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| Luckily, I am blessed with good skin and I feel that lots of sweating during workout and good intake of water throughout the day is something that helps keep my skin glowing. I use Eve Lom skincare products from Space.NK, an apothecary in the UK. I particularly recommend its cleansing balm, which is a very soothing, non-oily balm. Other than that, I use pulp of fresh seasonal fruits on my skin as a mask regularly. I do not like to use too much make-up, just a kohl pencil and a gloss is good for me. To do my lips I use lipsticks from Lipstick Queen and wear a silicone invisible liner underneath it, from the same brand. My kohl pencil is from Estée Lauder. I have thick, long hair. Once a week, I oil my hair and to maintain its sheen I apply a mask of banana and honey. |
I am a 35-year-old woman. Over the years I have experimented quite a lot with my hair. But now I feel that I have processed my hair with too much colouring and straightening. Could you please suggest how I can take care as well as repair my hair?
Pallavi
When it comes to processed hair, adding moisture is the key. Washing processed hair is therefore a delicate balancing act of cleansing roots and moisturising ends.
If your hair is coloured, choose a shampoo that is specifically designed for coloured hair, as this means it will automatically be more gentle on your hair and will contain ingredients to preserve the colour. If your hair is relaxed, then choose any moisturising shampoo, but in both cases make sure you apply it only to your roots and always rub it in well.
Now apply a quick burst of water and, as the shampoo suds run down the hair shaft, gently massage the hair to remove any dirt and grime. Rinse well.
After shampooing, towel dry your hair to remove excess water and use a rich conditioner on the mid-lengths and ends of the hair. Allow the conditioner to remain on the hair for a minimum of 5 to 10 minutes under a shower cap. Rinse well, and that means — really well because processed hair is very porous and will drink in anything you put on it, making it harder for you to rinse out shampoo and conditioners. Avoid harsh rubbing with a towel as this can make tangles in the hair and increase snapping of the strands. If you are using a blow dryer, it is a good idea to first apply a little serum to the ends of the hair to seal in the moisture and to prevent further dehydration.
Honestly, damaged hair can’t be repaired completely and needs to be trimmed regularly before the splits travel up the hair shaft, harming healthy hair.
