9 Tips From Indian Women For Shiny And Healthy Hair

We can all agree that Indian women have fantastic hair. Their lustrous locks always look healthy and shiny as if they came straight from a shampoo ad. Is there a secret remedy that makes the hair of Indian women look amazing? You bet there is! Actually, hair treatment is part of the Indian culture and you will see that all schoolgirls have neatly made braids and hair oiled for protection. These traditions are being passed from mother to daughter, making almost every Indian woman a real pro when it comes to gorgeous hair. Here are 9 tips from Indian women for shiny and healthy hair.

Wash with cold water

Cold (or lukewarm) water is your best friend when it comes to your hair beauty routine. Whenever you use any special hair serum or moisturizing product to improve you hair’s health, make sure you rinse it with cold water. Hot water will negate the effect of any product you use and dry out your hair even more.  If you feel the water you use for hair wash is not very good, you can use some bottled good quality water to rinse it in the end and get rid of the chemicals.

Go for exotic ingredients

Of course, Indian women know a thing or two about natural ingredients that can do wonders for you hair. Amla is a great source of Vitamin C and is one of the most ancient ingredients used in Ayurveda. You can eat it or use it on your hair to strengthen it, or both! Saffron strengthens hair and provides all the necessary minerals and antioxidants to protect it from the environment. Henna is often used as a hair mask or conditioner. It refreshes the hair’s colour, making it shiny and bouncy.

Saffron on the wooden spoon

Always use oils

Oils are essential when it comes to Indian hair care. The right oil used the right way will not make your hair look greasy, on the contrary, your locks will become more manageable, moisturized, and less frizzy. If you’re a fan of over-washing your hair, using some oils afterwards is a must. It’s good to use oils like jasmine oil that not only smells nice, but also protects your hair against the environment. Sunflower oil is an incredible moisturizer, while coconut oil is best used as a hair mask.