Thursday, January 22, 2009

What to do with your dry hair?

Hair is a protein filament that grows through the epidermis from follicles deep within the dermis which is most commonly found in mammals. It is a defining characteristic of the mammalian class. And in humans, generally hair is considered as a crowning glory” especially to women and a significant indicator of health and youth.

We have different hair issues but the most common is dry hair. A dry hair is a brittle and dull hair. It lacks oil and moisture. We may have dry hair every now and then because of different external factor but if the instances of dry hair are excessive, it can be a sign of a greater health issues.

Here are some of the causes of dry hair:

  1. Excessive Washing and Blow-Drying, Harsh Detergents
  2. Washing your hair too often, especially with a harsh shampoo, is a surefire way to strip moisture away. Heat from blow dryers, curling irons and electric curlers will also contribute to dryness.
  3. Environmental Dryness
  4. The climate you live in can also dry out your hair. Areas with lots of sun, dry heat and little humidity, for instance, will definitely make your hair drier than tropical, humid locales.
  5. Malnutrition
  6. A person who is malnourished does not take in the nutrients necessary for the body to maintain healthy hair. As a result, the hair becomes dry, brittle and damaged.

Basically, changing lifestyle can make your hair healthy. Eating healthy food and avoiding harmful chemicals and stress on your hair can make a difference. Here are other home remedies for dry hair:
  • Don’t overdo the shampoo and use gentle shampoo.
  • Excessive washing of hair and use of harsh shampoo can do more harm than good. It washes away natural oils and moisture.
  • Apply conditioner.
  • Little to no-alcohol conditioners can help you repair damage hair
  • Avoid the heat.

  • Frequent use of hot rollers, hot combs and blow dryers invites for dry hair.
  • Make it shine with beer.

  • Using beer after shampooing can help you regain the shine of your hair.
  • Add up additional oil.

  • Rubbing a little oil especially olive or coconut oil into the scalp can help your restore hair shine and softness.

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