our hair may be long or short. Either way, they need to be looked after and cared for. So if you’ve got a persistent hair fall problem or are just looking for tips to make your hair healthy, this article is surely meant for you!

Using the right shampoo

Since it’s mostly hot and humid throughout the year in most parts of Pakistan, it’s better to shampoo your hair every alternate day or else your hair roots will become weak, resulting in hair breakage. People have different hair types — limp, greasy, dry, frizzy, wavy, curly and straight hair are only a few of them. Therefore, it is always good to use a shampoo of a well-known brand name, which suits your hair type well.

Conditioning

Conditioning your hair after washing it helps it to retain its natural moisture and keeps hair healthy, more manageable and shiny. You don’t have to buy a fancy, expensive conditioner — just make sure it contains natural ingredients. Conditioners containing any of these essential oils, jojoba, avocadoes or butter are good for your hair.

Styling products

Styling products such as serums and gels can contain silicon which builds up on hair and needs regular cleansing. Don’t use styling products very regularly, give them a break to give your hair a rest. Using styling gadgets such as hair dryers, straighteners and curlers is not necessary but they make styling your hair a lot easier. Using them too often will rob your hair of its natural oil. Therefore, it is important to pick gadgets that are hair-friendly, e.g., ceramic and ionic hair dryers.

Eat smart

When it comes to healthy hair, it’s not only the hair care products that count, eating nutritious food is also important. Here are some nutritious food items that will give your hair the boost they need.

• Fish such as salmon is loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids, which are needed to support scalp health.

• Dark green vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, needed for healthy hair.

• Beans and legumes, such as kidney beans and lentils, not only provide protein to promote hair growth, but ample iron, zinc and biotin too.

• Eggs promote healthy hair because of their high sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals.

Getting your hair trimmed

Getting your hair trimmed once every two months is important as it prevents split ends and prevents your hair from becoming dry, broken and brittle.

Dandruff and hair breakage

To deal with dandruff, wash your scalp every other day with an anti-dandruff shampoo. Brush your hair at least three times a day with a clean hairbrush to improve blood circulation and remove laminated dead skin. Drink plenty of water and eat fibre-rich foods.

As for hair loss, take care not to use styling products and gadgets too often and massage your scalp with lukewarm oil at least twice a month. You can choose coconut, olive, almond or mustard oil for your hair. Some natural home remedies to reduce hair loss are given below:

• Daily application of coconut oil mixed with lime or lemon juice can prevent hair loss, and at the same time, ease dandruff.

• Apply a well-prepared paste made from hot olive oil, honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder before bath and leave it on for 15 minutes. This is an effective home remedy for hair loss.

• Washing the hair with a paste of black gram powder and fenugreek lengthens the hair. This is also a very useful hair loss cure.

Nice, shinny, healthy and long hair basically need care, attention and nutritious diet. Some people have naturally beautiful hair while others have to work hard to maintain them, whatever may be the case with you, if you care for your hair and don’t mistreat them, there is no reason why you can’t have terrific tresses!