Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Vitamins & Herbs For Fuller Hair

Healthy hair


Healthy and fuller hair is everyone's dream, but it seems to be a difficult task for most people. The hair is very sensitive to the changes in your body. If you go on a diet or have been stressed, your hair reacts to these changes. The result is dull and dry hair. There are some vitamins and herbs that help you to maintain shiny and fuller hair.


Hair supplements








Healthy hair is the result of sufficient absorption of vitamins and minerals by the body. Although you eat food rich in vitamins and minerals, you do not get the adequate amounts of these vital nutrients. The hair supplements are rich in biotin, a vitamin that produces keratin, which promotes healthy and thicker hair. The supplement also contains vitamins C, B6 and B12 to prevent hair loss. These supplements are available in the form of pills, shampoos, conditioners and lotions.


Protein supplements like protein shakes and pills like Lysine and Viviscal supply the hair follicles with protein and the essential amino acids to produce hair fibers. If the amino acids are lacking, the hair follicles will be not be able to produce hair fibers and become dormant.


Fenugreek


Fenugreek is one of the most used herbs for hair treatments. This herb is rich in lecithin that strengthens the hair roots and moisturizes the hair. Fenugreek is also rich in protein, a key factor for healthy hair. You can get fenugreek at your local herb store. It is available in capsules, powder and seeds. Boil the fenugreek seeds in water and then soak them in extra virgin coconut oil and then apply the oil and massage your scalp for 15 minutes at least three times a week. You can also make a hair pack by mixing equal parts of fenugreek powder and yogurt and apply on your scalp.


Henna


Henna is the most traditional and popular herb used to promote healthy and lustrous hair growth. Henna is a natural conditioner that gives a deep rich red color to the hair. It can be mixed with gooseberry extract and lemon juice to prevent hair loss and give the hair the shine and life. It is available in herb stores at a reasonable price. However, there are a few things to note while using henna. The paste is smooth and slippery .It will get a little messy when you apply and you may have to wash your hair a couple of times to get rid of the henna, but it is well worth its results. Henna also stains your skin and clothes. Make sure to wear a shower cap to prevent it from dripping on your clothes or on your face.

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