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What are different tips and remedies for shiny hair? – Part 2

Taking care of hair is a tough task. Its very difficult to control the frizzy hair in the cold weather as it losses its texture, shiny hair. Healthy shiny hair enhances the beauty of a person. Here are some few tips to maintain the shiny hair.

11. Olive oil rinse
- Olive oil is also an amazing home remedy for hair.
- It can soften the hair and rejuvenate its shine.
- Pour some olive oil into a cup and place it in the microwave for a few minutes until warm.
- Make sure the oil is not scalding or overly hot.
- This can damage the hair follicles.
- Apply the warm Olive oil to the scalp and massage it in.
- Sit with the oil on the hair and scalp for approximately an hour.
- Rinse off the oil.
- Allow the hair to dry naturally

12. Honey rinse
- Mix honey and water together.
- The nutrients within the honey can be extremely beneficial for the hair.
- Make sure to dilute the honey enough so that it is a liquid form and not in clumps.
- Apply to the hair and scalp for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Rinse it off.
- Apply vinegar as the last rinse of the hair for that extra bounce and shine.

13. General Home Remedies
- Rinse your hair with cold water to amplify the shine of your locks.
- Rinsing with cold water will close and smoothen the cuticle making it look shiny.
- Deep condition your hair once a week.
- Avoid using styling products.
- They can damage the hair.
- Use Strawberry hair mask: mash once in 15 days for glimmer and soft hair.
- Use few tablespoons of lemon juice to rinse water.
- Use few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to rinse water.
- Rub gram flour to your hair and leave it for 15 minutes.
- Wash it with water drained from the cooked rice.
- Massaging hair with Luke warm coconut oil an hour before washing as this works miracle for hair.
- Drink lots of water and fruit juices.
- Eat adequate quantities of fruits.
- Choose from different types of berries, citrus fruits, melons and sweet grapes.
- Most food items that have vitamin benefits can be helpful for your hair.
- Avoid drying your hair with a hairdryer.
- Take all the moisture out of the hair with a regular towel and then place another towel around your neck to protect you from getting any chills.
- Boil used tea leaves in enough water, let it cool and then use this liquid as the last rinse.
- Lemon juice mixed with water can also be used as a last rinse to give your hair a shiny and bouncy look.
- The use of henna as a natural conditioner proves to be very beneficial for your hair.
- It helps to bring back the bounce and flair of your hair which has been lacking for quite a while.
- You can add small amount of baking soda in the shampoo which, removes dirt and grease from your hair and gives the shiny look.
- Use one fourth cup of apple cider vinegar in one gallon of condensed water and use it for rinsing.

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What are different tips and remedies for shiny hair? – Part 1

Taking care of hair is a tough task. Its very difficult to control the frizzy hair in the cold weather as it losses its texture, shiny hair. Healthy shiny hair enhances the beauty of a person. Here are some few tips to maintain the shiny hair.

1. Coconut oil mix
- Warm coconut oil.
- Add 1 spoon of lemon juice and 2 spoon of olive oil.
- Massage the mixture into the scalp.
- Leave it overnight.
- Wash it next morning.

2. Honey and Aloe Vera shampoo
- 2 tablespoons of good quality whiskey,
- 100 ml honey shampoo,
- 200 mg aloe Vera pulp.
- Mix the three ingredients well.
- Keep the mixture in a dark place and let it sit for 6 months.
- Apply the mixture.
- In a week you will have beautiful shiny hair that is full of strength.
- For normal hair only.
- Do not use it for dry or oily hair.

3. Egg whites
- Beat four egg whites.
- Apply to the scalp.
- Rinse as usual adding a little apple cider vinegar to the water.

4. Egg and mayonnaise cap
- In a bowl, make a mixture of eggs and mayonnaise.
- Spread throughout your hair.
- Wrap your head with a towel.
- Leave on for 20 minutes.
- Wash normally.

5. Glacial shine shampoo
- Just add the gel of four aloe Vera leaves and a few spoonfuls of honey to your shampoo.
- Wash your hair normally.

6. Beer rinse
- After washing hair give your hair a final rinse with beer.
- Do not rinse out.
- The smell of beer will dissipate when your hair dries.

7. Parsley leaves and sour oranges infusion
- Put some parsley sprigs or a few leaves of sour orange to boil in water for 15 minutes.
- Let them cool and rinse hair with either one of these infusions after shampoo.

8. Vinegar rinse
- After washing hair, just soak it in vinegar.
- Leave for about 20 minutes.
- Rinse with water.

9. Oil pack
- Combine almond, coconut, sesame, and avocado oils with a spoonful of honey.
- Apply all over the hair.
- Cover it with a towel.
- Leave it on for an hour.
- Then wash normally.

10. Lemon rinse
- Dissolve lemon juice in one litre of water.
- Rinse hair with this solution once a week after shampooing.

Beautiful Shiny Hair
- Mix three tablespoons of honey, four tablespoons of castor oil, an egg yolk, and aloe vera gel.
- Mix well and apply throughout the hair.
- Cover hair with a towel for an hour.
- Wash normally but give your hair a final rinse with rosemary water
- Rosemary water can be prepared by boiling some rosemary leaves in water and the water is to be used.

For Glassy Shine
- After shampooing, dry hair with a towel and apply an intensive conditioner.
- Cover hair with a plastic cap.
- The heat opens the hair cuticle allowing conditioner to penetrate better.
- Leave on for 15 minutes.
- Rinse.

Silk Handkerchief
- After shampooing and drying your hair, rub it with a silk handkerchief.

Silicon – The Beauty Mineral – Non Metallic Element

Silicon is an essential trace mineral. Minute amounts of silicon are present in the tissues and the actual amount required by the body is not determined yet. Silicon is a widely distributed non-metallic element. It comes second only to oxygen in abundance in the biosphere. Pure silicon is found in form of white crystals in matured bamboo stems. This mineral and its salts are poorly soluble in water.

SILICON FUNCTIONS IN BODY

- Silicon is essential for the proper functioning of nerve cells and tissues.
- Silicon is essential for the synthesis of vitamin B1 or thiamine in the human body.
- Silicon controls the transmission of nerve impulses.
- Silicon contributes to the strength and integrity of bones everywhere in the body.
- Silicon is also essential for the growth of hair, nails, and teeth, and is therefore, often called the beauty mineral.
- Silicon makes eyes bright and protects the skin from becoming flabby.
- Silicon is beneficial in all healing processes and protects the body against many diseases, such as tuberculosis, irritations in the mucous membranes, and skin disorders.

SILICON DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS IN BODY

- Silicon deficiency in human beings can lead to soft brittle nails.
- Silicon deficiency in human beings can lead to ageing symptoms of the skin such as wrinkles, thinning or loss of hair.
- Silicon deficiency in human beings can lead to poor bone development, osteoporosis.
- Main symptom of silicon deficiency is sensitiveness to cold; one always feels cold even in the hot months.
- Silicon deficiency in animals can lead to retarded growth and abnormal bone development.

FOOD SOURCES OF SILICON

The main food sources of silicon are:
- Fruits like apples, oranges, cherries.
- Raisins, Almonds, Peanuts, Endives, Honey.
- Raw cabbage, Onions, Carrots, Eggplants, Pumpkin, Red beets, Celery, Cucumber, Fish and Corn.
- An increased need for silicon is best met by increasing the consumption of whole grains, because they are rich sources of absorb ale silicon.

Toxicity of silicon can lead to :
- Chronic fibrosis of lungs.
- Reckless use of silicon cause irreparable damage.
- Advice of physician is recommended.