Hair Care Tips

Cause and Hair Repair Tips

Your hair type is determined by the amount of sebum, the sebaceous glands that lie beneath the scalp produce. Dry hair is caused by the insufficient secretion of sebum. Overexposure to external factors like heat, physical pressure, chemicals and pollutants can also cause dry hair.

A few general preventive measures may be followed to address this problem. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight as this causes hair to become dry. Wearing a hat or carrying an umbrella is a sensible option if you must step out of doors. Also, stay away from perming, curling and coloring your hair, as these processes involve application of external pressure and artificial chemicals on the hair which damage it in the long run. Avoid swimming in public pools, as the chlorine in the water may damage your hair. Drink plenty of water and eat lots of juicy fruits and raw, leafy vegetables to keep your system naturally well hydrated. This is a natural way of ensuring that your scalp is not ill moisturized.

Treatment and Home Remedies for Hair Repair

Proper and frequent conditioning is an extremely important part of taking care of dry, damaged hair. You can make a natural conditioner by mixing two tablespoons of honey with two eggs and blend the mixture well. Apply this all over your hair and scalp and wash it off with water after 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can also apply mayonnaise on your hair and leave it overnight. The next morning wash your hair with a gentle shampoo. However, excessive shampooing can also cause hair to become dry. Acidic shampoos are better suited for dry hair than alkaline ones, so check the pH level of your shampoo before using it.

Another useful remedy for treating dry hair is to apply avocado pulp or extract on the hair and leave it on overnight. Wash your hair the next morning. You could also make a conditioning hair pack by mixing equal proportions of the pulp of an over-ripe banana and an avocado and apply this on the hair an hour before washing it. A useful tip for making your dry hair look soft and silky is to soak it in a tub of apple cider vinegar mixed with water for some time before washing it. Oil your hair regularly with a mixture of warm coconut oil, olive oil and almond oil in order to nourish the roots of the hair. Massage the scalp with your palm or fingers while oiling, as this induces the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum and thereby prevents dryness of hair.