| Brush your hair regularly before going to bed each night. |
Wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Use very little but enough to cover hair completely with lather. Use a conditioner to keep hair manageable. |
Avoid brushing wet hair. This will cause the hair to stretch and finally break. Finger-dry, or use a wide-toothed comb instead of a brush to gently remove the knots. |
| Restrict blow-drying your hair. The process of blow-drying is harsh on hair as it robs it of moisture. |
| Avoid dyes. Use natural mehandi (henna) instead as a conditioner and colouring agent. |
| Take a calcium supplement or drink two glasses of milk a day. |
Always hold hair dryer away from your hair. Direct air from the hair dryer down hair shaft and not directly into the roots and keep it moving. |
| After a perm, never brush your hair. Instead comb hair gently. |
| Trim your hair once in 7 weeks to avoid split ends. |
| Avoid pulling back your hair tightly. |
| Never use a rubber band on your hair as it can pull and damage hair considerably. |
| Never go out in the sun without having your head covered. |
| Stimulate circulation by massaging your head with oil to which some vitamin E has been added. This will make hair soft and silky. |
| Never wash your hair with very hot or very cold water. |
| Learn to relax. Hair loss can happen because of stress. Eat foods that are rich in vitamin B, C and E. |
| Add iron and minerals in the natural form in your diet. |
| If your hair is oily, cut down on fried food and fat. Drink plenty of water. |