Teenage, an age of transformation, may make an individual overly conscious about her looks. This is the time during which adolescent children will become increasingly fussy with their hair, features, skin, acne and body growth. This is the time which will remind them about beauty and vigor. And the "complain meter" will start rising. Teens may come out with a lot of complaints with their hair. Dry hair, oily hair, short hair, long hair, thin hair and slow hair growth may cause a lot of worries to them. If you are a teen, undergoing same complications, consider going through the following tips:
Dry Hair Tips
- Inactive oil glands can cause dry hair. If you have dry hair as a result of dry skin, consider washing your hair fewer times each week (every two or three days).
- Pay attention to the type of shampoo and conditioner you use to make sure they replenish your scalp with essential oils.
- Electric heaters are usually damaging for your hair. If you decrease the usage of these heaters it will help you leave your hair healthier.
- Bleaches and peroxides are ingredients to watch out for. They can make your hair brittle and can cause split ends.
- Applying tomato slices; tomato juice or tomato paste to your hair will enhance the natural pH of the hair due to the vitamin C content of these vegetables.
- Bananas, coffee and chamomile tea will also help your hair shine the natural way.
- Try using a pool cap whenever you go for swimming. If you swim in a chlorinated pool, wash your hair in fresh water after swimming. If you swim frequently, consider using a shampoo designed to remove chlorine from hair.
Oily Hair Tips
- Oily hair means oily scalp. Try washing your hair with good amount of lather and wash it twice.
- Wash your oily hair on a daily basis. Use a shampoo in a diluted form by mixing it with water first and then apply it to your hair. Dilution will save the scalp from the chemicals present in the shampoo.
- Don't brush oily hair frequently because brushing oily hair can actually cause the scalp to produce more oil.
- For extremely oily hair, a vinegar rinse, comprising of vinegar and water in the ratio (1:4), will help remove oil from your hair, but be sure to avoid using vinegar on the scalp.
- Drink loads of water and keep yourself and your hair hydrated. Drinking water is not only good for your oily hair and dry scalp, but it's great for your skin health as well.
Other Tips
- Using less heat on your hair, regularly using conditioner and protecting your hair from extremely hot or cold weather may help you to prevent split ends.
- Keep your hair natural. Do not go against nature and try to use so many harmful chemicals. Constant coloring of your hair will surely lead to hair loss, making your hair dry, rough and unmanageable.
- As you go through puberty, your hair may also go through some drastic changes. A stylist can help you manage your hair by giving advice on products or by changing your hairstyle.
- Teenage is the time for fun and a phase for experimenting and exploring different hairstyles and new look. It is alright to go for hairstyles according to the latest fashion, but make sure you get it done from a professional and do not experiment on your own or on your friends' advice.
- Eat Vitamin B rich foods like whole grains, eggs, fish, milk, meat and fresh fruits. Experts opine that eating protein at breakfast will help to energize your hair follicles.
- Brush your hair regularly and at night before you go to sleep so that they don't get entangled when you sleep. Entangled hair can easily lead to breakage.
- Oil your hair on a regular basis and massage them properly for good nourishment.
Teens, you should check your diet and lifestyle in order to yield their healthful effects on your hair. You are vulnerable to get swayed away by flashy ads at this phase of life. Just remember that your hair is a nature's gift, which demands natural care.
