| hair enhances your overall personality and also reflects | | | | rubber comb. Avoid combing wet hair, as wet hair can |
| your health. But, healthy hair and scalp needs proper | | | | easily break. |
| care right from the beginning. If you neglect your hair | | | | 4) Drying your hair |
| for long, it might turn brittle with split-ends and also | | | | If possible, allow your hair to dry naturally. Avoid using |
| cause dandruff. You may even experience untimely | | | | blow dryer as its heat can damage your hair, and also |
| hair loss if you don’t take timely precautions. | | | | make it look coarse and lifeless. |
| Studies indicate that in 95 percent cases, hair loss is | | | | 5) Using proper conditioner |
| genetic, but many other factors such as diet, general | | | | Protect your hair from sudden environmental changes, |
| health, vitamin and hormonal deficiencies, overuse of | | | | while going out to a beach or a pool. You must use an |
| hair dye, physical and emotional stress also lead to | | | | effective conditioner as it protects your hair from the |
| uncontrolled hair loss. However, it is possible to control | | | | sun, chlorine, and sea water. You should also wear a |
| most of these factors that lead to untimely hair fall | | | | protective hat or a cap to avoid overexposing your |
| among individuals. | | | | hair to the sun, salt or chlorinated water and pollution. |
| Though hair loss is not a life-threatening situation, but it | | | | 6) Use of shampoo and conditioner |
| may imply internal health problems. Besides, it may also | | | | Always choose a simple formula shampoo, which |
| spoil the level of self-confidence in the long run. As | | | | costs you less money. Remember, the basic purpose |
| there is no permanent cure for hair loss, but it is | | | | of a shampoo is to wash away the dirt and the oil. |
| possible to take some preventive measures to ensure | | | | Therefore, use a milder shampoo, which is less |
| healthy and shining hair. Some of these tips are listed | | | | expensive and more beneficial for your hair. Apply a |
| below: | | | | good quality conditioner once you clean your hair with |
| 1) Role of Diet | | | | the shampoo, but do not over-condition your hair. |
| A nutritious diet, which contains all essential vitamins | | | | 7) Choose a comfortable hair style |
| and minerals, helps in minimizing the hair loss. Therefore, | | | | Choose a hair style that truly reflects your style and |
| you must include green, leafy vegetables, raw oats, | | | | taste while significantly enhances your personality. |
| and whole grain cereals, eggs, dates, and raisins in your | | | | Often traditional hair styling products are rich of alcohol |
| daily food regime. As the hair is made of protein, you | | | | and other harsh chemicals, which may again harm |
| are advised to stick to protein-rich diet, such as calves | | | | your hair. |
| liver, brewer's yeast, and wheat germ. These foods | | | | 8) Knowing your sleeping pattern helps control hair loss |
| also contain Vitamin B, which is an important nutrient | | | | Comb your hair gently while going to bed. You should |
| for hair. Outer coverings of potatoes, cucumbers, and | | | | also gently remove all bands or clips used during the |
| green and red peppers are high in silica, which is | | | | day. Do you know that your sleeping pattern also |
| essential to maintain the beauty and strength of your | | | | affects the life and health of your hair? People who |
| hair. Vitamin E also promotes hair growth and reduces | | | | are restless even while they are sleeping may actually |
| hair fall. A person may experience hair fall due to | | | | end up breaking their hair. So, if you belong to the |
| thyroid dysfunction also. Therefore, you must include | | | | restless community of sleepers, you should use s satin |
| foods, which are good sources of vitamin A and iodine. | | | | pillowcase, which allows your hair to move smoothly |
| 2) Washing routine | | | | and thus cause less breakage. |
| Your hair cleansing routine largely depends on your | | | | 9) Limit the use of alcohol and smoking products |
| hair-type. People having oily hair may need to wash | | | | Reduce alcohol consumption and also avoid using it on |
| their hair regularly, while people having dry hair can | | | | your hair. Avoid using hair care products that contain |
| wash it twice a week. Never use too hot or too cold | | | | alcohol. This is because alcohol can make your hair |
| water to wash your hair. While cleaning or massaging | | | | look dry, brittle and prone to breakage. |
| your hair, you should always use your fingertips and | | | | 10) Avoid using harsh chemicals |
| not your nails to gently clean your scalp. | | | | Certain harsh chemicals such as permanent hair color |
| 3) Proper combing | | | | and perms can also affect the health and growth of |
| You should use a wide-tooth comb to untangle your | | | | your hair. Therefore, you must avoid coloring your hair |
| hair and comb in downward direction. Using a wooden | | | | more than once every 2-4 months. |
| or tortoise shell comb is a better idea than using a | | | | |