General Hair Care Tips

General Hair Care Tips

Hairspray Hazards

Scientists in London, as reported in The Daily Telegraph (November 2008) found that women who come into contact with the hairspray products containing chemicals called phthalates during the first three months of pregnancy increased the chances of having a son with hypospadias, a genital deformity causing the urinary opening to be shifted beneath the penis. The study showed that taking folic supplements reduces the risk.

An increased risk was only seen in women whose jobs led to high exposure to hairspray chemicals, such as beauty therapists, hairdressers, research chemists and workers in hair product factory. Pregnancy diet

Proper hair care can give you fabulous, shining, thick, beautiful, gorgeous, and dandruff free hair.

1. Oiling hair regularly will prevent various hair problems.
2. Trim the split-ends of the hair regularly.
3. Do not over brush your hair.
4. Brush your hair regularly with a good quality hairbrush/comb. Use a broad toothed comb brush on wet hair. Wash your brush or comb regualrly with soap or shampoo.
5. Avoid the use of other's comb. Always clean your comb.
6. Do not use very hot air for drying wet hair. Avoid over-exposure to the sun.
7. If you color your hair, try to organic dyes such as henna(mehndi)or coffee and avoid non-organic dyes like peroxides.
8. Vitamins for healthy hair
   You can try some specific vitamins to keep your hair healthy as given below.
   1. The B-Complex vitamins and Antioxidants for healthy hair. A deficiency in vitamins B2, B6 or biotin may cause hair loss. Inositol helps hair growth.
   2. Vitamin C and E help circulation in scalp.
   3. Sulfur is good for hair growth.
   4. Beta Carotene for shining hair.