Skin and Hair Care Tips by Dr Aman Dua published on Deccan Herald. The culture of letting your hair down, literally, and drenching friends and family in the colours of Holi is dying slowly, with many preferring to stay locked indoors and enjoying the day watching the ‘festivities’ on television! Why? The reason, not surprisingly has a lot to do with health concerns and the damage toxic and adulterated organic colours cause to the skin and hair. Unfortunately, despite awareness drives about ‘saying yes to natural/herbal colours’ a large number of people still opt for chemical-based colours, largely because they […]

They say your family becomes complete only when you welcome a little one into your family and while we will do anything it takes to nurture and protect these tiny bundles of joy, there are several other things we miss. One such thing is hair – many parents do not consider taking care of their child’s hair to be a top priority. However, if you want your child to have a physical appearance that is not only pleasing, but also one that commands attention, you need to make sure that you pay equal attention to his or her hair too. […]

There is a slight chill in the air these days, and that is the signal that winters are almost here. While you would have already invested in trendy winter wear and sufficient body lotions and moisturisers, chances are that you might have forgotten your hair. There are many people who think that hair does not require any special attention, simply because the weather has changed, this could not be farther from the truth. Just like your skin and lips, your hair too suffers during the harsh winter months, and you need to give it some extra care. This article looks […]

When you head to your nearby super market or medical store, you will truly find yourself lost in the number of aisles that stock nothing but shampoos, conditioners and other hair care products. While the bright packaging and interesting advertising campaigns might entice you, it is very important that you pick these products with care, because with the wrong products, you just might end up with much lesser hair to take care of! A good shampoo and conditioner might be your easiest way out to lustrous and healthy hair, and there are a few points that you need to keep […]

A three year old in a simple cotton dress was making her way to the local grocery store, when a lady standing nearby noticed her beautiful shoulder-length hair, pinned on one side with a flower clip. A 30 year old IT professional despite a stressful routine sports a crop of healthy hair, while his not-so-young mother has given up on thinning her thinning hair.  Is it genes that make some people lucky to have silky, shiny tresses without even bothering to read whether their shampoo has shikakai or not? Or is it something else, a secret that doesn’t lie within […]

A yummy breakfast with wholesome honey, protein-boosting eggs and system-cleansing yoghurt is also a delicious treat for your hair!  Since time immemorial, eggs are known for their moisturizing and conditioning properties and used along with the traditional henna. Equally famous anti-dandruff diet for the hair is good old lemon juice; just a few drops will do.  And if you plan to raid your kitchen, go the whole hog!  Why leave out the oils to languish on the shelves? Opt for olive oil, given the enviable title of ‘godmother of hair oils’ to fight the flakes, avocado oil to temper unruly […]