The 90’s were a time which echoed the motto – ‘Keep it simple’ despite seeing the advent of a tech boom, and this counts for hair care too.There were no apps or websites that could give information on hair or skin care; people relied on age-old secrets and routines. Here are some great 90’s haircare tips that are sure to give you shiny, healthy and strong tresses:
- Oil regularly
In India, oiling hair has been practiced since ages. The use of indigenously available oils like coconut and sesame on a regular basis was common in the 90’s too – as serums or hair creams were not popular then like they are today. Oiling helps nourish the hair, right from the follicles to the tips. It helps in dealing with dryness caused due to pollution and weather change. Coconut oil is also known to have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which aid in scalp health. So if you want to keep up the sheen of your mane, then oiling once or twice a week at least is the way to go.
- Brush your hair before going to bed
If you closely observe Bollywood movies of the 90’s, you are sure to catch a scene where the heroine combs her hair in gentle strokes before retiring to sleep. Brushing your hair before bed is good to detangle any knots that may have formed. If this is not done, these knots can become split ends and lead to hair fall. Brushing hair is also good for the distribution of natural hair oils on the scalp from the roots to the ends. Itcan also help in removing any dust particles that may have caught on to your hair during the day.
- Protect your hair by putting it up in a bun or braiding it
The bun and braid hairstyle was very popular in the 90’s and for good reason. Braiding or plaiting hair helps to keep it in place. This is especially beneficial before you go to bed or before you undertake any strenuous activity. Braiding helps reduce coming in contact with objects that may cause damage in the latter case. Keeping your hair in a bun is great during harsh summers as it is well-protected from the sun and also keeps your neck area free and cool. Friction between the fibre threads of the pillow and your hair strands in the former case, and helps avoid damage
- Use herbal shampoo powders
In the 90’s, shampoos were not as sought-after as herbal shampoo powders were. We are talking about herbal ingredients like amla, hibiscus and shikakai ground into herbal concoctions to be used as ‘traditional shampoo’. This trend is slowly coming back as more and more people realise the importance of Ayurveda in haircare. Such herbal shampoo powders are sulphate-free, silicone-free and contain only natural ingredients that will do no damage to your hair. Many combinations of these herbal shampoos can be easily sourced from an Ayurveda store or you can go the DIY (do-it-yourself) route too to get lustrous locks.
- Massage your scalp for better hair growth
Massaging scalp regularly is another 90’s hair growth hack. Getting your mother or your grandmother or any loved one to sit you down and give you a relaxing massage will not only contribute to your hair growth, but also calms your nerves. If you feel stressed all the time due to work pressure or other triggers, you are more prone to hair loss. Massaging your scalp will help alleviate this problem altogether and you will also feel more relaxed and happy. Make sure to get a scalp massage at least four to five times in a week for optimum results.