| Hair is important. Hair is your crowning glory. The way | | | | Always use a leave-in conditioner after washing your |
| you style your hair is one of the most eloquent | | | | hair. Use a coated rubber band or a soft hair tie to |
| aspects of our body vocabulary. The better you treat | | | | secure ponytails and the ends of a braid to reduce the |
| your hair, the easier it will be to grow and the better it | | | | stress on the hair. If your hair is prone to buildup from |
| will look. Some women favor very long hair and resist | | | | conditioners, styling gel, or hair spray, mix 1 tablespoon |
| the idea of frequent cuts, but skipping hair cuts in order | | | | baking soda with your regular shampoo once a week. |
| to grow your hair out is actually self-defeating. If you | | | | Rinse and dry as usual. Eat a proper diet. Vitamins and |
| take good care of your hair, you may not need to get | | | | protein are essential for proper hair growth. Use gel |
| it cut more than twice a year. Sleep with a satin scarf | | | | after a braid is finished to smooth down loose or |
| or sleep cap on your head or with a satin pillow case. | | | | uncontrolled hairs. Apply it to your fingertip or to the |
| This helps avoid split ends caused by the rubbing of | | | | end of a hairpin. Use gel to control hair when you want |
| your hair against a "rough" cotton pillow case. It also | | | | a "wet" affect. Apply gel sparingly to your hair once |
| avoids moisture being wicked out of your hair into your | | | | styled. If you want a soft finish but need to control the |
| cotton pillow case. | | | | hair. Use hair spray. |
| Wash your hair no more often than every week to | | | | Hair Care Tips |
| week and a half. After shampooing, rinse your hair | | | | 1. Protect your hair with hair care products that contain |
| with cool water to seal moisture in the hair shafts. | | | | sunscreen. |
| Coloring you hair can be very damaging. To distribute | | | | 2. Use regular hair rollers, winding hair loosely around |
| the natural oils in your hair, bend over and brush your | | | | them. |
| scalp and hair from back to front until the scalp tingles; | | | | 3. Avoid pulling back your hair tightly. |
| then massage the scalp with your fingertips. Towel-dry | | | | 4. For shiny hair apply besan in the hair and wash it |
| your hair thoroughly before using a blow dryer. Avoid | | | | with water drained from the cooked rice. |
| damaging your hair with too much heat. Avoid using a | | | | 5. Add a lemon peel to a 'shikakai' and 'amla' mixture |
| brush on wet hair because it is subject to breakage. | | | | while washing your hair. |
| Comb out snarls. Do a deep conditioner or hot oil | | | | 6. Wash hair with tea once in a week. |
| treatment once a month. Massage your scalp on a | | | | 7. Eat a proper diet. |
| regular basis to promote circulation and oil production. | | | | 8. Always use a wide tooth comb and try to gently |
| Avoid overuse of products with mineral oil or | | | | detangle your hair. |
| petroleum. | | | | |