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How to Get Rid of Head Lice Eggs

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Causes of Head Lice

Head lice are caused by the growth of a kind of microbes called ectoparasites at the roots of the hair on the scalp. Lice are highly contagious and spread from one person to another very easily, especially in the case of children. The primary cause behind this condition is the lack of proper personal hygiene. Head lice can cause irritation and itching, hair loss and in a few severe cases, even rise in body temperature.

Remedies to Prevent and Cure Head Lice

There are a few easy remedies that you may follow at home to prevent and cure head lice. You must always keep your scalp clean in order to prevent microbial growth at the roots of your hair. You should shampoo your hair at least thrice a week. Make sure that you wash your hair well after being to dusty or crowded places. Never share combs, hats and towels with another person, as this greatly increases the risk of infection through indirect contact with an already infected person.

Besides these precautionary measures, you could also follow a few remedies to cure head lice if you have already become infected. One of the most popular ways of getting rid of lice naturally is to slice an onion finely or crush it to a pulp, and apply the juice extracted thereby on the scalp. Leave this on for at least a couple of hours to let the strong sulfurous chemicals present in onion juice kill the parasites. Then rinse your hair thoroughly with water and a mild shampoo. Follow this process daily for three or four days to get rid of lice.

Another effective remedy for head lice is to grind a custard apple to pulp and apply this all over the scalp before going to bed at night. Use a shower cap to let the paste act on the scalp overnight. The next morning wash it away with water and shampoo. Daily application of this paste gets rid of lice and their eggs. Alternatively, you could also use the seeds of the custard apple. Dry the seeds and then powder them and then add a little fresh lemon juice to the powder to form a thick paste. Apply this paste and leave it on all night and then comb out the paste under running water the next day. This method will help to get rid of the eggs as well as the lice. You could also mix three parts of distilled water and one part of vinegar, soak a ball of cotton wool in this solution and dab the roots of your hair at bedtime. The next morning wash your hair thoroughly with water. This is a useful way of killing the eggs of lice.

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Egg Hair Treatment for Making Hair Soft and Shiny

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Hair is chiefly constituted of a kind of protein called keratin, which is responsible for determining the natural texture, thickness and strength of hair. It is important, therefore, to ensure that your hair care routine involves supplying the roots of your hair with enough protein for the hair to grow healthy and strong. Eggs are a natural source of proteins which are very useful in hair treatments. Eggs are also known to have natural conditioning properties that help hair look softer and shinier.

Egg Hair Treatment

One of the easiest and most effective ways of using eggs to treat your hair is to add an egg into a bottle of your regular shampoo, blend the contexts well by shaking the bottle for a few minutes and storing this in the refrigerator. Use this mixture to wash your hair thrice a week. This will prevent the shampoo from drying up your hair and help your hair retain its natural oil and moisture content, thereby giving it a natural glow. You could also beat the yolk of an egg with a teaspoon of water to the point that it becomes frothy, then add a spoonful of baby oil to it and beat this mixture some more. Now add half a cup of distilled water into this mixture and blend it for a few more minutes. Finally, massage your scalp and hair with this solution and leave it on for 10-15 minutes before washing it away with water. This will make your hair soft and supple and give it a natural bounce.

For those who have dry and frizzy hair, eggs can be very beneficial. You should separate the yolk from the white of an egg, add a little water to the yolk, beat it vigorously, followed by the addition of the white, and beat the whole mixture some more till it becomes very frothy. Now soak your hair in water for just a little while so that it becomes moist but not dripping wet and apply the egg solution all over your scalp and hair, working down from the roots of the hair to the tips with your fingers. Leave it on for a while and then wash your hair with water or shampoo. This leaves hair feel silky and gets rid of kinks and frizz. In addition, you could also use a mixture of an egg yolk, and a teaspoon each of almond oil, avocado oil, honey and lemon juice to naturally moisturize and nourish the scalp and make hair grow healthier.

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What Causes Brittle Hair and Remedies for Dry Brittle Hair

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Causes of Dry Brittle Hair

The softness and flexibility of hair depends on how much moisture and oil it is able to retain. Some people have naturally dry hair, which is prone to breaking very easily. In many cases, dryness is also caused by the overexposure to direct sunlight and the regular use of strong chemical products such as hair coloring and styling agents. The application of heat and pressure on the hair by rollers and curling irons, as well as nutritional deficiencies can also cause the hair to become brittle.

A few general hair care measures go a long way in preventing hair from becoming dry and brittle. You should avoid exposing your hair directly to the harsh rays of the sun, as this dries up the natural moisture present in hair and makes it weaker. Use an umbrella or at least a hat if you must step out into the sun. Also, do not go overboard with shampooing, as this may also rob your hair of its natural oil and moisture content. Always use a conditioner after shampooing your hair in order to help it retain its natural softness. It is also advisable to let your hair dry naturally instead of using blow driers to prevent it from becoming too dry, frizzy and brittle. Remember to oil your hair regularly, as this is essential to nourish the scalp and the roots of hair and prevent hair breakage. You must also drink plenty of water and natural fruit juices to supply essential nutrients to the hair follicles, improve blood circulation in the scalp and make hair grow softer but stronger.

Remedies to Treat Dry,Brittle Hair

Besides these, there are a few home remedies that you may follow to treat dry, brittle hair. Ripe avocado or banana pulp serves as an excellent natural conditioner that replenishes the lost moisture and oil. It is especially effective in treating dry hair and makes it look lustrous and supple. Alternatively, you could use a well blended mixture of a couple of eggs and some mayonnaise on your hair after shampooing to make it look silky and prevent it from breaking. You could also douse your hair with some apple cider vinegar during the final water rinse after shampooing your hair in order to hydrate the scalp and the hair naturally and preventing dryness. Olive oil and jojoba oil are also effective conditioning agents that may be applied on the hair and the scalp a few hours before shampooing in order to nourish the roots of the hair.

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Natural Hair Straightening | Tips to Straighten Hair Naturally

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Hair Straightening Tips

There are quite a few mechanical and chemical products available in the marketing for straightening hair. Using blow driers and hair straightening creams and brushes may produce the desired results immediately, but in the long run, they can make your hair dry and brittle if used very frequently.

However, there are a few simple natural ways of straightening curly or wavy hair without causing damage.Conditioning your hair properly while washing is the safest way of shaping it whichever way you want. You should comb the strands of your hair through from the roots down to the tips very gently after conditioning and washing your hair. Divide the entire mass of your hair into small sections and tie them up tightly backwards using hair rollers. After the hair dries naturally, take off the rollers and comb your hair downwards. This is an effective way of straightening hair. A useful tip for making this remedy more effective is to use warm water to wash your hair after conditioning your hair.

Natural Way of  Straightening Hair

Another effective way of straightening your hair is to treat it with a hot oil pack. For this, add two teaspoons of castor oil and one teaspoon almond oil into a mixture of half a cup each of dried rosemary leaves and olive oil, and heat this mixture over a low flame till a dark sediment settles at the bottom of the container. Now, strain away the clear liquid extract and apply it all over your hair and scalp and leave it on for at least for half an hour. Then wash your hair with shampoo, dry it with a towel and comb it straight. You could also use warmed coconut oil in a similar fashion to straighten your hair. This remedy has the added advantages of nourishing and rejuvenating damaged hair and giving it a natural glow, thereby preventing it from looking limp and dull. These methods will help to reduce the frizz and will also allow you to control it better. However neither of these methods will give you poker straight hair.

Another very popular home remedy for making your hair grow straight is to add the juice of a lemon into a glass of freshly extracted coconut milk and refrigerate this mixture for a few hours. A thick creamy layer forms at the brim of the glass; use this thick cream to massage your hair and cover it up with a warm towel. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and then wash it away with a mild shampoo. Comb your hair very gently while it is still a little wet. Following this procedure for a couple of weeks makes your hair softer and easier to manage. You will then be abvle to use the roller method to straighten your hair out even further.<

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What are the Uses of Castor Oil for Hair

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Benefits of Castor Oil for Hair

For centuries castor oil has been known to be highly beneficial in treating hair loss and promoting the growth of thick, long hair. The regular application of castor oil stimulates the cells in the scalp and nourishes the roots of the hair, thereby increasing the density and the strength of the hair strands. Castor oil is especially useful for those who have rapidly thinning hair, or those who suffer from loss of hair in patches on the scalp.

In such cases, castor oil should be massaged gently but thoroughly all over the scalp every alternate night at bedtime. The head should then be covered with a shower cap or wrapped in a soft towel, and the oil allowed to seep into the scalp overnight. The next morning the hair should be washed using a mild shampoo. This brings about a noticeable improvement in the rate of growth and the thickness of hair, as well as aids the growth of new hair in balding patches.

Castor oil also contains strong chemical agents that have natural antifungal and antibacterial properties, and therefore effectively destroys infection causing microbes that might be growing on the scalp and causing hair loss. If you observe that your hair falls off in greater amounts after it has been washed, you should let your hair drip dry naturally for 10 minutes after shampooing. Then mix equal portions of castor oil and grape seed oil and apply this solution thoroughly all over your scalp. You should make sure that even the fringes of your hairline, across your neck and around the forehead and ears, are also well oiled. Now use a clean towel and clips to wrap   your hair in a turban, so that it covers the entire mass of your hair. Leave it on for at least 15 minutes, so that the oil mixture soaks into the hair and the scalp completely. After this, rinse your hair gently with warm water and dry it out with a soft towel. You should follow this procedure two to three times a week in order to prevent and stop hair loss and make it grow faster and healthier.For better results, you could also sit under a heat lamp when you allow the oil solution to set in or steam the towel before wrapping it up into a turban. If you wish to add fragrance to the solution, you could also add some essential or herbal oils into it.

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