| We have about 100,000 hairs on our heads. Each | | | | cleansing to remain healthy and to restore lost oils. |
| hair shaft has three layers, with the cuticle, or | | | | Many herbs have been known for their cleansing, |
| outside layer, protecting the two inner layers. | | | | toning and moisturizing properties for centuries. |
| Curly and dry hair types are usually more fragile | | | | Why Natural Herbal Products? |
| than straight hair, so you'll need to be especially | | | | In recent years, more concern has arisen about |
| careful about using heat styling products. | | | | potential dangers of over-processed ingredients in |
| Shampoos made for dry hair and hair conditioners | | | | skin and hair care products. Products with a focus |
| can help. Healthy, attractive hair should shine. | | | | on natural, certified organic, organic or wildcrafted |
| Whether your hair is long or short, light or dark, it | | | | ingredients, especially herbal extracts, lessen our |
| should look smooth, silky and shiny. Hair that is | | | | dependency on harsh chemical additives, are |
| dull, dry, brittle or frizzy is unhealthy and | | | | kinder to the environment and utilize our |
| unattractive. | | | | renewable energy resources. |
| Regular haircuts are one of the best ways to help | | | | Hair Care Tips |
| keep hair healthy. A haircut can help protect the | | | | 1. Use regular hair rollers, winding hair loosely |
| ends of your hair from splitting and damage. Hair | | | | around them. |
| can break when points in the hair thicken or | | | | 2. Avoid electric rollers, hot combs, and curling |
| weaken. A major cause of hair breakage is | | | | irons, or use these on a cool setting. |
| improper use of chemical hair treatments. Many | | | | 3. Always apply conditioner from the ears down - |
| herbal shampoos, for instance, will sell you on the | | | | never condition the scalp. |
| fact that they contain some herbs, yet their base | | | | 4. Choose hair color that compliments your style. |
| formula contains traditional surfactants (foaming | | | | 5. Avoid pulling back your hair tightly. |
| agents) such as sodium lauryl sulphate. Massaging | | | | 6. Add iron and minerals in the natural form in |
| hair and scalp is important for the well being as | | | | your diet. |
| well as good growth of the hair. Hair extensions | | | | 7. Apply a mixture of almond oil and gooseberry |
| and braids can also cause breakage. Leaving them | | | | juice with finger tips on the scalp. |
| in too long or pulling them out without professional | | | | 8. Add essential oil of ylang ylang to your |
| help can cause hair and scalp damage or even hair | | | | shampoo, conditioner and styling agents as a hair |
| loss. | | | | rejuvenator. Ylang ylang and rosemary essential |
| Herbal Care for Your Hair | | | | oils are also believed to stimulate hair growth. |
| Herbal products care for the body gently, with | | | | 9. Drinking plenty of water and eating plenty of |
| less risk of potentially harmful or harsh chemicals | | | | raw fruits and vegetables is probably the best |
| and synthetics. Part of a holistic view of our | | | | way to achieving healthy hair. What goes into |
| body's health includes the products that you put | | | | your body is reflective on the outside including |
| on your hair and skin. The hair needs regular | | | | your hair. |