
- An amalgam of rosemary, lemon, olive and egg may be applied to the scalp followed by washing for aiding hair growth.
- In fact washing hair in beer is also good from the point of view of its health.
- Highly enriched Aloevera can be massaged on to the scalp followed by washing to sustain good hair.
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