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I got my hair rebonded at a small salon in Dubai, in December 2012. For a few months, my hair behaved fine, 
but in the last two months, my hair 
has been falling excessively. Please help me with a solution. - Mona

Chemicals damage the hair, but you can salvage the situation by thoroughly nourishing the scalp. Mix two tablespoons almond oil and two teaspoons of castor oil, and massage 
into the scalp and hair. Follow this by steaming for 10-15 minutes, which promotes blood circulation, which in turn accelerates hair growth, and improves the condition of the hair.

I have naturally curly hair that falls a lot. I would like smooth, silky and bouncy curls, but my hair just ends up in a big frizzy mess. Please suggest a remedy that fixes these issues. - Name withheld

Fresh coconut milk massaged into the hair and left on for an hour helps nourish it. Follow this routine three times a week to achieve soft and shiny hair. To rinse, just add a teaspoon of a mild or baby shampoo to a glass of water. This will get rid of the smell of coconut milk, but will still keep hair nourished and soft.

My 3-year-old son’s hair is very thin, and his dry scalp is clearly visible. His body is darker than his face, and the skin is very dry. I am 28-years-old, and suffer from severe acne and dry skin. My neck and hands are darker than the rest of my body. I used to have long and thick hair, but now it falls a lot, and I have dandruff. Please suggest home remedies for our problems.- Ayaan

I have tackled all your concerns one by one in the points below:

a. To improve the condition of your son’s hair and scalp, massage one tablespoon of aloe vera gel mixed with 1 teaspoon of castor oil into his scalp. Leave it on for an hour, and then rinse. Follow this routine three times a week.

b. To tackle his dark and dry skin, apply a mask made with coconut milk and oats powder. Scrub the skin gently, 
and rinse after 15 minutes. Doing this everyday will exfoliate his skin, which will lighten and smoothen it.

c. To lighten your skin and clear the acne, make a mix of strawberry puree and cornflour. Apply it every day, leave on for a while and rinse.

d. For the hair fall and dandruff problem, use a mask made with one-tablespoon aloe vera gel, six drops of tea tree oil, and six drops of rosemary oil. Massage it into the scalp, leave overnight and rinse the next morning. Following this routine three times a week will help clear dandruff, stimulate hair growth, and arrest hair fall.

I have sensitive and dull skin, with large pores and blemishes. Please suggest a home remedy to help 
brighten the skin and tighten pores. Raji

Make a mix of one teaspoon aloe vera gel and four drops of tea tree oil. Apply gently on the skin, leave it overnight, and rinse. Avoid exposing your skin to extreme hot or cold temperatures.