Category Archives for Shampoo/Conditioner
Green Tea for Hair: Stimulates Growth + Gives it Glorious Shine
Green Tea is Fab for your Hair. My parents visited Darjeeling some time ago, and they brought me a few bags of green tea. Since then it has just been sitting in my cupboard as I simply dislike the taste of green tea. So I have thought of putting it to another good use […]
Continue readingDIY Sage Hair Mist: Moisturize & Shine
If you are looking for a natural way to moisturise your hair, try Sage Hair Mist. This lightweight, all natural, leave-in hair spray will restore lost moisture. Sage also works to give the hair softness and an incredible shine, both things that dull, dry hair is lacking. Besides, sage leaves are loaded with antioxidants and […]
Continue readingHow to do a Henna Gloss: Make your Hair Shiny Instantly
Do you want incredible shine and tint from henna? But without too much fuss – do a henna gloss. You do use henna for henna gloss, but it’s used in lesser quantities than you would use in a traditional henna. Gloss refers to the conditioning and moisturising ingredients such as yogurt, egg, coconut milk […]
Continue readingWhy Use A Wooden Comb: Top 6 Hair Benefits
I use a wooden comb for my hair. A must have for me! A few days back, I lost my wood comb and had to use a plastic one. And my hair didn’t really like it. It was static-ky afterwards. And since I am used to the feel of wood on my scalp, the […]
Continue readingHow to Make Brahmi-Amla Hair Oil: Promotes Growth, Conditions Hair
Brahmi-Amla hair oil is a multivitamin for your hair. It has a long standing reputation for promoting luxurious hair growth. As the name suggests this hair oil is made using ayurvedic herbs – ‘Brahmi and Amla’. Both these herbs are superb hair tonics – they nourish and condition hair, improve growth, alleviate dandruff, and […]
Continue readingDIY Rosewater & Glycerin Spray: For Soft Hair and Glowing Skin
Rosewater and glycerine spray is a wonderful light moisturiser – you can spray it on your hair, your face and even all over your body, every day, to refresh and rehydrate. It also works great as a makeup setting spray or as a skin soothing spray. You’ll love that this spray is simple to make […]
Continue reading10 Best Natural Shampoos: For Strong, Healthy & Shiny Hair
One of the best things I have done for my hair is to switch to homemade shampoo. It took me some time to figure out what works for my hair, but the effort was all worth it. And now my dandruff is gone, I have fewer hair falling out, and my hair have never […]
Continue readingAll-Natural Detangling & Moisturising Hair Spray
Detangling can be quite a task, especially for those with curly and long hair. Most store-bought detangling sprays contain a lot of junk. And may still not work. So if you are looking for a detangler, minus the nasty ingredients, then try this homemade detangling spray. It’s simple to make and contains just two […]
Continue readingTop 5 Herbs For Dry Hair
Is your hair dry, coarse, curly? And do you find it difficult to tame those unruly strands? Whatever the reason may be – washing too often, using harsh soap and heated styling tools, excessive chemical treatments, or genetic (blame your parents :-)) – dry hair basically lacks moisture. Although hair is mostly protein, moisture is […]
Continue reading3 Ways To Clean Your Hair Without Sham-poo
It’s okay to not shampoo. As there are many other fabulous ways to clean your head. Shampoos didn’t exists until 1930s. In India, and many other countries, shampoo became popular only a couple of decades ago. And before its advent people didn’t roam the streets with dirty heads. Rather, they had already identified how […]
Continue readingHomemade Egg Shampoo: Cleans & Strengthens Your Hair
As a child, I was fascinated by Halo Egg Shampoo advert, in which a lady in a yellow dress would flaunt her black, shiny and bouncy hair. The promise of egg protein was hard to forget. Although, I can’t remember if we ever bought it. The egg is a very good hair cleanser. Hard […]
Continue readingHow to make a leave-in conditioner: Smooth, Detangle & Shine
Is your hair dry, coarse, frizzy, tangled or unruly? In healthy conditions, hair’s moisture content is about 10 to 12% moisture. People with dry, coarse hair find it difficult to retain moisture into their hair. When the hair dries, it all evaporates out, leaving the hair in a dry, tangled mess. This all-natural, handmade […]
Continue readingRosemary Hair Rinse: Darkens Hair, Stimulates Growth
Rosemary is one of the most beneficial herbs for your hair. I have been using rosemary hair rinse for about 3 months now. I am not sure if it has changed the colour of my hair – I henna dye every month – but it surely has changed the colour of my white tumbler (which […]
Continue readingGinger For Hair Growth
Ginger has amazing stimulating and healing qualities.. This aromatic, pungent, and spicy root is liberally used in Asian kitchens. In India, adrak wali chai or ginger infused tea is a household favorite, and it’s also a great antidote for cold, cough, and headache. Ginger is native to Asia. During the 13th and 14th centuries […]
Continue reading4 Best Dry Shampoo Recipes: An Instant Fix For Greasy Hair
Washing your hair every single day is actually doing more harm than good. When you shampoo your hair daily you strip your scalp and hair of its beautiful natural oils and nutrients. This can lead to breakage, dull looking hair, and overall, it will make your scalp dry and flaky. So try washing […]
Continue readingShikakai & Honey Conditioning Hair Rinse
Shikakai literally means ‘fruit for the hair.’ It has been used in India for centuries as a gentle cleansing and conditioning agent for hair and skin. Rich in flavonoids, alkaloids, and various plant acids, shikakai nourishes and strengthens hair roots to promote healthy hair growth. The low pH of shikakai matches with our hair’s […]
Continue readingHow to Make Sulphate Free Shampoo at Home?
Why sulphate free? Sulphates are detergents used in shampoos to get rid of dirt and grease. But, they can be harsh and strip away the natural protective oils from your scalp and hair, resulting in dry flaky scalp, and lusterless hair. And beware of term ‘plant derived’. Claims such as ‘sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) […]
Continue readingDitch Conditioner, Use Hair Rinse: 6 Hair Rinse Recipes for Gorgeous hair
Why use hair rinse? Hair rinses are literally hair treats! Home made herbal hair rinses are packed with plant nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants that help restore moisture and shine to your hair, reduce hair fall, relieve your scalp of dryness, itchiness, or excess oil production, as well as promote hair growth. The biggest advantage […]
Continue readingHow to Wash Your Hair – 7 Tips for Great Hair
What’s the big deal? ‘Lather, rinse, repeat’. It may sound simple and easy, but there are a lot of things that you can over/under-do – mostly people overdo – like amount of shampoo, water temperature, how many times to wash and more. The more I learn about hair washing, the more I realise that hair […]
Continue readingIs Combing your hair 100 strokes a day Good or Bad?
According to an age-old hair care tip ‘combing your hair several times will keep your hair healthy, Shiny, and abundant’. So what is the truth in this saying? You can encourage your hair to grow by brushing and combing it, because the process helps loosen and remove dead skin from the scalp. It will also […]
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