{"id":554,"date":"2010-09-15T11:34:25","date_gmt":"2010-09-15T09:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.radioislam.org.za\/wordpress\/2010\/09\/15\/natural-hair-care-tips-solutions-and-remedies\/"},"modified":"2010-09-15T11:34:25","modified_gmt":"2010-09-15T09:34:25","slug":"natural-hair-care-tips-solutions-and-remedies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/natural-hair-care-tips-solutions-and-remedies\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural hair care tips, solutions and remedies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


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The structure of hair is like the scales on the skin of a fish that has overlapping scales around a central core called the cortical. Smoother overlapping more shiny and smooth the hair looks. This also leads to easy combing while a tangled or roughed-up structure makes the hair look rough and dull. <\/p>\n

Diet and lifestyle are two major factors that influence the health of the hair. Poor diet, illness and deficiencies of any particular vitamin and mineral affects the quality of hair and problems like dandruff, thinning hair, balding, premature greying etc. spoil the hair.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It's surprising the way some people treat their hair. Instead of giving it the respect it deserves, they tug at it with their hair brush, secure it with plain elastic bands that stick to the hair, lick it, chew it, clean their inky hands with it, stick their pens in it, wipe that excess eye-liner off on it, and while shampooing, rub it, scrub it, pull it and generally bash it around before stuffing it under the full blast of a hair dryer. Phew! Hair is delicate, growing stuff which need to be handled with care. A lot of care.<\/span><\/p>\n

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OT OIL HAIR TREATMENT<\/span><\/p>\n

Most people are curious about the benefits of using essential oils as a part of routine hair care. The fact is that a good hair oil;  <\/span>Works as an excellent hair conditioner, giving you soft, shiny healthy hairs.  <\/span>Penetrates the hair shaft making the hair more flexible and silky. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Also prevents split ends to some extent because mostly split ends are caused by dryness.  <\/span>Promotes hair growth. A properly done oil treatment has stress relieving and health promoting effects.  <\/span>Oil that can be used on the hair<\/span><\/p>\n

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Olive Oil; has been a part of natural hair car for hundreds of years. It nourishes the hairs, acts as a conditioner, and improves their strength and elasticity. <\/span><\/p>\n


Rosemary Oil; is getting more popularity nowadays. It is frequently used to gently darken brown or black hairs that show signs of grey.
Jojoba Oil is very healing and moisturizing oil for the hair. Extremely damaged hair or hair that tends to break split or tangle will often respond very well to jojoba oil.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Almond Oil and Castor Oil are the vegetable oils used to encourage hair growth. These can be used in equal proportions for this purpose.
Coconut Oil hair treatment has been used for hair conditioning and growth promotion for centuries. Sometimes coconut milk from green coconuts is also used for this purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n

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TIPS FOR HEALTHY SHINY HAIR…..<\/span><\/p>\n

For Healthy and Shiny hair. It is better to apply castor oil for a healthy growth of hair. Wash hair with tea once in a week. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Apply the mixture of an egg white, 2 spoon of castor oil, 1 spoon glycerine, in the scalp and hair. Wash it after some time.  <\/span>Massage hair with warm coconut oil an hour before washing. Let it soak. Cover your head with a hot towel and wash your hair after an hour or so.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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Do a 'steam-towel-wrap' once in a while, if your cuticles are damaged, as this steaming opens out the pores and absorbs the oil.  <\/span>Mix a little vinegar in warm water and rinse your hair with this solution. This will add bounce to dull and lifeless hair. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Soak 1 teaspoon fenugreek\/methi in curd and keep it for a night. Have it in the next morning.  <\/span>Boil coconut oil with the juices of curry leaves, basil, hibiscus flower and gooseberry. Apply on hair, keep it for sometime and rinse. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Egg white and curd is a good conditioner for hair.   <\/span>Take a cup of coconut and mustard oils. Soak half a cup of curry leaves in the oil mixture and keep it for a night. Next morning, heat on a slow fire till the curry leaves turn crisp. Remove from heat and add two to three camphor balls. Allow oil to cool and then strain.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Apply oil to hair roots using cotton wool along the parting and massage in circular movements. Leave the oil overnight and shampoo the next morning. Repeat twice a week.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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TIPS FOR DANDRUFF………..<\/span><\/p>\n

Massage the Scalp with pure coconut oil. This will also help for growth of hair.  <\/span>Apply coconut oil which has been boiled with small onions. Wash it off with a mixture of green gram powder and water drained from cooked (boiled) rice.  <\/span>Apply a mixture of almond oil and gooseberry juice with finger tips on the scalp. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Apply the warm mixture of olive oil, lemon juice and coconut oil. Do a steam -towel- wrap for 15 minutes and wash the hair with a shampoo.  <\/span>Apply a paste of fenugreek and mustard to the scalp.  <\/span>Crush the leaves of five petal hibiscus flower and take the juice. Wash the hair with this juice. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Heat the oil with a little camphor. Apply the oil in the scalp and massage for 10 minutes. After 30 minutes wash the hair with a herbal shampoo. Do the steam -towel- wrap for 15 minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n

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HAIR LOSS REMEDIES….<\/span><\/p>\n

Apply castor oil on the scalp and the roots but not on the hair. Wrap the hair with newspaper and tie it with cloth. Keep it overnight and wash it in the morning. Repeat this for 7 to 10 days.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The application of coconut milk all over the scalp and massaging it into the hair roots is also beneficial in the treatment of hair loss. It nourishes the hair and promotes hair growth. Coconut milk is prepared by grinding the coconut shavings and squeezing them well. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Rub olive oil in the scalp. This would help reduce hair loss. Certain home remedies have also been found beneficial in the treatment of patchy baldness. The most valuable of these remedies is the seeds of lime and black pepper, ground together to get a fine paste. <\/span><\/p>\n

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This paste applied on the patches, has a mildly irritant action. This increases blood circulation to the affected area and stimulates hair growth. This paste should be applied twice a day, for a few weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, rosemary, 1 lemon juice and 1 egg yolk. Apply this mixture on the hair roots and keep it for half an hour. Then, wash off this mixture.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Olive oil and coriander leaves are also known to be hair-loss remedies. The stimulating enzymes found in each are said to recharge the hair follicles' growth. The olive oil remedy is prepared by combining two tablespoons of olive oil with rosemary, the juice of one lemon and the yolk of one egg. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Massage the mixture into the hair, root and scalp and after one hour wash it out. You can also mix one half cup of olive oil with a tablespoon of cumin powder and rub this mixture into your scalp, leaving it on for 1\/2 hour before you wash it off. <\/span><\/p>\n

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If you plan on using coriander, extract the juice from two cups of coriander leaves and apply it to the entire head. You can also steep the coriander leaves in hot water, apply the mixture to your head and wrap a towel around your head to trap the healing qualities of the coriander.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rinse hair with a mix of apple cider vinegar tea to help hair grow.  <\/span>Mix little warmer castor and almond oil and massage over scalp at least once a week. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Massage almond oil on scalp 2 to 3 times a day. Further hair loss will stop by doing this practice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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