Part two of our series on hair care

We strongly believe that the right cut and style of your hair can transform your look and personality.  If your hair has the wrong cut for your face, it can detract from your appearance the charm and glamour which is innate to every face.

The mishandling of hair can cause your crowning glory to become the worst feature of your appearance. Thus, to maintain your crowning glory, you need to take care of your hair. Here are few tips from our very own hair expert.

1. The first step to beautiful hair is cleanliness.  Wash your hair every other day, or even daily if necessary. This will not harm your hair as long as you use a high quality shampoo. Never compromise on the quality of the shampoo. Also, use glycerin on your hair for conditioning.  Apply glycerin to your hair, let it sit for about 20 minutes, then rinse before each shampoo.
2. Your shampoo and conditioner should be used separately. Both have entirely different functions and hence must be used separately for adequate results.
3. Henna has a strong drying effect on the hair. So, avoid using it and instead choose a quality hair dye to color your hair.
4. Trim your hair at least once every six weeks.  This will help you maintain your hairstyle and also keep the split ends away.
5. Go in for a hair massage with glycerin once a week, followed by steaming your head with a wet towel. This will ensure that the glycerin is absorbed down to the roots of the hair, helping condition the follicles and the shaft alike.
6. Never brush your hair when it is wet.  This only leads to breakage. Use a wide toothed comb to disentangle your hair after shampoo.
7. Avoid blow drying to style your hair as much as possible. The heat leads to weakening of the hair roots. If your cut requires a blow dry to style, then wait until your hair is halfway dry, and only then use the dryer to style. This will reduce the duration your hair is exposed to the direct heat of the dryer.
8. Always change the brand of shampoo and conditioner you use every two months. This will help your hair to avoid developing resistance to the products and greatly improve their efficacy on your hair. This also reduces the chances of causing a build up; that is, the deposition of chemicals from your shampoo on your hair shaft after regular and continuous use of a particular brand of shampoo. As a result, you will find your hair having a much coveted shine and bounce.
9. If you are using any herbal products on your hair, then make sure that you find out the ingredients used in the product, and also do a patch test on the inside of your elbows. This precaution is very helpful, since you will be able to avoid harmful chemicals that might be added to the herbal product.  You will also be saved from allergic reactions, which can be very painful.
10. And last but not the least; it is what you put in your hair too.  You need to eat right and live healthy.  A balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables is a good place to start.  So remember, for healthy and shining hair, you need a healthy body.

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