Most people want their hair silky
and shiny. No matter what the type of hair they have, be it straight, curly,
long, short, oily, dry, thin or thick all want their hair to look good and
manageable.
Shampooing
To shampoo is to wash, cleanse or
remove all dirt or other impurities from the scalp and hair by the process of
shampooing. The selection of the shampoo should depend upon the hair type.
Egg shampoo is good for dry hair
but avoid products which contain alcohol as they will dry out the hair even
further. Look for shampoos that contain oils like coconut. Moisturizing type
shampoos tend to coat the hair and trap the moisture inside the hair shaft.
For oily hair use some mild
shampoo. Care should be taken while using shampoo. Do not scrub or over
massage. It is better to rinse thoroughly with Luke warm water. If the hair is
too oily, add lemon juice in Luke warm water and rinse.
The best shampoo's to use for
this type of hair is clarifying shampoos.
Look for shampoos that contain panthenol. Volumizing shampoos are mild
in nature because they are formulated for everyday use, but contain additives
for bounce and body.
Shampooing can be done as often
(ideally every alternate day) as required to keep the hair clean and healthy,
as long as you condition regularly. Switch shampoos once a month to avoid hair
buildup.
Method of Shampooing
Prepare the hair for shampooing.
Before wetting your hair for shampooing, comb through with a wide toothed comb
to prevent tangles. Mix and adjust the water flow. Mix the water to a
comfortable temperature.
Wet the hair and scalp thoroughly. Apply the
shampoo to the hair by first pouring it into your hand and never directly.
Apply with the hands and fingers, massage firmly in rotating and circular
movements. Massage the whole head. Rinse the hair and scalp thoroughly and
carefully. Apply more shampoo and massage for the second time if needed,
finally rinse all shampoo from the hair and scalp with clean water. Finally
check the hair lines and make sure that the dirt and shampoo has been removed
from hair and scalp. Dry the hair gently. Don't rub just blot the wet hair with
a towel and then smooth the towel along the length of your hair. Avoid blow
drying as far as possible. If you shampoo regularly there is no need to lather
twice.
Conditioning
A conditioner is to hair what a
moisturiser is to the skin and it used after shampooing. All types of hair have
to be conditioned to keep it shiny and flexible. Conditioning is specially
useful for dry hair. It adds to the natural oil supply and gives dry hair,
shine as well as bounce and strength. For oily hair, use conditioner only on
the ends of your hair .
Method of Conditioning
1.
After shampooing gently squeeze the excess water.
2.
Comb the hair with the fingers or with wide toothed
comb from the roots to the ends gently. Remove tangles.
3.
Apply little conditioner and rub the conditioner through
the hair with the fingers. Never rub on the scalp.
4.
Keep it on the hair for 5 minutes.
5.
Now gently massage the hair to loosen the conditioner.
6.
Rinse the hair and remove all traces of conditioner.
Now dry the hair.
Conditioners used for different types of Hair
- Damaged hair - Protein Conditioner
- Dry hair - Moisturising or Intensive Conditioner
- Oily hair - Any normal (oil free) conditioner
Purpose of Conditioning
The key to beautiful hair is a
beautiful scalp. If it is kept clean and normal balances are maintained it
performs its functions well. Each hair is made up of a very delicate fibers.
Conditioning is a way of giving
the hair a more intense kind of nourishing treatment. It helps to protect hair
from counter acting dryness, making it smooth and easier to manage.
Treatments with conditioners
helps to correct the effects of poor hair care. Henna is a good conditioner.
Treatment with henna is good for the
hair.
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