Pollution does not only affect our lungs or our skin it also affects our hair. The vitality of the hair, the bounce, the shine etc., gets affected because the hair is exposed to the elements and pollution, day in and day out. Proper care of hair is needed to revitalize it and make it our ‘crowning glory’. A few natural ways to revitalize hair is given below:
Massaging your scalp
Scalp massage is known to help the growth of hair. Proper massage will stimulate the cells in the scalp and assist in hair growth. A proper massage will also relieve stress (stress being a major contributor for hair fall) which will help your overall body health. Massaging the scalp helps in blood circulation too and encourages hair growth.
Coconut oil
In many countries natural skin care products like coconut oil are predominantly used to revitalize hair and promote hair growth. In countries like India, there are parts of the country that swear by the advantages of using coconut oil. Studies have found that coconut oil helps in decreasing loss of protein from hair thereby revitalizing it. Coconut oil can applied on the hair and you can wash it after a few minutes or you can use coconut oil and massage your scalp completely and leave it.
Omega fatty acids
Foods rich in omega fatty acids should be consumed to improve hair health. Omega fatty acids are found in fish, nuts etc. You can also consume supplements that contain omega fatty acids. The antioxidants in fish oil and the like will improve your overall health and this will be visible because your hair will also improve along with your body.
Onion juice
Yes, you read that right, onion juice is known to promote hair growth. There have been instances where onion juice has promoted hair growth in bald areas. The blood circulation to the hair cuticles improves when you massage your scalp with onion juice. The only problem is the smell of onions, if you can withstand the smell; there are a lot of benefits. After applying the juice on the scalp and leaving it on for half an hour, shampoo normally and the onion smell will also vanish. For best results you should apply the onion juice and leave it on the whole night.
Lemon juice
Lemon juice is similar to onion juice and is known to assist in hair growth. Apply lemon juice on the scalp and leave it on for 15 minutes and shampoo as usual. The nutrients and vitamins in lemon juice are known to promote hair growth and shine.
Rosemary oil
Rosemary oil is known to promote hair growth. Apply rosemary oil mixed with coconut oil or olive oil and massage into your scalp, after a few minutes wash with shampoo and conditioner for best results. Regular application of rosemary oil will assist hair growth as well as add lustre to your hair. Another way to use rosemary oil is by adding a few drops to your shampoo. Both ways work, find out what works best for you.