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Updated on07/20/26

I agree that hair care products can help, but a healthy diet is just as important. Good nutrition with enough vitamins and minerals supports healthier hair from the inside. 

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Updated on07/18/26

Healthy and shiny hair starts with proper care, nutrition, and using the right hair products. A balanced diet rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals supports healthy hair growth, while regular oiling and deep conditioning help maintain moisture and shine. Avoid excessive heat styling, harsh chemical treatments, and frequent washing, as these can damage the hair cuticle and reduce natural shine.

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Answered on05/12/26

Healthy and shiny hair usually comes from overall hair care habits rather than miracle products. Regular oiling, gentle shampoo, proper hydration, balanced diet, and enough protein intake help a lot. Heat styling, excessive chemical treatments, and stress often damage hair over time.

Many people also forget that sleep and overall health affect hair quality. Trimming split ends regularly can make hair look healthier too. Honestly, social media trends push too many products, but simple consistent care usually works better. Hair masks, less heat damage, and patience make a bigger difference than constantly switching shampoos every few weeks.

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Updated on05/07/26
Getting shiny hair sans split ends and damage are every woman’s dream. Doesn’t matter if you have straight or curly, long or short hair. A head full of healthy locks should be your priority. And getting to it is no mean task. All you need, are some common household products, and some time and you’ll be good to go!
 
  • Try oiling your hair the night before washing to prevent it from being dry. Coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil, lavender oil, there are so many options to choose from.
  • Putting egg is known to give you shiny hair because the protein in egg helps nourish your follicles and increases its sheen.
  • You can also apply yoghurt in place of egg.
  • Wash hair with luke warm water and then give it a final rinse with cold water. This will lock the follicles and give your hair a shiny appearance.
  • Make hair packs for conditioning at home. There are many recipes available on the internet that use simple goods that you can find in your own kitchen.
  • Regularly trim your hair. Having split ends can give you a dull and dry appearance.
  • Incorporate green vegetables and lean protein like fish, chicken, eggs etc in your diet.
 
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For a healthy and clear skin, the following tips are a must-

 Keep your skin clean by washing with a face wash at least twice a day. Often times, dust and pollution in cities can leave your skin looking dull.

 Always MOISTURIZE! I cannot stress this point enough. The key to a hydrated skin is as simple as a good old moisturizer that suits your skin type.

 Never go to bed with a face full of make-up. Invest in a good cleanser to remove make up. If you don’t want to buy an expensive product, then coconut oil is an amazing

option. Not only is it natural and helps to remove make up with ease, it also nourishes the skin specially at this time of the year.

 Occasionally, once or twice a week, make it a habit to use face masks or exfoliate your skin. You don’t need to spend tons of money on it. You could just simply use the various

things available in your kitchen. For example, Gram flour (besan) and curd can be used as a mask. It also helps to reduce tan and cools the skin while exfoliating.

 Use sunscreen whenever you step out of the house. It doesn’t matter if its grey or cloudy outside. The sun rays are still very harmful and damaging to the skin even if you can’t see them.

 Drink lots of water, at least 2 liters a day. This is the easiest most efficient way ofkeeping it hydrated and glowing.

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Answered on09/25/20

Most people will tell you to apply this and that. But, it is really worth it? It is good to use good products on hair. But, the growth of hairs also depends on the diet you are taking. Taking a Healthy diet enriched with vitamins and minerals also supports you internally which results in healthy hairs.

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Updated on05/07/26

Wash your hair the correct way

The cleanser jug may state, "foam, wash, rehash," however that formula is certainly not for everybody (or even the vast majority). For the most advantageous looking locks, make a point to cleanser your hair twice (indeed, you read that right). Rocco says that the principal cleanser is for purging the scalp and hair of develop, and the second fills in as to a greater extent a treatment. Furthermore, he says that when your applying your cleanser and conditioner, you should give yourself a delicate back rub. The development animates blood-stream to the scalp, which carries fresh recruits cells to the region and revives the hair's underlying foundations. Furthermore, it's essential to be delicate since hair is at its most defenseless when it's wet and its fingernail skin are open.
 
Additionally, on the off chance that you've heard that giving your hair a last wash with cold water will leave it extra-gleaming, disregard that: Studies show that the chilly water-flush hypothesis is a fanciful story, so spare yourself from ice temperatures and keep up warm-to-tepid water.
 
Skip sparkling splashes and pick oils
 
While you may imagine that spritzing on a bit of shining shower is a fast method to sparkle up your locks, you could really be accomplishing more damage than anything else. Numerous hair showers that guarantee to add a little shimmer to your mane incorporate mica, a mineral that will for sure make you sparkle for the time being, yet can likewise mess up the hair shaft and neutralize your characteristic glimmer after some time. Rather, Rocco prescribes utilizing items that contain fixings like argan oil, which will make your hair look gleaming and furthermore improve its surface after some time. Simply be certain you start with a modest quantity—fine hair can rapidly begin to look sleek if a lot of is applied.

 

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Answered on04/03/19
In order to get healthy and shiny hair, you have to take a proper diet which is helpful for hair. But, nowadays one more problem is also to pray that is pollution an important role that affects the health of your hair. No one knows how to get proper preventation from this problem. In order to overcome this problem, you have to take consult from the best hair transplant surgeon. Please once consult Dr. Mayank Singh who is practiced in Delhi is the well- known hair transplant surgeon in Delhi.
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The sun isn't any kinder to your hair than it is to your skin. Sun exposure will dry out hair, particularly if it's color-treated. Use a light-weight hairspray with broad-spectrum sun protection or wear a hat once the sun is strongest. Frequent summer trims will keep your ends looking healthy.


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Every one dreams of getting a set routine and a balanced lifestyle all day every day (even if its subconsciously) that not only makes us look good but also makes us feel good. For example, eating healthier, working out, taking care of our skin etc. However, let’s face it. These things are easier said than done. Nobody has the kind of patience and time to stick to half of these things that keep doing the rounds on the internet. However, here are certain small and easy tips that you can try and incorporate into your daily routine that will make you feel less guilty about not making any changes and push you one step closer to the kind of lifestyle you want.

1. Every morning after waking up, drink a glass of warm water with some lemon squeezed in it. It’s a great way to kick start your digestion for the day and helps increase metabolism.

2. Incorporate some form of protein in your breakfast- eggs, nut butters, yoghurt etc.

3. Drink at least 2 liters of water.

4. Eat frequently and in moderation. Don’t binge on a bag of chips and then skip lunch out of guilt. That’s totally the wrong way to go about your diet. Instead keep fruits/ tea/ coffee as your healthy snack option.

5. Take a shower. Even if it’s cold outside.

6. Don’t go to bed with a face full of make-up. Always clean your face. Once in the morning, and once before going to bed.

7. Moisturize your face and don’t forget your neck!

8. Take out at least 10 minutes every day to do some kind of a work out. There are plenty short routines available on YouTube. And if that’s not your cup of tea, opt for walking around instead.

9. Go to bed earlier by 1 hour. If you sleep at 12, try going to bed by 11 instead.

10. Leave your mobile phone in the far corner of your room, at least an hour before bed time. Do some book reading, (not anything electronics based) or write in a journal instead. Studies show, mobile phones, TV, and computers emit radiations that are known to cause disturbed sleep and induce stress.

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Curd for straight hair

Instead of applying synthetic product for hair straightening, you can opt for homemade formulas which rarely harms. Massage with curd on clean scalp and it after half an hour. Repeat it twice in a month for healthy and straight hair.

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Using banana and aloe vera as hair pack will make your hair feeling nourished and moisturized. It reduces frizz and soothes an irritated scalp with the regular use.
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Answered on12/25/18
Scarcely any broad tips are,

Never brush your hair subsequent to oiling and on wet hair.

Keep your hair clean (wash thrice seven days)

Brush your hair (from root to tip) something like two times each day

Attempt to abstain from drying your hair utilizing tourist blowers.

Abstain from experiencing methodology like bouncing back, pumming and so forth, as it harms your hair

For shading of hair, endeavor to utilize regular colors.

To enhance the nature of hair have a protein rich eating regimen.

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Updated on05/07/26

Few general tips are,

Never comb your hair after oiling and on wet hair.
Keep your hair clean (wash thrice a week)
Comb your hair (from root to tip) at least two times a day
Try to avoid drying your hair using hot air blowers.
Avoid undergoing procedures like rebounding, pumming etc, as it damages your hair
For coloring of hair, try to use natural dyes.
To improve the quality of hair have a protein rich diet.

 

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