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So, lets discover the factors that cause the hairs to become unhappy and rough. Some of them include-
- Inability of scalp to make enough oil to fulfill the moisture requirement of hairs
- Heat and sun damage
- Chemical treatments
- Over-washing or use of a harsh shampoo
- Blow drying of hairs too frequently
- Poor nutrition
- Absence of a proper hair-care routine
So we can say that one gets exposed to at least one or more of the above-mentioned causes of having dry hairs. Since we just can’t mitigate some of the crucial causes, there has to be another way to get silky smooth hairs! Yes, that’s true. For those amazing hairs that you have always wanted, no doubt, few more efforts would be required, but they are worth a shot as the results would be incredible.
To summarize it all, one should follow some of these to get those silky hairs-
- Add pulses to the diet
Almost every day we consume lot of unwanted food that entices our tongue, but is unhealthy for our body. We need to correct that, and for beautiful hairs, it is really required that we include pulses to the maximum possible extent in our diets. Lets know why. Pulses typically contain an element called biotin that stops the hairs from breaking and the proteins the pulses contain help in proliferating new hair strands thereby giving lustrous and volumes of hairs.
- Oil hairs regularly using natural hair oils
Oiling hairs frequently not only helps in keeping the scalp stay hydrated, it also increases the moisture content of the hairs. Some of the oil types recommended for increasing hair growth and keeping them silky are-
- Castor Oil
This is an age old remedy for thinning and weak hairs. So if such hairs aren’t treated, hairs can never stay smooth the same way. Castor oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties along with Vitamin E, minerals, fatty acids that can do wonder to hairs and increase the hair growth to 3-5 times the normal rate.
- Coconut Oil
It acts as an effective shield because it contains lauric acid that contributes to its protective nature. It also helps in locking the moisture and keeping hairs smoother for long. For best results, one should apply coconut oil overnight and wash in the morning.
- Canola Oil
For those fuzzy and dry hairs, this oil can be a true partner as it helps in nourishing the scalp and can also be used with other elements to act as a hydrating mask. Not only that, it also has anti-dandruff properties and helps in hair fall reduction.
- Use of mild and natural shampoos and conditioners
Although effective natural shampoos and conditioners are hard to find, but if one finds them, one must go for them. Since the quality of water has degraded from old times, so has the quality of hairs. In such a case, hair breakage and damage is not unknown and if one keeps on applying harsh shampoos, trouble is bound to come soon and one might even experience lesser hairs on scalp. To prevent that, one should use mild hair shampoo and conditioner as they help in making hairs silky naturally.
- Application of apple cider vinegar
It acts as a great natural conditioner to achieve those lustrous and silky hairs because it help in providing ample moisture to the hairs. Apart from that, it also does the cleanup of the residue that makes the hairs look dull and dry. As a bonus, it helps in treating dandruff, itchy scalp.
All in all, just try a formula that suits your hair type and stick to it. And be natural at all times for your hairs, whether working on the inside or outside and they will reward you for taking good care of them by becoming silky naturally.