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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : December 15, 2017 6:11 PM IST
According to Ayurveda, the health of hair depends on the proper functioning of the dhatus or the tissues. The nutrient plasma produced from the digestion of food nourishes the dhatus; so healthy nutrient plasma will produce healthy hair. Poor diet, illness, lack of proper hygiene, and nutritional deficiencies can affect the hair and cause hair loss, dandruff and other problems. A number of factors such as age, diet, season, climate, pollution, stress and anxiety affect the health of your hair and scalp. Following an Ayurvedic diet is always the first step to healthy and attractive hair. Another important factor is how you wash your hair. Here are some pointers from Ayurvedacharya Dr Partap Chauhan, director, Jiva Ayurveda, to keep your hair looking great and healthy:
1)Avoid shampooing too often in winters as this removes the vital natural oils.
2)Oil massage is highly recommended to protect hair from the winter dryness. Massaging the scalp and hair with warm oil, preferably infused with hair-friendly herbs (Amla, Brahmi). This is the best way to nourish the scalp and hair topically. The process of massage helps to increase blood flow to the hair follicles and supports the growth of healthy hair. It is especially beneficial for dry hair as the increased circulation facilitates production of natural oil thus restoring lost lustre. Oil massage also relaxes the body and mind. Have you tried using Dabur Amla Hair Oil?
3) Conditioners are must to maintain moisture levels. Try de fabulous ginger energizing conditioner.
4) Regular cleansing and brushing is very important. Brushing stimulates the sebaceous glands that produce natural oil, which is responsible for hair lustre.
5) Lemon is very good for making your hair shiny and lustrous. Add one tablespoon of lemon juice to half a tumbler of water. Rinse your hair with this solution after cleansing your scalp.
6) Regular use of henna on normal hair provides good conditioning for hair. Amla and shikakai powder mixed with curd is also a good conditioner.
7) To beat hair loss - The oil from amla (Indian gooseberry), prepared by boiling dry pieces of Amla in coconut oil, is a hair tonic for enriching hair growth and preventing hair loss.
8) To beat dandruff - Soak two tablespoons of fenugreek (methi) seeds overnight in water. Grind the softened seeds into a fine paste in the morning and apply over the scalp. Leave for half an hour and then wash thoroughly. This is an effective remedy for dandruff.
9) Hair nourishment - Boil a handful of fresh neem or margosa leaves. Strain and cool this infusion, and wash your hair with it. Try this twice a week for healthy and nourished hair.
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