The Mystery of Hair

Hair is like health, it is seldom valued until it is lost. Let us understand what exactly is the hair made up of. Our hair is deep rooted in the scalp inside the hair follicle. This follicle receives its nutrition from the surrounding blood vessels.

If the flow of blood is healthy and the quality of blood is good then you will most likely have healthy hair. The follicles are also surrounded by sebaceous glands, which excrete sebum. This sebum is a naturally oily substance and is colourless. It is essential for maintaining the oil balance of the scalp. It also adds shine to the hair and nourishes the hair and scalp.

When the hair is stripped of this acid/alkaline balance, which is also known as pH balance it becomes dry and dehydrated. This kind of hair will break easily and you may experience hair fall. In order to maintain the health of the hair it is essential to nourish it thoroughly. If you have a dry scalp then oil your hair twice in a week, else you can oil it once a week. Leave the oil overnight and wash with shampoo, follow it up with a conditioner.

Hair is made of keratin, which is a dead protein. Hence you can nourish it with protein to improve its health and nourish it. A good nightly massage will not only nourish your hair, it will also relieve tightness caused by stress. You can adopt some aromatherapy blends to supply external nourishment to the hair. Internally you can alter your diet, because a lot depends on your diet.

Good eating habits will not only improve the health of your hair, it will also add glow to the skin. Other hair hygiene methods will also make a difference to the health and quality of your hair. Always cover your head when out in the sun. Protect your mane from pollutants by wearing a scarf, try to cover your hair as much as you can when you are outside.