Femina reader and ardent fan Garima Anal thinks commercials can unveil a treasure trove of beauty secrets beneficial for you. She shares her TV lessons with you.
If we keep aside this undesired debate, there is a big deal we can learn from these commercials be it your hair, skin anything. There are at least 20 hair care products being aired everyday with every single claiming to be the best because of its miraculous plug-ins which others lack. Let’s not put our head into which one is the best but rather keep a sharp eye on its key plug-ins, for example lemon, olive oil, coconut oil, amla, jojoba oil etc.
If you are looking for a herbal solution for your hair, these ingredients can really work wonders. Let’s talk about them one by one.
Lemon is considered as a boon for sick hair, if you are troubled with dandruff, apply lemon juice to your scalp; keep it for 10-15 minutes and rinse off; do it twice a week for a month and see results. For split ends put, add some coconut oil in lemon juice and message thoroughly on your scalp. And if you think your hair look dull, squeeze the juice out of few lemons, mix it with a third amount of water and put it in a plastic spray bottle. Spray it all over your hair before stepping out for all over shine.
Olive oil improves the strength and elasticity of hair. To get rid of itchiness or lice, apply warm olive oil in your hair and scalp and leave it overnight. This will smother the lice and cure any itchiness.
Coconut oil has been used since ancient times for lustrous long hair. Regular messaging of coconut oil is very beneficial for dry hair. To get rid of grey hair gradually, boil some curry leaves in coconut oil and apply to the hair roots and scalp. Rinse with normal water after an hour.
Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry is an excellent hair rejuvenator and a very nourishing herb which prevents scalp infections, hair loss and premature greying. Here is a recipe for one of the best hair masks: Take two table spoons of dried Amla powder and add one table spoon of olive oil and plain yogurt each to make a paste. Apply this to your scalp and hair. Leave the treatment for an hour and rinse off with a mild shampoo. You may even try homemade Amla oil. Here is how you can make it: Take 2 tsps Amla powder, 1 tsp fenugreek powder and add one bowl coconut oil. Heat it on low flame till Amla is brown (not black), let it cool and then store it in a cool dry place (do not refrigerate).
Jojoba oil is a great moisturizer and healer for all types of hair. Add 2 tsps of jojoba oil to your regular shampoo to enhance moisture. Put a few drops of jojoba oil into your hands, rub them and work the oil into the ends of your hair, this will help to keep slit ends and frizzing in check.
So next time when you see a TV commercial, rejoice, may be it stores a billion for you.
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