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Ginger infused Vinegar for Hair Growth, Dandruff and Clarifying Hair {DIY}

January 29, 2016 Swati 34 Comments

Updated On : 29th January, 2016

Ginger infused Vinegar for Hair Growth, Dandruff and Clarifying Hair DIY

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 the ginger tonic consisted of. We could only guess at the ingredients. So, proceeding ahead with the DIY, let me first state the ingredients and then explain why it is necessary.

Ginger infused Vinegar for Hair Growth, Dandruff and Clarifying Hair

Ingredients

  • Ginger Powder (made at home or from market)
  • Vinegar (preferably Apple Cider Vinegar)
  • Distilled Water

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5 Reasons why Salon Treatments are better than home remedies #OneMonthtoHealthyHair {Hair Care}

March 27, 2015 Swati 19 Comments

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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 supposedly-the-best-salon in our area and get a hair cut.

Now, that was not any Lakme or Javed Habib but a small beauty parlor run by a small-time beautician. These were the times when you would find beauty parlors existing in one room apartments or as one of the room in their houses.

In her defense, this lady did really have a shop.

Well, the result of this hair cut was a gradual hair fall which we could never really observe. And, slowly by the end of my first year, my hair had thinned to a considerable extent. And, with that, my belief that parlors were really a big waste of money strengthened. And, I did everything at home to revive my hair length and volume. And, yes, my hair improved.

But, then, the home remedies were messy and we had to save the curd from our dinner or bring a extra bowl of it from the mess (while staying in the hostel). The logistics were the added trouble during those days but I braved them all. And, in the mean time, real professional salons were cropping up all around.

My relationship with my hair went on and off till late into my post graduation when one fine day I discovered how damaged and full of splits my hair was. And, that was the first time when I got a real hair cut. I got all my hair chopped off till shoulder-length in layers and I loved them. My hair felt fantastic.

The next time I went was to get a hair spa and high-frequency treatment which I absolutely loved. And, since then, I have been going to the salons on and off, not regularly but occasionally and I no longer consider it a waste of money; though I did consider it a luxury even when I was earning and still do.

But, I can now justify some of the reasons why salon treatments are actually better than at-home remedies.

#1. They are professionals and they have been trained at the best institutes.

Okay, so we are no longer talking about the one room apartment salons. Though, honestly, some are d*mn good.

I have also found that the company outlets are better than the franchises so make sure you are going to them. There is at least one in every city.

And, these people are professionally trained and they do know what they are doing. Granted that it costs money in these times of inflation, some things are worth it.

 

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#2. At-home Hair Coloring is NOT recommended.

This is specifically for girls who color their hair.

Well, these days almost everyone does get their hair coloured by a stylist but still there are people who dye their hair at home.

I would not get into the debate whether a professional hair color is better than the box colors we get. But, yes, there is a process of applying the hair color and that is best left to people who have been trained in it for best results.

Also, color touchups and follow up treatments can be detailed out by your hair stylist depending on your hair type and hair strength.

#3. Salon Treatments cheaper than visiting Dermatologists and Trichologists.

I come to my favourite point. Let me narrate two incidences, one of them includes an extremely local roadside but quite popular men’s salon.

So, one of my friend had been suffering from dandruff since a long long time. And, she went for a spa package which completely got rid of the dandruff issue for her. I have even written a post about it. Read all about it here.

Have you ever felt jealous that men services are so cheap in any sort of a salon?

Yeah, this roadside salon I talked about! Mr. P went there once for some issue and I guess he was facing this dandruff problem. That guy used some ampoules, took them out and cut them and gave a scalp massage with the serum. No, those are not the hair spa ampoules we get. Mr. P got some of those home but that guy (salon guy) has not yet disclosed the name of the product. But, it is d*mn effective at curbing dandruff is what Mr. P said and you do not need any fancy products to go with it either. I guess I will make a trip there to ask around.

And, I have quite often talked about the high frequency treatment I absolutely love. It is great for combating hair fall and taking good care of the scalp as well. So, you can see not all salon services are complete waste.

It is better than going to a dermatologist and spending loads on the medicines and extremely expensive hair products which you do not know will work which is anyway the last resort available to us unless the case is pretty serious in which case there may be an underlying medical condition which must be diagnosed as soon as possible.

Hair Clinics are a good place for this. The hair clinics are places where hair treatments and medicine come together to give a holistic perspective on your hair condition. But, these are not your regular salons.

 

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#4. Going to Parlor Less Messy and Regular Hair Care.

Well, no doubt, home remedies are always very messy and you have a lot to clean up after. And, some of the remedies are so messy that cleaning your hair becomes difficult and uses a lot of water and takes a lot of time. And, more messy the process, more you try to avoid it or postpone it and the hair care routine gets discontinued.

To avoid all that and to keep up with your hair routine, you can instead opt for a hair spa package or whatever treatment you are interested in and be sure to attend your appointments. This would ensure healthy hair any day πŸ™‚

#5. And, what about all the chemicals?

Ohkay! So, this is one major glitch when we go to the salons.

So, for the starters, these days even the salons are providing organic hair spas and other treatments but they are way expensive.

Further more, the professional ranges used in the salons have been exclusively curated for hair. They have the ingredients which actually help hair like ceramides and keratin. Those products are not the regular over the counter products made of cheap and inexpensive ingredients passed off to do miracles for your hair. So, yes you can take those treatments once in a while.

And, any day, a salon session is very pampering for a girl. So, just go and enjoy πŸ™‚

What do you say, girls? Did I convince you to try out salon treatments? Or, you would still prefer the home remedies? Or, are you an ardent fan of salons already?

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#OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity 6 – How to take care of your Scalp?

March 11, 2015 Swati 10 Comments

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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) – itchy scalp, dry scalp, dandruff, weak roots, oily scalp – which we face on a daily basis. Though each of these issues deserve their own posts, I am going to provide only a general outline on each of them.

Itchy Scalp

This is something I have also been facing since sometime. This is a condition which comes and goes for me. Generally, the itch increases if I do not wash my hair once in two days at least.

Now, all the scalp issues are generally inter-linked. For example, your itchy scalp can be due to dryness or due to dandruff, in which case you have to deal with either of the issues.

Sometimes, itchy scalp can ALSO be due to the products you use. If you are using harsh products on your hair and scalp, it can lead to itchy scalp as well due to the dryness. This is one of the reason I always recommend sls-free shampoo.

And, also if your scalp is dirty, it can itch so try to wash your hair once in three days at least or even daily if you are exposed to much of pollution and dust.

Now, if your itchy scalp is not because of any particular reason, I hope you have been following the Activity of the Week regularly. Scalp massages results in production of sebum which reduces scalp dryness and helps relieve the itch.

Other ways to reduce itchiness include using cooling hair oils like Navratna or even using scalp vitalizers help. My recommendations would be Biotique Mountain Ebony or I have been using this Keo Karpin hair vitalizer but I have no idea if it is available widely. I found it in one of the supermarkets. Massaging lightly after applying them relieves the itch.

Also Read: Does your scalp get itchy?

Dry Scalp

So, as I mentioned above, itchy scalp can be due to dryness in which case you have to combat the dryness.

First – Regular scalp massage with bare finger tips also improve sebum production.

Second – Regular usage of essential oils helps curb the dryness.

Third – Regular after wash hair care routine ensures no scalp dryness.

Fourth – Use skin friendly products which are gentle enough for your scalp and hair.

These are just few tricks to curb the dryness of the scalp.

Also Read: Why Hair Tangles – Reasons and How to Avoid?

Dandruff

I have written quite a lot about dandruff! So, why dandruff really occurs is quite contradictory. It can occur when there is less oil or it can occur when there is more oil. So, whether you have oily or dry scalp, it really does not matter. And, dandruff is always more or less accompanied with hair fall and itchy scalp.

First – Tea Tree oil helps reducing dandruff so use this essential oil while massaging your scalp. Leave for 30 minutes and then wash off.

Second – Use vinegar treatment. It really works wonders for dandruff.

Also Read: How to get rid of Dandruff?

Weak Roots

The simplest reason why you might have weak roots is because of lack of proper nutrition, both internal and external. Your protein intake might be less or your scalp is not getting enough oxygen supply due to poor blood circulation or you are getting old and you have not treated your body in the right way or may be hormones! The reason can be anything.

And, weak roots can lead to hair fall and hair breakage. So, what you can do?

First – Eat proper food. Up your protein and iron intake which is the Activity of the week as well!

Second – This was a tip I got way 4-5 years back when I went for my first hair cut before embarking on serious hair growth. My hair stylist told me to use Vitamin E and evening primrose oil tablets in my hair oil to improve my hair volume. I do not really know how well it works because I did it for few days and then stopped it but no pain, no gain πŸ˜‰

Also Read: Are these factors causing hair fall for you and how you can work around them?

Oily Scalp

Aah, this is something I really do not have much experience with. But, I do know a few tricks which really help oily scalp.

First – Henna controls the oil production so regular henna masks helps with oily scalp and oily hair as well.

Second – Vinegar is a great home remedy for oily scalp. Also, it works amazingly for dandruff as well.

Also Read: Shahnaz Husain Beauty Tips

So, this is just a general round up of each of the above scalp issues. But, make sure that you follow at least one of the solutions towards solving each issue. There is no healthy hair growth without healthy scalp.

Earlier Posts from #OneMonthtoHealthyHair event:
#OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity 1 – Hot Oil Treatment
#OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity of the Week – 1
#OneMonthofHealthyHair – Activity 2 – Get a Hair Cut!
#OneMonthofHealthyHair – Activity 3 – Go for a Hair Wash!
#OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity 4 – Essential Oils for Hair Care!
#OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity 5 – Weekend Hair Care Routine – I
#OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity of the Week – 2

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#OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity 4 – Essential Oils for Hair Care!

March 6, 2015 Swati 24 Comments

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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 πŸ™‚

Btw, wish you all a very Happy Holi! Hope you are busy enjoying the festival of colors instead of reading the posts here πŸ˜‰ 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 essential oils. My first was lavender which I did not really become a fan of but then I went on to try rosemary and some other exotic ones and I am a fan for life. And, since then, I have tried my level best to tell you all how awesome they are. So, this is again one of the my trials.

There are a few essential oils which you must have in your house and they are multi-purpose so you can use them from healing your wounds to cleaning the air in your house! Let us check out which 5 essential oils I think are important to have in the house.

Rosemary

This one rules the roost. Since we are talking about hair care, rosemary is the one EO which stimulates hair follicles and actually helps in hair growth.

Peppermint

Though it helps the oily scalp more but it reduces dandruff and also helps in hair growth.

Tea Tree

This one helps in cleansing your scalp and reducing the dandruff. Also, helps with acne.

Lavender

This one is not really on my favourites list. But, it helps calm your senses and lulls you to sleep, helps with hair fall and is also said to help with hair growth. It definitely helps with wounds and burns, though!

And, finally, we have

Clove

Actually, there is a list of spice essential oils which are amazing for hair growth. But, clove is probably the most easily available. I would also like to include ginger and cinnamon leaf (not bark) but remember that overusing any of the spice essential oils can be irritating for the skin. But, the advantage of spice essential oils are that they stimulate the follicles and improve the blood circulation in the scalp which leads to better hair growth.

So, today’s activity is to at least get one of the these essential oils and infuse them with all of your hair products.

How to use the Essential Oils?

Pour 5-10 drops of any of the above EO in all your hair products like shampoo, conditioner, hair oil, leave-in treatment, hair masks, any DIY’s you do, and then use the products.

You can make your own Essential Oils as well!

This would not be exactly essential oil but definitely cheaper and effective treatment. This is specially easy for all the spices which are easily available in your kitchen. So, take a table spoon of your favourite spice (ginger, clove, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper) either in ground form or you can just use your mortal and pestle and lightly break the spices to release the oils.

Put the spice in a clear bottle and cover with oil (apricot or almond are preferred as they are better at absorbing the plant nutrients) and leave for a week in direct sunlight.

Keep shaking the bottle in between to release the oils.

After a week, your customized EO is ready for use! Remember to make it in small batches and use it within a month.

Btw, since this is not exactly as potent as essential oils, you can use around two table spoons for each of your products. And, you can keep alternating using different spices every time.

So, do try out this fun DIY and I am sure you will love it!

References:

  • Tea Tree Oil for Lice and Dandruff {Hair Care}
  • Essential Oils for Hair Growth {Hair Care}
  • How do I use Essential Oils? {DIY}

Earlier Posts from #OneMonthtoHealthyHair event:
#OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity 1 – Hot Oil Treatment
#OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity of the Week – 1
#OneMonthofHealthyHair – Activity 2 – Get a Hair Cut!
#OneMonthofHealthyHair – Activity 3 – Go for a Hair Wash!

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Which Shampoo to Use? {Reader’s Query}

March 13, 2014 Swati 5 Comments

“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 of the scalp as far as I understand. Do you oil their hair? I would suggest you to oil their hair regularly and then use shampoos. Or, you can also go for body shop or schwarzkopf shampoos but all of them are definitely expensive!!

Thanks so much for the reply! I’m oiling their hair with J&J baby hair oil only. Do you suggest any other oils (brands)? Also can you please recommend any brand for organic shampoo? I heard Body shop products have lot of chemicals and they tend to dry hair. I’ve no idea about schwarzkopf shampoo. Should I get one for me first and see πŸ™‚ 

I would suggest you to go for pure coconut oil or such things instead of J&J baby oil and all. It has mineral oil and might not suit everyone. Also, if possible, I can suggest to you the bhringraj oil or neelibrigandi sort of oil from arya vaidya sala shop or website or even pure coconut or sesame or mustard oils from 24 letter mantra or any other organic brand. If you stay in Hyderabad or Bangalore, I can suggest you to check out goodseeds website. And, for arya vaidya sala, they have lot of shops in Hyderabad and Bangalore as far as my knowledge goes.

Check out the following:
www.aryavaidyasala.com/(S(emocbj45sqglubyiy2aeivib))/Index.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/goodseeds

And, regarding organic shampoo, I would say Organic Surge brand is really really good. I have been using it almost since a year and its awesome. And, regarding body shop or schwarzkopf, I have not personally tried them so I can really not say anything about them. I just suggested coz I have heard good reviews about them!!

What do you say? Any pointers as to which shampoo should she use?
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