Solve your main hair concerns
Hair fall, dandruff, brittle hair, gray hair or thinning hair are problems that have become absolutely common these days. In today’s era, we hardly ever meet someone from the fairer sex who has long, thick and shiny hair like our previous generations (mothers and grandmothers) had.
Even men suffer from disorders like a receding hairline and bald patches in their teenage years, itself. Surprisingly, our seniors had such beautiful locks despite using absolutely simple hair products; sometimes even normal soap to wash your hair. But despite using dozens of brand name hair products, we still have dull, sparse and thinning hair.
However, do we bother to get to the root of the problem? No. Instead, we look for simple solutions like keeping a crop short, adding hair extensions, wearing wigs, or else opting for surgeries like hair transplant.
There are tons of articles in magazines and on the internet that talk about hair care, hair products and solutions to hair problems. But instead of solving any disorder they leave us even more confused. You have to understand that once your hair is badly damaged, the damage cannot be undone. It is advisable that you take care of it now so that it can be saved from further damage.
Some tips to undo the damage done to your hair:
one. Hair Oils: No matter how fast the new generation is, always grease your hair At least once a week. If possible, leave it overnight. Otherwise, apply oil and steam to hair before shampooing using the hot technical towel.
Use an oil that suits his hair and not if it suits your friend (certain hair oils have ingredients that aggravate dandruff) or if it’s heavily advertised. You could even make herbal-infused hair oil at home instead of buying it from stores. An oil massage increases blood circulation and nourishes the scalp and hair.
two. Be natural: Do not experiment with chemicals and gadgets to alter the texture or color of the hair. They make your hair dry and brittle, leading to sparse, thinning hair and premature graying.
Send the dyes, straighteners, rollers, dryers, etc. on a little vacation at least until the damage is undone. Love your hair just the way it is by accepting it in its natural form (unless you want to cover the gray). You can still opt for organic colors!
3. Avoid stress and irritation.: Be in control of your life. If possible, stay away from people with whom your vibrations do not match. Otherwise, limit your relationship with that person. Anger and irritation cause stress that aggravates hair problems like dandruff, hair loss, and gray hair.
Any form of meditation and pleasant gatherings with close friends help you relax. Learn to wisely balance your work and personal life. Always develop hobbies as it takes your mind off your worries and has a calming effect on you.
Four. Incorporate good eating habits.: Eat a healthy diet, that is, include all kinds of foods in your meals. This way you will get your protein, zinc, calcium, etc. through your diet and you won’t have to rely on supplements to do so.
Dark green vegetables provide iron and calcium, nuts are a good source of zinc, and dairy products provide calcium. Beans, lentils, chicken and eggs give you protein. Also eat less junk food and processed foods and say no-no to crash diets.
5. hormonal problems: They can also cause hair disorders such as severe hair loss. They need to be treated from the root.
6. Hair conditioning: The natural oils present in the hair are lost due to shampooing. This disturbs the outer layer of the hair (the cuticle), making it dirty and rough and unmanageable.
The conditioner replaces those natural hair oils with artificial oils (found in the conditioner) making the cuticle smooth and neat. This makes hair manageable and even repairs damage caused by pollution and chemical exposure.
Therefore, conditioning is important for healthy hair. But preferably use natural, organic or herbal conditioners. It would be even better to prepare conditioners at home. A conditioner bought in the market will surely damage your hair in the long run.
7. hairstyles: Tight bands and hairpins lead to breakage and hair thinning. Also avoid trying too many hairstyles and always tying your hair up in a tight bun.
8. haircut: A regular haircut, about every two months, is essential to get rid of split ends. Fewer split ends cause less hair loss.
9. herbal water: Prepare herbal water if you can. It is a mixture of herbs boiled in water that is mixed with the shampoo. It tries to counteract the harmful effects of the chemicals in the shampoo and the herbs also benefit your hair.
10 make your own shampoo:
Usually, when we see hair products like shampoos, conditioners, or oils in stores, we are fascinated if their labels mention aloe vera (or any similar herb) as an ingredient, and we are hooked on buying it. But the fact is that normally it barely contains Aloe Vera.
the assumption herbal shampoos they are usually made up of 90% chemicals. There is a huge market that produces practically the same product, with the difference in color, aroma and packaging. Thinking of a new USP and variations in advertising lead us to falsely believe that what we are using for our hair is something extraordinary.
It’s doubtful that those popular models and pageants who endorse various hair products in commercials actually use the same brands for their hair. They are paid a large sum to say a few words of thanks and rock their lustrous hair (done by expert hairdressers) in front of the camera. Actually, they too depend on organic and homemade products.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), which is a strong foaming agent (chemically known as a surfactant), is responsible for foaming products like shampoos, face washes, detergents, etc. Not only is it harmful to the environment, but studies have shown that it can cause skin problems, male infertility, and is also carcinogenic. There is a misconception that foaming products are of high quality. The fact is that you can also clean up with little later. The foam or bubbles are visually very appealing, but you don’t really need much foam to clean your hair or clothes.
“Attractive packaging and marketing gimmicks are misleading, as people are not aware of the technical language written on the packaging. If your raw material is ready in front of you, you can make a shampoo in 10 minutes, flat. Plus, there are less investment for pure ingredients”, says mrs hasan who has been teaching how to make shampoo for 15 years. She is of the opinion that you are paying a great deal for such rubbish. When you make your own shampoos and conditioners, you know what has gone into the product. You can add aromatic oils and natural ingredients that will give you an absolutely pure product.
If you expose your hair to fewer chemicals, it will be healthy and beautiful. That is the main reason why our elders had such good hair. Ms. Hasan also provides raw material in small quantities to make hair products and other cosmetics.