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Are there any Natural ways to enhance the quality of my hair?

I always had problems with my fine hair. When I was 17, I had a perm because I wanted it curly. Then, I finally got a success in completely getting rid of the perm and just did highlights. Then I colored my hair brown, and I wasn't eating good foods being away from home for a while. I get all these conditioners and hair lotions but they don't help and I have to wash my hair all the time because it gets dirty and oily so often, I'm just tired, I want nice shiny soft hair, spring's here, summer's coming, you know! I'm Korean, if that helps. Thanks!

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  • 9 years ago
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    1-Eat a diet rich in vitamins and minerals to keep your hair healthy and boost growth. The condition of your hair will reflect the condition of your body, so if you are healthy and well nourished it shows in beautiful, shiny hair. Supplement your diet with lots of raw fruits and vegetables, particularly green and yellow vegetables rich in beta-carotene, vitamin A and B Vitamins, active agents essential to hair growth.

    2-Add healthy proteins to your diet, as hair literally is protein. Great food sources for protein include brewer's yeast, fish, beans, yogurt, soy and eggs. Protein will not only strengthen your hair, but improves hair growth.

    3-Reduce factors that may inhibit hair growth. Constant stress can impede hair growth, so practicing meditation and relaxation techniques as well as getting plenty of sleep can aid your body in stimulating hair growth. Some medications are known to stop or slow the hair from growing, so speak to your doctors about the side effects of your medication and alternative options. Other factors, such as caffeine, sugar and excess fat in your diet can weaken your body and effect hair growth.

    4-Massage your scalp gently for a few minutes every day to stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles, improving hair growth. You can purchase electric massagers made for the face and scalp that can be relaxing and helpful for hair growth.

    5-Add essential oils of ylang ylang and lavender to your shampoo, conditioner and hair care products. As a general rule, add 1 drop of each oil to every 2 oz. of product. These oils not only have a beautiful aroma, but gently stimulate the hair follicles, aiding in hair growth.

    6-Moisturize your scalp with a few teaspoons of jojoba oil, particularly if you are predisposed to conditions such as psoriasis, seborrhea, eczema and dandruff. Native American Indians of the Southwestern United States have used jojoba oil for centuries as a natural method to promote hair growth. Jojoba oil is hypoallergenic and is the perfect hair moisturizer, as it resembles the hairs own natural oil.

    7-Make your own natural shampoo from aloe vera, which can help clear blockages in the pores of the scalp and balance the pH level of your hair, two factors which improve hair growth. Another common recipe of the Native American Indians, mix equal amounts of wheat germ oil, aloe vera and coconut milk and use the mixture just like any other shampoo.

  • 9 years ago

    I would think since your Korean that your hair would be shiny. Don't wash your hair every day I wash mine every other day. Wash and condition with a shampoo that has vitamins in it I use dove. But you can use herbal essences, or even a salon product. Also use a clarifying shampoo it helps get all the toxins from products out of your hair. Use that a few times a month.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    First eating healthy and drinking water really does help. You hear it all the time but it honestly is the best way. I use a good shampoo called 'BIG' that I got from lush. Cost about £11 but it is so amazing. Its a seasalt one and really moisturises my scalp, which is when your hair gets dry and dirty so easily is when your scalp doesn't have the right nutrients. This shampoo provides these. I recommend this to help. Also making your own egg hair masks. Extremely natural and really helps. Hope I helped! :)

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