Updated On : 29th January, 2016 It has been soooooo long since I have done ANY DIY. This particular recipe was supposed to be published some time in last August but then I totally forgot about it. Now, if you would remember the elaborate hair ritual of Kamini aunty which I had followed. One of her products were ginger tonic supposed to promote hair growth and removing dandruff. I do not claim to know the exact recipe or anything. This was crafted by me and mum after trying to make out what … [Read more...] about Ginger infused Vinegar for Hair Growth, Dandruff and Clarifying Hair {DIY}
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5 Reasons why Salon Treatments are better than home remedies #OneMonthtoHealthyHair {Hair Care}
I had been bred with the mindset that salons are useless and complete waste of money, the consequence of this being I never got a good hair cut in my entire life till I was in my high school. And, my regular hair cuts which were once in a year or something, that too when I was very young, used to me done by my mom. Well, I would not say that my hair was all that bad because it grew well even though I never really liked my hair texture then. But, then, one fine day I go to … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons why Salon Treatments are better than home remedies #OneMonthtoHealthyHair {Hair Care}
#OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity 6 – How to take care of your Scalp?
So, I had promised you that I shall talk about scalp care but some things happened and it got delayed. Anyways, better late than never. Just as fertile soil gives blooming plants, clean scalp helps healthy hair growth. Otherwise, it can result in weak roots, excessive hair fall, dandruff, dry scalp issues like seborrhoeic dermatitis, psoriasis and many other such issues. I would not really go into detail but discuss about some of the major scalp issues faced by you all (the participants) - … [Read more...] about #OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity 6 – How to take care of your Scalp?
#OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity 4 – Essential Oils for Hair Care!
I am extremely sorry for not turning up yesterday. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, I just could not come online!! Anyways, I had decided to keep holi free but since I skipped yesterday, I have an activity for you today :) Btw, wish you all a very Happy Holi! Hope you are busy enjoying the festival of colors instead of reading the posts here ;) So, lets get on with the activity. Incorporate Essential Oils If you are a regular reader, you would already know I am crazy about using … [Read more...] about #OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity 4 – Essential Oils for Hair Care!
Which Shampoo to Use? {Reader’s Query}
"Could you please suggest a shampoo for 8 yr old girls? I am using J&J baby shampoo still but I have started observing it is not working on their hair and cleaning it properly? I see dandruff also started developing in their scalps. Any remedy for that?"Actually, I would suggest organic surge shampoo for anyone. I would say stay away from sls shampoos and get organic products. They help keeping the scalp healthy and moisturized. The dandruff being developed might be due to the dryness … [Read more...] about Which Shampoo to Use? {Reader’s Query}
My Hair Diary – February 2014
Finally, I have started taking back my life in control!! This month has been really good on my hair and the hair growth regime is back with a bang :D So, check out what happened. The good news first. - One, I got a haircut so most splits gone :)- Second, I have been pretty regular at oiling so my hair is back to its old silky self- Third, less hair fall - Fourth, dandruff and lice gone :)- Fifth, tried a new cocktail of oil!! Oh yes, I have new oils to talk about. - Sixth, I got … [Read more...] about My Hair Diary – February 2014
Update on Onion Juice for Hair Growth – Part I {Hair Care}
Since I have done the post on benefits of onion for hair and how to use onion juice for hair growth, I have received an onslaught of questions from various readers and they all ask me the same kind of questions. So, I thought I would create a small FAQ sort of post which will be helpful for one and all. Also, there have been some updates over the three years so check out the post for more!! How does Onion help with hair growth? Well, onion has sulphur which is an essential nutrient for … [Read more...] about Update on Onion Juice for Hair Growth – Part I {Hair Care}
Tea Tree Oil for Lice and Dandruff {Hair Care}
A few days back I mentioned that my dandruff and hair loss both are in control or let me say less considerably. But, I forgot to mention about Tea Tree EO. Well, it works amazingly for scars and acne and other breakouts as reported by those who tried it so I thought I would give a try on the scalp. Since tea tree oil is an antiseptic, it is able to fight the infections and the bacteria. And, thus, an amazing deterrent for lice and dandruff. Tea Tree EO can be applied directly on the skin as well … [Read more...] about Tea Tree Oil for Lice and Dandruff {Hair Care}
My Hair Diary – January 2014
Huh....I have been too busy to take care of my skin or my hair!! Ok, that is not entirely correct and no one is really so busy that they do not have time to do something they really want. If you want to do something, you will always find a way for it. Anyways, coming to the point, I found that the hair diary series has been ignored since October. I do not think I did anything specific for the hair during the past three months. When I was in home, I used my mom's oil and the kamini shampoo. … [Read more...] about My Hair Diary – January 2014
Soulflower Grapeseed Oil {Product Review}
I have been using this oil since quite long. Earlier I had been using it just for the hair as a leave-in serum but in December and Jan, I had been using it as a moisturizer as well. So, how did this work out?Ok, let me first talk about the texture of this oil. Grapeseed is supposed to be one of the best oils for the oily skin because of its lightness. Thus, it works amazingly as a leave-in serum without weighing the hair down. I had also put couple of drops of rosemary essential oil into the … [Read more...] about Soulflower Grapeseed Oil {Product Review}