Category Archives for Shampoo/Conditioner
DIY Avocado Hair Mask for Growing Strong and Long Hair
Do you want strong, shiny hair that grows faster? Apply an avocado on hair. But that stuff is food. Yes, it is. However, it also works great as a hair mask. If your question is how and why? We will come to it later, before that my story about how […]
Continue readingApple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse: For pH Balance, Shine and Conditioning
I live in London. The water is hard, and the skies are cloudy. Okay, the cloudy skies do not affect the hair, but the hard water does. If you too live in a hard water area, you know how the water leaves a residue on hair, causing it to look dull, tangly […]
Continue readingHow to Condition Your Dry Hair With Herbs (Buh-bye Harsh Chemicals)
Growing up in India, and my best comfort food was fenugreek leaves soup with lots of garlic and turmeric. Here in London, it’s difficult to find fresh fenugreek leaves. And even if you find it, the process of plucking the tiny leaves is long and laborious. A few days back I brought this bitter-sweet, […]
Continue reading3 Best Oils for Hair Growth (Find the Right One)
I have a hard time finding ‘everyday’ shoes. There’s nothing wrong with my feet, they are symmetrical, well arched and a size 4. But still most shoes are either too narrow, too broad, too hard, too soft or too expensive… and the list goes on. And even if they pass all these criteria, then […]
Continue readingHow to Use Rhassoul Clay (Shampoo & Hair Detox Recipe)
Have you heard of Rhassoul or Ghassoul or Thassoul? Well, they are different names of the exquisite, brownish pink clay from the regions of Morocco. Okay, the first two names are real and the last one (Thassoul) I made up. But what I didn’t makeup is its amazing benefits. Rhassoul or Ghassoul is very high […]
Continue readingMiracle Hair Mask For Hair Growth, Thickness and Dandruff
I call this recipe Miracle Hair Mask because it helps with so many hair issues. It’s also one of the most popular hair masks with the Indian women, because of its amazing beauty and healing effects. Benefits of Miracle Hair Mask Reduces hair loss Prevents dandruff and promotes healthy scalp Encourages faster hair growth […]
Continue readingBanana Hair Mask for Dry & Dull Hair
Is your hair dry, dull and crying for moisture? Well, ladies here’s a hair mask made with ‘the most popular fruit in the world’. It will transform your hair into smooth-silky-dazzling beauty. And that hair-beautifying fruit is….the humble banana. At times when bananas are very ripe, we don’t know what to do with them. […]
Continue readingHow to Use Rice Water For Gorgeous Hair And Flawless Skin
In some parts of the world ‘to eat’ means ‘to eat rice’. One of the most important grain, rice is a staple food for almost half of the world’s population, supplying as much as half of the daily calories. But, rice is also a great beautifying aid. For centuries, Asian women have used rice […]
Continue reading4 Homemade Shampoos for Hair Loss (Save your Hair)
If you find the right shampoo, that will be half the battle won against hair loss. I know shampoo only stays in your hair for a few minutes, but it makes such a huge difference in the health of your hair. Have you ever noticed, after using a particular shampoo your hair fell like […]
Continue reading7 Ways To Detox Your Scalp: Grow Thick and Healthy Hair
A Healthy and Clean Scalp is the key to thick, shiny, gorgeous hair. If your scalp is unhealthy, inflamed and full of toxins, imagine what quality of hair will it grow. Dull, thin, weak that falls out easily. Like the delicate rose plant which requires the right moisture, soil pH, and nutrients to grow […]
Continue reading10 Essential Oils for Healthy Hair Growth
What happens when you peel an orange? You get the refreshing, orangey scent. And what about when you drive past the lavender farm, you can smell the heavenly floral scent for miles…. Also, if you or your neighbour is mowing the lawn, you get the scent of ‘fresh cut grass’. The thing is all […]
Continue readingHow To Make Conditioner At Home (With One Herb)
Life is good and beautiful when it’s kept simple. And this homemade conditioner recipe is also very simple. Made with just one ingredient – marshmallow root – it does everything that a good conditioner is supposed to do. It nourishes and detangles hair, seals in moisture, and leaves hair looking soft, bouncy and lustrous. […]
Continue reading5 Homemade Anti-Dandruff Shampoos: Get Clean & Clear Scalp
I got rid of Dandruff after switching to homemade shampoo. Just the first use made a noticeable difference. And I couldn’t believe I had put up with dandruff for so many years and the cure was right at my home. I thought the yeast – which is what the dandruff literature puts down to […]
Continue readingEgg and Olive oil Hair Mask: Get Gorgeous Hair like a Celebrity
Want hair like a film celebrity? Shiny, Bouncy and Voluminous. Do what they do… Exercise. Get beauty sleep. Eat healthy. And if all that is too much – put egg on the hair. It smells, a little, but many celebs swear by this at-home beauty secret. Eggs are full of protein which helps to […]
Continue readingHow To Cheat No Poo – Stop Suffering From Greasy Hair
Is no-poo not working for you? There is a simple and easy way to make it work. And it’s not harsh on your scalp and will leave your hair shiny and bouncy. If you oil your hair, no poo can be a little challenging and unpredictable. Those with dry hair will remain unaffected with […]
Continue readingAyurvedic Hair Mask: For Thicker, Fuller and Luscious Hair
Ayurvedic remedies are time-tested and proven to be the best for hair. They are healing for the scalp and beautifying for the hair. If you have not explored any ayurvedic herbs yet, give this hair mask a try. It has the herbal power to make your hair nothing short of fabulous. Before we delve […]
Continue readingUltimate Hair Mask for Dry, Coarse Hair (Best Deep Conditioner)
My neighbour is a beautiful woman with thick curly hair that always stands out. I with fine hair do get envious (sometimes) of her big fabulous hair. Last week we got talking, and I asked her what she puts on her hair. I knew she was using something natural. …and her hair secret […]
Continue readingQ&A Which is a good homemade shampoo for Oily hair?
Farha asks: Hi I have tried your reetha-shikakai shampoo. It works fine but since I got an extremely oily scalp could you please suggest me what can I use for oily scalp? Also, I have dandruff too. The simple answer is make reetha-shikakai shampoo more concentrated. So cook for more time and you can […]
Continue readingReverse Hair Washing: The Secret to Gorgeous Hair
Reverse hair washing is a hot new trend these days. It promises to give your hair more volume and gloss – just like the models in the adverts It’s just like a regular wash, just in reverse order. You apply your conditioner first, then your shampoo. This method works for pretty much any hair type […]
Continue readingCastor Oil Hair Mask to Grow Your Hair Faster and Thicker
Castor oil has gained so much popularity recently, mainly for its hair growing benefits. It has, in fact, got a glamorous status in natural hair care. When I was growing up in India, castor plant was just another roadside plant. It didn’t get any admiration. Although it was used for hair, but then the most […]
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