Article Written By: Kale Brant
Hair loss is one of the main concerns of majority people across the globe. In fact lot of us spend huge amount on various products and treatments for regaining lost hair. Sometimes this results in other side effects and finally all your money goes in vain. The main reason behind hair loss is pollution and lot of stress in both work and personal life. Have you ever tried using herbal or home made remedies for getting rid of this problem? It is quite surprising to know that some of the products which we use in our day to day life are highly effective in reducing high fall. We all know or use olive oil. In fact it is a very popular cooking ingredient. Olive oil is rich in mono unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants that are good for health. Recent studies have proved that olive oil shampoo are very effective and act as natural moisturiser. Besides, olive oil if used in cooking can help in food digestion, prevents heart diseases, ulcers and some forms of cancer. When applied directly, olive oil enhances hair growth and gives us stronger and smoother hair. The fatty acids present in olive oil act as natural moisturiser for hair and thus nourish it. Sometimes are hair becomes very fragile and breaks easily. Regular use of olive oil improves elasticity of hair and thus reduces hair breakage. Wondering how you can enjoy these benefits of olive oil? The process is quite simple and all you need is to just spare some time at least once in a week.Dip a cotton ball in olive oil and apply it on your scalp. Ensure that all the areas of your scalp are covered. Now gently massage your scalp and wrap a towel around your hair for at least 30 minutes and then rinse with a mild shampoo. Another way of protecting your hair from harsh chemicals is by preparing your own shampoo. Yes, an apple cider vinegar shampoo can be prepared by you at your home with the simple ingredients you use on a day to day basis. Apple cider vinegar is known for its therapeutic value. Wondering how to prepare an apple cider vinegar shampoo? The process is quite simple:Take apple cider vinegar along with one oz of olive oil, 1 egg, 1 table spoon lemon and 1 table spoon ACV. For preparing an apple cider vinegar shampoo, blend all the ingredients for a minute. Now lean over a sink and pour this solution over your scalp and wrap a towel for 15 minutes. Unwrap after 15 minutes, comb your hair and wash it with a mild shampoo as usual. Most shampoos contain lauryl sulphate which could be harsh on your skin and sometimes result in hair loss and dandruff. Hence it is always advisable to use an organic shampoo which is devoid of any chemicals. On the contrary you can also prepare the best natural olive oil hair shampoo using olive oil and coconut castile soap.
This Article Has Been Published on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 and Read 660 Times