HAIR CARE IN SUMMER AND WINTER

PRABHA

INTRO TO HAIR

Non – living biologic fibers. Hair growth- Phases:

- Growth Stage – Anagen

- Resting Stage – Telogen

- Degenerative Stage – Catagen Functions: Protection (cold &sun), Cosmetic, Sensation Types : Lanugo - Fetus

Vellus – Body

Terminal - Scalp

GENERAL CARE

WHAT TO PONDER ON??

Washing hair properly

Drying your hair

Brushing your hair

Styling and dyeing your hair

Maintaining your general health

HOW YOU WASH MATTERS !!

Wash Your hair every other day/ just twice a week. Frequent washing might lead to drying of hair

Selecting the shampoo that suits you is important!! Avoid using shampoos with sulphates and parabens

The best thing for your is to condition it every time you wash it.

Deep condition once a week. This makes your hair soft, healthy and moisturized

Rinsing your hair with vinegar ( 1 part of organic apple cider vinegar ) to 3 parts warm water before you shampoo, it treats dandruff and makes hair looks shinier and cleaner

Apply 5 types oils- almond, castor, olive, coconut and lavender oils to moisturize your hair effectively

DRYING IT THE RIGHT WAY

Let it dry the natural way !!!

Avoid using towels (the fabric used in towels might cause frizziness and damage ), rather use a cotton t-shirt to wrap your hair

Try to use the blow dryer the minimal way- using lowest temperature setting

Do Not brush your hair when its wet, it makes your hair brittle

HOW TO BRUSH YOUR HAIR ???

Brushing your hair stimulates hair follicles to grow… yes!!! But don’t do that too often as it may damage your hair and result in split ends and frizzy hair

Try using your fingers , rather than a brush after your shower

STYLING ***

Make sure you trim your hair every 6-8 weeks to get

rid of the split ends

Keep styling your hair often . Avoid perming, crimping, straightening, bleaching or repeatedly coloring hair if at all possible.

Just make styling an occasional treat, not a permanent one.

Don’t use rubber bands to pin or pull the hair back tight, it could cause damage at roots / put stress on the follicles

Take a break from dyeing and give your hair a little breather

THE VITAL ELEMENT- DIET

Hair needs right amount of vitamins, proteins. A healthy diet will, make your hair bounce back in a brilliant way

A balanced diet rich in lean protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables is a key

Vitamin C – get plenty of it, it strengthens your hairIron – transports oxygen to blood vesselsZinc-grows and repairs tissuesOmega 3 fatty acids- grows healthy hair

DESTRESS YOURSELF !!!

Physical and mental stresses can cause hair loss, so make sure that stress doesn’t overcome you

Find healthy emotional outlets- yoga, biking, meditation, or any forms of exercise

SHAMPOOS

Remove sebum & dirt from the hair/scalp. Leave the hair manageable to comb Choose carefully – excess removal of sebum – dull & static

hair. Surfactant – is the detergent in shampoo – cleanses hair. Divided – Anionic , Amphoterics, Nonionics. (most have a

combo of 3.

IF YOU SEE…

Lauryl sulfate – Adv - it deep cleanses

dis – Harsh hair Glycinates/ Propinates - safe to eyes

mild cleansing

manageable hair Polysorbate – mild cleansing

manageable hair

Common: TEA – tetraethylammonium

DEA – diethylammonium

Lauryl Sulfate

Conditioners – Manageable hair after shampooing Leave in serums – Conditioner

weightless smoothness

frizz free & easy to comb

SUMMER CARE

HAIR IN SUMMER

Summer hair damage:- Greasy hair Dandruff Unmanageable hair.

SOLUTION

TIP 1:- water intake - hydrates body and hair. TIP 2:- Avoid using too much oil.

use a mild shampoo and warm water.

Wash hair less frequently during the hottest months

TIP 3:- Dandruff - Antifungal shampoos.

TIP 4:- Use an appropriate shampoo according to your hair type followed by a conditioner.

TIP 5:- Apply leave in conditioner after towel drying your hair.

TIP 6:- Avoid blow drying you hair and using hot curlers as they break hair during summer.

Hair braided when wet will air dry into stylish waves.

TIP 7:- Pin your hair up or wrap it in a plastic and sleep on it - retain moisture & no frizzy hair.

TIP 8:- Wear your hair up in a bun, knot, or braids.

Wear a hat.

TIP 9:-If at the beach without the hat; use sunscreen made for the skin and rinse it once you go home.

WINTER CARE

WINTER HAIR

Dry hair Rough hair Dandruff Dry scalp Spilt ends

SOLUTION

TIP 1: HOT OIL MASSAGE:

- Rejuvenates & hair/scalp

- Reduces dryness

TIP 2: HAIR PACKS

- Produce moisture, dandruff

- home made – curd, neem, henna, milk & lemon

- synthetic chemical packs

TIP 3CONDITIONER:

- Hair & Scalp hydrated

- before & after shampoo

- keep for 5 mins & wash with cold water

TIP 4: HAIRSTYLE & MAINTENANCE:

- Don’t keep hair open – locks

- tie bun/high pony tail

- No too much combing – split ends

TIP 5: HEAT APPLICATIONS:

- External heat damages hair.

- No blow driers, straighteners.

TIP 6: APPLY LEAVE IN CONDITIONERS:

- Avoids split end & static hair