Ayurvedic Hair Care

No matter what type of hair nature blessed you with, there are things you can do to keep it healthy, lustrous, looking its best. Here are some tips for a healthy head of hair from the tradition of ayurveda, the 5,000-year old system of holistic healing that originated in India:

• Like everything else about true, lasting beauty, healthy hair begins within your body. Start with your diet. Include lots of green leafy vegetables and sweet juicy fruits. Dairy products such as milk and fresh yogurt will also help. Fresh coconut is also considered excellent "hair food" -- sprinkle grated coconut over salads, diced fresh fruit, or rice.
   
• Cut down on refined, processed and canned foods. Ayurveda considers foods with artificial preservatives and chemical additives stripped of their inherent "intelligence" and therefore not helpful in supplying nutrition to your body and mind. Ice-cold beverages also hamper the process of digestion and assimilation of nutrients.
   
• Cooking with certain spices adds flavor to your food and provides nourishment for your hair. Cumin, turmeric and black pepper are some "hair-friendly" spices. Add a healthy pinch of each to single-portion soups and stews as they are cooking. Sauté 1/8 -1/4 teaspoon each of the three spices in a teaspoon of ghee (clarified butter) or olive oil and add to cooked veggies. Roasted ground cumin and ground black pepper can be sprinkled over fresh yogurt.
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• Stress can be seriously injurious to long-term health and color of hair. Try and manage your time and tasks to minimize time-related pressures. Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation. Seek out tranquil sights in nature to help restore balance to your mind. Relaxing or uplifting music can be therapeutic. Get adequate, good quality sleep to help the natural process of rejuvenation.
   
• Ayurvedic herbs that help hair health include Eclipta alba and Gotu Kola. Eclipta alba is called "Bhringaraj" -- literally, king of tresses. It nourishes the hair and helps resistance to stress as well. Brahmi, sometimes called Gotu Kola, also helps balance the mind and nourishes the hair and scalp. Since Ayurveda considers the health, color and luster of hair so dependent on overall mind/body health, synergistic Ayurvedic herbal preparations for hair can also include herbs such as Country Mallow, which is supposed to strengthen the physiology, and Winter Cherry, which aids resistance to stress.
   
  
• Stay away from harsh chemical topical products that can damage hair over time. Look for gentle, natural cleansers and conditioners, especially if you wash your hair more than three times a week. Shampoos and conditioners that contain nourishing botanicals are even better. Read labels carefully -- sometimes, products that say "herbal" or "natural" can include no-no chemicals.
  
  
   
• A warm oil scalp massage two or three times a week will help stimulate and moisturize the scalp. You can use good quality coconut, almond or olive oil. Ayurvedic hair oils also contain some of the herbs mentioned earlier. Apply some mildly warmed oil to your hair and gently massage into your scalp evenly with your fingertips. Leave on overnight if you can, if not, leave on for at least an hour or two, then get it out by shampooing your hair. The scalp massage helps you relax and aids sound sleep as well.
   
• Never attack wet hair with a brush, no matter how rushed for time you are. Tangles in wet hair are best removed with a wide-toothed comb. Use a wooden comb if you can find one; it won't generate static electricity. Excessive blow-drying can damage hair in the long-term, making it brittle and causing split ends. If you can, let your hair dry naturally, then brush into place.
   
  
• Last, but not least, brushing your hair regularly to stimulate the scalp will keep it looking healthy and lustrous. Brush each night in all directions in turn -- left to right, right to left, front to back and back to front. Use smooth long strokes from scalp to hairtips.
   

Your hair can indeed be your crowning glory if you treat it right!

Hair Care Regime for Beautiful Hair

When was the last time you ran your brush through your hair without worrying about hair fall? Or woke up in the morning, not checking for loose strands on your pillow? 
Hair fall is a common concern amongst women across the globe. And if it’s your story as well, read on… because now, you can get freedom from hair fall worries with Dove!  









New Dove treats at the roots
Research has revealed that majority of hair fall - at least 78% - occurs at the roots. That’s why, Dove has come up with the-all-new Dove Hair Fall Rescue Treatment*, that strengthens and nourishes strands at the roots and helps lock your hair firmly in place. Unlike ordinary hair fall shampoos that only treat hair breakage and neglect the root cause. 

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The new treatment contains a ground-breaking, patented ingredient, TrichazoleTM active with Ginseng and Soy Protein that is scientifically proven to treat hair fall at the root - which in turn results in visible reduction of hair fall within two weeks^. 

Here’s how to use the new treatmentTo begin with, wash and towel dry your hair, make a series of partings, and apply Dove Hair Fall Rescue Treatment evenly to the scalp. Massage for 2 to 3 minutes, so it penetrates into the roots of your hair. Leave it on until your next hair wash (or at least for 8 hours). 

We also recommend you to follow the simple hair care regime as below to ensure that your hair is strong and beautiful, always.

Cleanse your hairTry the new Dove Hair Fall Rescue Shampoo that gently nourishes your hair from root to tip. It also moisturises your hair to reduce tangling. As a result, you have hair that’s stronger, fuller and less prone to hair fall.




Hair needs the right conditioningWhile shampooing cleanses your hair of the dirt and grime, regular conditioning is required for adequate nourishment. Use the Dove Hair Fall Rescue Conditioner as it contains Micro Moisture Serum that strengthens hair from the roots and keeps it strong and healthy.

Serum protectionThe new Dove Hair Fall Rescue Serum reduces damage and instantly protects hair from friction due to brushing. 

Treat it with the hair mask The Hair Fall Rescue Deep Repairing Mask strengthens hair from roots to tip and leaves it resilient. Within weeks you will notice a visible reduction in hair fall.  


Use the mask once a week before shampooing your hair. Once you’ve applied the mask, wrap your head with a shower cap. Then rinse out the mask after 3 minutes and wash your hair with a gentle shampoo. 

Now you don’t have to worry about hair fall any more. Try the New Dove Hair Fall Rescue System to see the difference. 

Tips For Moisturizing Dry Hair | Natural Hair Care

  

Dry curly hair, especially dry African-American curly hair, is normal! Our hair is naturally curly, coarse and dry, it's just how it grows out of our heads. With straight hair, it's easy for the natural oils to travel down the hair shaft, keeping it moisturized. But with curly, coily hair, it's a lot harder for the oils to navigate, which causes the hair to remain dry, especially towards the ends. So don't assume that because your hair is dry, it's always an indication of how well you care for your hair, or signs of neglect. 

Most of the time it's just a characteristic of our hair! I can moisturize the heck out of my hair and still have it be dry by the end of 
the day.

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With that being said, there are ways that we can return the moisture to our hair! There are solutions, but know that they wont be permanent. Since our hair is naturally dry, you'll need to repeat these processes daily and weekly in order for your hair to remain moisturized. Similar to drinking water to keep hydrated, and plants that need to be watered every single day, our hair needs the same treatment or it will return to it's natural dry state.

Personally, my hair is really thirsty and get's dry really fast. In order to keep my hair moisturized I do the following "regimen." I'm not perfect in doing the same thing every single month, but I always do some variation of the following:

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Daily Moisture Treatments:

One of the most simple solutions to combating dry hair on a daily basis is to apply water on your hair day and night. In my experience, it's not enough to just apply products or oils to your dry hair, it needs water first. The water is the moisture, while the oils and products are what seals the moisture in. 
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Luxirie by LRG LUXIRIE HEART CANVAS BAG Original Price: $29.00 Current Price: $12.99I fill my spray bottle with two-thirds water and one-third aloe vera juice. Then give my hair a light spritz every morning and night, just enough to penetrate my strands, but not enough to make my hair soaking wet, so it doesn't ruin my style. I add the aloe vera juice because of it's amazing healing properties. It also helps to ease frizz and calms the ends of your hair.

After lightly spritzing with water, follow up with a bit of your favorite oil-based hair product to seal the moisture in. My favorite sealing product is my homemade shea butter cream.

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This method works well on any style you're wearing: wash and go, twist out, bantu knot out, etc.. The only style you won't want to do this to is a silky, smooth flat- ironed style, H2O Plus Oasis Oil Free Hydrationas the water might revert your straight hair.

Weekly Moisture Treatments:

Once-per-week or once-every-two-weeks, a deep conditioning treatment is really helpful. Two of my favorite deep conditioning treatments are my Homemade Mayo Deep Conditioner and my Homemade Greek Yogurt Deep Conditioner, both uploaded to my Naptural85 Youtube Channel. They're both packed with protein, so they're extremely helpful in helping to strengthen your strands.

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Give them a try if you're not protein sensitive! Otherwise, use any deep conditioner of your choice at least once per week in order to infuse moisture and beneficial minerals and vitamins to your hair.

After your deep conditioning treatment, while your hair is wet, be sure to seal in the moisture with your favorite oil-based hair product.

Anytime Moisture Treatments:

"Water Bagging"
If you're hanging around the house with nothing to do, why not condition your hair! A really quick way to infuse moisture into your hair without a lot of fuss, is to "water bag".

Spritz your hair with water (and aloe vera juice if you like) and throw on a plastic cap! Keep it on for as long as you want. You can even sleep with it on if you want to! When you take the plastic cap off, your hair will be extremely soft, and the best part, there's nothing to wash out! Just follow up with your favorite oil-based hair product to seal the moisture in.

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"Conditioning on The Go"

So that's basically all I do to retain the moisture in my hair. Again, my hair is naturally very dry, but these simple daily and weekly treatments really help me maintain the moisture. There's a lot of products out there that promise to help you retain your moisture, but for me, water, shea butter, and various oils has done wonders for the structure of my strands.

Again, not everyone's hair is the same, but I believe that water is the best moisturizer you can use. I think what makes the difference is the product that you use to seal the water in. If your hair has a looser curl pattern, you can get away with lighter products to seal the moisture in, like light oils. But if you have a tighter curl pattern, you'll want to stick to heavier creamier products, like butters (shea, mango, etc…) to really help the hair absorb the moisture.

So I hope this post helped guys! Have a great week and I'll talk to you soon!

5 Tips to Have Naturally Growing Healthy Beautiful Hair

FARGO – Winter hair woes can take many forms.

There are the static-y strands that stick out like Medusa’s mane and the dry, lackluster locks that refuse to hold a style.

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And, of course, the dreaded hat head.

But there is hope. Here are five tips for taming worrisome winter hair.

1. Moisturize

Avon’s Advance Techniques Moroccan Argan Oil Leave-In Treatment is my new favorite hair product.

I’m very hard on my hair. I wash it every day, dry and curl it almost every day and have it highlighted two or three times a year. Left alone, my tresses have a tendency to be dull and frizzy, but the Moroccan Argan Oil leaves my hair looking and feeling smooth, shiny and healthy.

It sells for $12 for 2 ounces, but a little bit goes a long way, and Avon often offers deals and specials on the product.

2. Chelate your hair

While I’m a big fan of Argan oil, it is possible to get too much of a good thing. Hair-care advocate Audrey Davis-Sivasothy says products containing oils, conditioners, serums and pomades might make you feel better in the short term, but they can build up and prevent your hair’s ability to hydrate over time.

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To remedy the situation, she suggests detoxing hair by using a chelating shampoo. It works by lifting stubborn buildup from products and hard water, she said, adding that clarifying shampoos are a good substitute when chelating shampoos are not available.

After chelating, deep condition your hair for 10 to 15 minutes. And to go the extra mile, Davis-Sivasothy suggests using an apple cider vinegar rinse to close the cuticle and enhance your hair’s shine.
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3. Brush your hair – but not when wet

Philip B., a hair treatment expert with his own line of hair care products, says a good brushing is an exfoliation treatment for your scalp.

It stimulates cell turnover to make your hair stronger and healthier, drags the natural conditioning oils from your scalp to your ends to keep them shiny and moisturized and buffs the hair cuticle to boost overall glossiness, he said. He recommends using a pure boar bristle brush if you have fine, wispy hair or a brush that combines natural boar’s hair and nylon bristle if your hair is normal to thick.

Don’t brush your hair if it’s wet, $15 OFF Coupon Code: GA15though. Philip B. says hair is weaker and more elastic when wet, so brushing it can lead to breakage and split ends. Instead, comb wet hair and brush when it’s dry.

4. Bounce your hair

For dry, static-y hair, WebMD suggests rubbing a fabric softening dryer sheet like Bounce lightly on your hair to remove static and every time you put on hand cream, scrunch some on the ends of your hair.

5. Loosen that hat

To avoid hat head, Philip B. says to make sure your hat isn’t too tight. Before donning your hat, make sure your hair is completely dry and cool, he says.

For long, wavy hair, Philip B. suggests coiling it on top of your head before putting your hat on. When you take it off, refresh your roots with dry shampoo and run your hands through it to fluff it up.

For short hair, Philip B. says to rough up your hair with your fingertips as soon as you take off your hat. Use dry shampoo to add instant volume or a dab of texturizing pomade to revive and define choppy layers.

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For a flat, straight look, Philip B. says to part your hair in the middle and smooth it into a low ponytail before pulling on your hat. When you take it off, let your hair down and smooth it out with your hands.

Natural Hair Care tips for Winter

Having beautiful hair is something that all women want. Using certain synthetic chemicals will damage your hair and dry it out, so it is important to find something natural that will help you. Here are just three tips of hair care using natural ingredients

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Avoid Washing Too Regularly

One of the worst things that you can do, whether you have oily or dry hair, is wash it too often. You should avoid washing your hair every day if you can. Of course, activities such as swimming may stop that from being possible. If you have oily hair, then wash it every other day. This will give the natural oils chance to develop but will prevent your hair becoming overly oily. If you have dry hair, you may want to cut it down to washing your hair just once or twice a week. This will give the natural oils a chance to disperse through your hair.

Tips of hair care if you swim regularly: Wet your hair before getting in the pool. This means that your hair is able to soak up water and will not take on as much chlorine, which will damage your hair. Wear a swimming cap to avoid the chlorine or wash and condition your hair as soon as you have finished.



Natural Dye for Hair

While you may want your hair to look bright and glamorous, dyeing your hair will damage it. To get the sun-kissed look in the summer, opt for some diluted lemon juice on your hair. Put it in a spray bottle and just spray it on your head. Spend some time out in the sun, but avoid spending too much time. One of the best tips of hair care you can get is to avoid the sun for too long. It will start to dry out your hair and damage it, let alone what the rays will do to your skin.

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Change Your Diet

If you don't already eat in a healthful manner, then one of the best tips of hair care that you can get is to change your diet. Healthy foods are full of the nutrients that your hair and skin need. This will help maintain your hair's glow.


Plenty of water is something else that you should concentrate on. This will naturally help to hydrate your skin, which will help with your scalp. A well-hydrated scalp will reduce flaking and will keep your hair looking and feeling great.