Hair Care for To Be Moms

Ayurveda specialities to keep that famous pregnancy glow

Pregnancy can cause amazing changes to the body, skin and hair.stress and nutritional defencies can rob the body of essential vitamins and minerals, however,generally these conditions are temporary.

Mums to be may notice their hair is drier than normal, brittle, lacking in luster and in need of a boost. At this special time in a woman’s life extra care is needed to keep it strong ,shiny and healthy.

In the true ayurvedic tradition the hair was lavishly pampered, washed in Reetha(soap nut) mixed with amla and bramhi to nourish the hair follicles, massaged with previous herbal oils, the primary oil being sesame which was infused with fenugreek, bramhi and amla. Again very nourishing oils played a vital role in the health of the hair. At the home the oil was left in the hair overnight to encourage the oil and herbs to penetrate into follicles. Hair was washed and dried over incense so that the fragnance stayed in the hair for no of days. It is no surprise that women and children using this traditional method had such radiant, long and thick hair.

For hair any mum would be proud to show off. Ayurveda recommends twice weekly shampoo. Amla shampoo which contains soap nut soap pod and the purest herbs like amla, bramhi and shikakai for nourishment of the hair follicles. To close the pores and cool the scalp, use oil twice in a week.

Hair Styles

Choosing a hairstyle depends on various factors. An important factor is the shape of your face. Your life style is also a major element. If you wash, condition and style your hair every morning, a short cut may be best for you. If you have plenty of time for hair care you may prefer to wear your hair long. The distribution, quantity and texture of your hair, the curliness or straightness and your height are the other important factors for choosing a hair style.


Different hairstyles to suit the shape of your face


Round face




A round face will look best with hairstyles that add angles and helps conceal broad, round cheeks. For persons who have short hair, it is better to have a cut with most of the hair on top and less on sides. For long hair, an hairstyle with curls or waves surrounding the face will be better.


Square face




A square jaw and brow are best softened by a curly or wavy hair style that rounds off the angles of your face. Curls or waves worn forward on the outer edges of your face from your forehead will be more suited for a square face.





An oval face




An oval face can be enhanced by a variety of simple hairstyles. Your hairstyle will be most pleasing, if you wear it straight or slightly wavy. Short or long styles will look best when brushed or held back from your face.



Triangular face




The best hairstyle for this shape face are those worn away from your face at your forehead and temples and softly waved or curled around the jaws or those worn full at your temples, with straight or waved bangs across the width of your forehead.