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natural_hair_care Natural Hair Care
Hair, What is it? Hair is part of your integumentary system just like your skin and nails. It consists of layers of dead Keratinized protein cells that grows through the epidermis from follicles deep within the dermis. ![]() Did you Know that… natural_hair_care The average scalp contains 120 000 hair follicles. Hair will normally grow at a rate of 0.4 mm/day. Hair has a pH range of 4.5 to 5.5 (contributing factors include natural oils from scalp, perspiration, and hair products) natural_hair_care Keeping
Your Hair Clean and Healthy.
Water is essential for a healthy scalp and hair. When washing your hair, try using soft water instead of hard water and a shampoo that has a pH of 7. A combination of both of these will reduce a breeding ground for bacteria. Making your own shampoo is even better because you are sure of the product content. Avoid shampoos that
contain sodium lauryl,
sodium laureth, propylene glycol. Your hair may thin due to stress,
genetics, diets, medications, mechanical manipulation, and menopause.
Other factors that may
contribute to hair loss include, excessive heat,
improper use of hair chemical, hair products containing alcohol, some
drugs, thyroid disease, inadequate protein in your diet, low iron,
birth
control pills and other things. But with the right diet and
proper excersise you can reduce
the level of hair loss. Proper nutrients, circulation of energy and blood must be established and maintained to keep your hair young and healthy.Therefore, Occasionally you can spoil your hair by having a natural hair detox, to remove toxins from the hair treatment products, and to rejuvenate your shiny and healthy hair. More natural remedies
to treat your hair: natural_hair_care Essential oils Applying essential oil to your hair is very important and good for the hair. The oils can help calm the skin and make your hair healthier. Essential oils often help with issues like dry skin on the scalp, dry and dull hair, split ends, very fine hair and many more hair issues. If you are pregnant consult a professional aromatherapists to know which essential oils to avoid. Also, do not apply oil directly on skin or hair. Mix the oils with other carrier oils such as olive oil, avocado oil or jojoba oil. Olive oil is beneficial for dry hair it will nourish and bring elasticity to the hair. Jojoba oil is beneficial for its healing qualities and stops hair breakage. Avocado oil benefits the health and growth of all types of hair especially dry hair and african hair. Avocado oil is very beneficial when it comes to thinning of hair, dandruff and hair fall. It has natural properties which can protect your hair and scalp from sun damaged and works even better when combined with olive oil or almond oil. The
following are some essential oils with specific functions to help with
hair:
Basil stimulates circulation
and promotes hair growth when massaged into the scalp.
Basil is good when used with fenugreek and ivy burdock herbs. Bay helps with hair growth.
It
will also help restore dull hair and eliminate dandruff problems.
![]() Chamomile is very soothing
for
the hair and scalp. It helps sooth skin cells that have been inflamed
from chemical products e.g relaxers.
Lavender is great for
soothing
the scalp and calming the hair.
Lemon Essential oil treats
dry
scalp, dandruff, lice, and sebaceous glands that are under active.
Use lemon oil only on really oily hair because it will dry out hair after only one wash. Also, using to much lemon oil on hair will change dark hair to a lighter colour. Myrrh is used for greasy hair
and a more purified scalp. It is used in very small quantities.
Peppermint stimulates blood
flow to the root of the hair. The hair receives proper nourishment and
grows correctly.
Rosemary essential oil is
great for dry hair, dandruff and itchy scalp. It also, prevents
premature baldness.
Sage can be used as a hair
rinse which may darken hair colour. It helps reduce hair loss and is
good to heal scalp problems such as psoriasis. It deep cleanses
impurities away from the scalp.
Tea Tree essential oils works
to purify the scalp and a dandruff treatment.
Ylang
Ylang essential oils
good for oily hair
and dandruff treatment.
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