Your hair reflects your general health and is vulnerable to stresses and strains of your everyday life. If you are not healthy and not taking care of yourself and not following a healthy diet then your hair will lose its shine and bounce and become dull. You should have a healthy diet and exercise enough to ensure that your hair follicles get enough blood.

Hair is nothing but a dead protein. Hence protein intake is important for healthy hair growth. Dairy products, soy, tofu, brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, fish, eggs, pulses and grams are all good sources of protein. They are also good sources of calcium that is essential for healthy hair. Intake of copper is an effective hair loss remedy. In most cases, you do not need supplements; find it from foods such as liver, green vegetables, whole grains, eggs, chicken and beans.

A variety of minerals are important for healthy hair. Iron carries oxygen to the hair. Insufficient iron will starve the hair follicles of oxygen. Include red meat and dark green vegetable in your diet. Zinc prevents hair loss. Meat and seafood have a high content of zinc. To improve the natural color of your hair, incorporate copper in your diet. Fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds, meat and liver are high in copper. Read the rest of this entry »

Hair dryer is one of the quickest and easiest ways to get your hair dry in a hurry and uses a motor to blow heated air into your hair. blow-driers are mostly used to take the moisture out of wet hair but can also be used to make your hair straight, curly or add a wave by simply using different heat settings, attachments and your hair brush.

When you begin shopping for a hair dryer, the most important thing is to understand the differences between products so you don’t spend more money than you need to. Keep the following things in mind when shopping: Read the rest of this entry »

Hair gel is a hairstyling product that is applied to wet hair to aid in the styling process. Hair gel comes in several forms, including gel consistency, liquid consistency, or spray form. The holding power of hair gel varies from light hold to strong hold and is most frequently the preferred styling product for styles that are allowed to air dry. Hair gel is sold at both professional hair salons and at discount drug stores.

There are various hair gel brands. Many UK and North American hair gel brands come in numbered variants. Generally high -numbered gels have greater hold on the hair and low numbered do not give the stiffness to the hair and some products also give the hair a wet look.

The method of applying hair gel depends on the type in use. If you are using spray gel, simply spray all over the hair from roots to end and then work into the hair using your hands. For regular or liquid hair gel, apply a quarter-sized dollop to one palm, rub together with the other, and work into the hair. For longer hair, more may be necessary to cover all strands. Always apply hair gel to damp towel-dried hair as it is not designed for use on dry hair.

Gel is quick and easy to use for a no-fuss style. In general, gel is combed through towel-dried, damp hair prior to styling, and as both the gel and the hair dry, the style stiffens. Other gel use tips include:

• Add small amounts of gel to dry hair to create quick spikes.
• Add gel only to roots to create instant volume.
• Use gel with carefree curls by scrunching it into the style for extra hold.
• Smooth frizz in updos and braids with small amounts of gel.
• Smooth flyaways near the face with dabs of gel.