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Hair masks prepared using all natural ingredients are very effective and
efficient in defending hair in the hot summers. Due to blazing heat and
scratching humidity often turns dry, frizzy hair and becomes more prone
to split ends. The summer hair masks helps in fighting against all these hair plights and provides protection from ultraviolet radiations.

Ingredients-
Honey ¼ cup
Olive Oil ¼ cup

Procedure

First heat the honey for few seconds . Remove from heat, then
add olive oil and stir it well. Allow the mixture to cool down at room
temperature. Finally, apply it on the scalp and hairs gently with the help of fingers. Wrap the hairs and scalp in warm towel. Let it be like this for 30 minutes. Past half an hour, remove the towel and wash the hair with a moisturizing shampoo.
In this mask instead of olive oil coconut oil can also be used. To
make the towel warm, dip it in lukewarm water for a min and then
squeeze all the excess water. This mask is best to repair the dry , brittle hair.
The main two ingredients of this mask namely honey and olive oil polishes the
hair and nourishes it.
Honey contains vitamins, minerals, is antibacterial, acts as a humectant (attracts moisture), and has incredible healing properties.
Olive oil is rich in polyphenols which have anti bacterial and anti fungal properties.
Hence, some of the most effective home remedies for hair involve the use of olive oil as it leaves the hair looking healthier and more manageable.

D ry hair,, split ends, and hair fall are frequent hair complaints in winter. If due attention is not given to these issues, then it can lead to hair damage. Follow these simple tips to protect your hair this winter:

1. Cold weather can dry your hair, it is necessary to use hair conditioning to replenish its lost moisture.

2. Woolen clothes like sweater, pullovers and caps can cause problems to your hair; first you need to cover your head with a scarf. It can also protect you from windy days.

3. Avoid blow drying and prefer towel drying instead. Excessive drying can give it a limp look.

4. Use lukewarm water to wash your hair as warm water strips away natural oils from the scalp. However over washing should also be avoided to prevent complete rinsing away of protective oils.

5. Apply a leave-in conditioner before stepping out.

6. The best is to eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and vitamins like A, C, E, and various B vitamins can all help improve hair quality.

7. After showering, conditioning and reconditioning, carefully brush your hair to even out the natural oils.

10. Itchiness and irritation are common during the winter and notorious for dryness. Use hair care products that is full of moisture: from shampoos, conditioners (leave-in or regular), oils, styling gel, treatments, hair creams, etc.

The must-haves this winter are conditioners; the leave-in conditioner is recommended as winter weather can dry your hair and applying a leave-in conditioner ensures that your hair is moisturized and manageable. Substituting a hair cream might be advisable over a styling gel. Avoid using any hair care product which has high alcohol content, which tends to dry ones hair. Winter is the time when hair needs to be kept long and healthy primarily due to two reasons;
a) it is the festive season,
b) Hair tends to grow less in winter compared to other months and hence it is better to postpone your haircut to the summer, though a traditional hair trimming maybe advisable.