We all have bad hair habits, most likely because we didn’t know any better, but after reading some of the common bad habits many are guilty of below, you won’t have an excuse to continue doing these any more.
Using Old Combs & Brushes
Don’t let your hair pile up in your hair brush, this can be a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. Make sure to clean the hair out every week, and deep clean your hair brush once a month.
Tip: Clean your hair brush or comb with baking soda and water, this will remove oil and product that builds up over time.
Applying Too Many Chemicals
Artificial chemicals are bad for your body, and your hair is no exception. If you’re coloring, getting keratin treatments, or relaxing your hair more often than you should, you are probably doing more damage than good. Make sure to keep any chemical processes or treatments down to a minimum, and your hair will begin to look and feel better and stronger.
Tip: If you have to get chemical treatments, establish a routine that involves preemptive care, like applying a hair mask a couple days before your treatment. You can also use a hair cover up on your roots so you don’t have to get your hair colored as often!
Going Too Long Without A Haircut
If you want healthy hair, make sure you’re getting regular trims to avoid split ends. Split ends can move up the hair shaft until you not only have split ends but a completely damaged hair shaft, which eventually leads to weakened locks and even hair thinning.
Tip: The right trim is ½ inch each month, or every other month if you are trying to grow your hair longer.
Brushing Wet Hair Incorrectly
This is one that we’re sure many people are guilty of, including us! When hair is wet the cuticle scales can lift, causing hair strands to become more delicate and in turn more susceptible to breakage.
Tip: Make sure you always use a wide-tooth comb when brushing through damp or wet hair.
Using Too Many Products
Using too many products on your hair can cause build up and strip your hair of its natural oils. Especially if you have thinning hair, using too many products at once can end up weighing hair down. Even if you have thicker hair, you would be surprised at how little product you actually need.
Tip: If you want to use more product or you’re not sure if you’re using too much, apply the product to wet hands first to thin the product out before applying to your hair.
Darbari Kebab
INGREDIENTS
1 cup hung curd, 2 tablespoon ghee, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder, 1 cup water, 400 gm soaked green moong dal, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon chilli powder, 1 teaspoon garlic paste
METHOD
-To make this yummy kebab recipe, drain the previously soaked green moong dal and keep aside.
-Heat the 2 tablespoon ghee in a kadahi, and add the cumin.
-When they splutter add the dal and the salt and saute over medium heat till tender but whole. Takes about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
-Grind the lentils in a food processor or a stone to a fine consistency without adding water. This becomes like a dough. Mix the salt, chilli powder, garam masala and garlic into the ground dal.
-Add the yoghurt and make into a soft pliable dough.
-Divide this into about 12 portions and shape them into round balls, and then flatten them.
-Heat enough ghee in a heavy based frying pan to form a thin layer.
-Fry over low heat, first on one side then the other, till crisp and brown.
-Serve it hot with tomato-garlic sauce and coriander chutney.
Microwave chocolate cake
Ingredients
-Plain Chocolate – 50g, Butter – 50g, Dark Brown Sugar – 50g, Maida – 50g, Egg – 1 (beaten)
-Vanilla Extract – 1/4 tsp
-Cocoa Powder – 1 tsp + extra for sprinking
-Salt – a small pinch
-Icing Sugar (optional)
Method
-Line a microwaveable glass bowl with greaseproof paper.
-Add the chocolate, butter and sugar into it.
-Place it in the microwave and cook on full powder for 30 seconds or until melted.
-Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
-Pour into the bowl and microwave on full powder for 3 to 4 minutes or until just set.
-Allow it to cool.
-Sprinkle cocoa powder (or icing sugar) on top.
-Serve.