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We, too, can use such ingredients. Curd, lemon, gooseberry (amla), vinegar, milk, honey, etc., add life to your skin and hair. Occasionally, pamper yourself with these small luxuries and see the difference. Since time immemorial, women have spent time and energy to preserve their tresses. Nowadays, the market is flooded with all sorts of herbal and Ayurvedic preparations for a flawless skin and long, lustrous hair, each one claiming to be the best.
You have to choose the right product for yourself. keeping in mind your individual needs. The foremost thing is a daily routine - so spare 10 minutes exclusively for yourself and your body. Long, lustrous, silky hair needs daily care, and, by following some simple rules, you can certainly be proud of your crowning glory.
Shampoos are designed to cleanse the hair and scalp and to remove dirt and grime without stripping away too much of the natural sebum. They contain cleansing agents, perfume, preservatives and conditioning agents. The conditioning agents smoothen the cuticle scales so that the hair doesn't get tangled.
All shampoo labels have the words pH factor printed on them. The letters pH refer to the acid/alkaline level of a substance. It is calculated on a scale of 1-14. Numbers below 7 denote acidity, those over 7 alkalinity. Most shampoos range between a pH factor of 5 and 7; medicated varieties have a pH of about 7.3, which is near neutral. Shampoo your hair regularly. This will prevent the natural oil, humidity or daily sweat from making its presence felt in the form of new flakes. Follow these simple tips and see the difference they make to the quality of your hair.
1. Always wash your brush and comb before you shampoo your hair.
2. Brush your hair before shampooing to free it of any tangles and to loosen dirt and dead skin cells.
3. When washing your hair, massage the shampoo into the roots and allow the lather to work into the ends. Apply a conditioner from the mid-length of the hair to the ends, or use a leave-in conditioner.
4. Always use the correct shampoo for your hair type. Nowadays, small sachets of all brands are easily available. Buy them to test which brand suits you best.
5. When pouring water over your head, see that the soapy water doesn't fall on your face. Keep your head back and pour the water. In this way, your chances of getting acne and blackheads are reduced.
6. Don't wash your hair with body-wash or soap. They are highly alkaline and will upset your hair's natural pH balance by stripping away the natural oils.
7. Always read the instructions first. Some shampoos need to be left on the scalp for a few minutes before rinsing.
8. Don't wash your hair in a bathtub; dirty bath water is not suitable for cleaning hair, and it is difficult to rinse properly without a shower attachment or a separate source of water.
9. Change your shampoo approximately every two weeks since hair develops resistance to certain ingredients after some time.
10. Don't judge a shampoo by the lather it produces. The hardness of the water in your area may be one of the causes.
11. Many shampoos are labelled "pH balanced." This means they have the same acidity level as hair. Use a shampoo of this type if you have coloured hair. These shampoos are not necessary for normal hair as long as you condition your hair after shampooing.
Use lukewarm water since very hot water leads to dandruff and dull hair. Wet the hair, then apply a small amount of shampoo and massage it into the roots with your fingertips. The hair will grow more lustrous.
13. Always use the same brand of conditioner as the shampoo. Apply it from the mid-length of the hair to the root and rinse with cold water since cold water closes the pores opened while massaging.
14. Don't comb your hair immediately after shampooing as it leads to split ends.
15. Wrap your head with a soft towel till the water is absorbed, then leave your hair loose and let it dry in the sun for 5-10 minutes. The sun's rays are an excellent source of vitamin D.
16. If not in a hurry, avoid using hair-dryers and hair-stylers. That would be to your advantage.
17. Treat your hair with an egg, honey and lemon mixture or a good shampoo. It sounds messy but it's a great, inexpensive way to have shiny, silky hair, especially if you have been ill-treating your hair with sun, pollution, perms or blow-drying.
18. After shampooing, rinse with vinegar water (one tablespoonful of vinegar mixed in a mug of water). Continue this once a week for at least three months.
19. Pamper your crown of hair with regular oil massages and make sure you massage the hair ends too. Coconut oil is still the wonder oil for all hair types. Massage your scalp with a little warm coconut oil at least one hour before you shampoo.
20. Once a month, use an egg shampoo or beat two eggs and add two tablespoonfuls of water into it. Wet the hair and apply the egg mixture over the hair. Now massage your scalp and leave the mixture on for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse your hair with lukewarm water. This will keep both dandruff and hair-fall problems away from you.
Whether your hair are long or short, it requires routine maintenance. If you can't afford it, go to a good beauty salon at least once or twice a month or else follow these 20 simple rules given here.
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