Hair care •.¸¸.✿✿´´¯`• Maintaining the health and condition of the hair is an important aspect of the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (pbuh). In Sahih al Bukhari, it is narrated that the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said, “Whoever has hair, let him look after it properly.” Wash the hair regularly. As recorded in Al Bukhari, the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) used to pour water three times on his blessed head, and then rub the hair gently but thoroughly to ensure the whole scalp and roots of the hair had been wetted. The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) first perfumed his head with any beautiful scent which was available; taking it in his hands first he rubbed the right side of the head, then the left side, and finally the middle with the scent. That scent remained on him even after he had finished bathing (pbuh). Studies have shown that the best frequency for washing the hair is after every couple of days. The use of a mild medicated shampoo is recommended and it is advised not to shampoo the hair more than once at each washing unless it is very soiled. A separate rinse with a hair conditioner is also beneficial as it adds softness and helps with combing. Women who have very long hair which is always plaited must undo the plaits and wash the hair thoroughly after completing the menses. It is not permissible just to make the hair wet or just to wet the tips of the hair. Care when combing wet hair. Using a fine-toothed comb on wet hair can cause immense stress on the hair shaft when it is wet, which leads to breakage and hair loss. Use a wide-toothed de-tangling comb and spray in a little leave-in conditioner onto the hair. Never pull at the hair when combing it. Massage the scalp regularly with hair oil. Massaging gently and regularly (once a week or so) using the fingertips, with any one of the following oils is recommended for increasing circulation and blood-flow to the scalp, thus strengthening the hair roots and conditioning the hair shaft; · Palm oil (the use of this oil is the Sunnah of the beloved Messenger of Allah (pbuh) who used to rub it into his hair and beard). Red palm oil can be found in Asian grocery stores. · Sesame oil · Jojoba oil · Extra Virgin Olive Oil (particularly beneficial for slowing down the greying process) · Coconut Oil (this oil needs to be warmed gently before application by standing the bottle in a bowl of hot water). The hair oil should be applied for a minimum of one hour and a maximum of eight. Oils derived from petroleum should be avoided and wherever possible, organic sources of natural hair oils should be sought out. Using Henna. Chemical-based hair colourants and highlights cause great damage to the hair and leak harmful toxins into the blood stream through the pores in the scalp. Henna is a natural dark red dye made from the dried and crushed leaves of the Henna plant. 100% pure Henna is safe to use even by pregnant women. It has hair-strengthen ing properties and also helps cool down the scalp, reduce headache and migraine, slow down the greying of hair, heal flakiness/ itchiness, remove dandruff and kill lice. The use of Henna was the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (pbuh) who applied it to his blessed hair and beard. Henna should be mixed with an acidic liquid like lemon juice until the mixture forms a thick paste. This should then be covered and left to sit for 24 hours before more lemon juice can be added to make the consistency easier to apply. Henna can be left on the hair for between 2 and 8 hours. The stain of pure Henna is always dark red/orange in colour. So called ‘Black Henna’ or ‘Brown Henna’ should never be used as it is most certainly a composition of toxic chemicals which could cause a very serious allergic reaction. Sleeping properly. Good quality sleep relieves stress which has been linked to hair loss.
Posted on: Sun, 17 Nov 2013 14:02:19 +0000
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