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Monday, November 14, 2011

HERBAL HAIR RINSES

HERBAL HAIR RINSES

Apple Vinegar Rinse

1 litre cold water
1 tsp. apple vinegar

Mix together water and apple vinegar and rinse through hair.
This blend of apple vinegar and water is used as a conditioner to add shine, or just as a treatment for the hair itself.

Several fixes for flakes
If you are plagued with dandruff, follow one or more of these natural remedies:

* Spike your shampoo. Add 3-4 drops of tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia), an antiseptic herb, to a palm-size amount of gentle shampoo just before washing your hair.

* Massage your scalp
while shampooing to loosen flakes, but avoid scratching, which will create sores.

* Rinse with antiseptic herbs. Boil 2 rounded tablespoons of dried herb
(or herbs mixture) in 1 cup of water for 5 to 7 minutes. Cool, strain, and massage tea through shampooed hair and into your scalp. Do not rinse out.

* Get you biotin.
This vitamin like nutrient may prevent and treat dandruff. Good sources include brewer's yeast, cheese, and rice bran.

* Reduce stress.
Dandruff (and other skin conditions such as eczema) can be worsened by high levels of stress. Practice yoga or tai chi, take natural antidepressants and meditate.

HERBAL SHAMPOOS

HERBAL SHAMPOOS



A quick herbal shampoo

Pour one application of a mild baby shampoo in to a cap and add 2tbsp (30 ml) of a strong decoction of your selected herb, or 4 drops of essential oil. Mix together and use in the normal manner.


Henna & Egg Shampoo

5 tbsp. natural henna powder
1 egg
1 cup warm water
juice of 1/2 lemon

Prepare a thick paste by mixing the egg and the henna into the warm water. Leave the mixture to set for one hour, then add the lemon juice to fix the colour. Apply gently and thoroughly to hair and scalp. For best results, wait for at least two hours or until completely dry before rinsing out hair with warm water. Note: some people prefer to leave the mixture in overnight, in a hair pack.
This shampoo, used for centuries in India and the Middle East, has now found its way to the West. Natural henna will leave your hair strengthened and shinier, adding a light brown tinge to it. It also acts as a natural coolant for the scalp.

Hesh Amla Powder

Hesh Amla Powder
Hesh Amla Powder is a natural powder having the capability to act as an astringent and skin toner. It has got benefits for both your skin and hair. In its paste form, this powder promotes hair growth and helps to keep the hair loss to a minimum. It also protects the scalp from any infections and helps keep premature hair graying at bay. You can apply Amla Powder by soaking it with hot water in an iron vessel. The amount of hot water should be chosen adequately and use iron vessel as much as possible for soaking. Allow the soaked Amla Powder to sit for a whole night. In the morning, wash your hair with the resultant extract. You can repeat this process every 3rd or 4th day.

Shikakai Powder

Shikakai Powder
Shikakai, known as “fruit for the hair”, is effective in cleaning the hair by keeping all its natural oils intact. Shikakai nuts are the source of shikakai powder. Shikakai is believed to encourage hair growth and make hair roots stronger. You can experience maximum benefits by applying 1 tablespoon of shikakai powder combined with 1 tablespoon each of amla powder, bhringraj and aritha powder. Put this mixture into a cup of boiling water and keep the infusion undisturbed for 10 minutes. For those suffering from dandruff attack or problems with their scalp, adding 1 teaspoon of neem powder to this blend is advisable. Also supplement the mixture with 1 teaspoon of liquid castile soap if you are one with oily hair. After cooling the mixture can be used to wash your hair. Be careful to rinse properly using warm water. According to your choice, you can go for hair conditioning with amla and brahmi oils after the mixture is applied and washed off.

Henna Paste

Henna Paste
Henna provides amazing benefits for hair. It is well-known for its capabilities as a conditioner for hair and its versatility is also widely appreciated. By applying it in its paste form mixed with appropriate ingredients, any kind of hair can be made shinier, smoother, and more manageable. The ingredients with which henna can be mixed with include yoghurt, egg, lemon juice, and coffee. You can also add a full teaspoon of pure olive or coconut oil, if your hair is dry. The paste is washed it off around 45 minutes to an hour after application to your head. It also increases the functionality of scalp by removing the wastes and impurities that have accumulated on it. Its rich content of necessary ingredients makes your hair stronger and it can also give your hair gloss and smoothness. You hair will be able to withstand factors that could damage its health and it also appears thicker.

Hair treatments

Hair treatments
Dry hair and any hair lacking luster will benefit from a warm oil treatment before a shampoo. Make a herbal oil using one of the above herbs and a polyunsaturated vegetable oil such as peach kernel, almond or sunflower. Alternatively, add 6 drops of essential oil to 2 tbsp (30 ml) of almond oil or any vegetable oil. Warm the oil, pour a small amount into your palm and rub your hands together. Massage well into the scalp and along the hair strands. Repeat as necessary. Cover the head with foil and a plastic shower cap and wrap in a hot towel when it cools. Try to leave on for 20 to 30 minutes for greatest penetration, then wash off with a mild shampoo.

More tips to get great volume in your hair

More tips to get great volume in your hair

Sometimes you want your hair to be smooth and tame, but let's be honest: most of us want some volume and movement. We just don't want to backcomb our hair into a beehive every day to get it. You'll be happy to know that there are other ways to get the hair you want.

  • Don't wash your hair every day. Leaving in the natural oils tends to allow hair to have more volume. If you can't handle waiting a day to wash your hair, use volumizing hair shampoos and conditioners to help amp things up.
  • Apply mousse or hair spray to the roots of your hair while it's still damp. Work it in thoroughly, gently pull up on your hair as you do. Don't worry if it doesn't stay up - just use this as a base to work with.
  • After styling it the way you like, flip it upside down again and spray light hair sprayunderneath. Flip it back up and adjust any messes on top.
  • If your hair is short, most steps are the same, but don't bother to dry your hair upside down. Instead, just use a hair brush to dry your hair, and consider drying your hair with your part on the wrong side for more volume.

Natural Hair Loss Remedy

Natural Hair Loss Remedy

  1. Grind lime seeds and black pepper in equal number in some water and apply on the scalp regularly.
  2. Place raw mango pulp in some oil for a year. Massage this oil on the scalp frequently.
  3. Apply a paste of hot olive oil, honey, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder before bath and keep for 15 minutes.
  4. Apply a mixture of Aloe Vera with herbal powder triphala to the hair for a period of three to six months. It will result in growth of new hair.
  5. Apply juice of coriander leaves on the head.
  6. Boil 1 cup mustard oil with 4 tablespoon henna (mehandi) leaves. Filter and bottle. Massage on the scalp regularly. It is very good for hair growth.
  7. Make a paste by grinding fenugreek seeds with water. Massage on the scalp after oiling the hair and leave it for one hour before washing. Repeat it every morning for a month.
  8. Make a paste by mixing two eggs, two tablespoons each of amla, reetha and shikakai powder. Massage on the scalp and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash with a mild shampoo. Repeat it for 3-4 times a week.

Hair Recipe for Dandruff Treatment:

Hair Recipe for Dandruff Treatment:

Take seven tablespoons of dried thyme. Boil it in a cup of water for ten minutes. Let it cool and strain it. Apply ½ of the mixture after washing your hair, when hair is damp. Massage it well into the scalp and leave it as it is; do not rinse. Keep the rest of the mixture for other day.

Hair pack for damaged hair

Hair pack for damaged hair


Take Fresh juice of a lemon, yolk of two eggs and white of one egg and one-tablespoon honey. Blend all the ingredients and massage gently into the scalp and hair. Wash it with shampoo after ten minutes.

Hair balm prepared from milk:

Hair balm prepared from milk:

It is not a preparation; it is just a simple application. After you wash hair, rinse it with some milk and leave it as it is for 10 to 15 minutes. Then rinse it with little warm water. This simple procedure helps to bring back the softness and shine of the hair.
Hair mask prepared with honey and olive oil:

Take three tbsp of olive oil and ½ cup of honey. Blend them well and apply into the scalp and hair evenly. Coat all the hair. Cover your hair with shower cap. Leave it for half an hour and wash with shampoo.

To increase volume of hair, try this homemade hair Recipe: You need one tablespoon, each of honey and vinegar and ½ cup of warm water. You will also need a spray bottle. Mix all the ingredients and pour into the bottle. Shake it well. When you shampoo your hair, let it dry a bit. Now spray the mix into your hair and gently rub it through. Do not rinse after that.