Hair combing is a routine activity of almost all people. Some people keep a particular hairstyle throughout their life and some especially younger generation adopt new styles according to new trends and fashion. Hair styles have got close relation with the personality of a person. The hair of an unhygienic person is usually tangled and dirty because of a lack of washing and combing. To have a healthy scalp hair proper nutrition is needed. General health has got a direct relation to the quality and quantity of hair. Regular washing, use of hair oil, proper combing, etc are also needed to make the hair beautiful. General hints for combing is discussed here.
1) Different varieties
of combs are available in the market. The best comb is selected by considering
the nature of hair(hard or soft, long or short), style and convenience.
2) Combing should be
done with utmost care and concentration. Some people especially gents think
about some other matters and comb without any care which may be harmful to the
hair.
3) Combing should be
gentle. A vigorous combing can increase in hair fall.
4) Do not comb if the
hair is wet. First dry it with a towel
and then put some oil and gently massage.Now combing will be easy and harmless.
5) Should not be combed
in the opposite direction of the hair .This can increase in hair fall.
6) Vigorous combing in
backward direction can produce traction baldness.
7) Frequent combing can
damage the scalp and the hair follicles. Those who carry pocket comb use it
frequently and make it a habit. Combing two or three times in a day is
sufficient.
8) The tooth of the comb
should not be sharp and it should not be pressed too tightly on the scalp.
9) Always clean the comb
before and after use because hair and dirt deposited in the gap will make
combing difficult and painful.
10) Other combs should
not be used. This helps to prevent fungal and bacterial infections. Head lice
can also spread from one person to other by sharing combs.
11) Combing the tangled
hair is difficult and painful. Hence use some shampoo for cleaning and after
drying, apply oil and make the hair free for easy combing.