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Home Remedies for Dull Hair and Homemade Dull Hair Treatment

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Dull Hair Causes

Dull hair is one of the most common problems that people face. It may be caused by external factors like heat, dust and pollution, as well as internal factors like the insufficient intake of essential nutrients in the diet. The hair gets its natural shine from an oily substance called sebum which the sebaceous glands underneath the scalp naturally secrete. Sometimes, the lack of enough natural sources of fat in your diet may cause the sebaceous glands to produce insufficient sebum, which makes the hair look dull and lifeless. Include nuts and dry fruits in your diet as this is an effective dietary measure to add healthy fats your diet. Vitamin K is an essential nutrient that helps keep hair healthy so include natural sources of this vitamin in your diet, such as sprouts, soybean, green tea, cabbage, spinach and turnip. Foods rich in protein like fish, red meats, kidney beans and dairy products are also helpful in making hair look healthy.

It is also essential to follow a regular hair care routine to make hair look healthy and shining. One of the easiest and most effective ways of stimulating the sebaceous glands under the scalp is to massage the scalp with your fingertips after a shower till the point that there is a warm tingling sensation at the roots of the hair. This improves blood circulation in the hair follicles and strengthens the hair roots. Massaging your scalp with yoghurt or buttermilk, to which a few drops of honey have been added. This is an excellent way of nourishing the scalp and giving hair a natural bounce and sheen.

Dull Hair Remedies and Treatment

Make sure that you leave the yogurt-honey mixture on for at least 30 minutes before you wash it off. You could also make a natural conditioner by mixing two egg yolks and a tablespoon of honey and applying this mixture to your hair and scalp after shampooing, followed by a thorough rinse with water. Massage your scalp and hair with a mixture of equal amounts of fresh lemon juice and olive oil. This too is an effective treatment for dull dry or lifeless hair.

A popular way of bringing back the shine to dull hair is to soak your hair from the roots to the tips in beer or apple cider vinegar 10 minutes before shampooing it. For another remedy, massage your scalp with warm coconut oil and follow this up by applying avocado paste on the tips of your hair. Leave it on for an hour before washing your hair. This strengthens the roots of the hair and makes hair look lustrous.

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Home Remedies for Hair Loss after Pregnancy

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Causes of Hair Loss after Pregnancy

It is natural for the majority of women to lose hair in the post-pregnancy period.
Hair loss after pregnancy is a natural occurrence. This happens because the body goes through a phase of hormonal readjustment post-delivery. During pregnancy, the body produces greater amounts of the hormone estrogen, which facilitates increased supply of nutrients throughout the expectant mother’s body. Naturally, this stimulates the scalp too and hair grows faster and thicker. After the baby is born, the level of estrogen in the body dips sharply and this causes sudden and pronounced hair loss.

One of the most effective ways of countering hair loss under such conditions is to ensure that your body receives essential nutrients in sufficient amounts through your diet. Iron helps greatly in the re-growth of hair so eat more green and leafy vegetables, fish, chicken, nuts, pulses and sprouts, as they are natural sources of this essential nutrient. Since hair is chiefly constituted by a kind of protein called keratin, it is also helpful to consume foodstuff rich in proteins, such as soybean, whole grains, fish and eggs.

Home Cures and Remedies for Hair Loss after Pregnancy

Besides these dietary measures, you may also follow a few simple home remedies to reduce hair loss. Castor oil is known to stimulate the roots of hair and promote hair growth. Massage your scalp with castor oil at bedtime and put on a shower cap or wrap a towel around your hair. The next morning wash your hair thoroughly with a mild shampoo. Daily application of olive oil on the hair and scalp also increases hair growth. Alternatively, you can steep some cumin seeds in half a cup of olive oil and then apply this on the scalp every day.

For another remedy, mix two tablespoons of olive oil, a few drops of rosemary oil, one teaspoon of lemon juice and an egg yolk. Apply this mixture all over your head and scalp. Leave it on for half an hour and then rinse your hair with water and shampoo. You may also soak some fenugreek seeds in water overnight and massage your scalp with this solution the next morning. Wash your hair after about an hour. Boil a few geranium leaves in water and wash your hair with this solution after it cools down a little. Massaging the scalp with coconut milk also reduces hair fall. Another remedy for hair loss is to gently massage the scalp with aloe vera gel and follow this up by washing your hair with lukewarm water half an hour later.

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Hair Loss Causes and Natural Cures for Hair Loss

Friday, May 8th, 2009

What Causes Hair Loss and Hair Loss Tips

Though losing hair is a natural body process, when the rate of loss exceeds the normal level, it may cause thinning of hair and subsequently baldness. The main causes for hair loss are nutritional deficiencies, dandruff, insufficient conditioning of hair, hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause, and gradual drying up of the hair follicles with age. Overexposure to environmental pollutants and to heat and sun can also lead to hair fall. Repeated stress and damage to the hair follicles due to chemical treatments can destroy the follicle and increase hair loss. Stress and heredity too are key factors.

You must follow a proper and regular hair care regimen to prevent hair loss. Do not shampoo your hair too often unless it is exceptionally oily. Wash your hair 2-3 times a week as this is sufficient to keep it clean without making it too dry. Do not use hot water to wash your hair, and make sure that you always use a mild shampoo that suits your hair type. Also, condition your hair after shampooing it but do not brush or comb your hair too vigorously as wet hair is extremely delicate. Instead, after a shower, massage your scalp with your fingers to increase blood circulation in your scalp and thereby encourage hair growth. Besides, you should also include natural sources of proteins and vitamins in your diet, such as whole grains, raw fruits and vegetables, nuts and milk products.

Home Remedies to Cure Hair Loss

Besides these general measures, you should also follow a few home remedies to cure hair loss. Massage your hair with coconut oil or olive oil on a daily basis. You may also mix the juice of a lemon to a few spoons of coconut oil and apply this on your hair to prevent hair loss.

For another remedy, crush a few coriander leaves and apply the juice on your scalp before taking a shower. You can also make a hair tonic by boiling small pieces of Indian gooseberry in coconut oil for some time. Store this solution in a container and use it regularly on your hair for a marked reduction in hair loss. Another popular method to stimulate hair growth and make the roots of your hair stronger is to use castor oil to massage your scalp thrice a week. You could also make a strengthening pre-wash conditioner by adding a tablespoon each of cinnamon powder and honey to warm olive oil and applying this on your hair 15 minutes before washing your hair. A paste made by grinding together lime seeds and black pepper into a fine powder and then adding some water or honey to it is also another useful remedy for hair loss.

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How to Get Thicker Hair

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Thicker Hair Tips

It is often heredity that determines the quality of a person’s hair so chances are that your parents have had thin hair if you do too. However, your diet and lifestyle play a big role in how healthy your hair is. Regular consumption of alcohol and junk food, as well as smoking causes hair to become thin and fall. Drinking plenty of water every day ensures that your body is well hydrated, which is necessary for the roots of your hair to function actively. Also, regular exercise improves blood circulation in the body, which stimulates the scalp and hair follicles and keeps your hair lush and shining.

Home Remedies for Thicker Hair

Besides these general tips, you may also find a few home remedies useful in thickening your hair. One of the most essential aspects of hair care is oiling. Regular oiling stimulates the scalp and the roots of the hair and makes hair grow stronger and thicker. You may mix equal portions of avocado oil, coconut oil, olive oil and a little honey and warm this mixture for 5 minutes on a low flame. Then massage your scalp and hair with this mixture and leave it on for 3-4 hours. If you apply this oil mixture before going to bed, do not add honey to it. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo following this procedure. Do this thrice every week to make your hair grow naturally thicker.

Another useful remedy is to use apple cider vinegar and use it to rinse your hair while shampooing. For this you need to mix half a cup of this vinegar in as much water and apply this all over your scalp and hair. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash it away with an herbal or an organic shampoo. After shampooing, you may use a mixture of white vinegar and water to massage your hair. This conditions the hair and makes it thicker on regular application.You may also apply the contents of an egg 20 minutes before shampooing your hair, as this makes the hair stronger and thicker.

Using a protein based shampoo makes hair grow thicker too, as hair is made up of a kind of protein called keratin. Once a week, make a natural hair pack by mixing together a ripe banana, an egg, some flat beer and a little honey. Blend all the ingredients till they become a thick paste and then massage your scalp and hair with it. After 3-4 hours, wash your hair with shampoo.

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How to Remove Unwanted Facial Hair

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Excessive and prominent growth of facial hair in women is known as hirsutism. Though men and women both have equal number of hairs, women’s hair is not as thick and dense as men’s, as it is the male hormone testosterone that makes facial hair coarser and more conspicuous. However, when there is a hormone imbalance in a woman’s body, she may also begin to have thicker facial hair, which often becomes a cause of social embarrassment. Such hormonal changes generally occur during puberty, pregnancy and menopause. Irregular periods, stress and anxiety, regular consumption of steroids and hormone pills may also lead to hirsutism. Genetics is also a key factor.

How to Get Rid of Unwanted Facial Hair

There are several ways of getting rid of unwanted facial hair. Plucking, threading, waxing, bleaching, shaving and laser treatment are all mechanical ways of removing facial hair and may damage the skin in the long run. However, there are also many simple home remedies that can effectively cure hirsutism. Make a face pack by mixing gram flour and turmeric powder in equal portions and then adding a little water to this. Apply this paste on your face and wait till it dries before gently rubbing it off. Follow up with a cold water rinse.  You can apply a spoon of yogurt to your face prior to your cold water rinse. This will keep your skin soft and moisturized.

Remedies for Unwanted Facial Hair

You could also make a natural bleaching solution by mixing a tablespoon of lime juice with two teaspoons of honey. Apply this on your face every evening or just before you go to bed. While lime juice gradually lightens facial hair, honey moisturizes the face and keeps the skin taut and glowing. If your facial hair is especially coarse, you may also add a pinch of sugar to this mixture and rub this in slow circular motions against the direction of hair growth. Wash your face after 10 minutes. Alternatively, make a natural hair removal face scrub by blending an egg white, a tablespoon of sugar and half a tablespoon of corn flour till it assumes a thick consistency. Apply this paste evenly to your face. As this paste begins to dry, your skin will feel stretched and tight. Rub the paste off gently with your fingertips. Gently wash your face with lukewarm water. Follow this procedure 3-4 times a week for best results. Regular application of a paste made by mixing turmeric powder and milk is also useful in softening facial hair and gradually removing it.

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