Hair care tips

Everyday hair care

• Let it dry before you brushWet hair is weaker than dry hair. After towel-drying, detangle with a wide-toothed comb, never a fine-toothed one.
• Oil once a weekA deep hot-oil conditioning improves manageability and shine and reduces breakage.
• Never neglect dandruffIf the itching persists, use a good anti-dandruff shampoo twice a week to keep it under control.
• Go easy on chemicalsColouring, straightening and perming agents damage the hair extensively.
• Cover up by the seaUltraviolet light bleaches hair and leads to breakage. Wear a hat at the beach.
• Always conditionUse a conditioner every time you wash; without it, hair gets frizzy.
• Keep the scalp cleanCity dirt and pollution can turn into a scalp infection. Wash with a mild shampoo regularly, and cover your hair when you can.
• Avoid tight hairstylesPulling hair back causes traction and can lead to hair loss, called traction alopecia.
• Skip the hairdryerIt makes hair brittle over time. Let it dry naturally, and pat it dry rather than rubbing.
• Don’t tease or backcombTeasing for volume ruins the hair’s texture.
• Wash with lukewarm or cold waterHot water damages hair much like heat styling does.
• Brush, but don’t overdo itRegular brushing spreads the natural oils along the hair and adds lustre.
• Leave heavy accessoriesThey make hair more brittle.
• Eat for your hairIron, calcium, vitamin B12 and zinc are essential for hair growth. Take supplements only on your dermatologist’s advice.