Kids often grow up listening to fairy tales. Tales of Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Cinderella, and Rapunzel. All of these women had beautiful skin and hair. Rapunzel is famous for long golden hair so strong that people could use it as a rope to climb up and down a tower.
Tales and real life are very different though. We all dream to have beautiful skin and long lustrous hair but it is not always easy to achieve. Given the living conditions in the present world, it is even harder to maintain one’s health and care for the skin and hair as everyone suffers from a lack of time to focus on things other than work.
In the early days, women used various ingredients to maintain their skin and hair while these days, it is becoming more and more difficult to use proper hair treatments for women. Mostly, it is simply oiling and an occasional spa appointment.
Our hair needs more than this to maintain its health and shine. Many pollutants and sun exposure can cause our hair to become very damaged and start developing issues at a very young age. It is important to understand the specific needs of our hair and provide the necessary care and attention.
More About Our Hair
Our body is made up of cells and so are our body parts. The hair strands are an accumulation of dead cells just like our nails. They have little body functions to perform for our living and one can also live without them.
Hair strands are also coated in a layer of protein called keratin and various hair treatments for women and men tend to repair this layer of proteins and replenish it. The Keratin layer is important to keep our hair healthy as it protects the inner hair strands from damage to the environment and the sun.
The connection of the hair strand to our scalp is where nerve endings are and these are called follicles. This is where hair gets its nourishment from. If massaged regularly, follicles can be rejuvenated and hence promote healthy hair growth.
Tips For Better Hair
Following some simple tricks and using some basic ingredients from the kitchen can ensure one to have healthy long hair.
1. Washing
Cleanliness is the first and most important tip. Our scalp produces sebum just like every other body part. Without frequent washing, oil and dirt can accumulate in the hair and also cause other issues like lice and dandruff.
Make sure to wash your hair at least twice or thrice a week and ensure proper cleanliness. Use a soft non-fragrant shampoo without parabens to have better effects.
2. Oiling
All grandmothers are fond of oiling their hair as well as the hair of younger ones. There is no secret here. Oiling and massaging the hair is one of the most efficient ways to ensure better hair growth as it provides enough moisture and also promotes blood circulation in hair follicles.
One can choose from a variety of cold-pressed carrier or essential oils to combine and form their perfect combination that is suitable for their hair type and works for their issues.
Olive, coconut, almond, and avocado oils are some of the most beneficial for hair, and essential oils like lavender, rosemary, and geranium can be mixed with carrier oils before application for better results.
3. Hair Masks
Women use various kitchen ingredients that have amazing effects and provide nourishment to the hair. One can easily make homemade hair masks using such ingredients to apply on the hair before washing and enjoy their benefits.
Some beneficial ingredients for the hair are yogurt, honey, banana, oatmeal, milk, and egg. All these have high antioxidant contents that help to promote better hair growth and also treat issues like split ends, hair fall, and dandruff.
4. Tea Tree Oil
One of the most common hair problems is dandruff. It is a type of fungal problem that can develop over time and generally affects people with dry hair. Using tea tree oil mixed with a carrier oil can be a very good remedy for dandruff. One can also opt for using shampoos or oils that have tea tree oil as the main ingredient.
5. Heat Exposure
Most styling instruments use heat. Examples are hair straighteners and curling rods. Exposing the hair to extreme heat can make them dry so it is always important to use a heat protectant before styling the hair. It is much better to avoid such instruments as much as possible and let the hair be naturally beautiful.
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