HAIR CARE ROUTINE FOR HEALTHY AND SHINY HAIR

Hair is most precious ornaments of a woman's physical appearance and is considered as the manifestation of women's femininity and desirability. Today woman's obsession and craze for beautiful hair have built up a huge industry including endless hair products, hair beauty saloons, magazines n this blog I will mention a very basic hair care routine for every hair type.  and channels in this blog I will mention is hair care routine for every hair type. Adopt this if you want a good healthy routine for your hair.

Step 1: Oiling:

Oiling, a method being used by women over ages is the most effect way to keep hair healthy. Oiling hair will only provide benefit if applied in a right way for a right amount of time and with the right type of oil.

How should Long hair be Oiled? 

Many people recommend to oil hair and leave it over night for best result, which is not correct, it might cause hair fall. Every part of our body including hair and skin contain pores which are meant to absorb moisture and oxygen. The purpose of oiling skin or hair is to block these pores and let skin/hair absorb the moisture provided by oil, mean while it blocks the intake of oxygen. If the oil is applied for more then an hour some hair might die for lack of oxygen resulting hair fall. Besides the sole purpose of oil is to moisturize hair which can be accomplished in an hour then why bear it for whole day or night.
Choosing oil:
As there are many types of hair normal, dry, oily etc so they will require different types of oil. In the market, you can easily find oil for your own hair type. Some oils such as mustard oil, coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil etc are beneficial for every type of hair
How to oil Hair:
Proper oiling of hair will enhance its effectiveness. For the best result please follow the steps below:

• Pleasant warm oil is more effective and is known to provide deep moisturizing. So slightly heat up the oil before use.
• Avoid using too much of oil like pouring on to head. That will waste oil as well as will require much more shampoo to clean off. Beside hair can only absorb moisture to a limit. So applying more then that will be a waste.
• The best way is to section your hair just like hair stylist does. More sections you will make more your scalp will get the oil. 
• Providing oil to the root is the more important task. It makes hair go stronger and healthier as well as enhances hair growth.
• Apply oil to each section and massage properly. Don't be harsh, be very gentle and provide soft massage to your hair and scalp. Hard massage weakens hair and cause hair fall.
• Massage for at least 15 minutes. It increases blood circulation and makes hair healthy.
• Brush your hair softly with the extra soft brush for a few minutes for a proper spreading of oil.
• Leave it for one hour and then wash off properly.
• Oil your hair twice a week. 

Step 2: Washing hair:

Washing hair, which of course everyone does, is very important. It clean hair, remove dirt as well as the extra oil produced by the scalp.
How often hair should be washed: 
Some people wash hair every day and other as less as once a week. You must have heard that washing hair daily will squeeze out natural oil and moisturizer which results in hair fall and dryness. But in my opinion, it totally depends on your hair type. If dry hair is washed daily it will definitely cause damage like wise if oily hair is not washed regularly they will look greasy and oleaginous. So always follow what your hair demands not what other suggest. Over washing is of course not recommended, at least take a day off in between but do wash your hair when needed.
Choosing Shampoo
Choose your shampoo according to your hair type. It may require a lot of testing. Choose your shampoo after reading all descriptions clearly.
How to wash hair?

• Avoid hot water always use normal or if needed lukewarm water. Hot water makes hair extra dry and dehydrated. 
• Take some shampoo in the palm of your hand and apply to different part of a head using fingers and then massage in circular motion.
• Massage gently and emphasize more on the neck, ear back and hairs that touches the forehead as they collect more dirt and oil.
•  Massaging will increase blood circulation and enhances hair growth as well as it gives shiny looks to hair by stimulating hair's natural oil.
• Dry hair will get moisture from hydrating shampoo if chosen properly.
• Oily hair will become clean with a clear non-creamy shampoo.
• Always use good quality products for batter result.

Step 3: Conditioning hair:

As we use skin moisturizer in the form of cream or lotion after skin cleansing, likewise conditioner is used for hair moisturizing.It keeps hair hydrated, softer, smoother, more elastic and manageable.
How often hair should be conditioned:
Use conditioner after every hair washes because no matter how good is your shampoo it does swipes away moisture and oil.
Choosing Conditioner:
Nowadays with every shampoo comes its conditioner. When you choose shampoo you can take the sister conditioner also that comes along. Or if you want to try different products like me, it's not a problem. For selling out their products companies claims that using same company conditioner is mandatory else hair will suffer side effects, I don't think so I always use different products from different companies at a time and never got a problem. Only remember your hair type and its good to choose under any good quality label.
Avoid products with too much protein as it will leave your hair feeling desiccated and brittle. As protein is the building block of healthy hair so use conditioners that come with balanced ingredients.
How to condition hair?
Take the small amount of condition on your palm and apply from almost top to the bottom of the hair. Avoid scalp as much as possible especially if your scalp skin is oily. Because hair conditioner contains extra moisturizer which is meant for only hair, not skin. Use wide tooth comb for even spreading of conditioner.
Deep conditioning should be done once a week

Step 4: Using hair styling products:

Too much use of hair products like hair gel, wax for hold and shine, hairspray or serum for smoothing and maintaining hair etc make hair heavier, greasy and dirty. With the use of these things, you hair will need washing regularly which will effect natural moisturizing process. Don't get habitual with them only use if very necessary.
Another important thing is that if you style your hair often with blow-dryer or straightener then protect your hair with the commonly available heat protecting cream or spray.
With all the protection style your hair but always be very gentle. keeping tight hair style for a long time will damage hair. Keep them lose as much as you can and treat them softly either you brush or style or massage.Most importantly give your hair a break more often from using styling product and nourish them mean while.
Adopt this simple and very effective regular hair care routine for getting healthy and lively hair. I hope it's not very difficult to follow plus it will not keep you occupied for hours and won't be hard on your budget.