(EN) By the hair...deserves care.

Hair, besides being an attribute of seduction, is a living element that needs attention. If you want to show off enviable hair, do not deny it vitamins, minerals, and some minimal care that you can do at home.

Stress, pollution and an unbalanced diet are the three main enemies of hair.

If we add to this the incorrect use of the dryer and the abuse of dyes and perms, the scalp manifests mistreatment. In addition, if during the holidays we have not protected it from the chlorine in the pool, from the salt of the sea or from the action of the sun's rays, it is likely that the hair is quite dehydrated and that these aggressions translate into an increase in hair loss. .

Hair is a living being and, as such, is born, grows, reproduces and dies. Actually, the part we see is already dead and is the one that, sooner or later, falls.

Fight the fall.

You should monitor your health, since many times a cavity can be responsible for abnormal hair loss, and also your nervous state because the tension accumulated in the neck hinders blood flow, prevents proper oxygenation of the scalp and, therefore, therefore, adequate nutrition of the hair bulb. Harsh thinning regimens take a toll on hair by depriving it of the nutrients it needs. Therefore, if you do not want to lose weight at the expense of your hair, do not trust crash diets.

Some contraceptives can also cause the fall. If you are taking the pill and you notice that your hair falls out more than normal, go to your gynecologist to determine what to do.

Condition the hair with infusions of chamomile, nettle, rosemary or willow before washing it, give the last rinse with cold water (activates blood circulation) and massage the scalp with the fingertips every day, morning and night, they are effective weapons to break their fall.

For the massage, use a lotion made from crushed parsley, the juice of an onion and a glass of rum, or two tablespoons of nasturtium extract with a few drops of rosemary. Sweet almond oil, mixed with a few drops of rosemary and thyme oil or a little warm castor oil, is also very effective.

Use a shampoo with vitamins PP and B and then apply a hair activator. If at the end of the vacation period, the hair looks dry, brittle, discolored and with split ends, you need a shock treatment that you can do at home by making the products yourself or using the specific cosmetics offered by commercial firms.

If you have it very damaged, mix a cup of milk, an egg yolk, the content of two capsules of wheat germ, a tablespoon of fresh wheat germ and the same amount of lecithin and natural wheat bran granules, and massage the scalp with this preparation. Let it act for ten minutes, rinse your hair well and wash it with a shampoo rich in proteins.

Once a week, complete the treatment with a restorative mask.

To make at home

Shampoos:

• Beat the yolk of an egg with an intusion of chamomile and a tablespoon of orange juice. Mix it with a little warm water before using it.

• Mix the three tablespoons of neutral shampoo with a tablespoon of honey and another of brandy.

Masks:

• Heat a beaten egg, a tablespoon of honey cider vinegar and two of vegetable oil in a bain-marie o Mayonnaise works miracles on dry and brittle hair. To half a cup of mayonnaise add the juice of half a lemon and a tablespoon of almond oil.

• Distribute the mixture well, insisting on the tips; cover your head with aluminum foil and let the mask act for an hour.

For small defects

• For dull hair, lacking vitamins, rub the scalp with three beaten egg whites. Let it dry, wash your hair and add a glass of rum and the same amount of rose water to the last rinse water.

• A remedy to combat split ends is to blend half an avocado with a little water and then apply the mixture to the ends.

Oil and dandruff

Although excess fat is usually caused by hormonal dysfunction, most of the time it is due to stress and anxiety, since nervousness increases body heat and the body reacts by stimulating the production of sebaceous glands. The result is that the hair chokes, weakens and even falls out. For this reason, it is important to practice some relaxation method and always keep your hair clean.

Although specialists do not agree on whether or not to wash your hair every day, the truth is that, despite the fact that continuous washing stimulates the production of fat even more, however, if we let the hair is dirty will eventually suffocate and fall.

The logical thing is to wash it whenever it is considered necessary, with a mild shampoo, like that of babies, which normalizes, tones and balances the scalp without drying it out or damaging it, alternating it with another neutral one. An herbal shampoo also works very well. Once a week, apply a purifying and regulating herbal or clay mask.

As for dandruff, it is neither more nor less than a process of flaking of the scalp, together with an abnormal proliferation of microorganisms. The root scales come out again in a more virulent way. If your dandruff is oily, you will have to fight it with anti-seborrheic products.

For healthy hair

Emotional tensions and nerves take their toll on hair. Calm down, take life easy and learn a relaxation method.

Forget about coffee, tobacco, alcohol and very fatty foods, as they are harmful to the hair. Tobacco absorbs an important part of the oxygen carried by the blood; alcohol destroys vitamins B and C; fat hinders blood circulation, and coffee alters our nerves. Therefore, be careful. Remember that vitamins A (legumes, liver, carrots, paprika), B (cereals, legumes, meat...) and C (citrus fruits and vegetables) are essential for healthy hair.

Do not tie your hair with an elastic band, avoid teasing, curling and straightening your hair continuously.

Try to dry your hair in the open air and do not abuse the dryer (if you use it, do it about 20 centimeters from the head). If you have split ends, cut them frequently, and if you have damaged hair, apply a scalp regenerating ampoule.

Last minute advice: although brushing is beneficial, since it improves the irrigation of the scalp, it is not recommended for oily hair, as you would only make it more dirty by distributing the oil throughout the hair.