AYURVEDIC HAIR CARE TIPS

How to Prevent Split Ends

How to Remove and Prevent Split Ends

Split ends are a cause of concern, especially among women. Split ends badly affect your hair's quality and do not look good. It would be best if you got rid of the split ends as soon as possible. You know how vital an Ayurvedic hair mask is to your hair if you are someone very committed to Ayurvedic hair care. Vata dosha pacifying herbs strengthen your hair shaft and promote thicker and longer hair growth. It was commonly utilized in ancient Ayurvedic remedies to improve hair strength and shine while benefiting scalp health.

Split Ends Treatment in Ayurveda

In Ayurveda, split ends are classified under ‘Shiro Roga’ or a condition of the head. Breakage of hair results from aggravation in Vata levels in your body, which causes dehydration in your scalp tissues. This leads to dryness in your scalp and hair. Without adequate moisture, the cuticle layers are lifted, and your hair becomes thin and brittle, which breaks off easily.

AYURVEDIC WAYS TO TREAT SPLIT ENDS

5-6 tsp of bhringraj leaf or methi seed powder with water to form a consistent paste. Apply this mask to your scalp and hair thoroughly and leave it for about half an hour. Then, wash your hair with an Ayurvedic shampoo. You can use an Ayurveda mask once a week to treat hair breakage efficiently.

Binomial name: Eclipta prostrata

Bhringraj Leaf

Bhringaraj, a potent hair vitalizer, has a host of bioactive constituents, including flavonoids [1] and phytochemicals like ecliptic, wedelolactone, coumestans, polypeptides, polyacetylenes, thiophene derivatives, steroids, sterols like stigmasterol, heptacosanole, hentriacontanol, and triterpenes. Bhringraj also contains vitamin E, which is known to fight free radicals that can impede hair growth.

Binomial name: Trigonella foenum-graecum

Methi Seed

In general, anyone can benefit from the protein and anti-inflammatory properties found in Methi powder. Those with coarse or curly hair may notice added softness and shine. It soothes scalp inflammation, treats dandruff, strengthens hair, and prevents shedding. Methi seeds contain many vitamins (Vitamins A, C [2], and B6 [3]) and minerals.

Flavonoids

Plants rich in polyphenolic compounds, such as flavonoids, have been shown to possess antioxidant activities. Antioxidants play a significant role in preventing the breakdown of our follicles from free radical damage.

Vitamins A

Vitamin A helps to reduce the amount of sebum on the scalp. Vitamin A also helps skin glands make an oily substance called sebum. Sebum moisturizes the scalp and helps keep hair healthy.

Vitamins B6

There are several types of vitamin B, and they all influence your hair. Vitamin B6 may be instrumental in supporting overall hair restoration strategies.

Vitamins C

Your body needs vitamin C to create a protein known as collagen — an essential part of the hair structure. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) can act as a mild clarifying agent in shampoo and can be effective in helping remove mineral buildup accumulated on the hair's surface.

Vitamins E

Vitamin E may help support a healthy scalp and hair as it has natural antioxidant effects and is a trusted source that could assist with maintaining hair growth. Like vitamin C, vitamin E is an antioxidant that can help prevent oxidative stress.

REFERENCES

1. Timalsina, D., & Devkota, H. P. (2021). Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. (Asteraceae): Ethnomedicinal Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Biological Activities. Biomolecules, 11(11). https://doi.org/10.3390/biom11111738

2. Ahmad, A., Alghamdi, S. S., Mahmood, K., & Afzal, M. (2016). Fenugreek a multipurpose crop: Potentialities and improvements. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 23(2), 300-310. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2015.09.015

3. Fenugreek Seed Nutrition: https://natureclaim.com/nutrition/info/fenugreek-seed/

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