Path to amazing hair!

Hair is power. Hair is beauty. Hair is an expression of your personality.

Hair is heritage. Hair is health. Hair is your mind dancing out into the world as mane.

The usage of expression “Not even a single hair out of place” shows how synonymous it is with having an immaculate appearance. Hair care and hair styling is among top grooming goals of looking hot. I’ve written the top things I know, think and feel about achieving the perfect hair along with a secret magic potion! Here it goes.

1.Embrace your uniqueness:

Every hair has its unique nature. While you can work on adding beauty to it and taking care of it, never ever try to change it into something it’s not. Your natural hair is what is destined for you in your DNA and it tells the beautiful and unique story of “YOU”. Not only of you but also of your lineage. It says what you’re made of, where you’re from and where all you’ve been. You might have wild curls, wavy hair, plain straight hair, thin hair, brown hair or any god given special color or texture. Freely, fully, wholeheartedly embrace the story it tells.

2.Wash it the right way:

Basic. Right? Of course, everything starts with cleaning.3 things you need to remember are clean scalp, right shampoo and right frequency. When washing hair your primary goal is to scrub off the dirt accumulated in your scalp. Rigorously rubbing your hair with shampoo tends to damage it in the long run. So, restrict the massage to scalp. Next is the right shampoo. It’s always best to choose clear or transparent looking shampoos instead of pearly or thick shampoos as clear ones tend to clean more effectively and don’t stick to your hair after wash. Finally, the frequency. Washing hair daily is a No-No.  Wash alternate days or if you have dry hair you can wash every third day.

3.Eat right:

All hair experts swear by the power of eating right. Despite what your shampoo bottles tell you can’t nourish your hair without providing it the right nutrients from within. Regular intake of coconut, almonds, spinach, fatty fish like sardine and egg makes your hair grow thick, long, strong and shiny. Fish oil capsules also make your hair amazing.

4.Hair oil:

Massaging your hair with warm hair oil twice a week is great for both hair and your mind. It also improves hair growth. Coconut oil is best for Indian hair. A drop of it rubbed on top of your head actually brightens up your eyes. I am not joking. I got this following recipe from a 70-year-old neighbor many years ago. My hair transformed from looking thin, frizzy and damaged to thick, shiny and healthy looking. This is an incredible remedy for hair fall too. Follow this on alternate days for 6 weeks you will see great results.

Magic Hair Potion recipe:

1. Grind 1 coconut
2. Add only a spoon of water and mix
3. Filter and squeeze out the extract.
4. Refrigerate it for 24 hours in an open bowl
5. A thick fat layer is formed on top of the bowl
6. Separate out this layer and add 1 drop of coconut oil
7. Massage gently on to your scalp
8. Wash after 1 hour.

 

5.Hair cut:

Getting a great haircut immediately lifts up your mood and has a profound effect on your look. Invest the time and money to get the most stylish and suitable hair cut for you. You’ll look all chic and cool when you’re just out of salon but that’s not going to last. You need to look good every day. Think about the maintenance cost in terms of time and hair products you will be using for the hair to look amazing every day. Have a futuristic thinking about the haircut. Decide in advance on what you’re going to do with the growing length until your next haircut. Tell the stylist exactly what you want and she/he will give you just the one.

Here are a few salon tips.

·        When asked “what hair cut would you like?” don’t feel pressurized to give a name.
Instead say you’d like to discuss the options. You can always say that you don’t know what’s it called and then describe it.
·        Always have 2 or 3 pictures ready in your phone to show as reference. A salon intern gave me a super stylish asymmetrical pixie just by seeing pictures that I showed her.
·        Tell about how you intend to wear your hair (loose hair, high pony tail, low pony tail, bun, hair clipped in front etc)
·        When you want any kind of side bangs or layers you will asked to define the length. It’s best to choose ½ inch below the ear.
·        Feel completely normal and at ease to say things like “I want to look younger”, “I want my hair to look thicker” or “I want my face to look lean” because a good hair stylist can make it happen for you.
·        Right after the haircut request to have all the extra hair trimmed off your neck.

·        Apart from all this , i also like to speak with the stylist and tell the story of why I came for a hair cut .Whether it's a self care routine or reaction of a break up or want to up my game in looking good .Anything.They are are humans too and when you tell the story they take genuine interest to help you transform like a best friend does.

6.Hair Style:

It goes hand in hand with haircut. Remember, a perfect hairdo uplifts your overall appearance. Hair style need not be complex but choose the right one that frames your face in the best way. Also, when you’re opting for power dressing, it is always best to go for hairdos in which the hair is combed back upwards. Little things such as "tic- tac" hair clips, hair bow and hair pins help you achieve the right look.

Thank you for reading. If interested, try this 4-week great hair challenge.

Habits to transform your hair
Eat 7 almonds per day	x 4 Weeks
Eat 2 table spoons of curry leaf powder mixed in ghee
Massage Magic potion every 2 days
Use clear / transparent looking shampoo