Care of the hair and healthy growth of those tresses begins with simple steps likecutting in right and give them the proper nourishment and care they need. This includesright way of shampooing hair with the products meant for your particular hair-typeand conditioning and nourishing it so it looks glossy and healthy—and remains thatway too.

Individuals with damagedor chemically treated hair should opt for shampoos labeled ‘pH balanced’. Persons with dry hair should avoid a clarifying shampoo, as it will strip their hair ofessential moisture. Instead, a deep penetrating protein rich shampoo with largequantities of herbal extracts will help soothe frizzy and brittle fried hair.

Personswith oily hair can opt for shampoos containing herbal extracts like thyme and sageto help control oil on the scalp and even the skin. These extracts help to purifythe scalp. Normal hair types can benefit from shampooing hair with products thatcontains aloe, glycerin, honey, amino acids or natural oils for moisturizing.

Shampooing tips

• * Always use shampoos formulated for your hair type―dry, normal, oily or chemically treated. Egg shampoo is good for dry hair but avoid products which contain alcohol as they will dry out the hair even further.

• * Before shampooing, brush hair and scalp to free any knots and to loosen dirt and dead skin Cells.

• * Use lukewarm instead of hot water to help in removing any oily residues.

• * Wet your hair then work a small amount of shampoo throughout the hair, gently massaging your scalp with the pads of your fingers. Apply the shampoo to the hair by first pouring it into your hand and never directly.

• * Apply with the hands and fingers, massage firmly in rotating and circular movements.

• * Pay attention to areas where makeup and dirt easily get trapped like the hairline.

• * Rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear. Repeat the process if necessary.

• * Blot the hair with a clean towel to remove excess water before conditioning your hair.

• * Gently dry the hair with the towel.

• * Avoid blow drying as far as possible.

• * Shampooing can be done as often (ideally every alternate day) as required to keep the hair clean and healthy, as long as you condition regularly.

• * If you shampoo regularly there is no need to lather twice.