Mane Story:Tips and myths

“I moved from Bangalore to Chennai a few months back and this place is so hot and the water is hard ,its so difficult to manage a hairstyle.Now I just tie a bun and be happy "says Richa Sharma an IT professional.

 “Your hair are like a plant you have to nurture them for them to look beautiful.We don’t realize how much we mistreat them due to negligence and wrong mindset”says Benny,Regional Trainer,Naturals,Chennai.

Here are some tips and myths associated with hair care suggested by him.

Quick Tips:

Shampoo only when required.There is no rule as to how often one must shampoo.But remember shampooing too much only  generates more oil.

Benny,Regional Trainer,Naturals,Chennai

Use professional shampoos.Most of the shampoos in the market are moisture based-->Lead to oil /frizziness problems.

Use warm water for Chennai  water.But make sure its not too hot.That could damage y our hair.

Conditioner is a must for every wash.Hair holds three layers
-cuticle 
-cortex 
-medulla.

The top most layer,Cuticle protects your hair from outside damage.It swells up when you shampoo and seals when you condition.Hence conditioning Avoids frizzy hair and loss of color on hair tips.

Change in city,don’t change shampoo immediately.If water doesn’t suit you give it time and then consult a hair expert.

Have a hair cut once every 40 days.A haircut not only fastens your hair growth but also keeps your hair healthy by cutting out split ends and dry tips.

Always consult a hair expert.For many of us hair problems are mostly psychological.It is highly recommedaed that before any shampoo change or experiment with your hair, first ask a hair expert.

Tackling Myths associated with hair care.

Shampooing twice:Not a good idea.Your hair lose color and there is nothing like the second wash removes soap better.Its all psychological.

Shampooing everyday :Depends on your hair.But not a good idea.

Using a lot of shampoo will clean better:However dirty your hair are,long hair need not more than 16 ml ,mid length 8 ml and short hair 4 ml shampoo.If lather is not forming  add more water but definitely not more shampoo.

Change shampoo every 6 months:Advisable only if your using a damage repair shampoo

Using damage repair shampoos for every wash:If you wash your hair every alternate day it is advisable to use such shampoos once or twice a week and regular shampoo otherwise.

Coloring leads to white hair:Color is decided by the skin.Color molecules are too big to enter the skin.Even water cant go through the scalp what can color do to your hair.

 Styling tips

Straightening or rebonding?.If your hair are wavy go in for straightening but if your hair are very curly rebonding  is a better idea.

Zero maintenance hair style?.Shoulder level layering .Tie a bun when you wake up in the morning ,do your work then open it.You’ll get nice curls.

Extensions or coloring?.People who  want to avoid chemicals can go in for extensions but its very temporary ,coloring enhances a persons personality so it is always a better option.

One good haircut for all occasions suggested this season:

Classic bob for short hair and

 Inversion layering for long hair.