Showing posts with label hair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hair. Show all posts

Sunday, 14 April 2013

Natural Home Made Hair Conditioners



Natural Home Made Hair Conditioners

  • Young girls are looking for natural hair conditioners. But they don’t have any idea about natural hair conditioners. So they are rushing to fancy stores and buy variety of chemical products. These products will cause hair loss and various side effects. Here I have given some natural home made hair conditioners.
  • Apply curd 15 minutes before your bath. Then wash your hair with shampoo and after that apply paste of fenugreek. This will make your hair soft and straight.
  • Beer also acts as a very good conditioner for your hair. Apply it into your hair and leave it for 15 minutes. Then wash your hair, your hair will be smooth and silky.
  • Milk acts as a very good conditioner. Take some cold milk and apply it using brush or use spray bottle.  Comb your hair gently and wait for 30 minutes. Then wash your hair with shampoo, don’t use conditioner after shampoo. Because Milk is one of the natural conditioner and it makes your hair silky and soft.
  • Take two Spoons of fenugreek and add water to it. Next morning grind it like a paste and apply it to your hair like shampoo. It is a very good natural hair conditioner.
  • Mix a little amount of vinegar in warm water and rinse your hair with this solution. This will add bounce to dull and lifeless hair.
  • Egg white is also a good conditioner for hair. 

Friday, 22 February 2013

Simple Baby Hair Care Tips


Simple Baby Hair Care Tips

Baby's hair is soft and hair care regime of baby’s hair needs to be carried with special care and attention. If you fail to follow a special hair regimen for your baby, it is likely to damage both the hair and scalp of your baby. Many babies start life with little or no baby hair, or perhaps a downy layer of fuzz.

If that’s the case with your baby, no special hair or scalp care is needed, just wash your baby’s head with the same gentle soap you use for the bath. Here are few tips on how you can mange the task of caring for your baby's hair easily.
Baby Hair
  • If the baby is having less or no hairs, shampoo twice a week. Washing baby hair for 3-4 times can make the skin dry and flaky.
  • If the baby has dandruff, massage the scalp with little olive oil before washing the hair.
  • Try to protect baby’s head from sun. Use baby hats or caps.
  • Use wide toothed comb to work out any tangles before shampooing. Always keep separate baby comb. 
  • Babies don’t really need any conditioner. As your baby gets older and the hair gets longer, your might want to start using a gentle conditioner occasionally.
  • Use only baby shampoos as they don’t have chemicals in the ingredients.
  • Once the hair gets longer, trim it to keep it out of baby’s eyes.
  • Start combing from the bottom or back then come towards the top.
  • Depending on the hair length, wash baby hair. In the growing ages, increase washing baby hair from 2 days to 3 in a week. 


Friday, 15 February 2013

Milk, Honey and Strawberries for Hair Straightening

Everybody wants things they don't have. It's the same for hair too. The people who have straight hair want curly hair and those with curly hair envy people with straight hair. The most common method of hair straightening involves the use of a heated flat iron that severely damages the hair's shaft over time. But, there are ways in which you can make hair straight naturally without straightening methods.

Milk, Honey and Strawberries for Hair Straightening

Milk, Honey and Strawberries for make your Hair Straight Naturally:

Step 1: Take three large strawberries and mash it well in a small bowl with a fork.
Step 2: Now take 1 cup of milk and 2 tsp of honey and mix it with the mashed strawberries. Mix three ingredients together until they form a creamy paste.
Step 3: Now your paste gets ready and you can apply this to your hair. Allow the paste on hair for 2 hours.
Step 4: After 2 hours, you can rinse your hair with shampoo and cool water.
Step 5: Comb the wet hair with a wide toothed comb.
Step 6: Allow your hair to air dry.
Step 7: Repeat this process weekly once for straight and shiny hair. 


Thursday, 7 February 2013

Egg based Homemade Hair Conditioner

There are many items from your kitchen that you can use to make natural beauty products. And aside from saving money, there are many reasons to make your own, including taking better care of your skin and hair. I have picked out egg based for homemade hair conditioners that treat dry or damaged hair. It is advisable to take practice to get it right and that there are some important things to remember about using conditioners.

Egg based Homemade Hair conditioner

Ingredients:
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp glycerin
  • 2 tbsp castor oil

Method:
  •  Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and whisk nicely. 
  • Now your homemade hair conditioner is ready to use.
  • Massage your hair and scalp with this conditioner, followed by steam.
  • If you don’t have a steamer you can soak a thick towel in warm water.
  • Then squeeze the water out and wrap it around your hair. This procedure will steam your hair.
This homemade hair conditioner ensures your hair is visibly soft and luxurious. This will make it easier to manage and healthy. 

Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Ginger benefits for Hair


Most people know ginger but they only know it has a spice used in cooking. Some know that ginger is used for treatments of some ailments but don't know that it can also be used for hair treatments. Regular use of ginger oil for hair growth is an excellent way to improve blood circulation within the scalp.
Using ginger as a hair treatment is a centuries-old practice that comes from Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda, a traditional healing system developed in India, relies on herbs for preventing illness and for healing of the whole person. A common Ayurvedic use for ginger is dandruff control.

Ginger benefits for Hair

Benefits of Ginger root for Hair:
  • Ginger root is an effective remedy for hair loss. Fresh extracts of ginger root make hair stronger and more pleasant smelling.
  • Dandruff is one of the most common scalp problems in both men and women. Ginger oil helps to rid of dandruff. You can apply ginger oil with olive oil to scalp and leave it overnight.
  • Ginger oil mixed with essential oils such as jojoba oil or avocado oil, this increases hair growth rate.
  • If you have dry hair, the useful constituents of ginger help you get that sheen back in your hair.

Treatment for Hair Growth:
Ginger works to increase scalp circulation. When blood flows to the scalp, it stimulates the hair follicles and encourages growth. The fatty acids in the root are great for thin hair. Use this recipe for hair loss, thinning hair or growing out a bad hair cut.
  • Grate about 1 tbsp of ginger root into a small bowl. Add 1 tbsp of jojoba oil (or olive oil) and mix well. Rub this mixture into your scalp with massaging, circular motions. Leave on your hair for 30 minutes or longer. You should feel a warming effect on your scalp. Shampoo or rinse well.
  • Peel about 6 ounces of fresh ginger and place it in a blender with ¼ cup of water. Blend until the ginger root becomes a fine pulp. Line a small bowl with two or three layers of cheesecloth and pour the pureed mixture onto the cheesecloth. Gather the edges of the cheesecloth edges together, twist and hold them as you squeeze as much juice a possible from the cheesecloth into the bowl. Apply the juice directly to your scalp, leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes and shampoo as usual.







Saturday, 12 January 2013

Hard Water damages Hair


Hair fall is the main problem for most of the women. When we shift places and go to a new place, hair fall is kind an inevitable. The change in climate, water, air, everything affects the hair. But, water is the most common reason for damaged hair texture and hair fall. The water we use can also have an effect and if it is hard water there will be chemicals added that will cause havoc.

Hard Water damages Hair

Hard water is good to drink and to water gardens and yards due to the high mineral content. But it is bad for hair. This type of water will make the cuticle lift off the hair shaft, making it feel rough and will result in tangled hair. The affects that the hard water makes is dryness of hair, tangling, dandruff, lack of shine, fading of color from dyed hair, etc. You can’t make the water soft so that you can try doing a few tricks which may help you.
  • Always use mineral water or boiled water only. This is the most common way to soften the water.
  • You all have been heard about shower filters they help filter out certain chemicals right from the tap or the showers so you might use them.
  • Try to use deep conditioning treatments regularly so that go for egg and yogurt treatments once in a week and also do hot oil treatment regularly.
  • Make sure you do not use any styling tools and products because they can create a lot of residue. If you do, don't forget to use a clarifying shampoo or add a tea spoon if vinegar once a month to your shampoo and wash your hair.
  • Avoid chemical treatments like rebounding and coloring till you are sure your hair has accommodated to the change. 

Wednesday, 9 January 2013

Tips to get Hairless Skin Naturally

Nowadays hair removal has become an essential part of our busy lifestyle. In recent year the hair removal has become a matter of genuine concern. Many peoples are going through various hair removal treatments but which are very painful. Laser hair treatments are a bit risky and also it is expensive and painful. The other way of hair removal is waxing which is also highly painful. To remove the hair many different alternative ways are present and you can opt for natural and risk free ways to remove the unwanted hairs.

Tips to get Hairless Skin Naturally

Natural ways to get rid of unwanted Hair:
  • Sugaring: This assists you to remove hair from the roots and for a longer period. The ingredients required for the sugar spa is 2 cups of sugar, ¼ cup lemon and ¼ cup water. Heat the pan and mix all the ingredients with continuous stirring, till it turns into a thick brown paste. Allow the paste to cool to a nominal temperature before use. Apply usual methods of waxing to remove hair.
  • Threading: one of the most common ways used for removing hair is threading. Threading cuts the hair growth from the surface of the skin and gives temporary relief from the hair growth. The process of threading involves tie the ends of a long thread of cotton and twist it 4 times to make an ‘x’ and wrap it around the fingers. Opening the fingers of one hand while closing the fingers of the other hand push the twisted part from one end to other. This is considered as the best way to get a hairless skin surface.
  • Ant Oil Massage: One of the ancient methods to remove hair is massaging your body with ant oil.  The method is highly effective if used at a very early stage of development for a baby, which avoids hair growth, finally making it permanent. It is not necessary that only small babies can use this oil but also young women can apply this oil.
  • Egg paste: this method is the safest method to remove hair from any parts of the body. The ingredients include ½ cup egg white, ½ cup sugar and ½ cup corn floor, mixed well to make a paste. Apply this on the hairy area and leave for 15 minutes to dry. Scrub it off in the direction of hair growth.
  • Home made Facial: A face having dense hair can be the reason of embarrassment for women. A better alternative to hair removal creams is a home made facial. The ingredients include lemon juice, water and gram floor mixed thoroughly. Apply this onto your face and leave till it dries. Scrub it off in the direction of growth to peel off unwanted hair.
  • Yogurt and chickpea floor paste: Combine balanced amounts of chickpea and yogurt to ensure that the mixture being prepared is a thick one. Apply this mixture on your body and let the paste dry for half an hour. After the required time scrub and wash it off. 


Tuesday, 8 January 2013

Tips for Healthy Black Hair

Almost every woman wants to have a black and healthy hair. Black hair requires an extra care as they are thick and dark in color. There are also more chances to lose the hair by sun so caring the black hair is necessary. Whether you genetically have thin hair or it has thinned from years of abuse, age, chemical or heat treatments, or illness there are few solutions that can help you get the look of thick hair.

Tips to maintain Black Hair:
Tips for Healthy Black Hair
  • Oil massages your black hair with lukewarm oil at least twice a week. You can choose coconut oil, any herbal oil, aroma oil or olive oil to nourish your hair.
  • Keep your hair ends trimmed and moisturized. Hair with spilt ends will break and can’t grow strong. Get hair trimmed every 4-6 weeks until ends are healthy.
  • Eat healthy food which is rich in calcium, minerals, vitamins and iron for your hair.
  • Use wide tooth comb for your hair and brush them with a soft handled hairbrush. Don’t brush them often, brushing breaks hair.
  • Avoid gels and other products that are heavy on alcohol and other drying chemicals.
  • Always use shampoo, which is specifically made for black hair.
  • Apply medicated shampoo if you are getting dandruff in your hair.
  • You may not always have time to let your hair air dry, but do it whenever you can. The less heat you place on your hair in the form of blow drying, the more moisture your hair retains.
  • Never tie your hair when they are wet.
  • Try to reduce heat styling. The more heat you expose your hair to, the more damage you will cause. 


Thursday, 27 December 2012

Tips to Control Hair Loss


Tips to Control Hair Loss

These days the problem of hair loss seems to be very common and it affects men and women alike. You need to identify the factor which is causing hair loss and follow the hair fall control advice specific to your problem. Though it is normal for every person to lose hair on a daily basis but it becomes a matter of concern when there is a considerable increase in the loss of hair. The causes of hair loss may be due to improper diet, genetics, hormonal changes in the body, prolonged illness, post surgery and dandruff is one most common cause of hair fall.

Follow the simple and natural ways to prevent or control hair loss:
  • Regular massaging of the scalp with lukewarm oil helps to stimulate the hair falls and this also helps in hair growth.
  • Crack an egg and separate the yolk from the white. Place the yolk into a small bowl and beat the yolk with a fork for 10 seconds. Apply the yolk to areas of hair loss. Allow the yolk to dry for one hour then wash your hair to remove the yolk.

Hair Loss
  • Apply the juice extracted from crushed coriander (dhania) leaves. You can also use a mixture of curd and gram flour (chana atta) that should be kept on for at least an hour before bathing.
  • Do not comb your hair backwards and don’t use hair dry frequently.
  • Do not wash your hair with very hot water. You can prefer warm water to wash your hair.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of olive oil into a small bowl and add 1 tsp of cumin to the olive oil. Mix the oil and cumin thoroughly. Rub the mixture into the areas of hair loss. 
  • Allow the mixture to dry for 30 minutes. Rinse your hair with fresh water.Keeping the hair clean is one of the important remedies in controlling hair loss. Regular hair wash keeps the scalp clean and this in turn helps in the healthy growth of the root hair.
  • Never comb the hair when the hair is wet. For drying the hair gently rub or wipe your hair with a soft towel.
  • Take fresh hibiscus leaves / flowers preferably red ones and grind it to a paste. Apply this paste on the entire length of the hair, leave it for 30 minutes and then wash your hair. This is an excellent method for controlling the hair loss.
  • Rubbing scalp with fingers after washing hairs with cold water for few minutes improves blood circulation in the scalp.