Hair Care Treatment

Characteristics of Healthy Hair

You hair is healthy if your hair is-

• Thick and dense.

• Fine and silky, which means not too oily or rough.

• Lustrous, shiny and glossy.

• Pliable, capable of setting and styling.

• Full-bodied and not limp or lank.

Normally there are three kinds of hair types.

Normal hair is shiny, not greasy and easy to manage.

Oily hair feels greasy even a short while after shampooing and tends to look flat sometimes. Usually who have oily skin have oily hair.

Dry hair looks thin and rough it is susceptible to tangles and damage( many times the ends are dry and split). It has a non-slippery feel and does not slide through your fingers.

How to care different types of hair?

Oily hair. A hair care regime for oily hair would aim at removing excess oil and exfoliating the skin cells. The emphasis is on cleansing and toning. Cleansing involves washing and rinsing the hair. It is also essential to rinse the shampoo off thoroughly with cold water after washing with warm water.

Dry hair. The main cause of dry hair is lack of sebum in the scalp, which makes the hair coarse and brittle and susceptible to damage. Poor nutrition, exposure to sun and over use of heated appliances can also rob the hair of valuable moisture. The aim of a hair care regime for dry hair is to replenish oil and moisture in the hair. So, the emphasis is on conditioning.

Frequent shampooing should be avoided. A generous oil application the night before washing your hair is recommended, as it will condition the hair scalp.

If your hair is very dry and damaged, apply a hydrating mask once a week. Avoid vigorous drying with a towel after washing your hair. Instead gently squeeze excess water from the hair and blot dry with a towel.