How To Keep My Hair Healthy?

Posted on Sun, 23 Mar 2014

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Sun, 23 Mar 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have my hair color as white ,i use hair color to cover white hair,could you recoomend me the best hair color which i can use to prevent any damage in my hair in long run or should i use mehindhi,also could recommend any good shampoo and hair oil as well.Im hair are dry and breaks on applying oil .Also can you suggest me any ways to keep my hair healthy in long run.

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer: non ammoniated dyes with hair serums Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Welcome to healthcaremagic. I have read your query and understood your concern. Hair color available in market are mostly ammonia containing which result in whitening of rest of the hair and cause damage also. So, it is preferable to use non ammoniated hair color like Vegetal XXXXXXX available in market. Else,if comfortable for you, herbal mehendi is the best option amongst all. For shampooing your hair, you may use mild shampoos available in market like kerawash shampoo, triclenz shampoo. I usually advice my patients not to apply hair oil and if at all required, you may apply any hair oil except mustard oil containing oil 10-15 minutes before washing hair. I will advice you take a good healthy diet including green vegetables and fresh fruits for healthy hair. Additionally hair serums like keraXL , Q sera serum may be used on alternate day basis for improved hair texture and growth. I hope it helps. If you have any further query, you may ask me. Stay healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (25 minutes later)

can the grey hair can be moved to black hair.even my beard is also coming with white color,is it reversible.

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer: greying hair is irreversible change Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Welcome again. Grey hair cannot be turned black, it is an irreversible change. Usually in those with family history of premature greying, hair turn white before 40 years of age. To some extent, further greying of hair can be prevented by taking hair supplements containing calcium pantothenate,selenium,biotic available in market with various brands like tablet folihair, Xtin Forte, Curlzvit etc. Good luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad