1.
Baking soda added to the suds of shampoo absorbs oil from the
scalp.
2.
If your scalp is oily, shampoo it very gently. Too much rubbing activates the
sebaceous glands.
3.
Those with oily hair should use a plain shampoo. These are easily recognised by
their clear appearance. They contain mostly detergents with some moisturising
elements. Avoid shampoos that are creamy in appearance. These contain oily
compounds that can make the situation worse.
4.
If you've got an oily scalp, don't try to solve the problem by washing hair too
often. This only dries the oil glands out temporarily, causing them to produce
even more oil to supplement the loss. Instead, use a clarifying shampoo
daily.
5.
Those with oily hair should use conditioner only on the ends. There is enough
oil at the scalp level for the hair to draw its moisture from.
Damaged
and Dry
6.
Attention, dry-haired divas! Twice a week, rub olive or castor oil into your
scalp at bedtime. Wear a shower cap to avoid getting oil on your pillowcase
while you sleep. Shampoo out the oil the next morning. This treatment restores
essential moisture to hair.
7.
Feel free to shampoo dry hair as often as necessary. Use a gentle, protein-rich
conditioning product for nourishment.
8.
If your hair is stubbornly dry and brittle, massage your head regularly with a
good quality coconut oil to increase the blood supply to the scalp and roots.
9.
If your hair is dry and damaged, avoid clear shampoos because they contain
little or no moisturiser. Look for pearlised shampoos especially formulated for
your hair type.
10.
Restore lost moisture to dry, coarse hair with shampoos and conditioners that
contain ingredients such as Vitamin E, aloe vera and panthenol.
Body
Boosters
11.
For a big volume boost, try a shampoo that contains fruit like kiwi, lemon or
pear. Fruit acids clean off the oil and debris that weigh hair
down.
12.
'Bodify' with beer. Pour beer into a glass, and let it sit at room temperature
until flat. Work through hair after shampooing and do not rinse out. The smell
will soon disappear and you will be left with lush, bouncy locks.
13.
Condition fine hair BEFORE you shampoo. You will be amazed at the amount of
volume your hair will have afterwards.
14.
Break an egg and mix it into your shampoo for extra bounce. The protein in egg
does the trick.
Shine
Seekers
15.
A cold-water rinse is also a great way to boost the shine of your locks. The
cold water closes and smoothens the cuticle, making hair appear
shinier.
16.
For shine, stylists suggest rinsing with apple cider vinegar once a week, after
shampooing.
17.
Want your hair to shine with natural colour? Try this. Add a few teaspoons of
fresh beetroot juice to your final rinse for rich, red highlights.
18.
For extra sheen and bounce, apply besan mixed with rice water and wash after a
few minutes.
Dandruff
Dilemma
19
Trying to battle dandruff? Look for a high-quality shampoo containing
ingredients such as tea tree oil, salicylic acid, sulfur and zinc pyrithione.
Use on alternate days.
20.
If your dandruff flakes refuse to go away, try this - massage one tablespoon of
common salt into your damp scalp before you shampoo. The salt works as a good
exfoliant.
21.
Another cure for dandruff - dissolve 30 tablets of aspirin into a full bottle
of shampoo. Wash hair as usual.
Miscellaneous
Mantras
22.
Never use your fingernails to massage in the shampoo - you could scratch your
scalp.
23.
Always rinse your hair thoroughly after applying shampoo or conditioner. Any
residue will leave your hair lack-lustre and dull.
24.
Are you a water babe? Get all the chlorine out of your tresses by adding a
little baking soda to your shampoo.
25.
Prevent static electricity in your hair by using a rinse-out conditioner that
adds moisture. Alternatively, you can use a leave-in conditioner after towel
drying hair.
26.
From time to time, add two tablets of Vitamin E to your shampoo for a power
boost.
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