Straight haircut: Part the hair as per the growth and make it straight at 0 degree. Then take down the pin-ups one by one and cut them straight at 0 degree. Then taking position exactly behind the client, bring the front hair back and cut it straight. Round shape haircut: Part the hair properly and cut the hairline at 0 degree. Then bring the upper parting down. Cut it at 20 degree. Thus, bring down all the partings one by one and cut each of them at 20 degree. Cut the middle part at 0 degree. Then take the side hair on one side and cut it at 20 degree. ‘U’ shape haircut: Part the hair properly and cut the hairline at 0 degree. Then bring the upper parting down, and cut it at 30 degree. Thus, take down the entire partings one by one and cut them at 30 degree.

Deep ‘U’ shape or ‘V’ shape hair cut: Part the hair properly and cut the middle hair at 0 degree. Now, hold the scissors points upwards and cut the side hair at 40 degree. In this cut, front hair is short and back hair is long. For the deep cut of the front hair, cut it at 50 to 60 degree. Blunt haircut: Part the hair properly; cut the hair in the middle at 0 degree. Bring the front hair back; give it straight cut and point cut the hair. Keep its length up to the neckline. The length can be made short or long as require. If the length goes down the shoulders, it won’t lend the blunt effect.

Dandruff Treatment: Wash the hair. Mix dandruff lotion in the herbal oil. Apply it in the partings with cotton. Massage according to the oil massage steps for 10 to 15 min. Allow the ozone steam for 5 to 7 min. allow strong high frequency current in wet hair for 7 to 10 min. mix two tea spoon of the protein pack in extra sour curd and apply it in the hair. Let it retain for 45 min. clean the hair. Split ends treatment: it means a hair ending in two splits. Such hair prevents the hair growth and makes the hair look rough. Therefore, it is very important to cut the split ends. This treatment can be done only in dry hair. Take a strand of hair twist it and hold it between two fingers. Run your fingers along the strand till its end. Then cut the double ends with the scissors or burn it with a live candle.

To avoid the split ends, massage the hair with warm oil. Get the hair trimmed at regular intervals. Besides this, hair conditioning, mehandi, hair food or cream conditioner is to be used. Dry hair should never be given a wash. Mehandi is an ancient herb. Man has used it for ages. The ancient Egyptian women used it. It is also called ‘herbal dye’. Women are always worried about their graying hair as such hair makes them look older. The growth of grey hair cannot be prevented by picking it out. The white hair cannot be turned black in a natural way. The only remedy to change the color is mehandi. Mehandi is the best way of conditioning, coloring and nutrition the hair. It makes the hair shine. It makes the hair smooth and soft. If mehandi is to be applied in the hair, do it in dry hair and if at all conditioner is to be used, do it in oily hair.

Hair is made of protein known as carotene. The hair is divided into three layers such as cuticle, cortex and medulla. The exterior layer of hair is known as cuticle. It gives protection and shining to the hair. Cortex is the middle layer. It is the most important layer where certain chemical changes take place. The substance, melanin, in it gives color to the hair. Medulla is the innermost layer of the hair. It carries nutrients to the cuticle and the cortex. Types of hair: normal hair, oily hair and dry hair. Problems occur in hair: white hair, falling of hair, dandruff and leuco derma (undari). Reasons of hair problems: tension, convulsion, scalp infection, hormonal disturbance, malnutrition, deficiency of vitamins and minerals, side effects of medicines, improper treatment of hair, overuse of harsh shampoo, use of dirty or used towels, pillow covers, combs and brush.

Hot oil massage: Massage is important for strong and healthy hair. Massage boosts up the blood circulation of the head and prevents falling of hair. It gives nutrition to the hair roots and the hair looks clean and shiny. Dandruff can also be removed by oil massage. Regular hair massage makes hair shinning, healthy and thick. Oil massage also brings mental peace. Steps for oil massage: Massage with all the fingers. Do the clockwise and anti clockwise massage with the thumbs and fingers. Allow pressure on the head and release it. This process is to be repeated for 8 to 10 times. Part the hair here and there and do the pinching massage. Put both the palms together and do the tapping massage. Part the hair in strands. Twist them around the fingers and pull them lightly. Do the criss cross massage with the thumbs. Hold hands in the vertical position and do the tapping with fingers. Do the clockwise and anticlockwise massage on the occipital bone behind ears. Run fingers through the hair and rub on the scalp with the palms. Do the vibration massage on the back. Keep on combing the hair for a longer time.

Body massage is very advantageous for the body and mind. It makes the skin soft, smooth and moisturized. Body massage boosts up the blood circulation and relaxes the body. Body massage reduces deposited fat cells and stimulates the sinews. Body massage helps in nullifying aches in muscles and joints. It abolishes tension and tiredness. In summer, body massage can be done with the body lotion or massage cream. In winter, other oils like almond oil, sesame oil, etc, can be mixed in aroma oils and massage with them. Generally, time for the massage is 60 to 80 min. after the body massage, hot towel can be done. It opens up the skin pores and allows oil or lotion penetrates into the skin and balances water and oil. It relaxes the body from tiredness. The steps of body massage are as follows.

Steps for scalp massage: Heat the herbal oil luke warm and apply it thoroughly on the scalp. Do the clockwise massage with all the fingers or both the hands. Do the rotation massage all over the scalp with a finger and a thumb. Do the pinching massage. Do the tapping and rubbing. Pull the hair from roots lightly. Do the criss cross massage with the thumbs. Do the clockwise and anti-clockwise massage with the fingers on the occipital bones behind the ears. Allow butterfly strokes on the shoulders. Do the vibration and friction massage. Give pressure on the acupressure points. Massage in the hair with fingers as we comb hair.