Go to the kitchen for your hair!

What type of a hair you have? Is it dry, brittle or oily? How is the color? Does it look dull and has no shine? Usually the hair care products in the market inflict more damage to the hair than actually doing some good. Try to treat your hair naturally all by yourself. Use natural beauty care ingredients that you can easily find in your kitchen.

The Cholesterol treatment for problem hair –

Usually cholesterol hair conditioners have a good component named as alcohol. Alcohol is that component which makes your hair drier. Try out this method to treat your hair with a cholesterol conditioner at home itself.

1. Take an entire cup of mayonnaise, some plastic food wrap and put a couple of towels in the drier on high.
2. Apply the mayonnaise in your hair, massage it on the scalp and also the roots; bring it towards the ends as well and coat it well. Put up the hair on top of your head.
3. Take the pre-heated towel from the dryer and put it around your head over the saran wrap. The hair will get deeply conditioned. Keep it for 10 minutes and then change over again to another heated towel and again follow the same procedure.
4. After following this method, take off the towel and do the usual shampooing. This will surely make your hair more soft and shiny and that too naturally.
Note – Doing it once a month will help.

Natural solution for oily hair –
Daily shampoo your hair to keep it free from grease and oil if your scalp and hair is too oily. Take some corn starch in a dish and put a brush in it. With the help of a comb, part your hair in a manner that you can apply the corn starch on your scalp and also the roots. The corn starch soaks up the oil in only about 10 minutes.

Want a natural color for your hair?

If you desire for natural color, make sure you know the following natural tips –
Boil water and in a piece of doubled cheesecloth, add the following:
For a brunette look : fresh rosemary sprigs
For blonde look : A handful of dried chamomile
For the orange tone : A chopped-up carrot
For the berry tone : A chopped up beet
Now you shall have to tie the ingredients in the cheesecloth and put it in the boiling water, remove from heat and let it remain for 10 minutes.

Fragrance for your Hair?

Is there anyone who doesn’t want to gather more attention? Turning few more heads towards you is becoming easier everyday with the quantum of cosmetic products available in the market. A sweet fragrance from your hair – how does that sound? A simple whiff of air can do it all. You have been probably taking good care of the hair falling over your shoulders. Give some extra attention and you shall surely gather extra attention. It hardly takes few minutes to prepare homemade hair perfume recipes. What are you waiting for then?

The usual way to make hair perfume is to make a thick paste of the few natural powders and essential oils. The process is like – you have to heat the mixture over a water bath. After which, they should be made into little cones and let it dry. Wondering how to apply it? You have to lit the dried cone and smoke it through your damp hair. The ingredients to make the cone are cited as follows –

1. 6 tablespoons powdered charcoal
2. 5 tablespoons powdered myrrh
3. 1 tablespoon powdered benzoin
4. 1 tablespoon potassium nitrate
5. 2-3 drops oil of bergamot
6. 2-3 drops of sandalwood
7. mucilage of tragacanth

The powders should all be mixed well together and then the oils should be added. To make a stiff paste, add potassium nitrate and sufficient mucilage of tragacanth after that. The smell out of this is truly aromatic and exotic. And it can be used best when the hair is half dry.

You can also prepare conditioners at home with the help of essential oils which give you exotic and aromatic fragrances. They easily soothe your mind and make you relaxed.

Saffron Conditioner
1. Saffron strands should be boiled in water
2. Let it cool and add lime with one tbsp of honey in it
3. Rub the paste and let it seep through your scalp
4. Let it remain for 15 minutes
5. Should be lastly rinsed with water

Avocado Conditioner
1. 4 tsp of avocado along with 2 tsp of coconut oil should be heated
2. Let it cool
3. Stir it thoroughly by adding 3 tsp of honey and 1tsp of cider vinegar
4. Massage the paste on your scalp after shampooing your hair
5. Let it remain on your scalp for about 15 minutes
6. Rinse off with water

Scented Gels
Scented gels also add freshness to the hair, which can again be prepared at home.

1. Boil 2 tablespoons of flax seed
2. Cool it for half an hour and add 2 drops of scented oil
3. Apply as a gel

Ways to add scent to your hair and keeping it healthy –

1. Go for regular washing of the hair, keep it clean
2. Massage the scalp with natural oils that are gentle
3. Do not scratch your scalp
4. Leave your hair open, it shall remain fresh
5. Use natural conditioners and that shall give a natural bounce and health to your hair

Get gorgeous with the sun

Summers can brings certain problems with your hair. Deal easily by following the methods given here.

· Hair conditioning keeps the sheen intact while moisturizing your hair. It also prevents the dryness-generated static electricity. For thin hair, a leave in conditioner is a better option.

· Once you wash you hair, dry it off with a towel. Now apply leave in conditioner to your hair. This would give your hair great shine and softness.

· Buy products that promise “replenishment”. This actually provides proper moisturization to the hair strands. It enhances the volume of your hair and brings back the lost sheen.

Fantastic tips to make your hair look sexy in the summer
· Let your hair dry naturally. Stop using hot curls or irons for the season. In fact, if you need curls, a secret is to let wet braided hair dry in the air. It brings natural waves to the hair.

· Intensive hair conditioning and sunscreen conditioning helps your hair to breathe easy during the summers. You can use products like Rene Furterer After Sun Repair Mask to prevent the sun from affecting your hair.

· Jojoba oil works wonders on your hair during summers. It keeps the frizz off, it is a great pre-shampoo application and keeps your hair protected all day long.

· Deep moisturizing happens at night. Keep your hair soaked in deep moisturizer throughout the night. It repairs the damaged portion and brings back the sheen.

· Cover you hair with a hat or umbrella while you are out in the sun.

· SPF is required for both skin and hair. Make sure you do that to keep your hair protected from the sun.

· Before blow-drying your hair, apply conditioner to prevent any heat-related damage.

· Wear your hair up in buns or knots or braids during summer. Open hair attracts more damage as it remains open and vulnerable to the heat.

· Trim your hair every six weeks to avoid split ends and further damage.

· Use more moisturized products during the summer. Gentle and soft treatment are a part of summer hair care.

· Use natural products. Chemicals affect your hair strands in the long run. If a product suits your hair, never go for a different brand. Stick to it until your hair grows gorgeous.

· No alcohol-based product is safe for your hair.

· Wash your hair thrice a week. The natural oil generated by the scalp clears the pores and keeps your hair hydrated.

Freeze the frizz

Rise and shine with beautiful hair and get the worst frizzy look by afternoon. A condition that most people suffer from. To be frank, there is no cure for a frizzy hair but yes, it can be controlled. Coarse, thick, curly and unhealthy hair have a tendency to get frizzy.

Tips to freeze the frizz and look gorgeous

Conditioner is the first product that can control frizz. A leave in conditioner is the right choice for you. Leave the conditioner on your hair for a few minutes and then wash it off. If you have time in hand wrap your hair in a towel with the conditioner on. Let it soak for about fifteen minutes. Let your hair dry naturally rather than squeezing and rubbing at them.

Mousse is a great way to keep the hair in control. Comb your hair once mousse is applied. Let it dry without comb or finger interference. A blow drier is not an option during the summers as that would make the condition worse for your hair.

Brands do not mean they have to be good. You hair cannot sustain all brands. Shampoos have to cater to the needs of your hair. Only then it can sustain. The use of multiple brands helps to avoid the dull and heavy look just one shampoo can give. However, wash your hair thrice a week and shampoo when you do that. The natural oil soothes the frizz.

Frizz-ease is a remedy for you frizzy hair too. Available at most departmental stores, it is a serum designed to control dull and frizzy hair. Applying this product over a thin mousse coat will make your hair look shiny and soft. A great way to go gorgeous with simple things.

In case you wash you hair in the morning, it will be difficult for you to deal with so many treatments at the same time. Hurrying to office can be a probable reason. The best option for you would be to do it in the afternoon of evening so you have enough time to yourself. So make sure your hair is dry before you hit the bed.

A great cut is the best way to show you love your hair. A regular haircut also helps in managing and controlling the frizz and dryness. The split ends are kept at bay and you can see your hair grow stronger that way. Learn to use the thinning scissor. They are used in hair spas and parlors. Learn how they use it because a spa treatment or a visit to the parlor may not be a regular affair in terms of finance.

Perform a hot oil treatment. A great way to keep your hair in shape and away from frizz.

Dump these for great hair

To maintain that brilliant mane, your diet plays a significant role. There are various specialists who recommend the right diet and calorie intake for a healthy body and hair. We present some of the nutrients or food that you must avoid to maintain a healthy bounce and shine in your hair. You can sport the look your desire.

· Monosodium Glutamate aka “ajinomoto” is a dangerous chemical. Avoid using it in your food. It augments appetite, causes weight gain and affects your health. Chinese food sometimes contain monosodium glutamate. Check with your chef before you delve into any sumptuous dish.
· Hydrogenated oil is a big no no. Never cook your meals in such oil. It contains transfats that causes weight gain, heart diseases and medical hair loss issues. Be very careful when you choose your cooking oil.
· Avoid food that contains Aspartame. It is a toxin that aggravates hunger, migraine and weight problems.
· Processed sugar is extremely harmful for your health as the natural content is taken out to form a white powdery substance. Sugar also contains various chemicals used to grow sugarcane. It is also a safe way to stay away from diabetes. Diabetes is said to affect your hair and culminate into excessive hair loss.
· "Natural" or "Artificial Flavor" food are fertilized with chemicals, herbicides and pesticides. Bottom line- not safe and can be easily avoided for healthy hair. Better concentrate on leafy green vegetables for hair and eyes.
· Avoid spicy food. There are certain spices that may look healthy but actually affects your health. The manufacturers use chemicals to produce such spices. The worse kind of spices that affect the health of your hair are pepper, oregano and salt. Have it if necessary, but sparingly.
· No artificial color in food. Dye is a chemical poison. You better stay away from such ingredients in your food.
· Palm oil is said to trigger various health issues. Why go for such unhealthy ingredients when you have far better options to use.
· Avoid foods that contain dextrose, fructose and sucrose. These are chemically made sweeteners and not good for your health at all.
· Splenda and sucrose are man-made spices. They are artificial and affects your appetite, aggravates depression and results in sporadic allergies. Hair loss is furthered with the consumption of such ingredients in your food.
· Replace your refined, bleached wheat flour with organic wheat flour. The bleached flour contains no nutritional value. Use rye or millet instead. Better for a healthy mane and safe eating.
· Soy protein hampers your health. Soy protein isolate present in protein shakes and protein food bars is made of hexane, a petroleum product like gasoline. The refining and processing goes through an entire chemical procedure.
Avoid such food and go natural. Having vegetables and fruits are a refreshing way to stay healthy.