A dermatologist has offered tips on how you should take care of your hair.
Dermatologist Zoe D. Draelos, MD, FAAD, consulting professor at Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C., discussed the most common sources of hair damage and tips to reverse damage and maintain healthy, lustrous hair.
“One of the most common misconceptions about hair is that it is alive, when in fact hair is nonliving and does not heal itself once it is injured,” Dr. Draelos said.
“For this reason, once the hair is damaged it cannot heal itself except through new hair growth at the scalp.
“Women need to understand that the very things that they do to hair to make it appear beautiful, such as using hair dyes, perms and products that straighten the hair, will eventually end up damaging the hair’s structure and ultimately affect its appearance,” she stated.
To keep healthy hair looking its best, Dr. Draelos provided the following tips:
1. The less you do to your hair, the better. Avoid over-styling or processing hair.
2. Be sure to wash the scalp, which is where the oil is, and then let shampoo run through the hair. Shampoo is meant to clean the scalp primarily and can damage the hair if overused.
3. Let how oily your scalp is, determine how often you wash your hair. If your scalp is oily, wash hair more frequently than if the scalp was drier.
4. Conditioner should be used on the ends of the hair, not on the scalp, for best results.
5. Pick a shampoo and conditioner based on your hair shape, such as curly or straight, and your hair condition, such as damaged, fine, or frizzy. These products don’t need to be expensive to work well for your hair.
6. Wear a hat to protect hair from ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Source: ANI
It’s time to fight the winter wrath on our hair and have gorgeous tresses this season!
Winter in your city may or may not require a jacket for your body, but your hair needs a protective cover. Lack of moisture during winter is our biggest enemy for our hair – it leads to dry hair, which tends to break easily. Low humidity also makes hair very frizzy and unmanageable. A perfect set of tresses have the potential to look like total disaster once winter approaches.
With the winter season setting in Anushka has some hair care tips to share for all her readers:
- Pamper your hair – Moisturising your hair during winters is as important as moisturising your skin. A hot coconut oil massage two to three times a week before a complete wash helps hair regain the moisture.
- Use natural products that give you nourishment and condition your hair – Use of chemicals during winters will only add to your trouble. It’s a great time to go herbal. A mixture of egg and warm coconut oil gives hair the deep conditioning it requires during the winters. Your goal is to make your hair as healthy (and therefore gorgeous) as possible.
- Manage without Technology – Avoid using the damaging blow dryers/hair curlers to manage your hair. With regular hot coconut oil massage, your hair will regain the moisture and manageability for any hairstyle you choose to flaunt in the winter.
- Care for your hair from the inside and outside – Drink at least eight glasses of water a day to keep hydrated. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to improve the overall health of your hair. Avoid foods that contain too much oil, as these may make your hair oily.
- Be judicious in your use of styling – Opt for products that are composed of natural ingredients rather than going for the chemically driven ones.
According to hair-care expert Dr. Rashmi Shetty, “A hot coconut oil massage lubricates the scalp and prevents it from drying and flaking. The massage improves blood circulation which in turn helps in making the hair shaft and roots stronger. Going herbal during winter like Anushka suggests is the perfect way to fight the winter hair. Herbs like Rosemary and Thyme add not only fragrance but also make hair healthy and improve shine.”
Quotes from Anushka on Oiling:
- I avoid washing my hair without oiling them and keep it for at least an hour before shampooing. Nothing works better than a good hot coconut oil massage that keeps the scalp and hair strong and healthy. For my skin I make sure I drink a lot of water and juices. Also I follow my daily skin care routine.
- My shampoos and conditioners have always changed but one thing that never changes is my coconut hair oil. I keep oiling my hair in all the season; this helps me provide necessary moisture to my hair. Oiling should be an extremely important part of every woman’s hair care regime. A good-quality coconut hair oil provides nourishment to ones hair. Nourishment is essential for healthy, strong and beautiful hair. Coconut oil increases the blood circulation in the scalp, ensuring that the hair is healthy and high on moisture content. Regular use of coconut oil forms a coat on hair & prevents moisture from escaping. Coconut oil helps cut down the static charges of flyaway hair, softens my hair and restores its sheen.
Source: Perfect Relations
