There are many different types of hair and they are all different in their own way. This article will inform you of the different types of hair, what they’re used for, and what their concerns are.
Vata Hair
Vata hair is the most delicate type of hair. Vata hair is hair that is very fine, thin, brittle and dry. It has a tendency to be oily on the scalp and it breaks easily. Vata hair is usually lacking in pigment. Vata hair tends to be soft and silky but often lacks volume and body. Vata hair can become weak and dull or dry and brittle with improper care. If you have vata hair, you must take extra care not to over-wash your hair, use harsh commercial conditioners or styling products. Avoid using heat on your hair as much as possible to help prevent damage from styling tools such as blow dryers and curling irons. Keep your vata hair out of direct sunlight. This can make it dry, brittle or frizzy. Ayurvedic massages for hair nourishes the hair and reduces
Pitta Hair
Pitta hair is the second most common type of hair found in the human body. Pitta hair is moderately thick and coarse in texture. It grows slower than other hair types and lasts longer.
Traction alopecia is one of the biggest problems that people with pitta hair face. This occurs when the hair strands become weak and break easily. Traction alopecia can be caused by dying or bleaching your hair for a long time, braiding or using tight ponytails and cornrows for a long time, using too much heat on your hair or due to improper use of chemicals like relaxers.
Pitta hair also has a tendency to get greasy faster than other hair types. It can often become oily within a few hours of having it washed, which is why you should wash it every day with shampoos that suit your scalp type and other products that suit your particular needs.
Pitta hair responds well to herbal treatments as well as chemical ones. Herbal treatments are highly recommended for treating dandruff, lice infestation, split ends etc., as they help fight infection while making your scalp healthy at the same time.
Kapha Hair
It is naturally dark in color and grows slowly. Kapha hair tends to be oily and can be prone to dandruff, although this problem is not always present. Kapha hair generally grows in a wavy pattern that can be silky and soft to touch.
It is because of all these qualities that people with kapha hair are generally considered very attractive. The problem with kapha hair lies in the fact that it tends to grow very slowly, doesn’t tolerate chemicals well and is difficult to style. The trick with dealing with kapha hair lies in achieving a balance between managing its moisture levels and controlling its growth. Regular trims should be done every 6-8 weeks if you want your kapha hair to grow at a reasonable rate.
Kapha hair must be moisturized regularly as it tends to get dry quickly if left unattended. Oily shampoos are best avoided as they tend to make this type of hair look more limp and lifeless than it really is. Kapha hair responds better to conditioner and regular use of deep conditioning treatments can help maintain its luster for longer periods
