• 1. Get to the roots
• 3. Regular scalp massage
• 5. Use the right hair cleanser
• 7. Ease off the comb

1. Get to the roots

If you’ve noticed your hair getting scanty, or too many strands in the shower drain, our hair care tip would be to check for underlying medical conditions. Scanty hair might be an indicator of problems such as thyroid and anemia.

2. Eat right

Essentially, the healthy growth of hair requires biotin and zinc, both of which can be found in iron-rich foods such as spinach, kale and tofu. Protein is another important factor behind good hair so make sure you increase your intake of eggs, nuts, whole grain and low-fat dairy products.

3. Regular scalp massage

Listen to your grandmother’s words of wisdom when it comes to hair care routines. Oil massages nourish the hair follicles where growth begins, increase blood circulation and help in plumping up fine and scanty hair. We suggest relying on the Indulekha Bringha Oil. This one’s known for its medicinal properties that reduce hairfall and regenerate hair growth. Like that’s not enough, this oil bottle comes with a ‘selfie comb’ that dispenses the medicinal oil directly on your scalp thereby reaching your hair roots and promoting hair growth.

4. Towel-dry with care

When dealing with scanty hair, an important hair care tip is to be as gentle as possible. Instead of vigorously rubbing your hair, dab the towel onto your hair and then allow it to dry. Make sure you use a water absorbing microfiber towel while doing so.

5. Use the right hair cleanser

An effective shampoo targeted towards scanty hair, preferably something that will boost volume into your hair is the ideal solution to your hair problems. If you ask us, every time we feel our hair needs that voluminous feel, we go for the Dove Rejuvenated Volume Shampoo and Conditioner. This range contains a series of essentials nutrients that will revitalise your tresses and make them voluminous and healthy.

6. Switch styles

You don’t need to wait for an occasion to don a new do. Our hair care tip would be that you try experimenting with shorter, layered hairstyles that make your hair appear voluminous and thick.

7. Ease off the comb

Despite the temptation, combing scanty hair is a bad idea. This is because it can make your hair appear limper than it already is. Your fingers are the way to go rather than your round brush or comb.

8. Play it cool

Using too many heat styling tools? They could totally be the cause of your hair turning dry and brittle. An easy solution and effective hair care tip would be to air dry your hair more often. If in a rush, be sure you use a lower temperature setting on your dryer, or use a heat protectant that will save your tresses from damage.

• Frequent Itchiness
• Weather Conditions
• Rough Hair
• Hair Products
• Lever Ayush Anti Dandruff Shampoo And Conditioner

Frequent Itchiness

If you constantly feel an irritating itch in specific parts of your scalp, you should know that this can count as an early sign of a dry scalp that can later lead to dandruff. While your scalp may not necessarily flake, you must know that this isn’t something you should ignore.

Weather Conditions

Weather is a huge determining factor and most of the time a fall in the temperature can result in a dry scalp. Alternately this can also happen if you’re using too much heat or too many styling tools on your hair.

The first thing dry hair needs is a boost of moisture, both internally and externally. The Dove Dryness Care Shampoo and Conditioner range nourishes your hair and makes it up to 5x smoother.

Rough Hair

If your hair lacks lustre and feels like you just emptied an entire bottle of talcum powder in it, you probably have a dry scalp condition. Moistureless hair is an early determinant of a dry scalp and you must treat the scalp as soon as possible instead of using too much serum or over conditioning the hair.

Hair Products

Dry scalp is also a result of using certain hair products that may not suit your hair type and can dry out your scalp excessively as they drink up all the existing moisture on your scalp. It’s always advisable to first visit a dermat and figure out what your skin and hair type actually is. Then, pick the right products that suit your skin/hair type.

Lever Ayush Anti Dandruff Shampoo And Conditioner

If you’re a sucker for Ayurveda and natural remedies, add the Ayush Anti Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner Range to your hair care routine. Known for its antifungal properties, it's neem content will help get rid of impurities that may be causing the flakiness.

Seborrhea

Seborrhea is a skin condition that causes redness, itching and flaking on various patches on your body. If you feel that your skin on the body is itchy and flaking, chances are, the same thing is happening on your scalp. The earlier stage will be drying of scalp followed by dandruff.

We hope that you now know the signs of dry scalp, reasons you might be facing the issue and the products to use for a better, healthier scalp. It is also important to stay extremely hydrated for any dry scalp or dry skin issues, so following the classic “drink 8 glasses of water everyday” rule is a must.

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• Coconut Milk
  
  Coconut milk is known to have rich properties that nourish hair tissues.
  
  Take scraps of fresh coconut and grind them in a blender. Squeeze the paste to extract coconut milk. Now apply this coconut milk extract generously on your hair and scalp and leave it on for at least 15- 20 minutes. Keep massaging your scalp with the coconut milk.
  
  Try and follow this regime once a week to prevent hairfall.


• Juice of Neem Leaves
  
  Most effective Indian natural remedies include this amazing herb as it is packed with medicinal properties.
  
  Boil fresh neem leaves in water until the water reduces to half its quantity. Then cool this water and wash your hair and scalp with the mixture. Repeat this process once or twice a week regularly to prevent hair loss.

• Aloe Vera
  
  Aloe vera gel is extremely effective in preventing hair loss and also provides nourishment to your hair and scalp.
  
  All you need to do is cut the aloe vera leaf in half and apply the juicy portion of the leaf on your scalp. This pure aloe extract will prevent hair loss due to scalp dryness or irritation.
  
  Massage it into your scalp properly for best effects, and then wash it off with lukewarm water after a few hours.


• Lime Seeds
  
  A combination of lime seeds and black pepper are found to be effective in addressing hair fall when it occurs in small patches on your scalp.
  
  First, powder the dried lime seeds and add to fresh grounded pepper powder. Mix these powders with a small amount of water to make it a smooth paste. Apply on the areas of your scalp where you feel hair loss is prominent and massage it to rejuvenate your scalp. Repeat this process once a week to see hair growth in the affected areas.

• Honey and Olive Oil
  
  This uber nourishing potion will fight hairfall and keep your locks thick and healthy.
  
  Add two tablespoons of honey to two tablespoons of olive oil in a bowl. Mix it well and to this mixture add a tablespoon of fresh cinnamon powder to make a smooth paste. Apply this mixture on the scalp and hair and leave it for 20 - 25 minutes.
  
  This will not only soothe hair and but is also super effective in growing new hair. Make this a weekly hair regime and say goodbye to falling strands!


• Egg White and Curd
  
  Eggs are well known for their amazing effects on hair, mostly conditioning. Egg whites when mixed with curd, with a dash of neem work wonderfully for hairfall.
  
  Take egg whites of two eggs in a bowl and add two tablespoons of fresh curd or yoghurt. Mix this well and then add a tablespoon of shikakai or neem powder to this mixture. Apply it generously on your scalp and leave it for 30 minutes. Then nourish your hair with the right shampoo and conditioner such as the Dove Hair Therapy Hairfall Rescue Shampoo that is formulated with nutrilock actives that strengthen your roots and reduce hair fall further. Follow this up with the Dove Hair Therapy Hairfall Rescue Conditioner that will hydrate your locks and detangle them too!

• Amla
  
  Amla or ‘Indian gooseberry’ is a great natural remedy for controlling hair fall and boosting natural hair growth.
  
  Heat coconut oil with dried amla until the color of the oil turns black. Cool this oil mixture and then apply it on your scalp. Massage your scalp with this mixture properly for 10 minutes. Leave it on the scalp for about 30 minutes and then wash it off. Repeat once a week for effective results.


• Onion and Honey
  
  This might not sound like a mixture you want to taste but it sure works wonders on your scalp!
  
  Cut the onion in half and apply the juicy part of the cut onion all over your scalp so that every part is covered. Now follow this by generously applying honey all over the scalp and massaging it into the scalp. Leave it on for a few minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water. Repeat this process once in ten days to prevent hair fall.

• Beetroot Juice
  
  The wonderfully potent beetroot is a fantastic kitchen ingredient that stops hair loss and promotes regrowth. Beetroot is rich in essential nutrients so be sure to drink beet-root juice daily or include it in your regular diet for fast and healthy hair growth.
  
  You could also boil beetroot leaves in water and make a paste. Apply this thick paste to scalp and leave it on for 30 minutes, then rinse off with water. Follow this at least twice in a week for better hair growth and quick results.


• Hibiscus leaves or flowers
  
  Hibiscus flowers and leaves are a well-known ayurvedic remedy for hair loss. They have also been widely used as an effective cure for split ends and dandruff as well.
  
  Heat 12-15 hibiscus flowers in 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Strain the solution and collect the oil. Apply this concoction to the scalp and hairs, leave overnight and wash in the morning. To use the hibiscus leaves, grind them into fine paste and apply the paste to the scalp and hairs. Leave it on for 30- 60 minutes. Rinse off with plenty of water.
  
  So there you go.. Stop fretting and start getting that hair fall in check with these amazing, all-natural home remedies. If you prefer, start by experimenting with a few different ones and see what works best… Time for a hair spa day we think!

Yoga

Yup! This is another benefit of doing yoga that you can add to your already endless list. By improving the blood circulation to your scalp, it helps the nerves in your scalp get activated – this revitalises all of your hair shafts and works to stimulate hair growth. In addition to this, certain poses can also regulate the activity of particular glands like the thyroid gland, which is also responsible for hair fall control. Here are a few poses that you can do every day to reduce hair fall.
 
Adho Mukha Savasana

Place your hands, knees and feet on the floor, with your back parallel to it. Now straighten your legs, tiptoe, and push your hands forward enough to make your back straight.
 
Vajrasana

Sit with your back straight, hands on your thighs and legs folded beneath them.
 
Sarvangasana
 
Lay down your back, lift your legs up as straight as you can so that they are 90 degrees to the floor, and then place your hands on the middle of your lower spine for extra support—this should mean that most of the weight is on your shoulders and your neck.
 
So there you go! Stop fretting and start getting that hair fall in check with these amazing tips to fight hair fall. If you prefer, start by experimenting with a few different ones and see what works best. sTime for a hair spa day we think!

• The wondrous Apple Cider Vinegar
  
  If you’ve been following our beauty tips, you’ll know by now that ACV is undoubtedly one of our all time favourite natural remedies. When it comes to getting rid of dandruff, what else would we turn to?  Not only does ACV restore the pH balance of the scalp (thus inhibiting the growth of yeast), but also works as a natural hair clarifier and helps clean clogged pores and hair follicles.
  
  Take two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and mix an equal amount of water and 15-20 drops of tea tree oil in it. Apply it onto your scalp and massage. Rinse your hair after a few minutes. Try to follow this natural treatment two or three times a week and see it work its magic to remove dandruff!

• The Magic of Baking Soda
  
  Being a mild exfoliant, baking soda helps remove dead skin cells and absorbs excess oil. This reduces the growth of fungi which actually cause dandruff.
  
  Wet your hair and rub a handful of baking soda onto your scalp. After a few minutes, rinse your hair well with warm water. Remember - do not shampoo your hair after this treatment. Repeat once or twice a week for a few weeks and you’re sure to see a difference.

• The ‘all good no bad’ Olive Oil
  
  So the main reason for dandruff is scalp dryness. This can be cured with regular use of extra-virgin olive oil, which is a great and super effective natural moisturiser.
  
  Heat some extra virgin olive oil until it is slightly warm. Then massage it onto your scalp and wrap your hair in a warm towel. Leave it on for at least 45 minutes or overnight and then shampoo and condition your hair. Repeat this remedy a few times a week to get rid of dandruff.

• A Henna/ Mehendi treatment
  
  A simple henna remedy has been known to be a dandruff remedy. Henna softens the hair, while lemon juice actually keeps the dandruff away.
  
  Mix Henna/ Mehendi with tea liquor, curd and a dash of lemon juice. Set this mixture aside for approximately 8 hours. Apply it on your scalp and hair. Leave it on for about 2 hours and then wash off thoroughly. Say hello to beautiful and get rid of dandruff!

• Good old Coconut Oil
  
  It’s true… you should have listened when your mother said to oil your hair at least once a month for glossy, shining (and dandruff-free!) hair. Coconut oil is a ‘tried and tested’ dandruff remedy, and it smells nice too. The nourishment couldn’t be better for your hair and scalp.
  
  Before showering, massage 3-5 tablespoons of coconut oil into your scalp and keep for about an hour. Shampoo normally. (Look for a shampoo that already contains coconut oil to add to the effect).

• Nourish your hair with neem
  
  Being an antifungal agent, neem can help deal with scalp irritations and dandruff. If you wish to make neem a part of your hair routine, do it by way of the Ayush Anti Dandruff Neem Shampoo. It has the goodness of neem, a universal healer, best known for its powerful anti-bacterial properties, which equip it to thoroughly cleanse the scalp. The shampoo also contains Rosemary Thailam, an Ayurvedic oil that promotes hair growth. Follow up your cleansing routine with the Ayush Anti Dandruff Neem Conditioner that will moisture your hair.
  
  So don’t sweat about your dandruff… it will only make it worse! Tackle that dry flakey scalp using homemade remedies and banish dandruff from your life forever!

Ofcourse your hair has to be put back when you’re doing those crunches, whether it’s a high ponytail or a top knot. But the trick is to not tie your hair in the same place every day. This can cause hair breakage over time. So make sure you alternate with every workout – for example, if you’ve been tying a pony tail most of the times alternate it with a plait or better still, Kim K approved double braids!

• Those uber-tight hair ties—rethink them

You never thought that a hair tie being tight would be a problem while exercising and often grab the first one you can find. In reality, it is so important that the hair ties use while exercising are gentler than the average elastic. Same goes for headbands. Look for special moisture-wicking fabrics for these and save your roots from getting super oily.

• Water on your hair… not always good idea

Often the heat that builds up in your body post workout feels cooler if you splash some water on your head. You can drink all the water you want, but when it comes to putting some on your head, stop and re-think—could you be worsening damaged hair? Sometimes you are tempted to wet your hair with water post-gym and then use a conditioner to de-tangle. Such a bad idea! Not only are you spreading the salty sweat to your ends, but water is also drying out your hair. Infact, conditioner is only meant to go on clean hair. If it goes on dirty hair, it will begin make the hair dry out and start breaking. So instead of wetting your hair, just reach for the shampoo and give it a good wash.

• Dry Shampoo—don’t rely on it!

Dry shampoo seems like the ultimate quick fix to clean your hair. But if you really want it to work, you need to apply it before you start sweating – not after. If your hair is drenched with sweat, no dry shampoo is strong enough to soak that up. Also, most dry shampoos have a very high alcohol content. When that gets mixed with sweat, it’s going to seriously dry out your hair. More damage than good, we think.

• Post workout hair wash—don’t be too harsh too often

Tempting as it to just stand under the shower after your workout and let that sweat and grime get washed off your hair, over-shampooing is a big no-no. This can dry out your hair and strip away all of the natural oils that keep your scalp and hair healthy. Try applying a good cleansing conditioner on your hair instead of shampoo, that way you can cleanse as well as preserve natural oils and nourishment.

So next time you head to the gym all set for a workout, think about your hair and remember these super handy tips on how to stay clear of any dryness or damage. Let your workout be the best thing for you… from top to toe!

Myth #1: Stress turns hair grey

While stress does contribute to greying, it is not the actual cause of grey hair. You won’t suddenly have greys all over after a stressful day at work or a tense situation at home. But yes, stress does speed up the process.

Myth #2:  Plucking greys makes more greys grow back

We’ve often heard this from our friends, colleagues, peers and relatives. While plucking hair in general is not a great idea, it does not contribute to more greys. Plucking your hair strand may weaken the follicle and cause collateral damage in the process. And if by mistake, you pluck the strand which is not grey, a fresh grey hair may grow in its place *ouch*

Myth #3: Hair greying has got nothing to do with your lifestyle

Well, it does! Smoking can cause your hair to turn grey before time. Also, lack of vitamin B, folic acid and biotin is associated with early greying. Including a well-balanced nutritious diet in your lifestyle may not exactly reverse greys but help keep them at bay.

Myth #4: Grey strands are limp

Grey strands may feel rough and coarse to touch, but the texture of your hair hasn’t changed. What happens is when the melanin-producing cells run out of steam, the hair follicles tend to produce less sebum. Since your scalp produces less natural oils as you age, your grey strands look drier.

Now that we’ve busted the most common grey hair myths for you, let’s give you some easy-peasy home remedies to turn grey hair into black. Here are the top 8 home remedies to get rid of grey hair naturally.

1. Amla and methi seeds
   
   Add 6-7 pieces to 3 tbsp of an oil of your choice (coconut, olive, almond) and boil for a few minutes. Add 1 tbsp of fenugreek powder. Cool, strain and apply generously all over the scalp at night. Use a mild herbal shampoo to wash off in the morning.
   
   Amla and methi together make for one of the best natural remedies for grey hair. Indian gooseberry or Amla is a rich source of Vitamin C and has been used in Ayurveda for all kinds of hair problems. Fenugreek or Methi seeds are full of several nutrients and the combination of these super ingredients not only prevents premature greying but also promotes hair growth.
2. Black tea rinse
   
   Boil a cup of water with 2 tbsps of black tea and a tsp of salt. Cool and apply generously on freshly washed hair. Allow to dry. Repeat regularly to darken grey strands.
   
   Black Tea has caffeine which is loaded with anti-oxidants. While adding a natural dark hue to the hair, it stimulates hair growth and strengthens it giving it a shine. Treating your hair to a black tea rinse will not only help you get rid of grey hair naturally but also leave your hair looking shinier than before. Win-win!

3. Almond oil and lemon juice
   
   Mix almond oil and lemon juice in the ration of 2:3. Massage well in the scalp and hair. Wash off after 30 minutes.
   
   Almond oil has Vitamin E which is extremely beneficial for hair. It nourishes the roots and prevents premature greying. Lemon juice not only adds gloss and volume to hair but also promotes healthy hair growth. Almond oil and lemon juice are both easily-available ingredients than can help you get rid of grey hair naturally.
4. Henna and coffee
   
   Add 1 tbsp of coffee powder to boiling hot water. Cool and make a paste with henna powder. Let it rest covered for a few hours. Mix in 1 tbsp of any oil of your choice and apply liberally covering the hair completely. Wash off after an hour.
   
   Henna is a natural conditioner and a colorant and when combined with coffee, it gives excellent results. Henna is in fact an age-old home remedy to turn grey hair into black.

5. Curry leaves and oil
   
   Boil a cupful of curry leaves in a cup of oil till they turn black. Cool, strain and store. Massage into hair 2-3 times a week. Leave overnight.
   
   Curry leaves are full of Vitamin B and help to restore the pigment melamine in the hair follicles and prevent further greying. It is a rich source of Beta-Keratin and also prevents hair fall. This home remedy for grey hair does more than just prevent pesky greys.
6. Ridge-gourd oil
   
   Place a cupful of sundried ridge-gourd pieces in coconut oil and leave to seep and mature for 3-4 days. Boil the oil for a few minutes. Strain and store. Massage into the scalp and hair at night and wash off with a herbal shampoo of your choice.
   
   Ridge gourd or Torai contains enzymes which restore the pigment, melamine in the root of the hair as well as strengthening them. Coconut oil is a natural conditioner making unruly hair manageable.

7. Onion juice
   
   Mix 2-3 tsp of onion juice, 1 tsp of lemon juice and 1 tsp of olive oil. Massage into the scalp and hair and wash off after half an hour.
   
   An effective solution for greying hair, onion also promotes hair growth. It increases the enzyme, Catalase, thus darkening the hair.
   
   When combined with lemon juice, it gives a shine and bounce to the hair.
8. Shikakai powder
   
   Make a paste of shikakai powder and yoghurt and rub into the scalp. Wash off after half an hour.
   
   Shikakai powder has been used in Ayurveda since ages for healthy hair. It is a natural shampoo and an effective way to reduce greying. Regular use will lead to a healthier scalp and you will notice hair growth.
   
   Pamper and nourish your hair with these home remedies and delay greying of hair. A good nutritious diet also plays a major role in contributing to flaunting a shiny beautiful mane.

FAQs:

What causes premature greying?

If your hair is turning grey at 25, then genetics can be largely blamed for it. Your hair follicles contain pigment cells that produce melanin. This melanin gives your locks its color. When your body stops generating melanin altogether, hair turns into white, grey or silver.

Can you reverse grey hair naturally?

If treated right, white hair progression can be stopped or reversed. A balanced, nutritious diet and proper hair care can help in some cases. But in others, the process is irreversible. Home remedies may help you get rid of grey hair naturally.

At what age is it normal to get grey hair?

50 percent of the population will have 50 percent grey hair by the time they turn 50. However, men start greying earlier than women. While women begin to notice grey hair around 35, men start greying around the age of 30.

Does grey hair signify a shorter lifespan?

Grey hair doesn’t necessarily mean that you have a shorter lifespan. Your hair ideally starts greying when the hair follicles produce less melanin, the pigment that gives hair its colour. Your greying age is also related to your family history. So, you may also want to ask your parents or grandparents at what age did they notice their first greys.

Is grey hair a sign of poor health?

Spotting the first greys at a very young age could be a sign of health problems such as Vitamin B12 deficiency, thyroid, vitiligo and alopecia areata, a disorder where you suddenly lose patches of hair.

• Start from scratch
• Make the right choice
• Pick wisely

Start from scratch

The right shampoo and conditioner are the foundation of any good hair care routine. So if you want silken locks, start from the very beginning and add the Dove Intense Repair Shampoo and Conditioner to your tress regime. Whether your hair was damaged due to styling or stress, this duo will repair everything. Thanks to its Keratin Actives, it goes deep within the strands to nourish all kinds of hair damage and restore its lusciousness. It’ll be all you need for healthy, smooth hair.

Get rinsing

Who ever knew a quick rinse could give you the smooth hair you’ve always wanted! To make it, brew black tea, wait for it to cool and strain the leaves. Then mix 2 tablespoons of lemon juice into it. Once you are done with your shower, for your final hair rinse, pour the mixture over your roots and lengths. Massage it into your roots and let it air dry naturally. The acidity in lemon juice and tannins in tea gets rid of scalp build-up, banishes frizz and leaves the lengths silky smooth.

Make the right choice

If smooth hair is on your agenda, you’ll find your answer in the Toni & Guy Glamour Serum Drops. It is made with a luxurious formula that banishes frizz and flyaways with ease and gives the hair a gorgeous sheen. Massage it into your tresses for a smooth softness to envelope the lengths of your hair.

Pick wisely

If it’s luscious, smooth locks that you want, that’s exactly what you will get with the TIGI Smoothing Stuff. This product removes frizz, adds shine and lends texture to all hair lengths. With it by your side, rough hair will cease to exist because all you’ll have is smooth, frizz-free tresses.

Don’t forget to mask

To get healthy, smooth hair in the most natural way possible, turn to a trusted hair mask. Make it by combining 2 tablespoons of honey with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of milk cream. Massage this mixture into your lengths and roots, leave it for an hour and wash it off with warm water. Thanks to the intensely moisturising qualities of honey, olive oil and milk cream, this hair mask will drive away frizz and coarseness so that all you are left with is sleek, smooth hair.

• Yikes! Did your hairline recede a bit?
• Splitsville
• Metal much

Yikes! Did your hairline recede a bit?

If yes, it’s probably got something to do with that hair tie. We get that you love those slick pony tails that you’ve seen on the red carpet often enough. But, pulling your hair back too tightly puts unnecessary stress on the hairline. Not to mention those headaches that tight hairdos bring on. So, if you must do a high ponytail, save it for a special occasion!

Drop the pressure

Have you been doing the same hairdo and putting your hair tie on the same place over and over again? While you may have noticed that ‘bump’ where your hair tie sits, the internal damage is far more than what you can see. With the pressure on the same part of the hair, day after day, the hair follicles get severely damaged over time. Also, putting your hair up in a tightly-wound bun can affect the texture and shape of your hair.

Splitsville

From fishtail to boxer braids, we love them all. But your braid is doing your hair more damage than it lets on. A tight braid adds undue stress on the hair strands and can lead to weakening of roots, follicle damage, split ends and breakage. Opt for loose braids instead that are on trend as well as easy on the hair.

Wet woes

The damage of hair ties is bad enough on dry hair, so don’t even get us started on what they do to wet hair. Wet hair tends to be fragile and is more likely to split or break. If you tie your hair when it’s in this delicate state, the results aren’t going to be pretty. So, do yourself a favour and ditch that wet updo altogether.

Metal much

What’s worse than a hair tie? A hair tie with metal fastenings! These tangle the hair, moreso if you have fine hair as it gets trapped within the fastenings. Don’t believe us? Take a closer look at that tie when you remove it. The number of hair strands on it are proof of the pudding!

Handle with care

While you can’t do away with your hair ties altogether, it would do you good to be careful while using them. Don’t just yank them out of your hair—it’ll only lead to more damage. Avoid them at night. And as a rule, give your hair a break from them every now and then—your hair will thank you for it!

• Slick it down
• Brush it back
• Smoothen it out

Slick it down

Especially on humid days, baby hair can act up and become frizzier. Call on the TIGI Dumb Blonde Smoothing Stuff if you want to get to get the job done quickly and effectively. Work the product in your hands and use your fingertips to apply it sparingly over baby hair that’s sticking out. It efficiently smoothens the cuticle of the hair and calms down the frizz so that it won’t bother you anymore!

Blow them away

Your blow-dryer can actually be a hair care saviour to keep that dreadful baby hair in check. Attach a narrow nozzle to the head of your blow-dryer and focus it on the hairline. While blowdrying, Use a comb to brush the baby hair in the direction of your hair and place the blow-dryer close. This will help settle the frizz.

Brush it back

Even if all else fails, a strong holding hairspray like the TIGI Hard Head Hairspray won’t. Spray a bit of it on a clean toothbrush and use it to comb the baby hair backwards in the direction of the rest of your hair. With its incredible hold and quick drying ability, this hair spray keeps baby hair in place and the toothbrush helps you to get to the tiniest of strands.

Smoothen it out

The easiest trick in the book to get those flyaways and baby hair under control is a smoothening potion. For the job, we’re choosing the TIGI After Party Smoothing Cream. Apply a bit of it over your hairline and brush in the hair direction. This lightweight cream combats flyaways and smoothens frizz with ease. Once you use this, baby hair will be gone for good.

Pin them in place

For the lazy girl way to keep baby hair in place, use bobby pins. An hour before you go out, comb the baby hair at your hairline backwards and tightly pin it in place in the direction of your hair. Remove the pin just before you leave the house. The pressure of the bobby pin in the direction of the hairline will reduce the appearance of frizzy baby hair.

• Use the right products
• Change your parting
• Add volumizing products to your routine
• Find the right curling method
• Use conditioner wisely

Use the right products

Thin hair often also means there's been a problem with hair growth. Moreover, because of lack of moisture, your strands keep breaking making your tresses all the more fine. This is when you need to cleanse your hair with a shampoo and conditioner that repairs your damaged hair and boosts hair growth. We've been using the Dove Regenerative Repair Shampoo and Conditioner as a part of our hair care routine and the results have been nothing short of satisfying. Since it contains red algae, it helps retain moisture in your scalp thereby ensuring hair growth. It also replenishes nutrients and repairs any kind of damage your hair has suffered.

Change your parting

Ever wondered if your hair parting was making matters worse for you? It's time to change things up. Try a deep part but on the opposite side of the scalp to lend some volume to your hair. Changing your hair parting will also give you that much-needed makeover your hair has been yearning for.

Add volumizing products to your routine

While you do enough for hair growth, it’s also necessary to style your hair in a way that helps it look voluminous. An interesting hair care tip would be to use volume boosting styling gels and sprays that will give your hair a lift. We suggest relying on the TIGI Bed Head Superstar Queen For A Day in your hair because this product will lend volume, shine and lift to your hair.

Find the right curling method

Girls with long and thin hair, this is your perfect time to breathe life into your hair by curling it. While using a curling iron is one of the methods, we suggest staying away from heat styling to ensure that the heat doesn’t cause hair thinning and further damage. An easy and effective idea would be to tie multiple braids and leave them overnight. If you’re heading to a party the next evening, this should be your route to voluminous locks!

Use conditioner wisely

If you have fine hair, chances are that your hair also looks limp and lifeless. While a conditioner means hydration for your hair, using it too often can weigh your hair down—a complete no-no for fine hair. Worse, if you happen to apply conditioner on the roots, your hair suffers all the more. It's best to use conditioner sparingly in your hair care routine and make sure you apply it on the length of your hair.

• Your problem: Dryness
• Your problem: Breakage
• Your problem: Split ends
• How to reduce salt water damage?

Your problem: Dryness

You know why your hair feels moisturised? It’s simply because of the water content in it. Excessive salt can suck out a considerable amount of moisture from your hair resulting in dehydrated and lifeless locks. If you happen to have coloured hair, the texture of your hair can get rather rough too.

Your problem: Breakage

When you expose your hair to salt water to your hair, it weakens it and causes it to break easily. The dryness also makes your hair entangled and worsens breakage.

Your problem: Split ends

The salt from the ocean coupled with the ill effects of UV rays causes the hair cuticle to get worn out. This can easily lead to split ends, exactly the reason why, when you come back from a beach holiday, you often begin to lose hair in chunks.

How to reduce salt water damage?

One of the biggest concerns when your hair has been damaged by salt from the ocean is the lack of hydration. This leads to other problems like breakage and hair fall. Exactly why you need damage control in the form of Dove Hair Therapy Dryness Care Shampoo and Conditioner. This range contains nutritive serum, which gets absorbed in your hair and provides optimum hydration. The goodness of this product eventually gives you nourished silky, smooth locks. Make sure you carry this with you and wash your hair thrice a week with this shampoo and conditioner to ensure that your tresses are armed against salt water. As a precaution, also ensure that you wash your hair right after a dip in the ocean and don’t wait too long to take the salt out of your tresses.

• What changes occur with age?
• How does it affect hair?
• How does one care for ageing hair?

What changes occur with age?

We’re familiar with crow’s feet and jowls that ageing leaves in its wake. However, changes occur in the scalp area as well. For one, the production of melanin dips and comes to a standstill. The same thing happens to the production of sebum. When you hit menopause, thanks to hormonal imbalances, the growth of follicles is affected. This is apart from all the treatments, products and styling carried out over the years that finally catch up with the tresses.

How does it affect hair?

Generally by one’s late 30’s – early 40’s, melanin production begins to dim which is when those dreaded grey hairs begin to make an appearance. When the body goes through menopause or a fluctuation of hormones, hair growth and quality is affected. Hair gets brittle and thin and there’s minimal new growth and there’s a decline in scalp sebum. If you’ve been playing a lot with styling when you were younger, expect to see dry, parched hair.

How does one care for ageing hair?

Although ageing is a rite of passage for everyone, you can make a few changes to ensure you age gracefully and healthily.

To keep your hair in good health, get your hands on the Dove Rejuvenated Volume Shampoo and Conditioner. Its formula understands that hair loses its proteins and lipids as it ages and hence, nourishes it with a blend of potent ingredients. Together, this duo revitalises hair and infuses it with volume.

Make smaller but significant changes to your diet too; add avocados, Greek yogurt, carrots and eggs to your meals so that their Vitamin and nutrient-rich content will work on your strands from inside out. Finally, limit heat styling to only when necessary and treat your hair to an oil massage weekly to give it adequate nourishment.

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• Are you deficient in nutrients?
• Have you been smoking?
• Are you stressed out?
• Are you exposing yourself to the sun?
• Is it hereditary?

Are you deficient in nutrients?

Premature greying has a lot to do with Vitamin B-12 deficiency. This nutrient is essential because it assists the metabolic process involved in giving your hair its natural colour. Hence, you must load up on this nutrient by consuming fish, milk and soy if you wish to stay away from premature greying.

Have you been smoking?

If you’ve started greying early, it’s time to ask yourself if you’ve been smoking. That’s because smoking generates free radicals that cause oxidative stress in the system and affect melanin levels that eventually cause your hair to turn grey. Kick the bud now if you want healthy hair!

Are you stressed out?

Stress hormones are often also responsible for the development of free radicals that can damage cells and affect melanin production. That’s why you need to keep a check on your stress levels and unwind from time to time if you truly want to look as young as you actually are.

Are you exposing yourself to the sun?

Sure, the sun might give us our dose of Vitamin D but it certainly does more harm to our hair than we know. The sun, unfortunately, can easily lighten our hair colour. Besides, the UVA and UVB rays are detrimental to the health of our scalp and are known to cause greying.

Is it hereditary?

Scientists have often concluded that reduction of melanin is a result of genetics that one can’t exactly control. This is why there’s a high chance of you greying early if your parents have faced the same.

• Curly bob
• Messy ponytail
• Long layers
• Mid-length with frayed ends
• Large beachy waves

Before you can style your hair, opt for the Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner. As it is formulated with Oxyfusion technology, it will greatly add volume to fine hair and leave it feeling smoother, softer and fuller.

Curly bob

If thin hair has held you back from getting a short haircut, it's time to rethink that decision. You’ll be glad to know that the best short hairstyle for your hair type is, in fact, a curly bob. Curls lift the hair greatly and give the appearance of a fuller hairdo, which makes it perfect for you! Now you know what to wear for your next cocktail party.

Messy ponytail

If you’re a girl who cannot be separated from her ponytail, then you’re in luck because a messy ponytail will take care of everything. The base of the ponytail is lifted at the root and its tousled nature makes it larger than life. Make this your hairstyle of choice for your next movie date.

Long layers

Yes, we know you love your long hair and the only way to fake its fullness is with layers. Not only is it a hot trend for summer, layering also gives the hair more body while lending it a more effortless touch. Take note of this one for your next lunch date!

Mid-length with frayed ends

When you cannot choose between short and long hair, opt for a mid-length haircut. Especially if you have thinning hair, choose one with frayed, wispy ends. The edges of the hair lift the rest of the length and make the hairstyle more voluminous. At your next meeting, swap your boring ‘ol hairstyle for this instead!

Large beachy waves

For a hairdo that spells effortless sophistication, large beachy waves are the answer. They’ll add volume to the body of the hair and give it a chic yet breezy feel, which will make it the ideal ‘do for your next girls’ night out.

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• Use a clarifying cleanser
• Detangle your hair
• Rely on lemon juice

Use a clarifying cleanser

Since scalp build up, many a times, results in chronic dandruff, you need an anti dandruff treatment like the Dove Dandruff Care Shampoo and Conditioner. This range works to relieve itchiness and nourishes your scalp at the same time. The result? Silky, smooth, detoxified hair.

Detangle your hair

When you keep your hair detangled, it just ensures that the residue doesn’t attach itself to the knots. When you have tangled locks, the buildup clings on to your hair and finds a home in your hair. Exactly why you need to make sure you keep your hair detangled at all times.

Rely on lemon juice

In your quest to get rid of scalp buildup, try something natural like lemon juice. Lemon juice is acidic in nature and therefore, helps in getting rid of problems like dandruff and scalp buildup of any kind. But mix some lemon juice with water before rubbing it with a cotton pad on your scalp. Do this once a week to stay away from scalp buildup.

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• Myth – It happens only when you’re older
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• Myth— Conditioning your hair might cause thinning
• Myth—Supplements will instantly reduce hair thinning

Myth-It’s always hormonal

When your hormones are in overdrive, they might cause hair thinning but that doesn’t mean every time you suffer from hair thinning, you can blame it on hormones. If you happen to have weak follicles, you will automatically, at some point, suffer from hair thinning and hair fall.

Myth – It happens only when you’re older

We hate to break this to you but hair thinning can hit you at any age—if it’s in your genes, you should start using the right products and take hair care methods seriously no matter how young you are.

Myth—Cleansing your hair often will make your hair fall out

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When you cleanse your hair by way of a shampoo and conditioner, you’re just ensuring that your scalp is clean. Don’t fear if you see some hair strands on the bathroom floor. As a natural phenomenon, women lose about 100 strands of hair a day for new ones to grow. As an added tip, we suggest you wash your hair with a volumising shampoo and conditioner like the TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Reverse System Shampoo and Conditioner. Its Volume Lockers give your hair just the kind of volume boost you need.

Myth— Conditioning your hair might cause thinning

Many believe that conditioning your hair causes hair fall. A conditioner infuses moisture in your hair and hydrates your tresses and hence, saves your hair from hair thinning and hair fall.

Myth—Supplements will instantly reduce hair thinning

Sure, supplements will improve the health of your scalp but if you have bad habits like eating greasy foods or using heat styling products regularly, taking supplements are going to do nothing for your hair.

• Sleep with braids
• Dry shampoo and scrunch
• Rely on a thickening product
• Tease your hair

Sleep with braids

This one’s so easy—if you really want to give your hair some texture, just create a braid and sleep on it. This will definitely lend your hair some texture the next morning.

Dry shampoo and scrunch

Dry shampoo is our saviour on lazy days when our hair looks oily and we hardly have the time to wash our hair! But you know where else the power of dry shampoo lies? The fact that it gives you an instant root lift, which adds volume to your poker straight tresses. So all you have to do is apply some dry shampoo and scrunch your hair up!

Rely on a thickening product

When it comes to feeding your hair the right nutrients, nothing does it better than a shampoo and conditioner with ingredients that add thickness to your tresses. We suggest using the Sunsilk lusciously Thick & Long Shampoo and Conditioner for this purpose. This range is enriched with Keratin Yoghurt Nutria-Complex, which has the power to nourish your hair from the root to the tip!

Tease your hair

Sure, straight hair girls might have good hair days but they’re often troubled with their hair falling flat. Hence, it’s best to rely on a teasing comb and tease your hair before stepping out for it to look thicker and chic.

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• Nourish your hair
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• Use a smoothening spray

Don’t brush when wet

This could be one of the biggest mistakes in your hair routine. You might be in a rush but combing wet hair with a brush is only going to make those flyaways worse. Why? When you brush wet hair, there are bigger chances of your hair breaking. So wait for your hair to dry and then use a wide-tooth comb over it.

Nourish your hair

Flyaways are often a result of dehydrated hair. This is precisely why your hair needs the right kind of nourishment when you’re dealing with flyaways. We suggest you rely on a smoothening shampoo like the TRESemmé Smooth & Shine Shampoo and Conditioner. This range contains vitamin H and silk proteins that'll make your hair healthy as ever.

Avoid excessive heat styling

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Sure, heat styling has its advantageous—it helps us style our hair faster and better. But the downside of it all is rather disappointing. Excessive heat can rob your hair of moisture and cause dryness and damage. So as much as possible, restrict use of heat styling products.

Use a smoothening spray

If you want your styling to be free of flyaways, make sure you use a de-frizzing hair spray that controls flyaways and keeps your hair damage free. We suggest you go with the TIGI Bed Head Masterpiece Hair Spray that’s light-weight, controls unkempt hair and lends it a shine.

• Reduces breakage
• Encourages hair growth
• Enhances curls
• Use the right cleanser post steaming

Reduces breakage

The main idea behind steaming your hair is to replenish it of all the lost moisture owing to environmental pollutants which can make hair dry and brittle. Steam helps open up the hair shaft that in turn, aids the absorption of the hair care products you use.

Encourages hair growth

If you’ve been wondering why your hair growth has reduced considerably, steaming will help you to a great extent. This is because when you steam your hair, the flow of natural oils increases, which nourishes your scalp. Moreover, this will also increase blood flow thereby giving you healthy hair.

Enhances curls

If you happen to have curly hair, steaming it will make it more manageable. This is because the moisture from the steam allows your hair to clump up that helps your curls stay in place.

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Use the right cleanser post steaming

Once you’re done steaming your hair, washing your hair with the right cleansers will enhance your hair further. We suggest you get your hands on the Dove Intense Repair range that will work its magic on damaged hair. Both the shampoo and conditioner contain Keratin actives that help strengthen hair protein at a cellular level giving you gorgeous, healthy locks.

• Myth 1: Only those with damaged hair get split ends
• Myth 2: Haircuts prevent split ends
• Myth 3: At-home hair masks can get rid of split ends
• Myth 4: Picking off split ends with your fingers is a solution
• Myth 5: Straight hair is more prone to split ends

Myth 1: Only those with damaged hair get split ends

Truth: Anyone can get split ends, even those who have had the healthiest hair all their lives. Split ends are based on the shape of your hair strands; round is least prone whereas flat is most prone.

Myth 2: Haircuts prevent split ends

Truth: Haircuts are probably the only way to get rid of existing split ends, but they can’t prevent them from appearing again.

Myth 3: At-home hair masks can get rid of split ends

Truth: Hair masks and oil treatments will only condition your hair on the surface, but they won’t fix the problem. Getting your hair trimmed is the only option to get rid of this hair problem.

Myth 4: Picking off split ends with your fingers is a solution

When you are bored, you might be tempted to pick off split ends. But let me tell you, you’re only making things worse because this will weaken the strand further. So, hands off!

Myth 5: Straight hair is more prone to split ends

It may look like straight hair is more prone to split ends because the damage is far more visible. However, curly hair is quite dry and the natural oils of the scalp do no reach the tips of your hair. Curly-haired girls often complain about flyaways; these are often just split ends that have travelled all the way up. Shocker, right?