Today, there is a lot of awareness about the importance of natural hair care processes to protect not only the self but the environment too, which faces regular attacks from pollution and chemical-rich cosmetics, and toxins from the plastic industry.

What does natural hair care mean?
Natural care for hair means using zero chemical products and going back to nature to look for green products that can act as a cleanser and conditioner. It also means using eco-friendly products that contain fewer chemicals. Given below are certain points you can keep in mind regarding natural hair care:

  • Not everything works for everyone
    You need to be careful about using even natural products because they may not work for everyone. Whatever home care regime you follow, ensure that you do a scalp test first to see how you react to it.
  • Drop the shampoo
    Don’t be shocked, it does not mean you never wash your hair. It just means using natural cleansers like apple cider vinegar to clean the dirt off the scalp. You can even prepare your own shampoo using natural ingredients. Though you will find many DIY products on the internet, not all of them are good or effective. So, you need to experiment a little to find out what works for you.
  • Maintain the pH balance
    Alkaline ingredients can help the pH balance of your hair. Apple cider vinegar is a useful ingredient to rinse it with after a wash. Before you use any substance on your hair, ensure that you read about its properties and functions and of course, the side effects as well.
  • Check your water
    Hard water makes your hair frizzy and unhealthy. As far as possible, use soft water to clean your hair. If not, use a filter to strain hard salts from the hard water.
  • Natural care does not mean avoiding shampoos
    You can use mild shampoo once or twice a week. Stay away from chemical-laden products as they can tamper with the natural oils and texture of your hair making it weak and damaged in the long run.
  • Go natural
    It is high time that you go natural not just to protect your hair and body but also to protect the environment from hazardous chemicals. These chemicals mix with water resources by pouring poisonous toxins into it. The same water reaches your home because even after filtration stubborn pollutants refuse to go away.
  • Natural ingredients that help
    Certain fruits such as avocado, banana, papaya, egg, and apple cider vinegar are great nourishing products for the hair. Coconut oil and coconut cream are age-old treatments for hair problems.
  • Style your hair a little less
    Heat treatments, hair styling using hot iron rods and applying hair color constantly can cause irreversible damage to your tresses. If possible, use natural hair colors on your hair. Even if you wish to style your hair, limit it to once a month and ensure that you use a hair protectant every time.

You need to be patient and persevering when you use natural hair care products because unlike chemicals, the natural ingredients take time to work but the changes last for a long time.