Home remedies for hair care

Straight, silky, smooth hair has always been considered desirable and sexy for women. For centuries , Indian women are known for their beautiful hair . South Asia people are also known to be pioneers in the field of natural remedies and herbal home treatments or at home remedies. Theore, it is not surprising that when it comes to health and beauty , parents of South Asia to have all the answers .

Silky hairs

Recently, my hair has troubled me a lot due to sunburn, swimming and busy hectic schedule I just relied on that old flat iron I had thus, my hairs took quit a beating so I decided to go green and give a fair test of ancient Indian traditions. In one month , I tried various treatments, including vitamins , hair masks, hair care , and of course eating healthy.

Vitamins and minerals to prevent hair loss

Vitamin E is definitely an antioxidant that strengthens the scalp promoting blood circulation . Improved blood circulation means more nutrients available to help you in the hair follicles so they can produce stronger, and so much healthier hair. Vitamin A is essential for your health. It is also good for the hair follicles, as it keeps the hair root lubricated. Surplus Vitamin A can be harmful so dont take more than you might need.

B vitamins are essential for healthy hair

* Acid Para-aminobenzoic can stop your hair from aging.

* Inositol helps to prevent hair loss .

* Niacin (vitamin B-3) promote blood circulation in the head.

* Panthenol (vitamin B-5) may stop hair loss and help hair grow .

* Biotin can also prevent your hair from premature aging.

* Biotin is an essential vitamin to stop hair loss .

* Contains proven vitamins B-6 and B -12 lead role in the growth of healthy hair.

* protein

* Water .

Vitamin C is essential for healthy hair . Everyone has heard of some of the great benefits of vitamin C to prevent colds. On the other hand , you realize that this is also a great vitamin for those hair?

Food For FolliclesConsume plenty of leafy green vegetables, whole grain products, in addition to nuts, due to the fact these kinds of food consist of additional vitamins for hair growth. Vitamin A can be found in red, yellow, and orange vegetables, leafy green vegetables, liver, and eggs. Consume a lot of citrus fruits, kiwis, strawberries, pineapples, tomatoes, and green and red peppers, and you will by no means have a nutrient deficiency.

How to get Straight, Silky Smooth Hair?
The most common home remedies for naturally straightening curly hair include coconut milk, lemon juice, milk, honey, egg and olive and coconut oil. These natural hair straighteners will take a little time to make your hair straight but continuous and regular application of them would not only straighten hair naturally, but also nourish and moisturize it. 

You will be able to notice a remarkable difference in your hair quality after a few days of application. Remember that curly and dry hair need extra protection and care. These natural products will also protect your hair from damage caused by pollution and harsh chemicals and will make your hair healthy and silky soft. Here are few methods for preparing natural hair straighteners at home.

Coconut Milk and Lemon Juice
The application of coconut milk and lemon juice is not only effective in straightening curly hairs, but also to alleviate the problem of dandruff. First, grind the coconut in a blender and add lemon juice to it . Keep this mixture in the rigerator for a few hours. After a while , you can see a layer of creamy foam on top of the container. Now apply the foam on your hair and keep your head covered with a warm towel for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Then wash your hair with lukewarm water and let it dry completely . This will not only straighten curls , but also to add a brilliant shine to your hair.

Milk and Honey
Although milk can be used alone , the addition of a few drops of honey can boost its nourishing quality. This makes it suitable for dry and curly hair. You can also add some crushed strawberries to this mixture before applying to your hair. Keep at least 1-2 hours , then wash with a mild shampoo.

Egg and Olive Oil
Olive oil is known for its moisturizing properties and has been an integral part of regular hair care for a long time, on the other hand egg provides nourishment to dry and damaged hair. To make a mixture of egg and olive oil, break two eggs in a bowl and then add one or two spoons of olive oil. Mix properly and apply thoroughly on your hair using a soft brush. Leave it for few hours, after that wash with a mild shampoo and  apply conditioner in the usual way.

Hot Oil Treatment

To give your own hair a hot oil treatment , you can use any type of hair oil , while coconut oil and olive oil are the most commonly used for this purpose. For hot oil treatment, you need to heat oil and gently message your scalp with this warm oil. Then wrap your head with a hot towel and leave it for some time. Then wash your hair with a mild shampoo, and you will get well conditioned straight and silky hair.

If you want some extra Silky, Shiny Soft Hair

Follow these tips to make your hair more silky and soft.

Hibiscus Plant Paste
Apply paste made out of the leaves of hibiscus plant on your hair. Let it stay for 10-20 minutes and then wash your hair to get best results also Rubbing your hair with hibiscus flower is also a good remedy for soft and silky hair. Soak hibiscus flower in water and then use the same for applying on your hair before the hair wash.

Aloe Vera GelUse Aloe Vera gel with hair shampoo which is helpful to make it shiny and soft.

Almond Oil MassageUse almond oil to massage your hair one day before washing your hair. Frequently massaging your hair with almond oil will help you to get silky and soft hair. Massaging is good for improving blood circulation and getting stronger hair.

Aroma OilsTry massaging your hair once in a week with aroma oils to make your hair silky and soft.

Try this great Avocado Deep Conditioner
Mix ½ of mashed avocado and 1 small jar of mayonnaise in a bowl and smooth into hair, being caul to work into the ends. Seal in body heat with a plastic cap for 20 minutes with or without additional heat from a hair dryer.

All of the ingredients are easily available in the market. Shiny hair is the ultimate result from all of above amazing natural home remedies! It is not necessary to go out and spend a fortune on brand name products as the best ingredients are in your kitchen.

If you experiment with some or all of these remedies over the course of a few months, you will definitely see a difference you may also try your hands on these simple Homemade Hair Masques

1) Make a mixture of shikakai powder, henna (mehndi) powder, amla powder and curd as conditioner to get soft and silky hair.

2) Make a mixture using amla powder, shikakai powder, ritha powder, henna powder and curd as conditioner to get soft and silky hair.

3) Put some bhringaraj powder and water in a bowl. Mix well and heat it when the mixture becomes lukewarm apply gently on your hair. Leave this mixture on your hair for 15-20 minutes and wash your hair without using shampoo to get the best results.

4) Make a mixture of mustard oil, curd and lemon to apply on your hair. Leave this mixture on your hair for half an hour and then wash it.

So Its time to forget about emptying your pocket for a deep conditioning sesh at a beauty parlor. Now, you have the chance to prepare organic and extremely cheap treatments to restore the soft and healthy texture of your locks at your home........... best of luck.

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How To Control Hair Fall using home remedies

How To Control Hair Fall using home remedies

Help ! My Hair Is Falling Out !!!
I see a lot of forums threads with this title as falling out of hair has become an issue with many people today.
If your hair is falling off try to deal with it using natural ways as there are less chances of making the hair fall problem worse. The day we realize the hair fall thing we start seeking solutions that will show positive results very fast and we become ready to try any thing that comes our way which is how we make the hair fall problem even worse.

If you start seeing more than normal hairs falling while combing and washing or on your pillow you should first consult your doctor as suddenly increase hair fall is not normal and might indicate an underlying health problem.

Home Remedies to control Hair Loss

Hair is not neccesary for life but it has great significance in the styling and appearance of an individual.
Hair grows out from from a small packet called follicle where in certain group of cells turn amino acids into keratin which is a type of protien of which hair is made up of. Hair loss is a common problem in both men and women, but excessive hair fall can occur as result of some disease or medication.

Causes of Hair Fall.
Improper diet, genetics, hormonal changes in the body, Prolonged illness, Post Surgery,
Dandruff is one most common cause of hair fall
Also read: Home remedies for dandruff
Poor blood circulation in the scalp
Stress and anxiety.
Inadequate sleep.
unclean condition due to environmental pollution.

Treating hair Loss Naturally

You can Control Excessive Hair Loss by using following hair loss natural remedies.

Rubbing scalp with fingers after washing hairs with cold water for few minutes improves blood circulation in the scalp.
Amla or Indian Gooseberry can be used in several ways as a home remedy to control hairfall

Indian Gooseberry (amla) for preventing hair loss: Amla  is considered best hair tonic and is being used traditionally in various ways for treating different hair problems like temporary hair loss, baldness, greying of hairs etc.
Also see: Homemade Amla Shampoo Recipe
              Homemade Hair Conditioner

Soak dry amla fruit overnight in water, use this water to rinse your hair after shampoo.

Boil dried amla fruit in coconut oil. Turn off the gas when the oil turns black in color. Massage our scalp with this oil. This is an easy and effective home remedy for hair loss.

Mix powdered amla with lime juice and apply on the scalp this will prevent balding and greying of hair.

Take half a cup of yogurt and mix 1/4 tsp of black pepper powder. Apply this mixture on hair and leave it until it dries. Wash your hair with clean water. This will help to control hairfall naturally.

Take out juice of fresh corriander and rub this juice on the scalp. This helps hair grow healthy and helps to control hair fall even incases of excessive hairloss.

Aloe vera gel can be mixed with wheat germ and coconut milk this mixture acts as shampoo and aids in controlling hairfall naturally.

The aerial roots of banyan tree are used as Ayurveda remedy to control hair fall. Make a paste with the root and mix it with lemon juice. Apply it on the scalp and hair both. Follow with coconut oil massage, you will notice improvement after  4-5 applications.

Tips and advise to keep Hair Healthy and Strong

Do not comb your hairs backwards.
Eat Grean Leafy vegetable and balanced diet i.e rich in protien and iron vitamin and minerals.
Do not wash hair with very hot water.
Do not use hair dry frequently.
Drink lots of water to flush out toxins.
Keep the roots of hairs clean.
Do meditation to fight stress.

These home remedies to control hair loss are effective and inexpensive and they work great to control hair fall. However if the hair loss is due to some serious health problems it is suggested to take medical guidance and treatment.