Hair loss and dandruff are one of the most irritating disorders that can even make a person depressed at times.

There is a huge market for hair disorders such as hair fall, dandruff, alopecia etc. Companies are making a quick buck and exploiting in the name of herbal remedies. Many of these remedies are not purely herbal and may contain some herb as a component with inorganic and harmful chemicals as the prime component. Such products give only temporary relief, for example, anti-dandruff shampoos widely marketed, give relief only for a day or even lesser period.Ofcourse, there are genuine products in the market and the companies need not be pointed out for it is not their fault alone, but also of consumers who wants a quick remedy! Application of such temporary remedies and easily accessible products is not the right solution for the hair disorders, the solution lies in the age old systems of traditional medicine.

Such traditional medicine with modern science and technology can throw some effective long term and easy to use remedies. While I don’t remember at this point of time any such ready to use natural remedy manufactured by companies, I am suggesting some time tested age old traditional or natural methods for containing hair fall and dandruff. Though some of the methods are cumbersome or the ingredients not readily accessible, this is the only way and natural way for preventing as well as curing the irritating disorders.

The ripened fruits of Soap nut, botanically called Sapindus emarginatus, are soaked in hot water for 10-15 minutes and then crushed with hand in the same water to get the extract.The extract can be daily used beneficially with no side effects as a shampoo. It gives rich lather and can be compared in lathering property to synthetic lathering agents generally found in manufactured shampoos.

Another time tested natural shampoo, is the thoroughly ground powder of Blackgram, which should be made into a viscid paste with which the hair is washed and the scalp massaged. This is a good soap for the body also. For starters, the paste when applied, may be rough as compared to the soap, but a beautiful soap with all goodness.

Both the above, Soap nut juice and Black Gram powder are natural shampoos, with no loss of natural oil from the body and in addition are anti dandruff.

Prior to head bath the following applications are useful

Prior to shampooing or head bath, the scalp is thoroughly massaged with a combination made of crushed fenugreek seeds and sour curd. Leave for 15-20 minutes and wash with the shampoos suggested above.

People who do not like to apply oil in day times may apply oil like pure coconut oil before going to bed and then shampoo the natural way in the morning. This restores the lost oil from the scalp.

Another remedy widely used in India and known as a c-vitamin rich fruit all over the world, Powder of Indian Gooseberry is an excellent rejuvenator for the hair. It brings lustier, prevents or contains dandruff and helps strengthen the roots.

There are several such remedies, but access to the raw materials or genuine products is a problem in addition to the time consuming preparations. At least choose a product that has less of synthetic components and more of naturals. Never go for a shampoo full of chemicals, just because it gives tons of lather!

Ravikumar Uppaluri hails from Kaikalur, Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh State in India. The famous Kolleru bird sancturay, a fresh water lake that attracts birds from as far as Siberia, is located near Kaikalur. Kolleru lake once vast, beautiful and sheltering scores of birds and other animals is on the verge of extinction.

The author Holds a Masters degree in Agricultural Sciences and is cofounder of an organization involved in Nature conservation and sustainable development. The author has profound interest in the fields of medicinal plants, natural products and organic farming. The author can be reached at uravikumar@yahoo.com Visit http://www.geocities.com/uravikumar for more information on Kolleru lake.

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No matter how much hair you have on your head (short of being completely bald); and whether you’re experiencing hair loss or not; it’s worthwhile to take the best care of your hair that you can. And while it is important to do this, doing too much of it can be worse than not doing enough.

It would seem that by now, there’d be no mysteries surrounding correct hair care techniques for everyone to use. After all, we’ve been in pursuit of beautiful hair for almost all of human history. But women (and men) struggle with this today as much as they ever have. It seems that for many people, there is no easy way to discern best way to care for hair. Add to that the fact that many hairstyles and hair styling techniques put a lot of stress on the hair, and you can see why the easy answer to hair care eludes many of us.

People have been fighting the battle for beautiful hair for millennia. Some have had to endure vermin infested coifs or wigs; while others have gone so far as to shave the head and cover it with wigs in an effort to achieve the perfection they sought.

We’re still greatly influenced by fashion and the latest hair trends. But when these latest fads require that we damage our hair, in order to get the look we desire, we should take a step back from the process and ask ourselves, “is it worth permanent damage to our hair to satisfy a passing fancy”. We can’t trade our head of hair in for a whole new one. There are treatments and techniques that can cause damage to hair and scalp that are non-reversible.

As for styling, you’re always going to better off in the long run choosing styles and products that do the least amount of damage. Chemical and heat straighteners and other harsh methods and products should be used sparingly if at all. If your hair is of the type that’s naturally curly or kinky, trying to maintain a straightened look will ultimately weaken the hair possibly to the point of fallout. And styles that require a significant amount of tension in the hair, like very tight braids or pigtails, can result in a permanent type of hair loss called traction alopecia. That’s where the hair follicle is permanently damaged because of constant pulling and tension over long periods of time. While this condition may be reversible if caught early, waiting too long will render it permanent.

Combing and brushing hair can damage, too, it if it’s overdone. This is especially so for those who have hair types that are difficult to pass a comb through easily. When this happens, the hair is broken off because it catches in the comb. If done too often, hair is broken off at a greater rate than it grows, resulting in the phenomenon of a person who isn’t going bald, but whose hair is getting shorter.

In general, use hair care products and treatments sparingly. And damage from overuse applies to coloring as much as anything. Hair should be in healthy condition before hair coloring is done, otherwise the damage to the hair from using these chemicals too much can be irreversible. Keep blow dryers a safe distance from the hair (at least 8 inches) and don’t overuse. And don’t glom on gels and oils on your hair. The less you work it, the healthier your hair will ultimately be.

Of course, it’s important to wash your hair, but even that can be done to excess. Too much washing and the natural oils (sebum) that the scalp produces to lubricate the hair and keep it shiny (and beautiful) can be stripped from it. When washing the hair, especially if it’s long, wash all of it but focus on the hair closest to the scalp, as this is the least likely to be stripped dry. This will use the cleaning powers of shampoo where it’s most needed - and get rid of the dirt, pollutants and build of hair care products closest to the scalp. The longer, end part of the hair will not be rendered dry and brittle by this technique.

Concentrate conditioning at the end of the hair, as this is the area most likely to need it. Again, while you should condition all of the hair, use it sparingly and focus on the part of the hair that needs it most.

Finally, to keep hair looking it’s best, it should be trimmed every 6 to 8 weeks. This will get rid of the split ends, which are often dry as well as damaged. This will add immensely to the overall health and appearance of your hair.

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