Hair Tips
he first step towards healthy hair care is to know about the type of your hair.
Types of hair
There are thee main types of hair;
* Dry hair
* Oily hair
* Normal hair
It is very important that you know about the type of your hair. People do have normal hair but most of us do not. Either we have oily or dry hair. First determine the type of your hair then choose your hair care products and shampooing routine accordingly.
Hair Care Tips
Dry Hair Care
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Bad handling of hair may result in damaged, dull hair with split ends.
* If your hair is extremely dry, allow little conditioner to remain in your hair. The excess will be rubbed off during the towel drying process.
* Shampoo your hair just twice in a week.
* Always cover your locks with skarf or hat, so that they are properly protected from harmful sun rays.
* Never wash hair with hot water.
* Mix 1 egg,1 teaspoon honey and 2 teaspoon olive oil. Apply it to the wet hair. Cover it with a shower cap and leave on for at least 30 minutes before shampooing out. It is good conditioner for dry hair. Read more recipes for Natural hair conditioners
* Mix 1 tablespoon honey to 2 tablespoon shampoo. Shampoo as usual.
* For dry hair use a shampoo or tonic, that provides more moisture and nutrition to hair.
* Be careful while choosing the conditioner. The best conditioner for dry hair is oil massage and among the most effective hair oils are olive oil, almond oil, jojoba oil,coconut oil and mustard oil. Olive oil prevents dryness as well as cures hair loss. It protects hair from harsh sun rays and is also enhanced as a super hair conditioner by the sun's natural heat.
How to massage Hair?
First of all, keep your finger on roots of hair with full power. Now massage clockwise first and then rotate your finger anti clockwise in circle shape. By doing this, you will feel that skin moves with your finger.
Read more on Hot Oil Treatments
Oily Hair Care
Oily hair is due to oily scalp that results from the excessive oil production by Sebaceous glands. Such type of hair needs specific treatements.
* Add Aloe vera gel with shampoo.Mix well and apply.
* Wash your hair after two days.
* Use diet rich in vitamin E.
* Protect your hair, as well as your skin, from harmful sun rays. Use a sunscreen on hairline partings.
* Beat 2 eggs in a cup of warm water. Massage the mixture into wet hair. Leave on 5 to 10 minutes and rinse in tepid water.
* Mix one egg into your regular shampoo to get stronger and healthier hair.
* Use plain yoghurt as a hair conditioner.
* Mash a banana and mix with a few drops of almond oil. Massage entire head. Leave on 15 minutes and rinse throughly.
* Add lemon juice into water for lighter hair. Use this water as final hair rinse.
Normal hair
Normal hair is healthy, bouncy, soft and shiny. With a good cut,these are easy to manage. Since most people do not have perfect hair. some hair is too dry and some hair is too oily. Both these types of hair needs different treatments. Dry hair needs extra conditioning while oily hair have surplus oil and this is because of the extra oil, secreted by the oil glands.This oil collects on the scalp and hair, making them greasy.
Special Tips for Highlights
* To make the illusion of lighter hair, brush highligts throughout your hair, concentrating on your hairline, and fringe.
* To make hair look thicker and fuller, brush highlights along the curves of your cut or on natural curls and waves.
* Don't put highlights too close together.
* Condition regularly, but avoid hot oil treatment. They tend to strip colour.
Hair Styling Tips
* Don't smile when the hairdresser is cutting your fringe. Smiling raises your forehead, and your fringr may be cut too short.
* Don't try to style soaking wet hair.Get it 80 percent dry first.
* Use a ponytail to create an instant face lift.
* The shorter your forehead, the longer your fringe should be.
* To remove residue completely from hair, combine equal amounts of bicarbonate of soda and shampoo. Let set for 5 minutes.
