How to care for chemically demaged hair

The visible human hair is the hair shaft which has no biochemical activity and is considered dead. The only living portion of the hair is found in the follicle (for the detail you can search "Hair" on Wikipedia). Its the main reason why hair get damage so easy as compare to other body parts as they don't have self recovery mechanism like them. Slightest changes like food, atmosphare, artificial hair products etc causes deep effect on hair.
Worst kind of damage is caused by the chemicals used in hair products such as hair dye, hair rebounding, hair straightening etc. In worst cases they take the only life from the hair that inside of it. As a result one is left with total dead part only relying on external support.
In this article we are going to share some tips for the extreamly demaged hair as a result of any chemical treatment mentioned above (hair dye, hair rebounding, hair straigtening, perming etc).

If the hair condition is getting worst after a stylish permanent hair treatment then most likly you have cut down the only source of internal nutrition supply of hair. In that case you hair need external help in the form of oiling, skull massage, natural hair masks, hair creams etc

Hair oil:

Start oiling your hair regularly. Its a must for your hair and nothing can replace it. Try different oils depending on your hair and skin type and stick to the one best for you forever.

Apply hair oil atleast 2 to 3 hr. prior to wash.

Hair wash:

Try to use natural shampoos.

Hair conditioner:

After wash hair care:
Dont rub your hair
Be very gentle
Never ever comb wet hair
Use a blow dryer with cold air and dey as soon as possible. They more the hair will stay wet the more they will tangle and dead hair creat a very bad look.
Use hair smoothner or leave in conditioner while the hair are still damp and then dry fully.

Take shower every day if possible or at max every 2nd day.

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Natural Hair Massage for fastest hair growth

Smooth circular scalp massage increases the blood circulation which boost up the growth of hair. In this article I am going to share some homemade oil for head massage that can boost up hair growth unbelievably. Readers can try and adopt the one which suit their hair best.


Egg, Coconut and honey mixture:

Take equal portions of an egg, coconut oil, and honey to make a mixture. Massage hair roots with it for 15 minutes with light hands. Repeat this process once in a week.

 

                           

 

Egg Oil Massage:

Massage hair roots with egg yolk oil once a week. Egg yolk oil is available in market but most probably it will not be 100% natural. You can easily make that at home.
Boil at least 6 egg full. Separate egg yolks. Cook them in a pan over low heat. Oil will come out of the yolks and will start getting brown remove pan and save the oil in a bottle. Beware its a smelly process so keep the exhaust fan on.
Egg oil is helpful to recover baldness. Also help retain hair color that are turning white before age.

  

 

Sesame Oil Massage:

 

Sesame oil is best tonic for fastest hair growth. It strengthen hair and bring back original color incase of premature whiting of hair.

 

One of the best ever method for growing hair magically fast using sesame oil is as follow.

Ingredients required are:

 

 

Sesame Oil (1/2 kg)

 

Curry leaves or Sweet Neem leaves (10 to 12)

 

Nigella sativa or black-caraway or kalonji in Urdu (1/4 tea spoon)

 

Fenugreek seeds or Methi dana in Urdu (1/2 tea spoon)

 

Cloves (4 to 5)

 

Mometasone lotion (10 ml)

 

Garlic Ginger paste (1 table spoon) 

 

Cook all ingredients in a pan for 5 to 6 minutes and preserve the sieved oil in a bottle. Massage into hair and leave over night. Wash off in the morning.

 

Good Luck.

 

Easiest solution for hair fall, dandruff and brittle hair

Cinnamon is a cheapest and easiest way of treating many forms of hair disorders such as dandruff, dryness, hair fall and split ends. It has been used in hair products since ages.

Cinnamon made oil minimizes hair loss, increase shine and strength to hair.

Cinnamon made oil:

Add 1 spoon of cinnamon powder in 4 spoons of olive oil.

Massage the oil to hair roots and leave on for 1 hour and wash off with shampoo.

Apply once or twice a week for best result.

Good luck.

Deep Conditioning Hair Mask for making Hair Super Silky and Soft

Deep Conditioning Hair Mask for making Hair Super Silky and Soft

Hair require extra care to look healthy and beautiful. One of the best treatment you can give your hair at home is deep conditioning once a week. There are thousands of products available for that but here in my blog I always insist on using natural stuff easily available at home or market to avoid the harmful effects of the commercial products.
Here in this post I am going to share a very useful effective deep hair conditioning mask which my hair love every time I apply it. The aftereffects are amazing you wont be able to get your hands off your silky smooth hair.

Ingredients:

All you need is;

• One or two rip banana
• Two tablespoon honey
• Three tablespoon of olive oil

     

Blend the ingredients to make a fine paste. Make sure there are no chunks else it will be hard to remove.

Directions:

• Apply the mixture as soon as u make it because its very rich in nutrition and attracts bacteria making it blacker in shade.
• Section your hair.
• Apply in every section.
• Gently massage using finger tips to make sure all the hair are covered.
• Put on shower cap and leave for one hour.
• Rinse out well.
• Apply mild shampoo and conditioner.

If you do it right. It will be a treat for your hair. Don't forget to leave your comments after you try it to help out others.

Good Luck :)

How to identify damaged Hair

There are so many products available for hair problems such as dandruff, color loss, dryness, oiliness, split ends, breakage and damage. Before jumping in to any solution one must narrow down the problem itself.

In our previous article we discussed dandruff problem and its natural remedies. http://bodycarehealthy.blogspot.com/2013/09/natural-remedies-for-treating-dandruff.html.





Here we will focus on identifying damaged hair and the possible solutions.

Hair damage does not come naturally, its mainly because of using wrong products, treatments, procedures and normal routine practice like blow drying, straightening, sun exposure and wind. Coloring and perming of hair often proves deadly.

Here are some prominent signs for hair damage;

Regularly check your hair brush. If number of hair left behind are increasing that shows hair are breaking easily. Hair damage might be the cause.

Take a shower let the hair dry up naturally and after 2-3 hours check your hair, if they are dry lacking softness and silkiness it shows they are damaged and lack natural moisture.

Damaged hair are tangled, unmanageable and above all break off easily.

 



Basic Solution:
Most basic solution for handling damaged hair is conditioning of hair regularly, avoiding overexposure and excessive treatments, and using leave-in conditioner treatments once or twice a week.

More detailed solutions will be covered in later articles.


Good luck...

Homemade Leave-In Conditioner

Hair conditioner is an amazing product for hair that can change the texture and appearance of hair. It is a thick substance which coats the cuticle(outer layer) of hair, lock the pores and make hair absorb the nutrition included in it. Just like to moisturize skin certain moisturizers are used like cream or lotion, like wise conditioner is used for moisturizing hair. It keep hair hydrated, softer, smoother, elastic and manageable. But it can not be left in hair for long due to its thick coating because hair just like skin need oxygen. So its advised to rinse off after some time.
Conditioner work well for almost all hair type, but some time its not enough hair get dull and dry again soon after wash. So a new product was delivered by fashion industry called "Leave-in Conditioner" that does not require washing off and you can apply after wash as well as any time when you feel your hair need moisture. Its lighter, applied in smaller amount and provide moisture but does not lock the pores. Its used to soften hair, protect against thermal styling products, reduce frizz and make hair tangle free.
There is a huge verity of leave-in conditioner available for every hair type. But you can make more effective and reliable leave-in conditioner at home. In this article I will show you some of many leave-in conditioners that you can make yourself at home.


Honey Leave-In-Conditioner:

Honey is a great natural conditioner and moisturizer for hair because if the fact that it attract as well as retain water molecules. Vitamins and minerals included in honey make hair shiny and soft.

How to make:
Mix 1.5 tablespoon of honey in a medium glass of warm water. Stir thoroughly and make sure honey dissolves completely. You can put it in a spray bottle for easy use.
How to use:
Apply the mixture to wet hair after shampoo or conditioning. Dry extra water using towel and style as usual.



Vinegar Leave-In conditioner:

Vinegar a very common kitchen item is amazing product not only for making food but also for skin and hair. Its made up of acetic acid and water. Its widely used in industrial, medical and domestic area and also has become a vital ingredient in skin and hair care products. Applying vinegar to scalp can eliminate dandruff problem. It make hair strong, healthy and shiny. It very common in woman for rinsing off hair using vinegar instead of conditioner. It can also be used as leave-in conditioner.

How to make:

Mix 1 table spoon of apple cider or white vinegar with a cup of distilled water. Pour the mixture in a spray bottle for easy use. 

How to apply: 

Spray the mixture in to damp hair. Massage for even spread. It will give you soft tangle free hair with an amazing shine. 

Coconut oil Leave-In Conditioner:

Coconut oil is best natural blessing for hair. Because of it supernatural effects on hair its commonly used in wide range of hair care products. Its very old and effective way to condition hair using coconut oil. Always chose unprocessed, pure and virgin coconut oil. 

How to make:

As coconut oil is very light in nature and also very refreshing so it can be used alone as leave-in conditioner. Warm up a little if needed.

How to use:

Take a small amount on your palm and rub in wet hair. It will make hair healthy and tangle free and hair wont require any more moisture. 

Aloe-Coconut Leave-In Conditioner:

Aloe vera shampoo as well conditioners has been used by women over ages and till now is considered as best alternative to commercial hair products for shiny, healthy and gorgeous looking hair. It can be used as leave-in conditioner.

Aloe Juice

Coconut juice

How to make:

Add 1 cup of aloe juice with 1 cup of fresh natural coconut juice/water. Add in 1/4 cup of water and about 10 drops of jojoba oil. Pour the mixture in spray bottle and shake well for mixing all ingredients.

How to use:

After shampoo or conditioner towel dry hair and apply the mixture to damp hair. Comb thoroughly for even spreading and style as usual. 

Good Luck...

Effective homemade Hair Mask

Facial mask contain creams and special nutrition for deeply nourishing skin, same applies to hair mask. Hair mask locks the pores of hair and make them absorb the nutrition provided by mask itself. Hair mask gives hair a very smooth and shiny effect. It improves the health and growth of hair. It works as a long lasting conditioner so its suggested to be applied once or at max twice a month.

Luxury spa must include a hair mask while giving hair treatment, but there are many simple mask that you can make at home and get the same result. In this article I will share some easy home made mask that I personally use and are extremely effective.


Egg mask:
Egg is a very common natural conditioner used by women for ages. Egg contain vitamin A, D and E which make best nutrition for hair. It also contain fatty acid which work best as natural moisturizer making hair softer and smoother.
How to make:
A simple egg mask can be made by mixing one egg with one table spoon of olive oil
How to apply:
Apply the mixture to dry hair and scalp and leave for 15 minutes. After that rinse thoroughly and shampoo as usual. 




Mayonnaise Mask:
Mayonnaise can work best for hair as it contain egg, vinegar and oil all the things that are suitable for hair health.

How to make:
Although mayonnaise can be applied alone and will be equally effective. But for damaged hair mix with mashed avocado and make an applicable paste.
How to apply:
Apply on hair and scalp and leave for 20 to 30 minutes, rinse off afterwards and shampoo.


Baking Soda Mask:
Baking soda works best for hair as it contain sodium bicarbonate. It attain pH of almost 9 when dissolve in water which lifts the hair follicle. It works wonder for oily hair by absorbing and extracting extra oil from hair and scalp. It can be used in many ways with different ingredients for keeping scalp and hair healthy. Its also the best treatment for removing dandruff.
How to make:
Mix about one table spoon of baking soda with 1.5 cups of water.
Hoe to use:
Use the mixture to rinse your hair after shampoo. After that apply conditioner.





Wheat Germ Mask:
Wheat germ contain vitamins specially vitamin E which are useful for promoting healthy hair growth . It helps to prevent split ends and other hair damages. 
How to make: 
Take some hot water in a bowl and add some wheat germ in to it. Leave for 5 to 6 minutes. Drain extra water. 
How to apply: 
Apply the mixture to hair for 10 to 15 minutes and wash hair and remove all wheat germ.


Good Luck...

Natural Remedies for treating Dandruff

Our skin as well as scalp shred thousands of cell per minute. Small amount of flaking by scalp because of dead skin cell is normal. Excessive use of shampoo also make scalp more dry causing more dead cell. But this is normal dry scalp and can be treated easily.

Some people experience an unusually large amount of flaking chronically or as a result of certain triggers. This may also cause redness and irritation. This situation is called dandruff and is very common scalp disorder effecting half of the population. It fluctuate with weather also, it get worst in winter. There is no true cure which work 100% for every one. But it can be controlled by specialized shampoos, conditioners, serum and natural remedies.

In this article I will show some natural remedies for eliminating dandruff. 

Vinegar:

Vinegar a very common kitchen item is amazing product not only for making food but also for skin and hair. Its made up of acetic acid and water. Its widely used in industrial, medical and domestic area and also has become a vital ingredient in skin and hair care products. Applying vinegar to scalp can eliminate dandruff problem.

How to apply:

• Mix 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar with 1/4 cup of water.
• Pour the mixture in to spray bottle.
• Spray generously on head.
• Wrap with a towel.
• Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and washout.
• Continuous use can solve the problem forever. 

Lemon:

Lemon is well known natural remedy for hair. Drinking lemon juice as well as applying directly benefit hair.

How to apply:

There are many ways you can apply lemon to hair.

• Pure lemon juice contain citric acid so always mix with water before applying. Mix 1-2 table spoon of lemon juice in a cup of water.
• After shampoo we rinse off hair 2-3 times. During final rinse also add lemon juice. It will give a prominent shine to your hair as well as remove dandruff.
• Another method is soaking hair in lemon juice. It will remove dandruff as well as built up material like shampoo or styling products that make hair heavy.

Unlike shampoo and other hair product lemon juice does not strip away the natural oil of hair, it only remove extra oil making hair strong and healthy.

Tea Tree Oil:

Pure tea tree oil is best natural healing agent or antiseptic. It is very effective against fungus, bacteria and viruses and can help with many problems including dandruff.

How to use:

• Massaging tea tree oil directly over scalp on regular basis is an effective solution to many scalp problems specifically dandruff. It should be applied twice a week for 20 to 30 minutes before shampoo.
• You an also use tea tree oil by adding a few drops in regular shampoo (same amount that you use every time). Apply it to your hair and scalp and leave for 3 to 5 minutes and rinse off normally.
• Another way of using tea tree oil is, mix one tablespoon of tree tea oil with one cup of warm water and pour in spray bottle. After regular shampoo spray the mixture all over your hair, massage and leave it to dry.

Olive oil:

Olive oil is a best known moisturizer so it can cure dryness. It possess healing properties that keep scalp healthy and prevent dandruff.

How to use:

• Slightly warm up olive oil.
• Massage your scalp with this warm olive oil. Use wide tooth comb for even spread in scalp and hair.
• Wrap your head using towel.
• Leave it on for 30 minutes.
• Wash out properly.

Good luck...

Healthy and Shiny hair using Vinegar

Vinegar a very common kitchen item is amazing product not only for making food but also for skin and hair. Its made up of acetic acid and water. Its widely used in industrial, medical and domestic area and also has become a vital ingredient in skin and hair care products. 

The outer layer of hair also known as cuticle is made up of overlapping layers of scales and cover the whole hair as shown below. Appearance of hair depends on the condition of cuticle.

• Hair look smooth if cuticle is unbroken.
• When scales of cuticles are tightly overlapped then they give a shine to hair by reflecting light.
• Common impression of shampoo is that it dry hair, in real shampoo open up the cuticle scales making hair look dull, rough and dry.

To get rid of this problem many products have been developed such as hair conditioner, hair serum, hair protein, hair mask etc. If you read the added ingredients mention on such product you will find some acid or vinegar as the most common, which proves it really works good for hair.

How Vinegar works on hair?

Vinegar closes cuticles by removing dead scales and residue caused by cleansing of hair using shampoo. Removing dead part brings out the shine. Moisturizing content of vinegar get penetrated in to cuticle's scales making them soft and over locked again. This give hair strength and make them tangle free.
Vinegar is an excellent tonic for scalp also. When applied to scalp it enhances blood circulation as well as remove dandruff.  And of course with improved blood circulation and no dandruff scalp will grow healthy hair. 

Best Vinegar for hair:

As we know there are many varieties of vinegar available in market so it get hard to chose whats best for hair.  

• Apple Cider Vinegar(ACV) is more commonly used as it suits almost every hair type.
• Less processed plain white vinegar also works perfect for hair.
• If both or either of the above dries hair then best option is wine vinegar as its known to be more moisturizing then above.

How to use:

• Vinegar can be applied before and after shampoo. Works fine both ways. You can also try both methods one by one and choose whats best for you.
• Mix three part plain white vinegar with one part water. If you are using apple cider vinegar then mix one part ACV with ten parts of water. 
• Rinse off hair with this mixture. Apply wide tooth comb for even application as well as massage scalp for vinegar to get into roots. Be extra soft while combing and massaging else you may weaken hair root causing hair fall. Let it stay on for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse out your hair thoroughly. Apply shampoo if you haven't applied before.
• Dry out normally and enjoy lovely hair.

Good luck.... 

How to get the perfect curls?

Curly hair has always been very favorite to women specially with straight and silky hair. They look very attractive and totally changes the personality of a women

In this article I will reveal some very easy steps to put on perfect curls for the women who wants to curl their hair often but don't do it thinking either it will take a lot of time or will damage their hair. This method is very easy and will not harm hair.

The things you will need are:

• Com/brush
• Heat protection spray/cream/serum
• Moisturizing styling Gel
• Electric rod and
• Hair spray

Comb or Brush

Heat protection Spray

Hair Curling Spray

Moisturizing Styling Gel

Electric hair Rod

Step#1: Comb/brush your hair thoroughly making them tangle free.

Step#2: Make 2-3 sections of your hair depending on the thickness of hair.

Step#2: Take an inch of hair from section one and apply some heat protection product to your hair. They are very commonly available in the form of spray as well as cream and serum. You can get one as per your need. That will wet your hair a little and will protect it against heat. If the rod is applied to directly to natural hair then the natural moisture of hair will be lost which will make hair more dry and more prone to breakage.

Step#3: Apply some moisturizing styling gel to hair. It will help retain moisture in hair as well as will maintain the curls for longer time.

Step #4: Now apply rod in normal way as shown below and leave for a few sec.

 Step#4: Remove the hair from the rod softly and if you have very silky or straight hair then apply some hair spray else you are good to go for next strand of hair.

Apply the steps to all of your hair and get perfect neat curls in very less time.


If you want very tight curls then take very small amount of hair each time even less then an inch. If you like loose curl then make a bigger strand each time. Be uniform in selection of hair and sure you are curling hair using rod in same direction each time i.e. either inwards or outwards. This will give your curls a very neat and soft look.

Good Luck...