Teach Middle East Magazine September 2014 Issue 1 Vol. 2 | Page 45

Beauty

HAIR CARE TIPS FOR
UAE RESIDENTS
By Alona Ballard

B

eing home to more than 200
nationalities, one only needs to
take a look around any mall in
the UAE to see a variety of hair
types, textures and styles. Whether
the style is curly or straight, blonde,
brunette or redhead, chemically
treated or natural, one thing nearly
everyone can agree on is that hair that
looks clean and healthy, while being
stylish is the main goal. The integration
of a few recommended and tested hair
care tips, in our daily routines, can be
the difference between healthy and
unhealthy hair.

Preventing Hair Fall

One problem many women complain
about here in the UAE is hair fall. Some
lay the blame on the UAE’s water
supply. However, is desalinated water
really to blame? Medical experts have
weighed in on this with the consensus

being that the chemicals used to make
the UAE’s seawater potable can have
drying effects on the hair, skin and
scalp, but drinking more water to keep
hydrated is a great way to combat the
problem from the inside. Installing a
water filter on the showerhead might be
a way to solve the problem externally.

Restoring Moisture

There are many hair products on the
market that promise to return dry and
frizzy hair to its optimum moisture
levels. You can find these shampoos,
conditioner sprays and miracle creams
in local supermarkets at low costs.
Designer brands, which usually attract
a heftier price tag are also sold in
supermarkets and salons. However,
Mother Nature has also given us many
natural hair products that women
around the world swear by.

Coconut oil, olive oil and plain yogurt are
organic products that can be used on the
hair and skin with confidence. Coconut
oil has been proven to help moisturize
the hair and also maintain its protein
levels, while, olive oil’s fatty acids,
have been shown to aid hair growth.
Applied topically, yogurt’s anti-bacterial
properties can help to relieve dandruff.

Healthy Diet = Healthy
Hair

Also, remember the saying “you are
what you eat.” One’s hair health can
be an outward reflection of one’s diet.
Keep the processed, fried, fatty sugary
foods to a minimum and eat fruits,
veggies and leafy greens to look your
best. When your hair looks good, it’s
easier to feel good about yourself and
walk with confidence knowing you can
take on the world.

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