THE KEY TO LUSTROUS LOCK..

Life sans beauty is as unimaginable as beauty sans beautiful hair. Age, gender, continents or culture vary yet wish to possess healthy lock of hair lingers. Hair perhaps a simple fabric has a high psychological and social relevance. One's personality and confidence very much depend upon this simple fabric called hair.

Hair is formed of constructional fibrous protein known as keratin. Richer the protein healthier be the hair. Hair growth depends on many external and internal factors and lack or imbalance of one or some may lead to hair fall, thinning and hair loss. (Hair Growth and Rejuvenation)

Hair shaft has three layers - cuticle, cortex and medulla. Hair follicles are tubular structures that surround the hair root and forms top two layers of skin. It has a unique quality of degenerating and regenerating back. The dormancy of hair follicle is managed by many factors and failure to manage results in hair problems.

Hair fall, hair thinning or complete loss of hair adversely affect one's social as well as personal life. Hair loss or alopecia is relatively a universal occurrence. Though it's more often seen in older adults, anyone can run into it. Associated factors mostly remain hormonal imbalance, stress, aging, chronic illnesses or administration of strong drugs as in chemotherapy.

Ayurveda one of the world's ancient integrated healing systems has solution to this universal problem. Ayurveda being an Upveda of Atharva Veda and the Rigveda has mentions of herbs that benefit hair. Jatamansi, bhringraj, paras pipal are some of the herbs that has got distinctive reference in Vedas for hair growth treatment.

Key benefits of these herbs are worth mentioning. Let's go through it in detail.

• Jatamansi or Spikenard is an endangered species found in mountain regions of Himalayas. The root of Jatamansi is known for properties like rejuvenating hair follicles, enhancing black color of hair, and lengthening of hair growth phase.(Jatamansi)
• Bhringraj or Kesharaj is a plant with cylindrical and gray colored root. It is abundant in protein, antioxidants and vitamins that promotes hair growth, repairs damaged hair, augments vision and relieves headache. (Bhringraj)

• Paras Pipal or Portia Tree is an evergreen thick tree with color changing flowers. Each part of this tree has medicinal value.

  Combination of herbs added to its carrier oil multiplies the goodness of the end product. Til or sesame seed oil rich in vitamin E and B and minerals is widely used as carrier oil for its dilutional properties.

Hair Growth Pro, is one such product that affirms to have all the above-mentioned herbs in a precise proportion. Enriched with goodness of herbs, Hair Growth Pro works naturally by strengthening the roots of hair and giving hair a smooth texture.(HGP)