Choosing the
hair care products resourcefully is a real challenge these days, when we are continuously bombarded with the ads of various hair care products daily from everywhere. Everyone’s hair is unique in the texture, luster, form and requirements even though their basic biological forms and properties are the same.
Hair care is very personal, and completely according to the specific requirements of the particular hair type.
Hair is classified on the basis of its five basic properties such as texture, density, porosity, elasticity and wave pattern. Texture is the circumference of a single hair strand. There can be fine, coarse or medium hair based on this characteristic. Hair density is the number of hair strands in head. Porosity is the ability of hair to soak water. The ability of a hair strand to return to its original stain after it is stretched is called elasticity. This is the natural style of the hair and this has no relation to the health of the hair. Hair is also classified as dry, oily and balanced or normal hair.
Hair care products and products to fight hair fall have to be chosen considering all the above properties of hair. Similarly the root cause of hair fall has to be found out before choosing a hair care product.
Different causes different kinds of treatments. But there are many basic principles that are applicable whilst choosing any
hair care product.
The major hair care products include shampoo, conditioner and hair oils. Shampoos are for cleaning the build up, dirt and excess oil accumulated on the hair and scalp. Dry hair demands a moisturizing and an oily hair demands a shampoo that can check the oil on hair. For daily use it is always good to choose a mild shampoo. Reputed companies produce safe shampoos using harmless ingredients. Local brands should be avoided. Too much experimenting with various products is equal to let your hair exposed to harsh experiments. Once the hair type is confirmed and the requirements are understood a personalized
hair care routine should be observed. Shampoos including harsh chemicals have to be strictly avoided.
Conditioners are to moisturize and pamper the hair in a luxurious way. Selection of the right conditioner should be strictly monitored. Only the conditioners of best quality should be used even though they are costly.
Conditioners help to manage frizzy hair and they soften the hair texture. The moisture level of the hair is optimized when a conditioner is applied lavishly. Hair oils pamper both the scalp and the hair. Protein rich light hair oils have to be selected for best results. This will enhance the luster of hair. Applying warm hair oil and giving the scalp a rich massage will give shine and softness to the hair. One should always be very cautious since hair is very delicate and sensitive. Some damage if caused will be irreparable. All
hair care products have to be personally selected keeping in mind the specific requirement of the particular person and hair type.
