Using conditioners is a must. Curd, milk, egg, henna, oil and beer make excellent homemade conditioners. Before shampooing, massage them on to the hair, or mix with henna. Beer can be used as a final rinse. Readymade cream-based conditioner is different though. After shampooing, apply cream conditioner all over hair but not scalp. Comb hair for 5 mins and rinse off thoroughly with water.

                       If you have a few grey hair, never pluck them. Remove them permanently with the permanent hair removal method.

                      For persistent scalp diseases, don't rely on home treatments, consult a doctor immediately.

                     Whats 'in' today goes 'out' tomorrow but certain hairstyles never go out of fashion. Like scanty hair can be trimmed down to a fluffy layered blunt cut.

                   If you are preparing herbal oil at home, use fresh herbs and leaves like mint, curry leaves, coriander, neem, tulsi, bhringraj, brahmi, henna leaves and rose and jasmine petals and flowers. It adds medicinal and antiseptic value to your oil.

                   If you decide to perm or tint your hair, for best results stop using henna 2 months prior to the treatment.

                          During summer apply coconut water or coconut milk with a few drops of lemon on your scalp, leave it on for 30 mins and shampoo off. This keeps your hair healthy and shiny and keeps the mind cool.

                        Mix a few drops of lemon juice or vinegar into your regular shampoo. Use it as you always do, this will lend sheen to your hair.

                         If you have dry hair, opt for corn oil rather than olive. This is because corn oil permeates into the hair shaft better than olive oil.

                       If dandruff refuses to go inspite of using dandruff shampoos, oil treatments or other home treatments then you should start taking Vitamins B, C and E supplements but after consulting your doctor. Severe dandruff is an alarm for alopecia (hairfall) and needs immediately medical attention.

                      If the texture of your hair is straight from the ends and curly in the middle, you can get rid of this funny look by straightening your hair totally. This can be done at good hair salons. This treatment is usually followed up with natural/herbal treatment, which can be done at home by yourself as well. Mix together 1 cup henna, 1 cup creamy curd, 1 tspn almond oil, 2 eggs, 1 tspn castor oil and 2 tbspn milk cream. Apply all over your hair once a week and comb through to spread evenly.