Brush your hair regularly before going to bed each night.
· Wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Use very little but enough to cover hair completely with lather. Use a conditioner to keep hair manageable.
· Avoid brushing wet hair. This will cause the hair to stretch and finally break. Finger-dry, or use a wide-toothed comb instead of a brush to gently remove the knots.
· Restrict blow-drying your hair. The process of blow-drying is harsh on hair as it robs it of moisture.
· Avoid dyes. Use mehandi (henna) instead as a conditioner and colouring agent.
· Take a calcium supplement or drink two glasses of milk a day.
· Always hold hair dryer away from your hair. Direct air from the hair dryer down hair shaft and not directly into the roots and keep it moving.
· After a perm, never brush your hair. Instead comb hair gently.
· Trim your hair once in 7 weeks to avoid split ends.
· Avoid pulling back your hair tightly.
· Never use a rubber band on your hair as it can pull and damage hair considerably.
· Never go out in the sun without having your head covered.
· Stimulate circulation by massaging your head with oil to which some vitamin E has been added. This will make hair soft and silky.
· Never wash your hair with very hot or very cold water.
· Learn to relax. Hair loss can happen because of stress. Eat foods that are rich in vitamin B, C and E.
· Add iron and minerals in the natural form in your diet.
· If your hair is oily, cut down on fried food and fat. Drink plenty of water.
Hair Care For Different Hair Types
Hair Care for Curly Hair
Avoid using hair dryer as much as possible, since curly hair tends to be very fragile. Let your hair air-dry as much as possible.
Never ever brush your curls, if you do not want to end up having frizzy hair. Rather, sort out the tangles with the help of your fingers.
Never ever wash your curly hair on a daily basis. It would rob it of the natural oils and contribute to the frizz.
Stay away from hair care products, like grease, mousses and gels, as much as you can.
Massage your scalp with coconut oil, jojoba oil or Aloe Vera juice 1-2 times in a week.
Since curly hair is prone to dryness, you should make sure to use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner regularly.
Hair Care for Wavy Hair
Get your hair trimmed once every six to eight weeks. This will prevent split ends to quite an extent.
Rather than letting your wavy hair air-dry, towel-dry it as much as possible.
After washing your wavy hair, never ever bunch it on top of your head. It will create unnecessary knots and frizz.
Always use a wide-tooth comb to detangle your wavy hair. However, do not tug at knots, as it leads to breakage.
For wavy hair, it is advisable to make use of shine-enhancing shampoo and conditioner.
Indulge in detoxification of your hair about once a month.
Hair Care for Straight Hair
Wash your hair either on a daily basis or at least on alternate days.
Avoid using curling iron on your hair and even if you use it, make sure to keep the heat setting on low.
Never brush your hair when it is still wet. If you need to detangle it, make use of your fingers for the purpose.
Do not rub your wet hair with a towel. Rather, use it to squeeze outwater from the hair, gently.
After applying conditioner on your hair, and before rinsing it out, comb your hair, using a wide-toothed comb.
Do not touch or play with your hair every now and then. Rather, avoid touching your hair as much as possible.
