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 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. 

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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.

• 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.

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