Hair Care Is Just As Important As Skin Care

To have a thick flowing mane of hair is everyone’s

dream. And you’ll be surprised to know it’s actually

not difficult to fulfil that dream. It’s just that the way

we follow a routine for skin care so it glows, we have

to follow a simple regime for hair care too.

It is important to note that while hair care is a huge

multi-million dollar industry, not all products available

in the market are recommended for everyday use.

Here are few basic tips for daily hair care:

Wash your hair regularly. A neutral pH shampoo used on alternate days is excellent for

regular maintenance of hair. A strong shampoo if used regularly can cause dryness and

split ends. Medicated shampoos containing ketoconazole or selenium sulphide used once

or twice a week can even take care of dandruff problem.

Use a conditioner. On a routine basis, shampoo should be followed by conditioner. Using

a conditioner not only smoothens your hair but also takes care of any residual dryness that

may be caused by application of shampoo.

Apply hair oil. Hair oil has been part of hair care for centuries now. The oil we apply may

be extracted from fruits, plants, and herbs and has found to be more or less safe. Overnight

hair oil application followed by shampooing in the morning is one of the tried and tested

methods of good hair care.

Use hair colours / dyes diligently. Another huge industry with a wide range of product

options available in the market. What’s important to note is that there has been a lot of

cases reported with proven allergies to hair colours, needing extensive medication causing

a lot of distress to the patient. Hair colour with a chemical PPD is most commonly implicated

in most cases of hair dye allergies. Hence, it’s always advisable to identify any allergic

reaction prior to hair colour application.

Eat right. Ensure your diet comprises a lot of green leafy vegetables and anti-oxidants.

Consumption of proteinous foods such as egg, meat, milk on a regular basis is highly

recommended.

Last but not the least, there are medications available. Certain medications containing

biotin, which is a hair growth vitamin, has been prescribed for growth and maintaining lustre

of the hair.

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