Alternative Therapies

All of us desire to have beautiful and healthy hair, but the weather and improper handling can play havoc on the hair. Here are a few tips that may help you bring back the lusture and shine in your hair:

1. Use a proper hair brush. Everybody should possess one good hair brush. It helps you deal with tangles and messy hair. You can also style your hair using a hair brush.

2. Use a wide-toothed comb. A wide tooth comb lets you manage your hair properly, and ensures lesser hair fall when you comb. De-tangle your hair before bathing. But do not comb immediately after bathing on wet hair. Wet hair is weaker and brittle, so there will be more hair-loss. Let your hair dry for sometime, then comb gently using a wide-toothed comb.

3. Do not use a blow-dryer to dry your hair everytime you wash them. It makes your hair dull, dry and lifeless. Use it sparingly, only when you are short of time and have to attend an urgent meeting.

4. Do not use hair-straighteners and iron on your hair. All these techniques will damage your hair and make them lifeless after sometime. Use sparingly if you need it badly. Constant use may cause split ends and frizzy hair.

5. Do not use hair gels and hair colors on the hair very often. The chemicals will have a bad effect on your hair. Keep your hair as natural as possible.

6. Apply warm oil to your hair once in a week (or more if you wish to) and massage with gentle finger strokes.

7. Use a shampoo that is mild and suits your hair type. Check out what kind of hair you have – dry, greasy or normal.

8. If you have dandruff, use a good dandruff shampoo to keep dandruff at bay. Dandruff is also one of the leading cuses of hair fall.

9. If the weather is too harsh and you fear that your hair may be damaged by the sun, use a wide hat, cap, bandana or scarf to cover your hair.

10. Do not tie your hair too tight, as this may loosen the roots and make them brittle.