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Beauty tips: 10 super easy ways to get shiny, soft hair

- (With inputs by Myna Batavia and Aafrin Anjum, experts at different hairproduc­t brands)

Who wouldn’t want voluminous, lustrous tresses without having to head to a salon for it? Here are tips to pamper your hair, the easy way.

Oil you hair: Keep your mane nourished and healthy by oiling your hair regularly. Massage oils slowly into the scalp and leave it on for at least for two hours before shampooing. Oil forms a protective barrier around the cuticle and nourishes the hair shaft.

Get enough sleep: It’s unfortunat­e how many of us forget the importance of adequate sleep. It also affects your hair, among other things. Sleep deprivatio­n for a prolonged period of time can induce more oil production in the scalp, leaving your hair dull looking.

Check what you eat: No matter what product you use, if you are not eating healthy, it will reflect on your hair. Since our hair is made of protein, your diet should consist of proteinric­h food like lean meat, eggs, fish, pulses etc. Don’t forget to eat a lot of green veggies like spinach, kale as well. If you want to bring back the shine to your hair, you should also consume seafood and fish oil that contains Omega-3 fatty acid. Alternativ­ely, you can take biotin supplement­s.

Choose the right products: Everyone has different hair type, so choosing the product that works for your hair type is crucial. What is meant for oily hair, may not give the same results on your dry hair. What’s more, try to avoid products that contain sulphates and paraben as they can cause damage to your hair.

Stop washing your hair daily: Well, no one likes their hair oily and limp, but washing your hair every day can do more harm than good. Shampooing twice or thrice a week should be enough to keep your hair clean.

Moisturize: Remember, moisturizi­ng is the key to breathe new life into your hair. Always apply a conditione­r after washing your hair. Make sure to treat your hair with a deep conditioni­ng mask at least once a week.

Let your hair dry naturally: Avoid using chemical-laced products. Going natural and organic is the simplest rule we can follow in our lives. Always remember, rushing to dry hair with heat is the most harmful thing we can do to our tresses. Avoid going for chemical treatments, as it will become a vicious cycle. Just let your hair breathe and be healthy.

 ?? PHOTO: SHUTTERSTO­CK ?? Everyone has different hair type, so choosing the product that works for your hair is crucial
PHOTO: SHUTTERSTO­CK Everyone has different hair type, so choosing the product that works for your hair is crucial

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