Tips TO Relax Your Hair

Indian climate, pollution and spending most of your time in air conditioned offices can damage your hair. Pollution can play havoc to the texture of your hair. When dust and chemicals from pollution settles on your hair it can damage it. Women tend to cover their hair with a scarf, but summer heat will only make it unbearable with a scarf

around your head. It will increase sweating and secretion of sebum that will make your hair oily.Here are some tips to relax your hair.

Tips TO  Relax Your Hair are:

1.Climate:Climate is one reason that can cause the hair to weaken and result in poor hair growth. A big difference in temperature or extreme temperatures too cold or too hot can cause havoc to hair.

2.Over brushing:Everyday practices that are stressful for the hair.Over brushing the hair can cause split ends and breakage.This is something you may have realised everytime you brush your hair, over brushing adds strain on the hair causing it to break.

3.Ponytails and braids:Ponytails and braids,add pressure to your hair.Ponytails and braids if tied very tight can cause hair to break.It is important to let your hair loose to help it breathe and prevent stressing it out. Avoid tying your hair if possible to prevent breakage.

4.Tying hair when wet:Tying you hair when wet can cause damage sooner because wet hair is more fragile.This is something we are tempted to follow after a shower.We gently brush the hair.

5.Flat iron and blow drying:Flat iron and blow drying,is one of the ways you can damage your hair.Excessive heat generated from these appliances cause temporary changes to the hydrogen bonds that hold hair together. This result in making the hair look dull.Avoid electronic styling products and use it only when really necessary,

basically avoid them for daily use.

6.Wash off hair styling products:You hair styling products should be washed off quickly to avoid hair damage. Gel and mousse should be washed immediately after coming back home, the same way we remove make up.Mousse and gels contain chemicals that can damage the hair, hence wash off these styling products thoroughly.

7.Take out hair bands and pins:Take out the hair bands and pins from your hair as soon as possible and let the hair breathe.Keeping your hair tied up for a long duration will add pressure to the roots of the hair making it prone to break.

8.Avoid braiding beore going to bed:Most women tend to braid their hair before going to bed. This will only increase hair loss and hair breakage.When going to bed, one should leave their hair loose and open, as tied hair tends to break and become weak.

9.Avoid chemical treatments:Avoid chemical treatments, bleach, straightening in summers. This will make the hair drier. Let your hair grow naturally for a while so that it can rejuvenate and repair hair damage.

10.Use of shampoos:Choose your shampoo thoughtfully. Strong shampoos just make the hair dry, rough and breakable. Today you can choose from a wide range of products at are natural – you have an array of natural soaps and shampoos to choose from.After you shampoo your hair, rinse it with cold water to maintain the moisture. Do not forget to apply conditioner, it supplies the necessary minerals and vitamins that are wash away by shampoos.

11.Chemicals in shampoo:Avoid these chemicals in your shampoo:Isopropyl alcohol,Propylene glycol,Polyethylene glycol,Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) & Sodium laureth sulphate(SLES),DEA (diethanolamine), MEA (momoethanolamine) TEA (triethanolamine),FD & C Colour pigments,Formaldehyde.It will damage your hair.

12.Tumble dry hair:Do not tumble dry hair as this is rough on hair follicles and causes root damage and hair loss. Gently tab it dry and let it dry naturally.Also avoid hair styles.It also damage your hair.