Grandma’s Home Remedy

Hair care is an important part of our life, but it is often ignored and people do not care for their hair until it is lost. Good hair is like good health, its value is seldom known until it is lost.

Hair loss is a common problem, apart from that there are some other hair problems like dry and frizzy hair, dandruff and balding. Though there are several cosmetics and hair care products available over the counter, the age old grandma’s remedy is the best way of solving all hair problems. We suggest some hair care tips to improve the quality of your hair.

Benefits of Amla – Amla, Indian Gooseberry is the best source of Vitamin C. This wonder fruit is rich in Vitamin C and has several uses in hair care. You can eat the fruit as it is or maybe consume its juicy everyday. Amla juice taken on empty stomach will not only improve the condition of your hair but will also improve your eyesight and the texture of your skin.

Moreover, it is easily available these days. There are other ways also in which this fruit is used for hair care. For instance, amla powder is soaked with other herbs like shikakai and reetha and applied to the scalp. The juice of amla too can be applied directly on the scalp and hair. It improves the texture of the hair and prevents hair fall.

Benefits of Henna - This herb is an excellent treat for the hair. It prevents hair fall, dandruff and improves the texture of the hair. It also leaves a burgundy tinge in the hair that shines in sunlight. However, there is a way of applying henna, if not done properly it can cause dryness and make your mane frizzy.

The first step to henna application is to soak it in curd, this is very important. Curd has excellent conditioning properties and also checks dandruff. Henna, when soaked in curd will not make your hair dry, you could also add other herbs like amla, reetha and beetroot (fresh, grounded in mixer).