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