Tips for Healthy Silky Hair

1. Have a good diet which should include lots of leafy green vegetables, fruits and sprouts.

2. Avoid shampoos as far as possible. Instead use sikkakai or besan or paste of fenugreek seeds, it will clean and soften the hair. If that is not possible, then go for herbal shampoos.

3. Henna or mehandi is a best way to keep a cool head. It conditions the hair, promotes growth, protects our hair from the harmful effects of the sun and also gives a glossy tint. However persons with sinus problems should avoid this.

4. Use wide toothed comb to remove tangles and do not comb wet hair. Avoid using hair dryer to dry your hair. Do not tie your hair tightly.

5. Apply paste of gooseberry powder to prevent hair graying and falling. Include amla or gooseberry in your diet as it is a rich source of vitamin C.

6. Apply coconut oil mixed with lime juice for dandruff. Soak 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in water overnight. Grind it and apply the paste on the scalp and wash it after half an hour to get rid of dandruff.

7. Cover your hair with a scarf or shawl during travel to prevent tangles and to protect your hair from dust.

8. Massage warm castor oil + almond oil into your scalp gently. Wrap a hot towel around your scalp so it gets absorbed into the hair. Do this once a week for healthy, shiny hair.

9. Avoid chemical treatment on your hair. Hibiscus flowers and leaves are good conditioners for the hair.

10. Drink 10-12 glasses of water .Maintain a healthy life style.