hair care

hair care

Hair of all types, such as oily, dry, fine, curly, and other types, is exposed to many problems that make it lose its healthy and beautiful appearance, such as dry hair or hair loss and other problems. Healthy and beautiful hair gives confidence to a woman, and there are several steps and natural recipes that are easy to prepare, inexpensive, do not require time, and are effective in Treating hair problems and taking care of them, we will discuss them in detail in this topic.

Steps and tips for hair care

• Eat healthy food. The proteins and omega-3 found in salmon and walnuts are essential for a healthy scalp.
• Wash hair with warm, not hot, water to maintain its shine.
• Avoid treating dandruff using oils, as they make the problem worse.
• Avoid exposing your hair excessively to sunlight, as it causes dryness. Therefore, it is recommended to apply sunscreen to the hair or wear a hat to protect it from the sun.
• Choose the type of shampoo that is appropriate for the type and nature of hair. There are types for oily hair and types for dry hair.
• Avoid using an electric hair dryer on wet hair, but rather leave the hair to dry naturally first.
• Lubricate the hair regularly, to care for the scalp and increase hair growth, using coconut oil, olive oil, or almond oil.
• Cutting and trimming your hair regularly, in order to help hair grow and strengthen it. It is recommended to trim your ends every 6 or 8 weeks.
• Combing the hair in the morning and before bed. The combing process distributes the natural oils evenly throughout the hair and thus gives it shine.
• Use the appropriate conditioner, as conditioner makes the hair softer and more shiny.
• Avoid using hair dyes and colourants, as they damage the hair because they contain chemicals that harm the hair. Therefore, if you want to dye your hair, it is recommended to use natural dyes.

Hair care recipes

olive oil

This recipe is used to moisturize dry hair, and its method is:

the ingredients:

• A quantity of olive oil.

Method:

• Warm a little olive oil, put it on the hair, leave for 45 minutes, then wash the hair well with shampoo.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a natural alternative to conditioner, and its method is:

the ingredients:

• amount of coconut oil.

Method:

• Heat a little coconut oil, put it on the hair, leave for 30 minutes, then wash the hair with shampoo.

Bitter tea

Tea works to enhance the natural hair color and give it the desired shine. The method of using it is:

the ingredients:

• A quantity of bitter tea.

Method:

• Rinse the hair with bitter tea according to the desired color. Black tea gives the hair color suitable for dark-skinned women, while chamomile tea is suitable for blondes.
• Wash the hair with shampoo.

Honey

Honey moisturizes and softens the hair, and its method is:

the ingredients:

• amount of honey.
• shampoo.

Method:

• Mix equal amounts of honey and shampoo and wash the hair with them.

avocado

Avocado is used to moisturize hair because it contains protein and vitamin E. The method is:

the ingredients:

• Ripe and mashed avocado.
• One tablespoon of jojoba oil.
• A tablespoon of olive oil.
• One tablespoon of yogurt.

Method:

• Mix the ingredients well, apply it to the hair and cover it with a shower cap.
• Leave the mixture on the hair for an hour, then wash it with warm water.
• This recipe is repeated once a week.

Green tea

Green tea benefits hair by preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth. Its method is:

the ingredients:

• 3-4 cups of green tea (depending on the length and needs of the hair).

Method:

• Brew green tea and leave it to cool.
• Apply it to the hair, leave it for 10 minutes, then wash it with a mild shampoo.
• Repeat the recipe 2 or 3 times a week.

lemon

Lemon treats dandruff, relieves itching, and balances the PH levels in the scalp to increase hair growth. It is used as follows:

the ingredients:

• Juice of two lemons.
• a glass of water.

Method:

• Wash hair with shampoo.
• Mix lemon juice with water, rinse the hair with the resulting solution, leave for 5 minutes, then wash with water.
• The recipe is repeated once or twice a week.

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is used to add softness and shine to the hair, and restore the PH level of the scalp. Its method is:

'the ingredients:

• A quarter cup of apple cider vinegar.
• Two cups of water.

Method:

• Wash hair with shampoo.
• Dilute apple cider vinegar with water, rinse the hair and massage the scalp.
• Leave on the hair for 5 minutes, then wash with cold water.
• The recipe is repeated once a week.

Oats

Oats benefit those with oily hair. It is used as dry shampoo, and its method is:

the ingredients:

• A cup of oatmeal powder.
• Half a cup of baking soda.

Method:

• Mix the ingredients well and store in an empty, clean powder container.
• Sprinkle a little of this recipe on oily hair, then comb the hair.

Almond oil

Almond oil is beneficial for hair health, and healthy hair can be obtained by eating a few almonds. The method for applying almond oil to the hair is:

the ingredients:

• Almond oil.

Method:

• Massage the scalp with a little warm almond oil before bed and leave it overnight.
• Wash the hair with shampoo the next day.
• Repeat this recipe 2 to 3 times a week.

Foods for healthy hair

There are some foods that are beneficial for hair health, including:

• Proteins: Such as eggs, fish, grains, chicken, and lean meat.
• Zinc: Such as fruits, vegetables, lettuce, and pure water.
• Omega: Such as yogurt, salad, cereals, cheese, and flax seeds.