Hair care. Photo: IstockAfter a busy week of juggling work and home, the weekends are time to relax and pamper yourself. Onmanorama tells you how to take care of your hair.
Pick your oil. Photo: Istock» Choose an oil that suits your hair type. You can opt for coconut oil, almond oil, or even olive oil
» Heat up the oil or the mixture of oil with a few drops of essential oils if you love a little fragrance on your strands.
Note: Heat the oil gently and remove from the fire before it fumes. You can also place the oil in a bowl of hot water to gently warm it.
Comb off the dandruff. Photo: Istock» Part you hair into tiny sections with a rat-tail comb(with tapering ends). Scrape of any dead cells or dandruff if you have them with a comb or a hard brush.
» Part your hair into tiny sections. Dip a cotton ball in oil and apply it on the scalp.
Hair massage. Photo: Istock»Massage your scalp gently in small circular motions.
»After massaging your scalp, take small strands of hair and apply oil along the full length of your hair.
Representative picture. Photo: Istock» Steam your hair for better results. Wrap your hair with a towel dipped in hot water for the steaming effect.
Shampoo your hair. Photo: Istock» Wash your hair clean with a good quality shampoo. You can use an egg and lemon shampoo if you have dandruff problems.
Note
Olive oil. Photo: Istock» Olive oil possesses antifungal and antibacterial properties that destroy bacteria in your scalp, conditions your hair and thus promotes hair growth.
Almond oil. Photo: Istock» Almond oil is a rich source of Vitamin-E and helps reduce hair fall. It smoothens the cuticles of your hair.
» Coconut oil is an excellent hair conditioner. It possesses best moisture-retaining capacity.
Essential oils you may try
Oils. Photo: IstockNormal hair: Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon or Thyme essential oil.
Oily hair: Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon essential oil.
Dry Hair: Sandalwood, Lavender, Rosemary, or Geranium oil.
