By Temitope Ojo

Weekends are for putting your feet up and letting your hair down. They
are for relaxing and recharging and doing what you love most. They are
also for pampering your body and mind. Weekends can also be for
starting on a new body and hair care regime.
A busy work schedule, stress and pollution take a toll on your hair
over the week. Dry scalp and frizzy, lustreless hair are some of the
common problems that arise due to poor hair care routine over the
week.

Here are a few easy hair care tips that you can follow over
weekends and get a head start in hair care:

Go for a hair spa session
If you think spending money on hair spa treatment is a nasty expense,
you are mistaken. A single hair spa session can do wonders for your
hair!
A deep-nourishing and conditioning hair spa treatment addresses all
possible hair problems and restores life, luster and leap back in your
hair. Plus it improves blood circulation in your scalp and relaxes
your nerves.
Choose a good salon and discuss your hair problems with an expert. If
your hair is dry and damaged, do not go for a steam session as the
heat will make your hair frizzier. Make sure the salon uses the right
products that are suited for your scalp, hair type, and texture.

Shampoo and deep condition your hair
Never underestimate the power of a good shampoo. A thorough hair wash
not only cleans your hair scrupulously but also stimulates blood flow
in your scalp and ultimately makes you feel relaxed and light-headed.
Never use very warm water to shampoo your hair. Always rinse your hair
with lukewarm or cold water to prevent any damage and get maximum
shine. Follow up with a protein-rich conditioner that repairs damaged
hair, makes your strands smooth and provided proper nutrition for your
hair shafts to grow.
Do not take your shampoo or conditioner for granted. While choosing
any hair wash product, the fragrance, foaming, and price may affect
your buying decision.

However, choose your products judiciously, as
per your hair texture and type.

Try a hot oil head massage
Don’t be petrified by the idea of rubbing hot oil on your scalp. By
hot oil, we only mean warm oil. With it’s nourishing and deep
conditioning benefits, a hot oil massage is truly like manna for your
hair and a great way to pamper yourself over the weekend!
The oil nourishes your scalp, restocking it with essential nutrients.
It softens dry, frizzy hair and detangles knots. It moistens the scalp
and keeps dandruff at bay. It also prevents fungal and bacterial
infections and is great for relaxing the body and mind.