Hair Growth

In Our first Post We talked about Hair Problems.Now Lets talk about our Hair Growth.

1.  Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish : Since hair is made of protein, make sure you're getting plenty of protein in your diet. Some proteins to consider incorporating into your diets like lean meats such as chicken and turkey, fish, eggs, soy products, beans, and nuts. These foods will help promote healthy keratin production, which are the building blocks of hair. 
2. Eat the right kinds of fat: Fats will help you process the vitamins and minerals in your diet that are necessary for healthy hair production, including Vitamins A, D, E, and K.Omega 3 fats, found in marine and plant oils, are good for healthy hair.For this reason, B-complex tablets containing fish oils are helpful in speeding up the growth of hair follicles. 
3. Get enough vitamin C : .The body cannot make vitamin C on its own,so you need to eat and drink foods that have high concentrations of vitamin C.Vitamin C deficiencies cause can make hair that is weak, lusterless, and prone to breakage.Your body uses vitamin C to build collagen, which is crucial in developing hair growth. Vitamin C also assists in breaking down iron,so maintaining good levels of vitamin C is necessary to absorb iron Cantaloupe, citrus fruits, broccoli, bell peppers, and spinach are all fantastic and great-tasting foods that are packed with vitamin C.
4. Make sure you're getting enough iron and zinc : Iron and zinc, along with other vitamins, are essential in creating great, healthy hair.Lean animal meats are great ways to get iron, but if you're vegetarian, consider eating beans, lentils, and soy products Zinc assists in the repair of your tissues, making sure that the oil glands around your follicles are working in the proper way. Get your zinc by eating oysters, low-fat roast beef, toasted wheat germ, roasted pumpkin and squash seeds, dark chocolate, and cocoa powder.
5. Clean your hair regularly and carefully : You don't need to shampoo and condition every day, as this will suck out the natural oils present in your hair. Use the right products when cleaning your hair. Depending on how oily your hair is, shampoo and condition your hair only about 3-4 times per week. Those with curly, coarse, or dry hair may want to wash their hair only 2-3 times weekly, as natural oils are key for strong and healthy hair. People who have oily skin probably want to wash their hair more than the 3-4 per week average, as a buildup of oil can be harmful to growth.Choose products that contain ingredients that are healthy for hair. Ingredients like avocado, coconut, jojoba, and olive are all beneficial when used in moderation. They help retain moisture and oils while minimizing split ends and other hair damage.
6. Limit using Brush and comb: Brushing your hair to excess can actually pull hairs out of the scalp.Your hair is especially vulnerable when it's wet, so it's best to wait until its dry before you take a wide-toothed comb to go through your hair.
7. Excessive styling can hurt your hair : Certain chemical applications and cleansers may cause thinning, damage or even hair loss if improperly used.Style your hair in isolation, but repeated styling can exacerbate damage to hair
8.  Don't use rubber bands or pin to style the hair back : If you need to pull your hair back and pin it up, use a hair tie. The hair tie won't cause the hair to get stuck on its surface as much and lodge it from its roots.
9. Plan how often you get your hair cut : How often you should cut your hair depends on how healthy it is and how fast you want it to grow; it is totally up to your own judgement.Normal hair grows anywhere from 1/2 inch - 5/8 inch per month. Most stylists recommend getting a hair cut every 6-10 weeks.
10. Try not to repeatedly chemically or mechanically straighten, curl, bleach, perm, crimp or color hair : Excessive heat, in either blow-drier or flat-iron form, can singe the hair, so try to manually dry your hair whenever possible.
11. Stay away from Stress : Stress plays an important role in hair growth.When your body has enough nutrients and energy stored up ,it doesn't need to focus on simply keeping you alive, it can devote resources to build up and protect your hair. But can cause the body to go into a kind of survival mode in which it only produces things vital to bodily survival. During these times, hair production may stop. 
12. Clear emotional stress from your life : Exercise is a great way to release pent-up stress. Jogging, swimming, lifting light weights, or even walking is part of a healthy lifestyle. It will help your body process foods and vitamins, sleep better, and reduce large amounts of stress.
13. Promote hair growth with natural home remedies and store-bought remedies :  
    

      Home Made Remedies

• You can use red onions or shallots by chopping it into small pieces and then squeezing out its juice. Then apply it on your scalp and keep for 15 minutes. Finally rinse off with a mild shampoo
• Mix the flesh of three leaves of aloe vera with honey and apply it over the scalp. 
• In Egg white, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and honey and mix it well to form a smooth paste. Apply all over the hair and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water and shampoo it off. Not just for hair, you can use egg masks to get glowing skin too.
• Wait 20 minutes and wash hair out as usual.Mix together a spoonful of soya lecithin, a spoonful of wheatgerm, a spoonful of honey, a spoonful of brewer’s yeast, and a yogurt. Try this homemade recipe every day for breakfast.
• Take 1 teaspoon of the fenugreek paste and add 2 teaspoons of coconut milk. Leave it for 30 minutes and wash off with a mild shampoo.     
• Blend a tomato with a tablespoon of olive oil. Heat until warm and apply the mixture to the scalp, letting stand as long as possible. This mixture can be enhanced by adding aloevera.
• Simply apply the potato juice on the scalp and leave it for 15 minutes. This can also be used if you’re suffering from “alopecia- thinning of hair”.
• Make this pack by mixing 1 cup of dry henna powder with ½ cup of yoghurt and apply all over the hair. Leave the pack until it dries off completely and wash off with a mild shampoo.
• Mix 1 teaspoon of pepper powder with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and apply on the patches. Wash off with cool water.
• Apply warm green tea all over your scalp and leave it for an hour. Rinse off with cool water.      
• Wash your hair every day with rosemary water. You can buy rosemary shampoo or make rosemary water on own.   
• Want more remedies that will fit for you,go to http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/28-powerful-home-remedies-for-hair-growth/                        

   Store Bought Remedies

•  MSM stands for methylsulfonylmethane. It's a naturally-occurring sulfate found in some plant species, and is reputed to help build collagen and repair tissue.  
• Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin. It's supposed to increase hair and nail growth, also helping with acne, slow-healing skin and stronger hair.

Hair Problems

Hi Friends today I have gone through some sites.Hair problem is one of the major Problem in our life,some have thick hair ,some have thin hair,some have rough but everyone has same problem Hair Fall.I got Something Interesting :

Hair Tonic

1) The tonic has to be applied to the scalp only. 

2) As it is a water based tonic, it will evaporate on its own. No need to rinse/shampoo it.

Ingredients

• 250 ml water
  
  4 bay leaves
  
  3 hibiscus flowers
  
  Handful hibiscus leaves
  
  Handful of basil leaves

Method

Take a pan and add water. Let it simmer.

Now add all the other ingredients and bring it to a boil.

Cover it and let it brew till it turns a pinking green hue. Allow it to rest.

Strain it once it cools down.

HAIR PACK

BANANA HAIR PACK (dry hair): mash 2 bananas and 2 tsp honey and apply on hair for half an hour and shampoo off after thirty minutes for soft and shiny hair.

BANANA HAIR PACK : Take the peel of three bananas and add 1 egg and 2 tea spoon of shikakai and apply to the hair and scalp for thirty minutes. Shampoo off normally.

Tips:

•  Massage the hair with a combination of pure almond oil and castor oil and steam the hair. This should be done twice a week.

•  After massaging the hair make the following hair pack: 2 tsp each of amla, reetha and shikakai, fenugreek, triphala and brahmi powder. Mix with 2 eggs and apply all over the hair. Leave on for 30-40 minutes. This should ideally be done after oiling hair and twice a week, you will see the results within 2 weeks.

•  Diet plays an important role in good skin and hair and although most people know about a well balanced diet, very few balance it just the right way.

•  Take lots of raw foods...carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, celery, spinach, cauliflower, lots of fruits and plenty of green vegetables and dairy products like milk, paneer, curd, cheese, etc.

•  The use of henna thickens and conditions hair and also acts as a natural dye. Believe me it is safer to use henna than any chemical dye which always has the fear of severe illness like cancer.

•  You may not believe it but a regular exercise program also helps the hair growth. This is because increase in blood circulation helps to remove the toxins in the body through perspiration. Work out an exercise program for yourself atleast 3 times a week and feel the difference in your hair.

•  Taking multi-vitamins is also essential as many times internal weakness or the diet that we take is insufficient and leads to hair fall. I would recommend the intake of chyavanprash, especially in winters as it has a high content of Vitamin C being amla based.

•  Dandruff is also dangerous and leads to hair loss, control it at its early stages and you will not suffer as much. Avoid using someone else's combs and brushes and disinfect your hair tools with dettol. Shampoo in warm water once a week to avoid fungus and other infections.

•  If you suffer from dandruff, massage your hair with warm coconut oil and apply the juice of 2 lemons, steam your hair and leave the oil on for about 2 hours. Shampoo with a mild shampoo. This should be done 2-3 times a week.

•  Drink atleast 10-12 glasses of water daily as this helps flush out accumulated toxins in the body.

•  Avoid sugary foods, fried foods and too much spice in your food.

•  Stress...today's biggest killer leads to severe hair loss. Worry, depression and tension are all inter related and I very often find that we really have no time at all for ourselves and work like robots. Take out time to relax. Believe me this is very important. Take up a hobby, listen to music, read but for God's sake don't become a couch potato in front of the T.V. or computer. Its bad for your eyes and many times I find people who are really stressed out just flicking channels, without really watching any program at all. Get to the root of your problems believe me there is no use of worrying about them as this will only create more depression and in turn more hair fall.

•  Never brush or comb dripping wet hair, this also leads to hair fall, wait until the hair has naturally dried a little and then comb out with a wide toothed comb. Avoid the use of heated rollers and too much of the hair dryer.

•  Chemical colors and dyes are a total disaster for the hair, avoid them at all cost, it is well worth graying gracefully with hair on the head then worrying about balding.

•  If you have recently suffered from an illness or have had a surgery or even a baby, you will experience hair loss and so you could see your doctor who can put you onto the right sort of diet and vitamins that your body requires.

Try to follow may be hair fall stopsssss...