Hair
care for any women is important as hair can speak volumes about
the way the hair is taken care. Indian women have a slight longer
hair traditionally though women with shorter hair are also more
common in these modern days.
Here
are some hair care tips followed by Indian women to maintain
their hair:
- An
oil wrap: An oil wrap with good massage would strengthen the
blood supply to scalp. It could be slackening and promotes better
growth of hair. Indian women usually apply warm oil before bed
time and wash their hair next day morning. Although this is
not a bad idea, allowing the oil to stay on hair for longer
time helps better growth of hair.
- Shampoo:
Even though shampoos are much popular, herbal products are more
popular and good for hair. They do not damage, but cleanse the
hair much more moderately. Hair must be washed or shampooed
2-3 times a week to avoid oily hair. Fenugreek paste can be
used to treat dandruff and itchy scalp. Avoid frequent shampooing
to avoid dry hair. They do use a conditioner sometimes to avoid
dry hair.
- Combing:
Always use a wide projection comb to comb your hair. Never comb
wet hair as it may cause damage to cuticle of hair causing broken
hair strands. Brushing the hair daily with a brush can excite
the scalp to cause better hair growth.
- Trim
your hair: A regular trim is absolutely necessary for healthy
growth of hair. Even in case of long hair, split ends can cause
stunted growth of hair. Trimming hair once every 4-5 weeks can
make hair look healthier.
- For
adding volume and shine to hair: Using egg or plain white yogurt
(having the consistency of custard) to wash hair can add volume
to hair. Just apply egg or yogurt an hour before washing your
hair.
- Henna:
Indian hair care would be lacking with out the mention of henna
for hair. It is the most natural way to add shine and strength
to hair strands. Also it can avoid conflicts or informality
of hair. Using henna powder to make a henna paste to be applied
to hair. Using henna once every one month for hair can be the
best natural care than anything else.
- Diet:
A balanced diet with barely sufficient nutrition is very essential
for proper hair growth. A food rich in Vitamin B-complex and
proteins are very essential. Eggs and cabbage are good sources
of Vitamin B. Protein rich sources as nuts, milk, soya bean
and shoot forth (Sprouted) beans should be included in daily
diet. Supplements cannot be a substitute for a healthy diet.
Simple
hair care tips would be just enough for healthy hair growth.
Giving basic hair care isn't that difficult. Follow the simple
tips given above to care the natural crown of your head!
Indian
Human Hair is available in the colours of Dark Brown and
Black, Grey, White and Brown. This is classified as Straight,
Curly, Wavy and Silky. Indian remy
hair is well known for its length and texture. A majority
of the hair in the world is sourced from India.
In India,
head tonsuring is a tradition and a symbolic gesture - surrendering
one's ego to God. Devotees offer their hair to God for favors
received and due to a religious belief, to show gratitude and
respect. They go on a pilgrimage to temples to shave off their
hair. It is not that men alone participate in this ritual; children
and women of all ages shave their head. This is a practice in
Southern India and some parts of the North.
