God_Favor
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Hi Ladies!
I was bored and wanted to do a little research on henna and hair. I copied and pasted some of the Q&A that stood out for me.
This is not to start any controversy on henna just wanted to post some different views(this has not changed my mind on using henna).
I found this info on indainparenting.com, and I assume the lady answering the question is a hair care professional that is Indian and familiar with henna.
Q: How good is henna as a conditioner for your hair. Does it arrest hair fail and greying?
Monalisa (Mumbai)
A: No, henna does not arrest hair fall or greying. It does impart a reddish colour to the hair, effectively covering the greys. It is not the best conditioner for hair. Egg yolk is possibly the best natural conditioner for hair. Whip it, apply it to your hair, perhaps mixed with oil if you so desire, and wash it off after half an hour. Make sure you use cold water, or your hair will start cooking! If you would like to use henna for grey hair coverage, make sure you add egg to the henna mixture.
Vidula Chopra
Q: Hi, I had curly hair and I have straighted it but it has become dry. what can I do to make it silky? Does mehendi work or does it makes hair more dry?
Sona (Gujarat, India)
A: Mehendi makes hair more dry and brittle in the long run. Apply egg to your hair once a week. Also, curd will help. If you apply oil, try and steam your hair as well to help oil penetrate better. Always apply conditioner to your hair after washing, concentrating on the ends and avoiding the scalp.
Q: I want to know that i want my hairs to be long can u give me some tips how should i get my haris long? thanks komal
Komal (Mumbai, India)
A: Read these articles: Hair Care More Hair Care Tips
You could also go through the other articles in our hair section, for help dealing with various hair problems, like dandruff, falling hair etc.
In short, trim your hair regularly, keep it free from split ends, and condition hair often. Henna is NOT a good conditioner. Egg is excellent for the hair. Oil works best if you steam hair after applying oil. Do read the 2 articles above for detailed tips.
Vidula Chopra
Q: Does dabur amla really makes hair thick and long?.where can i get brahmi amla oil in dubai?.
Leni (Dubai, UAE)
A: Try some Indian stores or stores in an Indian bazaar like Meena bazaar. Amla is very good for hair and it should help. Always steam hair after applying oil because steam helps the oil penetrate the strands.
I was bored and wanted to do a little research on henna and hair. I copied and pasted some of the Q&A that stood out for me.
This is not to start any controversy on henna just wanted to post some different views(this has not changed my mind on using henna).
I found this info on indainparenting.com, and I assume the lady answering the question is a hair care professional that is Indian and familiar with henna.
Q: How good is henna as a conditioner for your hair. Does it arrest hair fail and greying?
Monalisa (Mumbai)
A: No, henna does not arrest hair fall or greying. It does impart a reddish colour to the hair, effectively covering the greys. It is not the best conditioner for hair. Egg yolk is possibly the best natural conditioner for hair. Whip it, apply it to your hair, perhaps mixed with oil if you so desire, and wash it off after half an hour. Make sure you use cold water, or your hair will start cooking! If you would like to use henna for grey hair coverage, make sure you add egg to the henna mixture.
Vidula Chopra
Q: Hi, I had curly hair and I have straighted it but it has become dry. what can I do to make it silky? Does mehendi work or does it makes hair more dry?
Sona (Gujarat, India)
A: Mehendi makes hair more dry and brittle in the long run. Apply egg to your hair once a week. Also, curd will help. If you apply oil, try and steam your hair as well to help oil penetrate better. Always apply conditioner to your hair after washing, concentrating on the ends and avoiding the scalp.
Q: I want to know that i want my hairs to be long can u give me some tips how should i get my haris long? thanks komal
Komal (Mumbai, India)
A: Read these articles: Hair Care More Hair Care Tips
You could also go through the other articles in our hair section, for help dealing with various hair problems, like dandruff, falling hair etc.
In short, trim your hair regularly, keep it free from split ends, and condition hair often. Henna is NOT a good conditioner. Egg is excellent for the hair. Oil works best if you steam hair after applying oil. Do read the 2 articles above for detailed tips.
Vidula Chopra
Q: Does dabur amla really makes hair thick and long?.where can i get brahmi amla oil in dubai?.
Leni (Dubai, UAE)
A: Try some Indian stores or stores in an Indian bazaar like Meena bazaar. Amla is very good for hair and it should help. Always steam hair after applying oil because steam helps the oil penetrate the strands.
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Yeah, they are okay for the hair because of the protein content, but i would not go so far as to say they are the "best" conditioner for the hair, esp. not used on a regular basis. Like any other protein used excessively, this can dry the hair out and cause more harm than good.
