TOP 10 Beauty Tips: Keep Your Hair Healthy & Young

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Greying hair is a nightmare for every woman. It happens to all of us at some point in life. Some women start greying in their mid-30s while some do not see their first silver hair until they are in their 50s. The main reason for premature greying is that the hair follicle stops producing melanin, which is hair’s natural pigment.

“Going grey isn’t just about losing your hair’s natural colour — what makes it worse is the change in texture that usually takes place once premature greying starts,” says Aakriti Kochar, beauty expert, Oriflame India. Hair starts turning quite coarse and is not easy to manage.

With ageing, the rate of hair growth slows down, while some hair follicles stop producing new hair completely. So, when a hair falls out naturally, it may not be replaced. This kind of hair-ageing can catch women off-guard and its fixes aren’t quick. Caring for your hair and scalp now is the only way out of this eventuality.

Tips to keep your hair at its best, no matter what your age
Keep stress at bay
Stress spikes adrenaline production, which can convert into androgens and cause extra hair to fall out. So, take some time out of your busy schedule to do what makes you feel good — whether it’s yoga, meditation or something as simple as a bubble bath.

Lock in moisture
When it comes to your hair, remember, ‘moisture is the key’. Says dermatologist Swati Srivastava, VLCC, Mumbai, “Hairstyling treatments completely zap moisture from the mane. Limit hairstyling to special occasions. If you tend to use a hair dryer every day, switch to a no-heat setting. Avoid excess brushing and hair washing.

Pack in protein
When shopping for hair products, opt for the protein-based ones; they reinforce the hair shaft, and help it remain strong enough to fight breakage. Foods like tofu, lean meat and eggs are also great sources of edible protein.

Treat your scalp
Whether it is oily or dry, your scalp needs a relaxing treatment. Take some almond oil and massage it into your scalp. Dip a towel in hot water and wrap it around your head for about 20 minutes.