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Hair plays a significant role in every individual’s life, especially the youth. A person can undergo a transformation with changes made to their hair and there are a thousand and one products in the market which help you achieve this. Hair can also be broken down into different types such as dry hair, oily hair, balanced hair etc.Each hair type needs different hair treatment and care. There are many products available in the market that boast of their superior quality and worth, but many of these are synthetic products which may cause some problems in the long run. To avoid this, you can use natural products for grooming your hair. Try out the following:]
- Massage the scalp with pure coconut oil. This will also help growth of hair
- Dry and frizzy hair type can be handled with honey. Mix it with cream and apply it on hair for amazing smooth hair.
- For dandruff free hair, you can apply a curd and lemon juice mixture onto your scalp.
- To give a shiny look to your hair you can apply vinegar to your scalp.
- To give nourishment to your hair, massage your scalp with almond oil and keep this on overnight. The next morning wash with a mild natural shampoo.
- For dry hair massage your scalp with olive oil.
- Apply a paste of egg yolk and water and keep it for 10-15 minutes and then rinse off your hair with clean and cold water. This is also a very effective hair care technique for dry hair.
- Increase green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits and sprouts in your diet. Take more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ, soya beans, whole grains and nuts to prevent hair loss.
Premature Greying of Hair
Greying of hair is a natural process that happens with increasing age. However if the hair starts turning grey before the age of 35, it is termed as premature greying that occurs due to the aggravation of Pitta dosha. Excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, meat, fried, oily, greasy, spicy, sour, and acidic foods increases pitta and leads to greying prematurely.
Home Remedies for Premature Graying of Hairs
- Apply a paste made from 2-Tsp. henna powder, 1-tsp. curd, 1-tsp. fenugreek seed powder, 1 tbsp. coffee, 2-tbsp. mint juice and 2-tbsp. basil juice. Apply this paste to the hair for two hours. For a darker color, leave this paste on for 3 to 4 hours. Wash hair with any natural shampoo.
