Haircare: 20 Tips To Tackle The Problem of Brittle Hair

        Managing your hair on a bad hair day is way better than tackling with the horror of brittle hair. The problem of brittle hair generally tends to crush your confidence, causes grief and stress if you are to ever suffer from the problem. Dr Akshay Batra, B.H.M.S with a super specialization in what is called Trichology L.T.T.S. – Licentiate of the Trichological Society shares the 20 best tips to tackle brittle hair.

Read on to know what the expert has to say 

1.    Consuming wholegrain cereals and wholegrain bread to get sufficient amounts of B-vitamins, iron and zinc. These nutrients are very essential for healthy hair. Apart from enhancing the growth of hair, it is also important to enhance the production of natural scalp oils. To do so, you will need to consume foods like spinach and broccoli, both rich in vitamin A and vitamin C.

2.    Eating a tablespoon of ground flaxseed, with a meal will provide for the nutrition for your hair. This is because flaxseeds are a source of ALA, omega-3 fatty acids and calcium.

3.    In the case that you are struggling with the problem of an oily scalp and dandruff, Orange juice is here for you. All you have to do is take an orange peel and mash it to a pulp. Once you have done that, apply the orange pulp on the hair, as a hair pack (once a week for best results).

4.    Conditioning your hair after every wash and drying your hair with a clean towel works wonders in maintaining hair health. You can apply a moisturizing conditioner of your choice to your hair. When doing so, focus primarily on the ends and roots of your hair. Make use of a wide-tooth comb, so the product is evenly distributed. Let the conditioner sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse your hair with warm water, followed with a cool-water rinse.

5.    Coconut Milk works wonders when it comes to hair care.  Coconut milk nourishes the hair and encourages growth. Furthermore, it works in  a way to help make the hair soft.

6.    Indulge in a deep conditioning hair treatment once a week. When you do so, make sure you avoid using a deep conditioner more than once a week.

7.    Start eating a balanced diet. A well balanced diest is one that includes foods like eggs, turkey and chicken — these foods help beat your brittle, dry hair problems.

8.    Hydration is very important. You must consume at least 8 to 10 glasses of water throughout the day in order to keep your entire body nourished.

9.    You must avoid the extensive use of heat styling tools, like straightening and curling irons. They may provide temporary beauty and satisfaction, but actually further damage your hair that is already brittle. 

10.    If you use a blow-dryer, use the lowest setting on your hairdryer. Handle your hair gently; avoid brushing or combing it roughly. 

11.    Protein treatment is the best thing you can give your hair. If you want to fulfill your desire of having stronger and thicker hair, you ought to try a protein treatment three to four times a week. It’s simple, all you have to do is beat a raw egg in a bowl and apply it to your wet hair. Let the egg rest on your hair for 15 minutes. Wash your hair with lukewarm water. You can use an essential oil to beat the odor.

12.    Getting regular haircuts eliminates split ends and keeps your hair healthy. Regular hair cuts also enhance the growth of your hair.

13.    It is highly advised to use a mild shampoo only once a week. Simply, look for shampoos formulated for dry, brittle hair, the ones that promote moisture retention in the hair.

14.    A clean scalp, is a flourishing scalp. When bathing, focus mainly on cleansing your scalp and roots.

15.    You must avoid washing your hair too often. Doing so will save you from the adverse effect of water contact and keep you from drying out your hair all the more.

16.    Massaging your hair with oil, is something you should do often. Doing so replenishes hair-nutrition, reverses the effect of serious damage caused to your hair. You can use oils like almond, olive and coconut to massage your hair twice a week.

17.    Aloe Vera works wonders when it comes to adding sheen and strength to your hair. Massage aloe gel, or the plant in the raw form to the scalp. Doing this twice a week with aloe vera will prevent hair loss and repair the dry hair and infected scalp.

18.    You can also use neem Paste to enhance your hair. The therapeutic neem paste will help in restoring the alkaline balance of the scalp and prevent the hair from falling.  Add honey nad olive oil to the paste to make it even better.

19.    Though last on the last, but not one that can be left out; Fenugreek seeds work wonders in enhancing your hair.  How? Soak two to three tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in water for approximately eight to ten hours. Make a fine paste out of it and apply it to your scalp. 

20.    This solution not only prevents hair loss but also encourages the growth of hair, helps get riddance from the problem of dandruff.

            The tips from the expert have been revealed to you. Ensure that you make most of the tips, and get riddance from the problem of brittle hair.

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