In this post, we are going to answer a simple yet most asked question when it comes to hair care – what type of water is best for washing hair? Well, there are two types of water – soft water and hard water (or brack water). Soft water is treated water and contains ion and sodium. Hard water contains dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium. The rain water is always soft water, but as it makes its way through ground and enters our waterways, it picks up minerals like chalk, magnesium, calcium and lime. Hard water is always preferable for drinking whereas soft water tastes salty, but hard water can take a toll on your hair and make your lacklustre and dull. And only God can save ya! The best type of water to wash hair is soft water.
How To Save Your Hair from Hard Water:
1. Vinegar rinse: Vinegar is acidic in nature and works effectively to remove calcium build up from your hair. It balances the pH level of hair. It softens and smoothens hair. How To Use: For hair, apple cider vinegar is advisable. Mix 1 teaspoons of vinegar to 2 cups of water. After shampooing, pour this mix on to your hair. Massage the scalp and wait for 2-3 minutes, then rinse it off. Vinegar rinse adds a healthy shine to the hair and can be used once a week; avoid using it daily as it may dry out hair.
2. Clarifying shampoo: This is one of the most effective ways to get rid of product build up from hair. You can use a shampoo which contains Indian Ayurvedic herbs like Reetha and Shikakai. These natural ingredients will cleanse the hair and add volume. Since clarifying shampoo can be damaging, choose a product with safer and natural ingredients. Our suggestion would be: Khadi Woody Sandal and Honey Herbal Shampoo.
3. Use a leave in hair-mask: A hair mask will not remove the buildup, it will surely make the hair smoother and more hand-friendly! Right after a shampoo, remove the excess water and slather your hair with some generous amounts of hair mask, let it stay for about 15-30 minutes rinse off. Thank me later!
Tip- Use a hair-serum or Argan oil on the ends of the hair regularly to soften and smoothen the hair. You can use it on damp hair and comb it out or on dry hair. This small change can make a huge difference in your hair texture! Believe me, it’s tried and tested!
4. Rain water: Rain water is soft water. Collect rain water using a container like a bucket. After hair wash and conditioner, simply pour 2-3 cups rain water over the hair. It’s believed rain water can make hair soft and glossy. Try a different method if rain is not the current season in your zone.
5. Shower filter: A shower filter is another quick-easy and cheap alternative. It reduces chlorine, limescale and other chemicals from hard water. There are a variety of shower filter available that be attached to your shower unit. You can get it online or in home stores.
Hope this article answers all your questions regarding washing your hair with water. Thanks for reading!
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