Hair and You

One day your hair looks great, and the next - disaster. You may be experiencing what is known as the bad hair day. You're not alone; most women say they have bad hair days several times a month. It's the euphemism for anytime something goes wrong, which is a true tribute to just how much hair matters to most of us. National studies show that women feel more confident when their hair looks good; more than half the women surveyed say that if their hair doesn't look right, it affects their mood for the rest of the day. What can we do to improve our hair? The professionals agree that there is much that can be done to improve the look of your hair, but how much control we have over our hair is dependent on several factors. Heredity is a key element. We are all born with a set count of hair follicles, and unfortunately, there's nothing we can do to change that count. The diameter of each strand (texture), the amount of wave, and the hair color are predetermined as well. There are also specific changes that are genetically arranged - you produce more pigment as you get older. Pigment creation increases during adolescence and slows down during midlife. Hormonal changes can also alter hair, making it thicker, denser or curlier. Genetics isn't the only thing that alters your hair- the environment can affect it too. Sunlight, weather, and minerals in water can add to your hair troubles. Add to this the fact that most of us want to change what nature gave us. We attempt to make our hair into something it's not: If our hair is super curly, we can't wait to get it straight; if it's straight, all we crave is curl. Never mind what type of hair we have, we all want most what we don't have. We color, perm, relax, blow-dry, curl, brush, style, and spray our hair to try to get it the way we want it. Chemical treatments, constant heat styling, rough styling methods, and product buildup can take their toll on hair, making it dry and weak over time. Hair care is usually annoying. When you comb your hair, you get stuck with knots. When you wash it, is doesn't feel good. It looks unhealthy. Just "bad hair days". Take some time for your hair. Especially because it is long. Use some time during the weekend for your hair, and relax. Don't believe that wonderful hair can be achieved by any product within a few hours. It usually takes a couple of weeks before you really can see a difference.

It is important that you take time for hair care - men will certainly adore your look when your hair is in best shape, and you will enjoy the wonderful tresses yourself!
The TLHS hair care section provides you with information on how to care for long hair. It will be helpful for you ladies out there (or for you gentlemen, if you have long haired partners) to obtain nice hair. The base for all this is however that you have the type of hair that is suitable for being long. Not every women can wear her hair very long - many women with short hair should wear their hair long, but there are also many women who should get a hair cut soon, as they are really not the type for long hair.
If you wish for long hair, or just like to try it, I suggest to do so. It is hard to say which hair is good to be worn long, many factors play together to let a lady with long hair appear most pleasant. If you treat your hair well, there is however a high chance that it will suit you. Be encouraged

Regular Care Of Hair:

Taking care of hair is in fact much the same as taking care of skin.An effective hair care discipline involves cleansing, toning and conditioning routines carried out with religious regularity.

1.Care Of Oily Hair And Scalp Condition:
The principle of care for oily hair and scalp condition is the same as used for oily skin condition.The routine aims at removing the excess oil and to exfoliate skin cells which clogs up and suffocate the hair follicles in our scalp.The emphasis is laid on cleansing and toning routines.Since the hair has to be washed as frequently as it gets dirty and oily, a natural shampoo on a formulation of herbs such as amla, shikakai, trijla is ideal.Massaging hair and scalp is important for the well being as well as good growth of the hair.For dry hair, scalp massaging with oil is recommended.For oily hair massaging with toning lotion is suitable.

Home-made Cosmetics For Oily Hair:
A.Take some dry soap nuts(reetha) and soak them in water overnight.Mash them in the morning and strain the soapy solution.Add a tsp of shikakai powder and wash your hair.
If you are unable to make the shampoo cleanser at home, use this infusion recipe.Prepare it and mix in the shampoo you use.
B.To make the infusion, boil two handful of mint leaves in one and a half glass of water for 20 minutes.Strain the solution and mix in a 300ml bottle of shampoo.

Toning Lotion For Oily Hair:
Mix a tbsp of Malt Vinegar in a glass of water.Add a pinch of salt in it.Use 2 tbsps of it on your scalp and massage it with your finger tips twice a week.Leave the lotion on for one hour.Rinse with cool water, brush and set your hair.

2.Care For Dry Hair:
Dry hair tends to be thin and rough.It is susceptible to tangles, damage, breakage and split ends.The primary aim is to replenish the oil and the moisture in the hair.

Home-made Cosmetic Care For Dry Hair:
Below are given few natural recipes that are time-tested.

The Gentle Cleanser:
Beat an egg in a cup of the skimmed milk.When the foam becomes consistent, rub it into the scalp.Leave it on for 5 minutes.Rinse the hair thoroughly with water.Carry out this routine twice a week.

The Protein Conditioner:
Beat one tbsp of castor oil, one tbsp of glycerine, one tbsp of cider vinegar and a tsp of mild herbal shampoo.Apply it on scalp and leave it on for 20 minutes.Rinse with clear water.

A Special Massage Oil Toner
Buy a bottle of castor oil or coconut oil.Add a tsp of lavender essential oil in it.Heat a little and massage it gently on your scalp at night.Rinse or shampoo it out in the morning.Follow this routine at least twice a week