HEALTHY HAIR TIPS

Everyone has a different hair texture and when it comes to your hair you'll find all kinds of advice. Mothers will tell you to "oil your hair" while your hair dresser will recommend the new IT thing "hair spa, strengthening not rebounding and all." Before you pick your choice of treatment, here are a few things you must know.

1. The first step in hair-care is your diet and the two most important things in your diet are iron and protein. Try and include iron-rich foods like leafy vegetables, fish, pumpkin seeds, beans, chickpea, soybeans and cereals in your diet. Doctors suggest that you consume around 12 mg of iron daily. You also need protein because that's what strengthens your hair. Include complete proteins which are also rich in amino acids: like cheese, milk, soy, lentils, peas, and yogurt.
2. Know your hair type well :- Hair types tend to be fine, thick, or coarse and fall into one of four categories:
   • straight
   • wavy
   • curly
   • kinky

A Few Basic Tips

1. It's normal to lose 100 to 150 strands of hair a day so don't panic.
2. Comb wet hair with extreme care because they're fragile and prone to breakage. Take a broad toothed comb and run it from the roots to the ends of your hair as gently as possible.
3. Trim your hair every few weeks to get rid of those brown and rough split ends. Cut about 1/4th an inch of your hair every 6 to 8 weeks to avoid the split ends to grow out again.

4. Don't wash your hair everyday and whenever you do, apply some conditioner on the ends. Try and use the same brand of shampoo and conditioner.

5.  Rinse the conditioner off with cold water as it is good for both strength and shine.
6. If you've got dry hair then it's best to avoid coloring.

Common Hair Problems

1. Dandruff

Dandruff needs no introduction. It's when the skin on the scalp peels off and flakes. While dandruff is often mistaken for poor hygiene, the primary causes are dry scalp, excess sebum and sensitivity to certain products.

The best way is to keep your scalp clean with an anti-dandruff shampoo or one that contains zinc sulfur .

Coconut oil and tea tree oil also help treat dandruff owing to their anti-inflammatory properties.

Other proven ways to reduce dandruff's severity include reducing stress, consuming probiotics, and adding omega-3 fatty acids in your diet.

2. Hair Loss

Losing 50 to 100 strands of hair in a day is normal. If you experience a sudden and noticeable increase in your daily hair loss. Hair loss occurs due to several factors such as stress, hormonal imbalance, and using the wrong products. 

Some ways you can prevent hair loss include adding protein-rich foods to your diet, switching to a mild shampoo, massaging your scalp with hot oils, staying hydrated, and exercising regularly.

3. Split Ends

When oil from the scalp doesn't reach the ends of the hair, they tend to dry and split over time. Split ends are a cue for a haircut. Even if you're growing out your hair, you need to get regular trims to keep it healthy.

4. Frizz

Over exposing your hair to styling irons, UV rays, chemicals, and color can also cause your hair with frizz. 

Here Are Some Other Ways You Can Get Rid Of Frizz:

• Avoid over-shampooing
• Reduce heat exposure - both from water and styling tools
• Protect your hair from humidity with a cap or scarf.