Long, flowing, thick, bouncy
and voluminous mane is a dream for every woman. But blame it on the hectic
lifestyle or pollution in cities, many suffer from hair-loss. But experts opine
that with proper hair care, one can turn their dream of having healthy mane
into a reality. Dr Jobby George, Senior Ayurveda Consultant, Ishka
Healthcare, Bangalore, shares the hair care tips: –

The common reasons for hair
issues in women are: –

— Irregular Sleep timings

— Irregular food timings

— Overthinking and
multitasking

— Depression

— Climate change or change
in place

— Change in water

— Harsh chemicals used on
hair for styling

— Wearing helmet directly
on head

— Working in high
temperatures

— Suffering from diseases

— Hormonal issues

— Post-delivery

— Hereditary factors

— Taking a hot shower on
head

Hair care tips

— Use mild shampoos for
your hair

— Oiling the hair is
important for its growth and health. It’s not just good for the hair but also
calms the mind and nourishes the nerves. Oiling can be done once a week or
twice a week or daily.

— Use oil according to your
body constitution, diseases and climate. Always consult your Ayurveda doctor to
know which oil suits you.

— Apply oil one hour before
your bath and massage with finger tips for at least five minutes.

— Those with long hair
should tie their hair in plates and fold the ends when they go to sleep at
night. It reduces friction and breakage.

— Never use clips,
rubber-bands or materials that can have harsh effects on the hair.

— While dying hair, avoid
using the same in the scalp which can affect the roots.

— When using a dryer, avoid
the heat to the scalp and never over-dry the hair causing it to break and
split.

— Use more natural
substances like henna, indigo, Indian gooseberries (amla), buttermilk, fenugreek
(methi), hibiscus leaves, etc for better hair quality. Using the same
just once or twice may not show results. You need to do it regularly knowing
your types.

— Ayurvedic remedies like Nasya,
Shiro abhyangam, Talapodichil and the like give faster results.

— Consumption of foods rich
in Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Calcium and regular detox helps strengthen the hair
internally.

— While on a road and rail
travel, never leave your hair loose. The wind, pollution, dust and smoke can be
harsh on the hair.