Hair Care

The care for the hair depends on its type. There are, however, certain basic guidelines which apply to all types.

It is a mistake to wash the hair too frequantly. This is likely to do more harm than good. Shampoos may make hair clean, but at the same time they remove the natural oils and protective acid coating. A study at Cornell University found that shampooring created a loss of calcium, phosphorus, iron, and nitrogen from the hair. This came as a result of continued washing either with soap or commercial shampoos. It is therefore essential to use the type of shampoo that will do the least damage to use the type of shampoo that will do the least damage to the hair: The following tips regarding shampoo will be useful:

1. Use shampoo only when absolutely necessary.
2. Avoid using hard water, or water containing chemicals including chlorine. Rain water is ideal.
3. Use a rince after shampooing to undo the damage of the shampoo-vinegar or lemon juice may be used.