Prevent Hair Loss in Winter with These Reminders
Winter hair protection can be a challenge, especially if you live in an area that is cold and snowy in winter. The heating system is turned on and the dry indoor heat can cause dry skin and scalp problems. Extra-dry hair becomes brittle and damaged; leading to hair fall (hair loss). These reminders can help you protect your hair in winter.
- Use the Humidifier: Humidifiers help replace the moisture in the air. Heating systems cause dry air. Dry air causes dry skin. Dry skin leads to dry scalp problems and damaged hair.
- Short Warm Baths and Showers: Avoid hot baths because the intense heat can destroy the skin’s lipid barriers and cause dry skin and scalp.
- Use an oil-based moisturizer: Use oil as a moisturizer for your scalp. Castor oil is an excellent emollient for dry skin and scalp. Almond oil, olive oil and jojoba oil is very good for hot oil treatment.
Prevent Hair Loss with a Protective Hair Growth Mask
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons pure aloe vera gel
- 1 banana (or 1 baby food jar of organic bananas)
- 1 tablespoon cold-pressed castor oil
- 1 tablespoon almond oil
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ teaspoon neem powder
- 1 tablespoon rose petal powder
Apply mask to hair; cover with plastic wrap or cap and warm towel; or hair dryer on low heat for last 15 minutes). Leave mask on for 30- 60 minutes, depending on season. (One hour in summer; 30 minutes in winter). Use once or twice a month, depending on hair condition.*
Gently rinse off with warm water. Follow up with Lustrous Henna Shampoo Powder (for best results) or a naturally mild shampoo, like Imbue Natural Shampoo.
Why This Protective Hair Growth Mask?
This hair mask helps protects the hair and scalp from sun and heat damage; itchy, flaky scalps; split ends; hair loss. It adds suppleness, shine and strength to the hair, thus promoting healthier hair.
Hair Mask Ingredient Benefits
Mayonnaise- good conditioner; protect against damage from sun; heat; chemical hair products
Honey – gives shine to hair and helps cure acne in scalp.
Pure Aloe Vera Gel –nourishes, conditions and moisturizes hair; stops dandruff; promotes hair growth.
Banana- increases the moisture in your hair; helps soothe itchy, flaky scalp.
(can also use a jar of organic Baby food banana –to eliminate possible chunks from banana)
Cold-Pressed Castor Oil- has anti-bacterial/anti-fungal properties; helps stop split ends, softens and smoothens hair.
Almond Oil- increases volume and strengthens follicles and thickens hair.
Egg yolk - good source of protein, vitamins;
Neem- scalp treatment for acne; helps relieves psoriasis symptoms; effective treatment for eczema and other fungal or bacterial infections. Note: Neem has a very pungent smell, which can be masked with a couple drops of a naturally scented essential oil.
Rose Petal Powder- known in skin care for its soothing, healing and other therapeutic properties. It’s used in hair oils, hair pack and other conditioning treatments to soften hair. Rose petal powder can vary in color from dusty rose, beige or dark brown.
*Please don’t use this mask if you are allergic to any of the ingredients; stop using this mask if it causes any irritations.
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