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Kapha hair is Earth Day hair!
Follow these tips to increase your overall hair health and growth from an Ayurvedic perspective. It is the 45th earth day which together is a 9 and stands for completion. So I will provide 9 tips for you.
Ayurveda is the ancient Indian science of what makes us alive. We all have all of the doshas or bio-energies present at birth, Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
One dosha will be dominant. You know you are more Kapha if you have thick hair that is also oily in nature. You may tend to do things in a slow steady way and prefer to watch than do. Movement will help your Kapha hair to grow. Kapha is all about cell growth and regeneration-Mother Earth qualities. Get out and take a walk, do some light cycling, martial arts, jog or even run to increase your body health and start a new cycle of hair health. Kapha is ruled by the elements of earth and water. Activities near water will enhance your connection with the earth.
1. Treat your scalp
to a warm weekly massage with olive oil or sesame–known as the good oil–to circulate energy, loosen tight scalps, alleviate dryness and while purifying to help keep pores open. Warm oils have smaller molecules which will allow thicker oils to pass through dead skins cells easier. Felicidad Sugar Scrub exfoliate and co-wash with Bobeam Pamper Condish before the oil regime for best results. Do your entire head in small circular motion and use your finger pads/tips, never your nails.2. Set a new regimen
and get into a routine to keep things balanced in your life and with your hair and body health.3. De-clutter
for Earth Day and everyday.4. Go somewhere
you have never been- as a Kapha you need more varied experiences. Do something you’ve never done – you’ve got to stay on the move to keep the flow & hair grow!5. Take a long bath
and honor yourself.6. Clean out
all of your old products–recycle, reduce, and reuse packages, etc.7. Clean your hair tools
with boiling hot water or that shampoo that you finally let go of.8. Increase your intake
of warming spices and essentials like cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, juniper and marjoram. Use products and eat foods that have these ingredients and are yellow, orange and red naturally.9. Steep a tea bag
of chamomile, hibiscus, rosemary, lavender or a combination of these herbs in olive oil or mustard oil just like you would make tea. Use this oil infusion as a hot oil treatment 30-60 minutes in the scalp. Rinse before your exfoliating co-wash with Obia Tea Tree Bar (this is not a traditional “shampoo””>. [prodmod]Happy Healthy Hair and Body,
Writer Ahava Felicidad The Holistic Hair Healer is the Founder of Ahava Felicidad Hair and Body holistic care, styling and trainings for naturals. This native of Montclair, New Jersey uses ayurvedic concepts, homeopathy and holism for hair health and growth and is the creator of Felicidad Hair Sugar.
When it comes to our personal hair goals, a lot of times they have something to do with growth and maintaining length. If you are looking for hair growth remedies that are completely safe, natural, and easy to follow for the beginner to the experienced natural then check try adding these to your daily regimen.
1. Give yourself a scalp massage
I am asking you to massage your scalp daily– even if you are wearing extensions of any type. Carefully massage with the soft part of your fingertips also known as your finger pads, never your nails as they can tear into your scalp and create follicle damage and cuts. You can add an essential oil based in a carrier oil like almond, grapeseed, sunflower or warm olive for added healing qualities. Use 15-30 drops per ounce of liquid, less for stronger essentials like cinnamon, cinnamon bark, tea tree, rosemary to name a few.
Try: Eden Bodyworks Tea Tree Oil in Curlmart
2. Use a tea spray
These types of refreshers are not only moisturizing, but detoxing depending on what kind of tea you choose. The herbal infusions of tea sprays are healing for the scalp and help keep strands soft for easy detangling. Easy detangling regimes will promote hair growth because you are not pulling out more hairs than would release naturally. Choose an organic tea line since pesticides in your tea do not assist with hair health and growth, steep your tea 15-20 minutes and pour your liquid into a spray bottle or use as a rinse. Take it to the next level by using spring distilled or structured water to boil for your mix.
Try: Organic Green Dragon from Mighty Leaf, available at Whole Foods and Amazon or Oyin Handmade Go Tea Grooming Spray in Curlmart
3. Detangle in 12 or more sections with conditioner and oil
50/50 blend is fine for curly & kinky coily hair types. Doing this during your co-wash routine will help you to grow longer hair because you are able to feel more areas and become more aware of your true length when you treat your hair and scalp massaging–like traveling on the New York City subway. “North South East West and all points in between” Every hair must get some attention through saturation. The T square is a thing of the past.
4. Protect with twists or braids–with your real hair
Depending on your hair’s texture, density, length, and type, styling may be your best ‘natural’ remedy. Kinky coily hair, you need more braids, flat twists, two or three-strand twists, and no hairs should be missed. Growth is key. Tight curlies, wavies, or loose curlies should do a French or herringbone braid. Use a bit of castor oil to manage the frizz, or cinnamon essential oil. For straight hair, go light on the oil–grape seed should be fine. Fortify with avocado or olive oils. Exfoliate with my Felicidad Hair Sugar to lift those dead skin cells blocking growth. This will also draw moisture into your hair.
Try: Sunny Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil in Curlmart
5. Co-wash and deep condition every single week
Having a consistency will help your hair grow faster and healthier. Light brushing of straight and wavy hair is a beneficial natural remedy–with lavender, bergamot , ylang ylang or rosemary essentials oils in your soft to medium boar bristle brush along with organic coconut oil. Brush some in, massage and also eat a spoon or two for the omega fatty acids. Thicker textures should opt for lighter semi-drying oils like sunflower and safflower –blossom like the sun and absorbs the rays for protecting hair. Commit to the time and be disciplined about your regime for the best results.
Have patience and persevere.
Happy Healthy Hair and Body,
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