Good hair loved by all. Hair is easily damaged by exposure to dust, heat and other chemicals. how to ensure that you have healthy hair? Do not fret as there are three simple steps which help you achieve this.
- Washing & Drying
Washing the hair: How you wash your hair makes tremendous difference to the quality of the hair. Hair should always be washed with lukewarm or normal temperature water. Hot water strips off the natural oil from the hair leading to dryness and frizzy hair. It also degrades the scalp health, and may lead to dry, itchy scalp or dandruff. Split ends increase and hair structure weakens with the use of hot water. Hot water should never be used to wash hair.
Hair should be washed with shampoos which have no chemicals, to enrich the hair quality.
Hot hair when it comes in contact with scalp, it reduces the skin health and loosens the hair roots. This might also lead to dryness, brittleness of hair and poor hair health. Wet hair should be dried using soft, absorbent towels. Wet hair should not be exposed to direct heat or wind as it weakens hair structure.
- Oiling
Ayurveda instructs everyone to regularly oil the scalp. This improves nourishment to the scalp, increases the circulation, keeps the scalp moisturized and promotes hair growth. Oils contain vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants that help strengthen the hair structure, reducing hair breakage and split ends. Oil also forms a protective barrier against UV radiation, pollution and destruction from heated styling tools. It gives a shinier appearance to the hair and reduces frizz and breakages. Added benefit of oiling is that it helps to prevent like headaches, earaches, reduces strain of the eyes, keeps mind calm and cool and promotes good sleep. Ayurveda advises that one should apply oil to the hair daily as an integral part of routine.
