‘Hair gels cause hair loss’ is a very popular yet untrue Hair Loss Myth! A fact that is echoed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, which states that it is improper care which causes hair loss and not the use of everyday products such as hair gel or mousse, hair spray etc
While hair gels may not [...]
Hair loss is widely considered to be part of the aging process; sometimes hair loss can signify a growing health problem. Here are some causes of it as identifying the cause and with proper hair care preventative measures you can considerably slow the progression of hair loss:
Medication: Many medications, almost 200 of them, list hair [...]
Hair loss is a part of nature, something that everyone experiences on an ongoing basis. So here are some causes of hair fall:
Stress: Stress is one the triggers for hair fall. This is because of the condition called as Alopecia, is caused due to stress, where the white blood cells start attacking the hair follicles [...]
Use wide toothed combs instead of brushes because …
Combing your hair during monsoons is a bit tricky, as wet hair when combed with a brush can result in split ends and breakage, especially curly and wavy hair.
As Dr. Akshay Batra states that, “Combing hair when its wet is not a good idea”, elaborating further [...]
No, Hair tends to get wet during monsoons and tying the hair up will only lead to the rain water being trapped in your hair. With a humid atmosphere, drying of the hair becomes a problem and a damp head is breeding ground for fungal infections on the scalp, dandruff and lice!
While tying your hair [...]
No, the rainy season brings a humid atmosphere along with it. This in itself spells disaster for those with chemically treated hair, as hair being hydroscopic – absorbs the moisture from the atmosphere and this nullifies the effect of any chemical treatment or product used on the hair.
Moreover dust, grime and other pollutants stick to these [...]
Yes, Oiling your hair in the monsoons is a topic that is always up for debate! With oil enthusiasts vouching for the liquids ‘hair conditioning’ ability while skeptics shout themselves hoarse about the liquids dust and grime attracting properties, which lead to dandruff; the answer lies in moderation.
Oiling your hair during monsoons requires moderation in [...]
Yes! Monsoons in India are very erratic with light drizzle and no guarantee of a dry head; so you must make it a point to wash your hair every 2-3 days to keep it clean.
A thought echoed by Dr. Akshay Batra, a well-known Trichologist and Deputy MD of Dr Batras’ Positive Health Clinic who adds [...]
Oily hair is not only difficult to style but it also attracts dust and dirt and leads dandruff in your scalp. Even with impeccable dressing, oily hair can spoil your overall look and give a bad first impression. So here are some tips for you:
If you have oily hair with a dry scalp, apply the [...]
When you have oily hair, applying oil in your hair won’t even cross your mind but some of the natural oils can help in reducing oil production in your scalp. But oil your hair only once a week or twice a month during summers.
A good massage with one of these oils can help.
Jojoba oil- Jojoba [...]