Category Archives for Shampoo/Conditioner
How 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 ginger […]
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! Homemade 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 of […]
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 […]
Continue reading7 Ways to Prevent Split Ends
The hard truth: Once you get a split end, it won’t go away. The only way to get rid of split ends is to cut them off. And for the future, you can take care of your hair and prevent splits from occurring in the first place. There are simple ways to avoid split […]
Continue readingOrange Juice Rinse: Get Shiny Hair This Winter
Orange juice rinse conditions the hair and balances the scalp. This rinse is especially useful during winter months, when the humidity is low and your hair is greatly lacking in the moisture content. Orange juice rinse will hydrate your scalp and hair and add lots of shine and luster to your hair. Plus […]
Continue readingLemon Juice Hair Rinse: Boosts Shine and Adds Bounce to Oily Limp Hair
When life gives you lemons, don’t make lemonade. It’s so full of sugar and unhealthy anyway. Make a lemon rinse instead. Your hair will love it. Rich in vitamin C, lemon helps to rejuvenate the scalp and add gloss to dull hair. The astringent and purifying qualities of lemon make it perfect for those […]
Continue reading8 Ways to Save your Hair from Hard Water
Do you live in a hard-water area? Is your hair giving you daily grief? No amount of conditioners or styling sprays can rescue you, as the root of the problem lies in your tap water. I recently visited Amsterdam. This was my second visit, and my love for the city is getting bigger […]
Continue readingWhat is the Right Way to Comb your Hair? Combing Basics for Smooth and Silky Hair
I really think combing is one hair domain that is highly neglected. We do a lot of research before buying hair goods such as – shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, hair gels, and styling tools. But we hardly give a second thought as to which comb to use and how to comb. This is probably because […]
Continue readingMake Your Own Natural Shampoo: Get Soft and Shiny Hair at Home
For centuries people in India have mostly used various fruits, barks, stem, seeds and leaves to make their own homemade shampoo. Although, now many people are opting for more convenient options -market bought shampoos; is it good or bad is a big question. Since I was little, I have seen my mother make her […]
Continue readingHealthy Hair Starts with a Clean Comb
It’s a good idea to invest in good quality combs and brushes, but it’s even more important to keep them tidy. This will keep your hair clean and healthy. Everyday combing accumulates hair, build-up of natural oils, dry skin, dandruff, dirt and dust. Dirty combs/brushes will transfer the grime and germs back to your washed hair. […]
Continue readingIs there a Magic Potion for Hair Growth?
Many of us are looking for a magic potion that will transform our hair into silky, abundant and luxurious tresses. So is there any such magic potion? A long while back one of my cousin revealed, after much coaxing, her formula for lush hair growth. It was basically a blend of 4 different oils […]
Continue readingCoconut oil as a Leave-in Hair Conditioner: For Frizzy and Damaged hair
No matter how well you treat your hair, years of exposure to the elements – the sun, air, water – plus everyday washing, combing, and styling can cause damage to your hair. For soft, healthy, and beautiful hair, it’s important that you keep your hair well conditioned and moisturised. A leave-in conditioner is […]
Continue readingPrecondition with Coconut Oil: Strengthens Hair and Soothes Itchy Scalp
When it comes to hair care, coconut oil is ubiquitous in many Indian households. For centuries Indian women have rejoiced in their long thick beautiful hair. The good old coconut oil has been a regular part of their hair care regime. Over the last decade, coconut oil has garnered lot of attention in the western countries, […]
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