With Revolutionary Vita Oils

Nourishes Deep Inside And Effectively Repairs For 99% Smoother Hair*

Advance Care & Repair For Beautiful Hair

200 ml for INR 300

Company Says: - Did you know? Dry hair needs more than simple moisture, it also needs essential nutrients that restore smoothness, softness & shine

Contains revolutionary Vita Oils, a unique blend with coconut, almond and sunflower oils, it is rapidly absorbed to deeply nourish & replenish essential nutrients, without leaving greasiness on hair. *Based on lab test, improvement of hair smoothness comparing damaged hair treated with non-conditioning shampoo vs Dove Nourishing Oil Care.

 

How to Use: - As your weekly haircare regime, apply a palmful and massage onto freshly cleansed hair concentrating from the middle to the ends. Leave for at least 3-5 minutes for best results. Rinses out easily.

Ingredients: - Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Perfume, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lactic Acid, Disoduim EDTA, Arginine, TEA-Dodicylbenzenesulfonate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Trideceth-5, Hellianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Carbomer, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 42090

My Opinion: - Since I started blogging and reading the wonderful reviews written by my co-bloggers, I have become very conscious about the health and look of my hair. I remember using a hair mask by Oriflame years back and loved it, sorry I don’t remember the name now. I was more than happy to receive this Dove hair mask from Indibloggers.  It comes in a white plastic tub which is kind of triangular in shape, the lid is screw on type and it does not have a protective shield to prevent the mask to come on to the lid if overturned. That makes it difficult to carry along in my travels but otherwise the lid clicks shuts tight and is perfectly travel-friendly. Dipping my fingers in the tub might contaminate the mask so I like tube packaging better.

                     Coming to the fragrance part this hair mask is sweet, mild and very feminine, the trademark Dove fragrance that we all seem to like. The consistency is very thick & creamy like body butter and the texture is soft like butter. This pale yellowish mask should be used once a week and I don’t use it as advised by the company. Well I have tried it as per their directions but I am more comfortable using it my own way. In winters, I take dollops of the hair mask and massage onto my scalp, down the length of my hair until my roots. Then I wrap a hot towel around my head and change for another hot towel as soon as the first towel is cold, I repeat this process as required. But in summers, I tie my hair into a pony tail, ofcoursre after shampooing my hair. Then the apply the mask on the pony tail alone :D I may or may not wrap a hot towel around my head, it depends on my mood, time etc

                    I have used this mask in a couple of ways, after shampooing and conditioning on towel dried hair as the rule says it; secondly after shampooing on towel dried hair without using conditioner and lastly on my wet- towel dried hair without shampooing. But I always follow the deep conditioning treatment with towel therapy. The first and last option works well for me in the winters when my scalp as well as hair is a little dry than normal. And the 2^nd option works in summers/hot days.

                     This hair mask deep conditions my hair and makes it soft and shiny. The don’t have to use a serum/detangler or any other potion for that matter as my hair is extremely manageable and smooth after using this mask. This effect stays on for a week at the most and by then it’s time to use the mask again. I fall in love with my hair every week for a couple of days after using this hair mask. I wouldn’t say this is the best mask/treatment I have ever used but certainly it’s one of the best. I am on my 2nd tub now, hope that says it all.

Pros: -

* Suits my hair condition well, hair ends are no more dry after its regular use

* Affordable I would say, Rs 300 for 200 ml which is a good amount of product, not much is needed for a single use so takes about 2-2.5 months to get over

* Makes my hair manageable, soft and shiny and also controls frizz to quite an extent

* Does not make my scalp itchy when I apply it directly on my scalp

* I don’t need to use a serum/detangler after using this hair mask on my hair

* Contains coconut oil, sunflower seed oil & sweet almond oil in the form of vita oils which is very beneficial for the hair

Cons: -

* Contains Paraben

* Slips off my wet palms when it apply it on the length of my hair

* Tube packaging would have been better

                             I rate this Dove Damage Therapy Nourishing Oil Care Weekly Vita Oil Repair Mask 4.5 out of 5. I am on my second tub which is also about to get over now. I recommend this to girls with dry, normal as well as combination hair but girls with oily hair might get to see limpness in a couple of days after use, also might get a greasy scalp if care it not taken to apply below crown.

Hope you all enjoyed reading the review and please do share your experiences with us if you have used or are planning to use this hair mask. Thank you and have a nice day

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With Revolutionary Vita Oils

With the Power of Double Nourishment*

Advanced Care & Repair for Beautiful Hair

180 gms for INR 160

Company Says:-
Did you know? Dryness and dullness are signs of damaged hair leading to hair that's weak and rough to touch. That's why new Dove and Vita Oils goes deep inside and restores smoothness, softness and shine.
Dual Action Formulation:- With the power of double nourishment*
Gold Stripe: Contains revolutionary Vita Oils treatment to deeply nourish & replenish essential nutrients, leaving No Greasiness
*Refers to Nourishing benefits
White Stripe: Contains conditioner that seals cuticles to lock in nourishment and smooth frizz
Instant Deep Nourishing Power of a Treatment in the Time of a Conditioner. For Amazing Smoothness, Softness & Shine.

Directions for Use:- After shampooing, massage conditioner through hair and rinse thoroughly after 1 to 3 mins. For best results, use daily with Dove Nourishing oil care shampoo and use weekly with Dove Nourishing Oil Care Repair Mask.

Ingredients:- Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerine, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Perfume, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-5, Hydrolyzed Wheat Prottein, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Magnesium Nitrate, Carbomer, Ammonium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Sodium Benzoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77492, CI 77891

My Opinion:- I always follow up my shampooing with a good conditioner. Since Dove & Indiblogger had sent the entire Nourishing Oil Care Range, I used the Daily Treatment Conditioner along with the Dove Nourish Oil Care Shampoo. This conditioner comes in a convinient tube packaging which is of white plastic. Now this packaging is very hygienic but because of the loose flip open lid its not travel friendly, atleast I don't trust it.

The fragrance is very mild, sweet and feminine, actually its the trademark Dove fragrance. The consistency of this conditioner is thick but creamy. Its very appealing how the dual colored paste is dispensed through the star shaped nozzle. First half part of the conditioner is white and the other half is golden yellow. Looks like chakri (Snack) to me :P

Now this conditioner is a bit tricky to use, a little more weighs down the hair and a little less will impart no shine and would do absolutely nothing.As I said earlier that I always follow my shampoo with conditioner. I take some on my palm, rub it a little and apply to the ends and also to the entire length of my hair taking special care not to apply a single bit to my scalp. Then I rinse off after 2-3 mins. This conditioner is easy to rinse off and does not leave behind any residue. It does not need gallons of water to wash off completely, a big advantage.

This conditioner imparts shine and makes my hair soft and manageable. Also my hair is frizz-free to quite an extent. I love everything about this conditioner except the fact that it contains Carbomer, SLS & Silicons and therefore cannot be used for very long periods. I have to take breaks before coming back to this conditioner again.

Pros:-
* Sweet feminine fragrance
* Conditions my hair well
* Makes my hair soft & shiny
* Controls frizz/fly away hair
* Dual colored conditioner is appealing to the eyes when dispensed through the star shaped nozzle
* Needs lesser rinsing compared to other conditioners so I can use it when running short of time
* Very affordable for the quantity provided

Cons:-
* A little experimenting with this conditioner is necessary to get the hang of it
* Contains Carbomer, SLS & Silicon, known to build up residue

I rate this Dove Nourishing Oil Care Daily Treatment Conditioner 4.25 out of 5. This product does whatever it says and that includes everything a conditioner must do. Nearly all conditioners contain chemicals and that's why our hair is shiny & silky after using them. I am sure I will keep coming back to this conditioner over & again. A must try for the ones with unmanageable & frizzy/fly away hair.

With Fiber Actives and Revolutionary Vita Oils

Vitamin Enriched Nourishment For Hair That's Resilient To Damage

200 ml for INR 123

Company Says:-
Did you know?
Dryness and Dullness are signs of damaged hair leading to hair that's weak and rough to touch. That's why new Dove wit Vita Oils goes deep inside and restores smoothness, softness and shine
Vita Oils System:-
* Revolutionary non greasy formula
* Unique blend with natural Coconut, Almond and Sunflower Oils that are so fine they are rapidly absorbed to deeply nourish and replenish essential vitamins
Next generation nourishment for hair that's strengthened against damage

Directions for Use: Apply to wet hair, lather and rinse. For best results, apply twice and use daily with Dove Nourishing Oil Care.

Ingredients:- Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Dimethiconol and Trideceth-10 and Tea Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Perfume, Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, Carbomer, Amodimethicone and Cetrimonium Chloride and Trideceth-12, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Mica and Tit , Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Trehalose, Adipic Acid, Sodium Sulphate, PEG-45M, DMDM, Hydantoin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Prunus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut ) Oil, Methylchloroisothiazolnone and Methylisothiazolinone, CI 17200, CI 42090, CI 19140

My Opinion:- Dove has always been my fave brand for shampoos & conditioners. I simply love the trademark Dove fragrance which is very feminine according to me. A week before Diwali I recieved an awesome gift from Indiblogger, it was the Dove Nourishing Oil Care Range packed in a plastic pouch with small golden thermocol balls thrown it to resemble the Vita Oil droplets. I was happy to recieve this and immediately started using it as my previous shampoo had nearly finished off.

The packaging is basic nothing special, a sturdy white plastic bottle which is tall and comes with a dull golden flip top lid. The lid clicks shut tightly but at first I was a little skeptical if it is safe for travelling as I am a frequent traveller. The consistency is like lotion not very thick but not watery as well. The shampoo is offwhite loaded with golden shimmer like particles which makes it extremely appealing to the eyes. Coming to the fragrance it has this typical Dove fragrance which I have mentioned earlier.

I have oily scalp which turns normal in the harsh winters with dry ends which are dry round the year. So I thought this shampoo would turn my scalp more oily and do justice to my dry ends, but I was wrong. I always dilute my shampoo with a little water and use it on my wet hair. I used this shampoo alone also to check if its drying but the outcome was good enough and hence I started using it regularly and sometimes daily too. This shampoo did not make my scalp oilier but took good care of my dry ends. Its really very nourishing and the goodness of Vita Oils can be seen on my hair with regular use. Its a mild shampoo appropriate for damaged hair also, it neither irritates my scalp nor does it make it itchy. Its gentle on my scalp and hair and also it cleans my hair very well.

My hair has now become somewhat softer after around 2 months regular use and I still have some shampoo left for a few more uses. This proves that a little goes a long way as this shampoo lathers well. My hair is shiny and softer and less frizzy, also this has made my hair a little manageable than before. The downside of this shampoo is silicon which is said to build up residue with longer periods of expos. And another thing I am not comfortable is the flip top packaging as I have a hunch it might ruin your clothes while travelling so I make it a point to carry it separately inside a small plastic pouch :P See what not I do to keep it by my side as I am loving it.

Pros:-
* Cleans my scalp/hair well
* Make my hair soft, manageable & less frizzy
* Sweet feminine fragrance
* Its gentle on my hair/scalp
* Doesn't irritate or make my scalp itchy
* Affordable and easily available

Cons:-
* Contains SLES, Carbomer & Silicon but most shampoos do as well
* I am a little apprensive about the flip top packaging

I rate this Dove Nourishing Oil Care Shampoo 4.25 out of 5. Right now I am loving this shampoo quite a lot. And I will keep coming back to it. Though I plan not to use it continuously. Its a must try shampoo for all babes with dry & rough hair. Thank you all for reading this post and please do leave behind your lovely comments. Have a great day :)

Product gifted by Dove through Indiblogger

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  We all love to go on holidays but looking good at all times is a must. So I  suggest you pack up sensibly to look and feel beautiful on the go. This is my list when I pack up my bags :)            

*The first thing I think of when I start packing up for a holiday is my Lip Balm. It is a must for those soft and lovely lips.

*Then comes my sunscreen lotion/cream for protection against the harmful UV rays.

*Night Cream to revitalize and nourish your skin while you are sleeping. Most of us wouldn't want to sit with face packs on during a vacation. The cream will give a radiant glow so pack it along.

*A pair of good tweezers for stray hairs around the brows, threading/waxing may not be possible.

*A hair removing machine/epilator for silky-feminine legs and arms (underarms too)

*Nail Clipper as nails tend to grow back in about 10 days time.

*A mild herbal shampoo to keep your hair in good condition.

*Also I do throw in a small tube of conditioner for maintaining soft and silky hair.

*Liquid soap in your favorite fragrance. You may need it at any time- I mean in an emergency.

*An essential oil to relax your body and mind when you add it to your bath water. I personally prefer Lavender oil, just a few drops works magic. The aroma has a healing effect.

*Loofah/body scrubber for smooth glowing skin.

*Perfumed-wet tissues for wiping out your sweat, makeup or hands. Gently rub off and you will feel great. Its so versatile, as for me I use baby wipes.

*A roll-on/spray deo for freshness all day long.

*Talcum Powder for soft fragrance and freshness specially in summers.

*Atleast 2 soft hand towels, gonna be very useful- trust me on this 1.

*A small hand mirror for touch ups, 3-4 combs to tame your mane.

*Tinted moisturiser and a compact for even complexion and that sexy glow.

*Lipstick palettes- 2- 1 cool and the other warm. Completely your choice though.

*A scarf to wrap around the hair to protect against UV rays.

*A cap/hat is also a must depending on your destination.

*Sun shades are a must to protect your eyes, if you wish.

                Also, keep an eye on your diet during holidays, specially what you drink. Avoid tea/coffee and drink fruit juices as much as you can. I drink nariyal paani- love it ;) Drink lots of water as well. That will keep you well hydrated from within specially during summers. Carry a couple of fruits in your pocket/purse etc. Try and avoid junk food- ok ok leave out this 1 :D :D

****************ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAYS***************

                 All of us love a massage on the head that peps us up and leaves us feeling fresh, ready to take on the world with a flick of our tresses. Include a head massage in your hair care routine for its numerous plus points and watch the difference it makes to our hair.

For the skepticals, here are the benefits of a massage:-

* It nourishes scalp and roots of your hair

* Helps make hair shiny, healthy, long, dark, lustrous and beautiful

* Hair becomes manageable

* Increases blood circulation of the scalp

* Relaxes the scalp muscles

* Prevents hair fall

* Prevents split ends, dandruff, early greying etc

* Relieves tension, anxiety and headaches

How to oil massage:- Sanitize your hands. Then using the tips of your fingers, apply the massage oil, working it in by making small, circulating strokes, moving the skin of the scalp forward and backwards. Also, you can pinch and pat your scalp and 'chop' it with the sides of your palms.

After the massage, wrap a hot towel around your head for sometime. Keep the oil overnight if you want or minimum of 2 hours before washing it off with a suitable shampoo. Use a suitable conditioner as well. Rinse thoroughly.

Hi Ladies, Salini a reader of my blog has a couple of problems. I get a lot of private messages in facebook asking me for solutions to problems similar to that of Salini. So here is my take on her problem.

hii 

i m salini 

plz tell me how 2 reduce uneven skin tone??

my underarms, and the skin around my mouth are dark n this is getting worse day by day

ihave acne on my face,back n shoulders

my face is oily n sensitive but my body is dry

plzzz suggest something

Uneven skin-tone and darkness on area around mouth and underarms- This is the commonest query. As for the underarms, epilation is best for you right now. Stop waxing for sometimes and if you shave your underarms then stop using shaving creams instead use a foaming face/body wash. Avoid hair removing creams totally as of now. Also twice a week, scrub the area with a face/body scrub or prepare 1 at home. Moisturise well.

Also use a good quality scrub on your face emphasizing on the mouth area and be very gentle because of the acne.

Treat dandruff if you have any. Tie hair away from your face. Maybe its dandruff that's causing the acne on your face, shoulders and back. Use a good quality anti-dandruff shampoo. Keep your hair always clean.

For the acne start using a paste of mint/margosa leaves and apply daily on the areas affected with acne. Wash off and pat dry with a clean towel. Use a suitable sunscreen if you must go out in the sun. If you have long nails then I am sorry to say that as for now you need to chop them off. Dont prick at them or you will get ugly marks. Don't touch the affected area because it might give you an infection.

Since the rapid darkening of your skin maybe hyper pigmentation, please consult a dermatologist asap.

Please help Salini with more beauty recipes for the specified problems. Thanks 

                Salad for your hair :D sounds cool right? Yes you read it right. I have been using this mask on my hair for 3 months now and that too every week. The results are fab. I didn't have the best of hair- shiny and bouncy but now I do :D:D So thought that I should share my sweet little secret with my sweet readers :)

Apple- 1

Cucumber- 1/2

Avocado- 1/2

Bananas-6

Orange- 1 (juiced)

Egg- 1

Gramflour- as required to bind/make a paste

            Cut all fruits into pieces and blend in a liquidizer or mixie. Add beaten eggs and orange juice, mix very well. Now add gramflour as required. When the mixture reaches toothpaste consistency, moisten your hair and apply the mask from root to ends. Leave it on for an hour and shampoo off. This Fruit Salad Mask is suited to all hair types.

          Try it out and do give me feedback.

                 Hi Ladies, Kirti a reader of my blog is not able to use egg for some reason. So she has requested me to give her a few beauty recipes for her hair and skin. So it is for Kirti and other readers like her that I have come up with these egg free hair and skin care recipes. 

kirti said... Hi, 

 

Hw ru doing? I too have rough n dry hair n moreover we r not allowed to use eggs at home . So i can't follow any of urs egg based hairpack. So do send me an alternate to the same. Also as u mentioned that dry hair should not be washed by using a detergent based shampoo, do suggest a good shampoo for me. I reside in New Delhi India. Warm Regards

kirti said...Hi,

I cannot use eggs so is there any other good option for me? Can u just a suitable alternate which helps me get rid of spots n freckles as well. Looking forward for a suitable n lovely response. Take Care.

Fading spot and freckles-Though kirti didn't let me know her skin type..assuming that she has dry skin taking into consideration her hair type, a nourishing pack is what she needs. Take 5-6 almonds and soak in a little milk overnight. Next morning grind to a paste the almonds with the milk and add a little thick milk cream. Apply on your face and neck, leave it on for 20-30 mins and gently scrub off. Wash off and pat dry. Repeat thrice a week for good results. This treatment nourishes the skin, softens it and gradually fades out the spots and freckles.

Caring for rough and dry hair- 

Oiling:- Oil your hair atleast twice a week with brahmi amla hair oil. Wrap a hot towel around your head much like a turban, repeat 2-3 times.
 
Nourishing Hair Pack- Taking into consideration the length of your hair take 2/3 bananas and mash them well. Add 1/2 tbsp of thick milk cream and mix well. Apply this pack on moist hair and keep on for 30-40 mins. Wash off with plain water and then shampoo off, use a mild herbal shampoo or make 1 at home.

Homemade Shampoo:- Soak a handful of soapnut in hot water overnight, next morning mash them, sieve and use the resultant liquid to shampoo off your hair. Its a non lathering shampoo- remember it and be very gentle with your hair.

               Please help Kirti with more eggless recipes for the specified problems. Thanks

            One of mother nature's wonderful gifts is the ubiquitous lemon. This fruit has wonderful properties which promote not only beauty but also health. All can afford this fruit. So it is very necessary to dwell on a few of its amazing properties.
           Lemon plays a vital role in beauty care. Almost all face packs can be mixed with a few drops of lemon juice and water.
           Lemon juice and honey taken with tepid water first thing in the morning, helps in reducing weight. Whereas Lemon juice and honey taken with cool water in the evening puts on weight.
          The smell of egg can be removed from the hair during egg hair wash by adding lemon juice to the beaten egg.

          Dandruff can be cured by massaging the scalp with lemon juice. Lice can be killed by the application of lime and ginger juices. You will find amazing results.
          Lemon is a boon for pimple prone skin. Heat half a lemon; with the open, cut side away from the tava/griddle. Let the tava/griddle become hot. Add sugar on to the cut lemon and let it melt. Apply this white warm paste on to the pimples and blemishes. You will find them vanishing within a few days, without leaving scars.
          Lemon slice and granulated sugar will smoothen and bleach your skin. Though it is best used on hands and feet, elbows and knees but not for facial skin.

            Facial hair can be removed by massaging a paste of lemon juice and gramflour/besan. Rub a leftover lemon peel on nails to make them strong and shiny. Lemon juice has bleaching properties.
          Dental beauty can be improved by massaging a mixture of 1 tspn lemon juice, 1 tspn rosewater and 1/2 a tspn of salt, daily. Dried lemon peel powder, 2 drops of clove oil and and little rock salt can be mixed and used to clean teeth. You will find marvelous results by its use. Thin peel lemon is best for this recipe.

          Lemon juice in combination with fresh cream makes a natural moisturising lotion and helps prevent dryness and premature wrinkles.
         Thus we see that the Lemon has many beautifying properties. It is a versatile fruit. If you ladies got any more lemon tips please let me know, I will publish them here in my blog with your names.

                   Hi Babes, sorry for not posting this long. Today I have for you all 2 recipes of hair oil to promote hair growth, combat split ends and stop hair loss.

Oiling nourishes the roots ans gives shine and healthy look to our hair. All types of hair must be oiled regularly. Dry, dyed or permed- dented hair best benefits from an oil application. You can choose from a wide variety of oils- almond oil, olive oil, coconut or aloe vera oil.

Application:- Take a required amount of oil and warm it. Dip cotton pads into the oil and apply to every section of your hair, from roots to ends. Massage well. Dip a towel in hot water and squeeze out excess water. Now wrap the towel around your head and leave on for 15-20 mins. Shampoo off.

Recipes:-

               Aloe vera oil:- Aloe vera oil stimulates hair growth, arrests hair fall and combats split ends. Take 250 gms of coconut oil and 4 big leaves of aloe. Aloe leaves are thick, succulent and have a transparent pulp. Slit each leaf and scrape out the pulp in a thick sieve and dip the sieve in a bowl of clean cool water to wash off any impurities. Use a liquidizer to make it into a smooth paste. Heat the coconut oil in a pan and add the aloe pulp. Keep stirring until oil floats on top. Strain and bottle the oil.

            Herbal hair oil:- Margosa leaves have cooling and medicinal properties. Curry leaves

prevents premature graying and skin eruptions, provides nourishment and restores healthy growth. Henna leaves are anti-fungal and has medicinal properties. Take 250 gms of coconut oil, 2 tbsp each of margosa leaves paste, henna leaves paste and curry leaves paste. Heat the oil in a pan and add all the pastes in it. Keep stirring continuously until oil floats on top. When cool, strain and bottle it. 

            These 2 homemade oil recipes suits all types of hair. Oil hair once or twice a week for healthy and shining tresses.

                Hi Babes, I got a query regarding hair loss and breakage here in my blog so here I am with some ways to control hair loss. Nowadays, excess loss of hair is very common. It happens for various reasons such as emotional and physical stress in our lives, local scalp infection, adverse drug reaction, hormonal imbalances during teenage and pregnancy, etc.
               It is normal to shed around about a hundred hair strands a day. Interestingly, the fall out occurs mostly in the morning, this fact remains unexplained. The longer the hair, the less is the hair loss. Hair grows on an average of 6 inches a year, and shortfall in the normal hair growth is accompanied with a hair loss too. Apart from the daily loss, we shed more than usual hair during 6 periods of our life- from birth to age 3, at 10, at 22, around the age of 26, at 36 and around 54. This happens due to hormonal changes that occur in our bodies during these periods of our lives. The maximum hair growth on women occurs between the age of 15 to 30.

            To arrest rapid hair fall start to massage your with equal quantities of castor and almond oil, followed by hot towel therapy. Now apply a paste made out of 2 tsps each of amla powder (Indian Gooseberry), shikakai powder (Acacia Concinna), reetha powder (soapnut) and fenugreek powder. Also add to it 1 tsp ground black pepper paste and 2 eggs. leave on hair and scalp for 45 mins and shampoo off. Repeat once a week and also use henna once a week. Continue this treatment for a month to get results.
            Massage with sesame or olive oil and follow with  hot towel therapy. Now take 4 tsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tsps each of almond, shikakai (Acacia Concinna ) and reetha (soapnut) powders, and make a paste with adequate milk. Apply from roots to end and on scalp. Shampoo off after an hour. This treatment will stop hair loss and fortify your hair.
              Use a Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri)- Amla hair oil that will help to promote hair growth. Also you can use the hair pack to arrest hair fall which I had included in my post Glorious Mane- Packs.

         Grind 20 hibiscus flowers and leaves and mix this paste with 2 eggs. Apply on your scalp and hair and leave on for an hour. wash off with plain water. A simple but sure cure for hair fall.
          Take 50 gms of Gulbandi Almonds, 2 tsp castor oil, 10 hibiscus flowers and grind well. Add enough milk to make a paste of toothpaste consistency. Apply all over scalp and hair length and leave on for 30-45 mins, wash off with a mild herbal shampoo.
          Massage hair with a warm coconut oil and apply this paste- 100 gms fenugreek powder, 1 egg and juice of 2 lemons. Apply all over scalp and leave on for an hour and shampoo off preferably with a lemon or hibiscus based shampoo.
            All these treatments are also for fortifying your hair. Regularity will also decrease hair breakage along with arresting hair fall.
            Include fresh fruits and veggies in your diet also remember the GLVs. Increase your intake of dairy products, fish, eggs and nuts. Consult a doctor and take vitamins on a daily basis. Meditation helps so try it out.
           Tomorrow I will come up with the recipes of homemade hair oils to reduce hair loss and give you a headful of gorgeous hair.
          

                  We all want our hair to be healthy, thick and lustrous. Our hair is an integral part of our beauty. So we should never neglect it. Today I have a few hairs aids to achieve a headful of glorious mane.
                 A hot oil massage followed by steaming, twice a week is the main step to caring for your mane. Apply oil on segments of hair at night before hitting bed so that the oil gets adequate time to work on your mane. Shampoo off in the morning. A good homemade oil for all kinds of hair is as follows-

 3 tbsp of castor oil, 3tbsp of coconut oil, 3 tbsp of olive oil, 3 tbsp of sesame oil. Take required quantity and add a few drops of lemon juice and holy basil leaves, warm it and apply on your hair.
               Shampoo hair with a homemade egg shampoo every week. Take an egg, 1tsp of olive oil, 1 tsp of lemon juice, 1 tbsp of your shampoo, 1/2 a cup of water and few drops of your favorite essential oil. Blend well and use on hair like a shampoo. Wash off after sometimes. Apply this shampoo on damp hair. The result of using this shampoo regularly is thick and shiny hair.
                 Another homemade shampoo is a paste made out of soapnut and hibiscus flowers and leaves. Grind the 2 together with required amount of water and use as a shampoo.

            Nothing can beat henna when it comes to conditioning your hair. It makes hair thick, shiny and healthy. Make a paste of-
                             4 tbsp of henna powder, 4 tbsp of  amla powder ( Indian gooseberry), 1 tbsp tulsi (holy basil leaves) , 2 tbsp of glycerin, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp orange peel powder, 2 eggs and required amount of strong tea solution. Mix well and apply on hair and leave it on for 45 mins and shampoo off.
                   To arrest hair fall make a paste of- 5 tbsp of  fenugreek seeds, 5 tbsp of amla powder (Indian gooseberry), 5 tbsp of brahmi leaves ( bacopa monnieri or water hyssop), 5 tbsp of coconut water, 2 tbsp of lemon juice, 1 tbsp mint leaves, 2 eggs, a little honey and curd as required. Blend in a liquidizer and apply on hair for 45 mins. If you do this regularly your hair will become smooth, shiny, lustrous and regrow thickly.

            A nourishing pack for your hair-
            Take 5 tbsp of sandalwood powder, 5 tbsp of henna powder, 2 tsp of clove powder, 5 tbsp of ground mint leaves, 5 tbsp of  fuller's earth and mix with adequate amount of strong tea solution. Mix well and apply on your hair for 1 hour and wash off with water.
             An after shampoo rinse for thick and lustrous hair is as follows-

boil a handful each of curry leaves and mint leaves in a mug of water. Allow it to cool and add half a lemon's juice. Pour it over your shampooed hair and leave on for 5-10 mins. Rinse well with plain water till hair is clean.
              Also a mug of tea solution with half a lemon's juice can be used as a last rinse after shampooing for shiny hair.
              A quarter cup of cider vinegar in a mug of water can be used as a last rinse. It makes hair shiny and manageable. But use vinegar sparingly on your hair because it can be drying.
               Remember to be gentle with your hair and treat it as you would treat your skin. That's it for now..... Bye Babes