Hair Care Tips

What is considered the best homemade remedy to dandruff is a vinegar wash. Mix two teaspoons of vinegar with six teaspoons of water and rub it against your scalp before you go to bed, then wrap your head with a towel. Apply the same solution to your hair once again in the morning when you wake up, then rinse it with water. You do not have to worry about the smell of vinegar in your hair, as the smell of vinegar does evaporate eventually.

 >> If static electricity has your hairs on end reach for dryer sheets for a quick fix. Lightly rub the dryer sheet over your hair and good-bye static!

 >> Overuse of hair products can leave your hair not so shiney. So if you have product build up, use a teaspoon of Baking Soda with your shampoo to get rid of hair spray flakes and to get rid of too much conditioner.

 >> To keep the hair glossy and healthy, proper grooming is a must. Wash regularly and rinse it with lemon juice, which is dissolved in warm water. When you wash your hair, never use very hot or very cold water.

 >> A paste of urad dal and fenugreek powder is very good for the hair.

 >> Amlaa, the Indian gooseberry helps to retain hair color and also the luster.

 >> The juice of green coriander leaves tones the hair.

 >> Just as the body requires proper nourishment, hair also needs to be looked after. Eat dark green, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables.

 >> Vitamin B complex helps oil to be secreted and maintains the health of the hair. Cereals, tomatoes and green vegetables provide adequate doses of this vitamin.

 >> Minerals are essential for healthy hair. Whole grains, green vegetables, wheat germ provides the necessary copper, zinc and iron.

 >> During winter, the hair should not be washed often and in case you do need to do so, apply baby powder to your hair and use a comb on it.

 >> A drink made from honey, yogurt, bananas and skimmed milk prevents hair loss.

 >> Dandruff can be removed by applying table salt on the scalp and then washing the hair with shampoo.

 >> Remedy for Graying: Apply a paste made from 2-Tsp. henna powder, 1-tsp. curd, 1-tsp. fenugreek seed powder, 1 tbsp. coffee, 2-tbsp. mint juice and 2-tbsp. basil juice. Apply this paste to the hair for two hours. For a darker color, leave this paste in for 3 to 4 hours. Wash hair with any natural shampoo.

 >> Water: one-fourth part of our hair strength is related to water. It is necessary to make sure that you get enough of fluids, because thanks to the moisture the hair supplies it has a lot common with your organism. Our bodies need water. Without it we cannot survive. So, do not wait until you start to feel thirst! If your hair feels "thirsty" it is a sign that you have lost more moisture than it is possible. The aim of water is to hydrate the body and keep the hair shiny and silky. It would be perfect to drink about nine glasses of water every day.

 >> Rinse your hair with baking soda and water to rid your hair of shampoo build-up and styling residues.

 >> Rinsing your hair with one juiced lemon and one cup of water is said to bring life and shine back to dull hair.

 >> Apple cider vinegar mixed with water will give your hair shine and bounce.

 >> Rosemary is an effective hair tonic and conditioner. Rosemary also helps retain color especially in dark hair.

 >> Chamomile and lemon juice have a mild bleaching effect on hair. Mix chamomile tea with lemon juice and use as a rinse to lighten hair.

 >> For problems with dandruff, add rosemary and/or patchouli essential oils to your shampoo or mix with almond oil as a hair treatment for your scalp.