DEAR READERS, my last article was about hair loss and its cure, which
stirred interest hence this time round I’m going to expound on this
subject.
“Why do we face this problem? What am I doing wrong?” These are some of
the questions that I am asked practically every day. Most times I want
to blurt out “everything” but that’s too much of a shock for most people
to digest! So then I lay out the cards slowly. Firstly and most
importantly are the products that we use on our hair. Our shampoo,
conditioner, serums, oils, gels etc are all directly applied to our
hair, so they have the most immediate impact. Whenever you visit your
hair stylist ask her/him about the condition of your hair and tell them
to recommend products that suit your hair the most. Please don’t shy
away. As a client it is your prerogative that your stylist gives you
complete attention and listens to your treatment related problems. If
need be, keep experimenting with different shampoos and hair products
till you find one that suits you the most. Oils, again, need to be
experimented with. Most of my clients state their preferences for oils
because they already know what works the best for their hair. The most
basic oil groups widely available in Pakistan are olive, almond, coconut
and mustard seed. These oils can be applied on their own or can be mixed
with other oils as well. Some oils, like castor oil, are so thick that
they need to be mixed before use. Oiling is very popular in our part of
the world and the massage that accompanies it is very stimulating if
done properly. Always use your fingers to massage, rubbing with the palm
breaks the hair, so please avoid that. Different hair treatments like
oil and steaming or protein treatments do wonders for hair. Since
steaming opens the pores, more oil gets absorbed and deeply nourishes
the hair cuticle and strengthens it so that less hair falls out.
Secondly, but just as important as the first point is your diet. This
effects our hair growth and health both in the long and short run. There
was a time when high protein diets were very popular with people who
wanted to shed weight fast. They did manage to lose weight but inversely
effected their hair and skin. There’s nothing worse than a crash diet to
ruin your general health, and the processes of repairing the skin and
hair becomes a nightmare for those who never had to worry about it in
the first place. So please consult a dietician if you want to loose
weight, and go about it in a gradual manner so that your facial skin
does not sag and you manage to keep your hair healthy and beautiful
looking. So keep looking beautiful and if you have any queries do email!
dmmona@hotmail.com |
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