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HAIR CARE TIPS FOR WOMEN

It's amazing how some women treat their hair.

Hair is, in many ways, a delicate thing, and instead of giving it the respect it deserves, some women abuse it by tugging at it with their hairbrush or over-heat it. The most common way women’s hair is disrespected is by it being tied up ruthlessly with a plain elastic band that sticks to the hair. Some women even chew it, lick it, wipe their hands on it, and stick their pens in it!

Some women scrub and rub their hair whilst shampooing, or pull it and bash it around before stuffing it under the full blast of a hot hair dryer. This is so wrong!!

Just because women are not going bald in a hurry, they take hair care for granted. And after the amount of abuse they inflict upon their hair, they wonder why it isn't a glossy, swinging, sexy mane like in the adverts, in spite of using the same shampoo!

Well, the cats are hair IS delicate, growing stuff that requires care and alot of care!!

How to look after your hair: Identify your hair type. Is it normal, oily or dry?

So, who has normal hair? Well, if your hair doesn’t become oily quickly, is brittle and dry, isn't a maze of split ends, and is fairly well behaved, you could say it is normal.

Use a mild shampoo to wash your hair and apply a conditioner for normal hair twice a week. Lightly towel dry. DO NOT blow dry your hair at very close range, keep five inches away, whether your hair is dry, oily, or normal.

There are many factors that can cause oily hair - stress, thyroid problems, hormonal activity (puberty, childbirth), and eating too much fatty food are main contributors to oily condition hair.

Oily hair does require more frequent washing but ensure not to scrub too hard while washing - this won't get your hair any cleaner or less oily. It will however cause damage to the delicate follicles, not to mention aggravate the already overactive sebaceous glands on your scalp.

And although it may look great in the ads, avoid piling your hair on the head while shampooing – doing this only causes tangling and leads to further breakage.

For a superb shine you could add lemon to the final rinse. Problems will occur if you don’t shampoo every few days or leave it oily. Not only will your hair look terrible, but also breakage is inevitable, and dandruff could appear, as dirt will get lodged under its surface. This could lead to skin problems such as acne on your face, chest, and back, and this is something no woman wants!!

So generally speaking, you need to be careful about regularly washing your hair, though you could condition it just a couple of times a month. If you are a woman with chemically treated hair, you should use conditioner after each wash, as chemicals strip your hair of its natural oils.

Use a shampoo for dry hair, and wash it twice a week if the condition of your hair is dry, and follow this by using a conditioner. Use an anti-dandruff shampoo if your scalp feels very dry and seems flaky. The driest parts of your hair are the ends and they tend to split easily, so be gentle with this part of your hair.

Remember, frizz is often caused by the inadequate flow of sebum from the roots, as it being blocked by the flaky scalp, so do not be tempted to use styling products to tame the frizz. To loosen the flakes, give your hair a good oil massage before washing, then rinse hair extra thoroughly.

A Few Great Hair Tips For All Women!

Hair Wash

The most effective way of washing hair is with Aritha and Shikakai Powder. It is chemical free and has no other side effects. Aritha and Shikakai powder is available at any general store, supermarket, or even a banyan shop.

Shampoos

Dry Hair – Egg (yes egg!!), Herbal shampoo, or any good shampoo labelled for dry hair.

Normal Hair – Fruit based shampoos, or henna shampoo is good for normal hair.

Oily Hair - Lemon Shampoo is recommended.

Hair Oil

Women’s hair needs moisturizing in much the same way as skin does. Herbal oil provides your hair with the necessary nourishment it requires, and should be applied at least once a week. Oil your hair just the once each week if you have oily hair.

Hair Conditioners

Henna - Henna conditions and naturally tints your hair.

Dry hair – To make your hair soft and manageable add some milk, water and 1-2 egg yolks in henna. This mixture will not dry your hair out. Apply it monthly.

Normal to Oily Hair - Add water, lemon, and 2 egg yolks in henna. You can apply Henna fortnightly.

Home made conditioners

Add ¼ cup of vinegar in ½ bucket of water. This will give a good shine to your hair. Mix curds and egg yolks together and apply it for 1 hour.

Hair Tonics

Try ‘Tonic Hair Oil's Powder’ - Put 4 tsp of this powder in water, boil it and after cooling down apply it to the hair. This will nourish and rejuvenate your hair, and prevent hair loss.

Quick-fix Hair Tips

A great tip to add instant lustre to any woman’s hair - Beat an egg white (without the yolk), squeeze into it half a lemon, and apply to hair avoiding the scalp, then rinse and wash in another half-an-hour. To avoid any unwanted odour, use rose water afterwards to rinse out the mixture, because we don't want you going out smelling like an egg!

Henna soaked in water of used tea bags, coffee powder; amla powder and onion peels can make for a excellent conditioner giving your hair the much needed boost. Once again, use rose water to rinse afterwards.

There are many types of hair accessories available in shops of all shapes and sizes. To give your hair a style with a difference use pins, bands, and clips, and you can even add a touch of colour! Preferably using natural tints.

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