We all endorse an indisputable fact that hair is the crowning glory. A healthy hair catapults confidence levels- and it is a fact. These days and the increased pollution levels make hair care even more important.
Although the market is replete in hair care products one cannot vouch for the authenticity and effectiveness. You are always doubtful about the claims of the product. You worry that the chemicals might effect your hair adversely.
India is a land of herbal cosmetics. Potions and anointment made of flowers, leaves, roots and oils have nourished the hair of Indian men and women since almost ages immemorial.
Long flowing, tresses have been the prerogative of Indian women—both contemporary and legendary. We talk about hair and pat comes to mind the beautiful ‘Shakuntala’ and her beautiful, long, thick tresses.
Hair care is both effective and long lasting when we resort to natural techniques. Hair care is not a distant dream and can be commenced from your home right away. All you need is a little love for your hair- the ingredients are already there.
Expert trichologists say that hair of all types- dry, greasy, oily – is perfectly normal. What is abnormal is the lifestyle we adapt ourselves to. The diet we adhere to reflects on the health of hair.
For example a diet that is replete in oil and spices will eventually make your hair oily and almost unmanageable. It also triggers hair fall and subsequent alopecia. Eating lots of fresh salads, less oily food and green vegetables on the other hand promises shiny and healthy hair. Hair fall stops too considerably.
Similarly a good physical exercise regimen will show positively over the health of your hair and vice versa. Below mentioned are some effective hair care home made recipes. You can try them all eyes closed. It’s better to use them on a frequent basis. In case your professional life offers you little time then follow the methods at least twice weekly.
Regular hair massage:
You can prepare your own homemade hair massage oil. All you need is
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp castor oil
1 tbsp onion juice
Mix the above mentioned ingredients thoroughly and massage your scalp first in clockwise and then in anticlockwise fashion for at least15 minutes. This acts as a great stress buster too. You can shampoo your hair after that.
If you do not want to shampoo your hair, leave the oil over hair after massage overnight then try this.
Heat dry amla along with coconut oil until amla becomes black. Leave it for some time to cool. Massage the scalp with this oil and leave it overnight. A massage like this one will darken the hair. It acts like a natural hair dye. You can shampoo your hair the next morning.
Homemade Shampoo
Try making natural, herbal shampoo at home. It’s going to be fun too. All you need is:
100 gm henna powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 egg
2 tbsp shikakai powder
Mix the above mentioned ingredients thoroughly in an iron utensil and leave it at least for two hours. You can now apply the mask initially rubbing it into the scalp. Cover the hair and do not allow the mask to dry. You can wash your hair after two hours.
Homemade hair conditioners
After shampooing your hair you can naturally condition your hair either with decoction made from mint (pudina) or tea leaves. You need to rinse your hair with the decoction and leave it over for 10 minutes. You can then wash your hair with water.
You can also rinse your hair with acetic acid diluted in one liter water. This is said to be effective against alopecia (hair thinning).
Do have a precise hair care regimen and follow it religiously. The results are for you to see.
If you are in possession of some more hair care recipes that can be made at home, please do share them here, under this article.
Anu Veluri
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In case of hair dye, amount of amla and coconut oil.
please tel me the ratio of acetic acid and water for conditioner.