Hair Care

We are bang in the middle of the winters and, one can tell that the cold is here to stay for a while because everything seems to get all dried up!  – your skin, your lips and of course, your hair! It is no breaking news –  hair & scalp problems  are at its peak during the winter season. But do you know why? There is a science behind this and your approach to solving it needs to be scientific as well! The science behind hair & scalp problems in this season, in very simple words, is that during winter the outside air becomes dry, which sucks all the moisture from your scalp, leading to  dandruff . What causes dry hair? The Hydrogen bonds on the hair strands become weak and this results in dry hair, breakage and  split ends . Dryness of hair and scalp causes  excessive hair loss , among other concerns. Hair care for Winter Let us look at some common hair & scalp problems during winter 1) Hair strands become straw-like As the m...

A Split end (or trichoptilosis) is a common condition that proves to be everyone’s devil, when it comes to hair!  Split ends are found in shorter hair that is out of condition, and mostly in long hair. It is an affliction on anyone trying to grow their hair. During the seventies, women used to burn off the split ends! There are much better solutions available today to avoid the condition and to tackle it head-on. The first step to tackling the problem is to understand its root cause and then approach it scientifically. Let us now understand more about split ends and how to tackle it. Tips for Split ends What are split ends? Trichoptilosis or split ends, refers to the condition when there is splitting or fraying of the hair shaft. This can happen on account of various factors. Split ends normally happen when the hair is exposed to extreme temperature, and when there is not enough oil or lack of nourishment. Let’s dive into this further. How does it occur? What is the...