Natural Health July 2017
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NATURAL & Beauty<br />
Do you want your hair to suffer in your pursuit of sporting<br />
perfectly styled hair? If no, here are a few common practices<br />
you must stop following right now if want to protect your hair<br />
from further damage and if you want shiny, healthy hair.<br />
1Whenever you wash your hair, avoid rubbing<br />
shampoo to the length of your hair<br />
Most of us shampoo our hair the wrong way. We try to rub<br />
the shampoo vigorously on the scalp and the lengths of hair.<br />
Shampooing is not all about lathering to get foam. Its purpose is<br />
to clean your scalp and hair of dirt and oil. The best way to use<br />
it is to massage the shampoo on your scalp gently for a minute<br />
or two and then let it rinse through the length of your hair. Resist<br />
the temptation to rub the shampoo into your hair.<br />
If you are a regular swimmer, rinse your hair immediately with<br />
shampoo and follow it up with a deep-conditioning treatment<br />
soon after you’re done. This is because the chlorinated water<br />
can cause serious damage to your hair.<br />
2Avoid drying your hair by rubbing it harshly<br />
with towel<br />
When your hair is wet, the protective cuticle is slightly<br />
raised and thus, it becomes more fragile and prone to<br />
breakage. Aggressive towel drying can create the perfect storm<br />
for snapping a few strands off. So, instead of rubbing, blot your<br />
hair with a soft towel, or wrap it in a towel and leave it like that<br />
for 5-10 minutes. The entire water will be absorbed by then. Let<br />
it air dry as it is the best way to prevent damage.<br />
3Avoid using a blow dryer and other hair styling<br />
products<br />
There is no doubt that the feeling of stepping out of the<br />
salon or a session with your hairstylist with perfect, soft, and<br />
bouncy hair after a blow dry is purely exhilarating. But, at the<br />
same time, the scorching temperatures can damage the cuticles<br />
and the proteins that promote healthy hair. Also, when the<br />
cuticles get damaged, the moisture balance is also disrupted,<br />
making your hair more prone to breakage. So, limit the usage<br />
of heat styling products. And whenever you use them, make<br />
sure you apply a heat protectant serum or spray. It will act as a<br />
barrier to the heat.<br />
<strong>Natural</strong> <strong>Health</strong> * <strong>July</strong> <strong>2017</strong> VOL 82<br />
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