Putting in a little effort to keep your hair healthy will keep you happy, stress free and help you in maintaining shiny hair, which every one desires to have.

Causes of un-healthy Hair

The main cause of unhealthy Hair is unhealthy food, which includes junk foods, fried, fatty and spicy foods cooked in adulterated oils and in unhygienic condition. Other causes of unhealthy Hair are excess consumption of caffeine and alcohol. Other causes of unhealthy Hair are stress, depression, sorrow, pain, the side effects of some drugs.

Diet for Hair Care

An individual should make sure they eat plenty of organic green vegetables (raw or steamed), fruits, sprouts, honey, cereals, nuts, grains, pulses, milk products, and try to avoid cholesterol-rich food in the diet. A good balanced diet keeps your skin and hair healthy. Eat fish, soybeans, and raw vegetable salads.

Treatment for Hair Care

Initially, it is important to look carefully at what the types of cosmetics you use. Many of the generally available shampoos, conditioners, shower gels and soaps available in most shops are full of synthetic (man made) chemicals which damage hair and skin. Therefore, avoid these and instead use natural cosmetics (widely available at health shops). These are much more friendly to your and work with your organic body.

Hair care for oily hair

Oily hair-There is a blockage in the hair follicles because of excess oil deposition and dirt in the oily hairs. In oily hair there is a huge secretion of sebaceous glands and as a result the scalp and hair become excessively oily.

Lemon juice prevents dandruffs---apply lemon juice and keep it for 10-15 minutes on hair and rinse off. This hair care tip is suitable for any hair kind and will keep your hair clean and healthy.

Dry hair care

Hair care using olive oil. Massage your hair using olive oil, as it nourishes hair and helps in its growth.
Make a mixture of Mercy Oil and honey in a ratio of 1:1, mix it well and apply on hair, keep it for 15-20 minutes and rinse off with cold water. This is an effective hair care treatment for dry hair.

Regularly massage your hair using beneficial hair oils like, coconut oil, castor oil or olive oil.
Mix egg yolks, vinegar and any of the above mentioned hair oils and apply this mixture on scalp, keep it for 10-15 minutes then wash your hair with cold water. This is an effective hair care treatment for dry hair. This will nourish the hair with no side effects and your hair will shine with good health.

You can massage your hair and scalp simply with your hand after your daily bath, as it improves blood circulation and prevents hair loss. Regular massage actuates sebaceous glands and makes your hair strong and shiny.

Take natural Neem leaves and make a thick paste from it (by crushing in a pestle and mortar) and wash your hair using this Neem paste which is a natural hair care substance that fights against germs and lice in hairs.

Grind black pepper (one teaspoon) and lemon seeds (one teaspoon) and apply this mixture on head and scalp keep it for 10-15 minutes and then rinse of using clean cold water. This revitalizes hair and is effective hair care for getting long hair

Dos and don’ts for good Hair Care

• Never apply chemical-based bleach, avoid using hair curler, hair dryers, chemical-based hair gels, and colouring hair using hair colours as they contain ammonia. As these things dry your hair and make your hair look lifeless and hard. Maintain a natural hair care routine including some of the recommendations mentioned above
• Regular cleaning of hair is required. Set a good routine for hair care.
• Drink lots of water as water is good for health and hair.
• Regular trimming of hair will prevent split ends.
• Do not use chemical-based shampoo excessively as it takes away the natural shine and some of the synthetic chemicals damage tissue and hair follicles.
• Healthy hair is not hard to achieve but it does require your care and understanding. So make an effort to try some of these simple recommendations and you will see beneficial results very quickly.