| For Dandruff | | | | 4. Mix curd, lemon and mustard oil, apply gently on |
| • Massage the Scalp with pure coconut | | | | hair and wash your head after about half an hour. |
| oil. This will also help for growth of hair. | | | | Herb for Hair |
| • Apply coconut oil which has been boiled | | | | Henna is a natural dye extracted from the leaves |
| with small onions. Wash it off with a mixture of | | | | of the henna bush and is a natural alternative to |
| green gram powder and water drained from | | | | harsh chemical dyes. If you are buying henna, |
| cooked (boiled) rice. | | | | make sure to look for the name Lawsonia |
| • Mix Shikakai powder with the water | | | | Inermis on the pack. It is the scientific name of |
| drained from the cooked rice and wash the hair | | | | henna, a proof of the originality of the product. |
| with it. | | | | Informs Mumbai based Trichologist Dr. Rekha |
| • Crush the leaves of five petal hibiscus | | | | Yadav, "Using Henna can give you multiple |
| flower and take the juice. Wash the hair with this | | | | benefits. It not only adds colour to your hair, but |
| juice. | | | | is also a great conditioner. It strengthens your |
| • Heat the oil with a little camphor. Apply | | | | hair, is anti-fungal, reduces dandruff and helps |
| the oil in the scalp and massage for 10 minutes. | | | | prevent split ends." |
| After 30 minutes wash the hair with a herbal | | | | Hair Wash |
| shampoo. Do the steam -towel- wrap for 15 | | | | The best way of washing hair is with Aritha and |
| minutes. | | | | Shikakai Powder. It does not have any chemicals |
| For Healthy Hair | | | | or any other side effects. Aritha and Shikakai |
| 1. Eat a healthy balanced diet. Hair and skin benefit | | | | powder is available at any General stores or even |
| from the same diet. Hair needs protein. | | | | a banyan shop. |
| 2. Use gentle non-detergent based shampoo. | | | | Hair Conditioners |
| 3. This is the tough one! Wash hair less frequently. | | | | Henna - Henna conditions and colours your hair. |
| 2 to 3 times a week. Summer you maybe able to | | | | Dry hair - Add some milk, water and 1-2egg yolks |
| wash hair an extra time. Squeaky clean means | | | | in henna. This mixture will not dry your hair and |
| hair has been stripped of its natural protective oils. | | | | will make it soft and manageable. Apply it monthly. |
| 4. Condition monthly with a natural Herbal Vinegar | | | | Normal to Oily Hair - %u2013 Add water, lemon, |
| Hair Rinse. | | | | egg yolks in henna. |
| For Hair Loss | | | | Quick-fix Hair Tips |
| 1. Use a very mild shampoo and condition your | | | | If you want instant luster just before a big night, |
| hair at least twice a week. Make sure to rinse out | | | | beat an egg without the yolk, squeeze half a |
| the conditioner thoroughly. | | | | lemon into it and apply to hair avoiding the scalp |
| 2. Amla, shikaki powder mixed with curd is a good | | | | than rinse and wash in another half an hour. Be |
| conditioner and should be made use of. | | | | sure to give your hair a last rinse with some rose |
| 3. Massaging with aroma oils once a week reduces | | | | water because we don't want you going out |
| hair fall and makes them soft and silky. Rosemary | | | | smelling like an egg. |
| oil and titri oil can also be used. | | | | |