How to maintain healthy hair??

Pakistan
February 4, 2007 12:32am CST
Here is some information for those who have hair problems. There are many reasons for hair weakness .The most important cause of hair weakness is inadequate nutrition. Even a partial lack of almost any nutrient may affect hair. Stress, such as worry, anxiety and sudden shock leads to a severe tension in the skin of the scalp. This adversely affects the supply of essential nutrition required for the healthy growth of hair. Long-standing illnesses like typhoid, syphilis, chronic cold, influenza and anemia, also gives rise to hair disorders. It makes the roots of the hair weak, resulting in falling of hair. An unclean condition of the scalp can also cause loss of hair. This weakens the hair roots by blocking the pores with the collected dirt. The healthy condition of the hair depends, to a very large extent, on the intake of sufficient amounts of essential nutrients in the daily diet. Hair is made of keratin, a protein. Protein it is supplied by milk, buttermilk, yogurt, soybean, eggs, cheese, meat and fish. Women require 60 grams, men 80 to 90 grams, adolescent boys and girls 80 to 100 grams of protein. A deficiency of some of the B vitamins, iron, zinc, copper and iodine may cause hair disorders like falling of hair, dryness and premature graying of hair. Persons having any kind of hair problem should thus take a well balanced diet. An adequate quantity of vegetables seeds, nuts green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, egg and milk should be included in their diet regularly. Here are some tips for hair heath: 1. In custom oil for hair one is Mustard oil, we can apply it in pure form or can mix it with coriander oil to increase it effectiveness. Mover if boiled with little henna leaves, is useful in promoting healthy growth of hair. Regular massage of the head with this oil will produce abundant hair. 2. Application of coconut oil on hair is also very effective. if mixed with limewater and limejuice will prevents loss of hair and lengthens it. Moreover application of coconut milk all over the scalp and massaging it into the hair roots will nourish the hair and promote hair growth. 3. Application of the coriander oil or juice of green coriander leaves on the head is also beneficial for hair growth. 4. Amla oil, prepared by boiling dry amla pieces in coconut oil, is considered a valuable hair tonic for enriching hair growth. A mixture of equal quantities of fresh amla juice and limejuice used as a shampoo stimulates hair growth and prevents hair loss. 5. Castor oil is also very effective for hair growth. Regular use of castor oil as a hair oil helps the luxuriant growth of the hair. 6. Washing the hair with a paste of cooked black gram dhal, (urad dhal) and fenugreek (methi) lengthens the hair. A fine paste made from pigeon pea or red gram (arhar dhal) can also be applied regularly on bald patches, with beneficial results. 7. The seeds of lime and black pepper seeds, ground to a fine paste, is very good remedies. This paste applied on the patches, has a mildly irritant action. This increases blood circulation to the affected area and stimulates hair growth. The paste should be applied twice a day for a few weeks. 8. Take handful of fresh henna leaves, fresh fenugreek leaves, fresh Indian gooseberries and orange peel. Mix these all with coconut oil. Boil till the leaves leave their original color. It is very effective remedy for dull hair. 9. Massage of the scalp with the fingers, after washing the hair with cold water is also very effective for hair growth. The scalp should be rubbed vigorously till it starts to tingle with heat. This will activate the sebaceous glands and energize the circulation of blood in the affected area, making hair growth healthy. 10. Try to avoid the frequent use of shampoo, don't use the shampoo more then 2 or 3 times a week. Try to use a mild herbal or medicated shampoo. Rains your hair well with water after using shampoo. Would you like to add some more tips?????
3 responses
@jlara_gtr34 (3491)
• Philippines
19 May 07
hmm, from your long discussion it makes me feel shy to add such a short discussion. anyway, here it goes: eating the right kinds of food like veggies and fruits also aid in having healhty hair. diet is also one of the factors which constitute healthy hair. :) eat healthy so that the nutrients will also go to your hair making it shinier and healthier.
• Sri Lanka
19 May 07
That's some very important and comprehensive notes on hair care. You have taken a lot of pain to share this information with us. That is why your avatar is gifted with such a charming face and beautiful hair. But I don't believe it is you. What do you look like with well kept hair?
@amaine (2027)
• Philippines
4 Feb 07
wow ,, nothing more to add up , ,looks like you said it all , , you really had a long post there , , wonder where you got those information , , but thanks anyway , , i really needed those , , am glad at least somebody brought up this kind of topic , , üüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüüü i really really appreciate those tips that you gave , , my sincerest thank you , , because now, i know what to do and what kind of care i should give to my hair , , :-)