Hair is made up of a protein called keratin and grows on the sculp. Each shaft of hair is made of keratin which grows from a follicle beneath the skin.

Each follicle is connected to sebaceous glands which secrete an oily substance known as sebum. In order to have healthy hair you need to wash them regularly. Brushing hair removes dead skin and hair, debris and dust. Normal hair has to be washed at least once or twice a week. Oily hair needs to be washed more often. After rinsing with clean water, hair should be combed gently, before towel or blow drying. Hair should always be gently towel dried with a soft towel. Rubbing the hair vigorously or using rough towel can cause split ends. Hair can be dried with blow driers. However, blow drier should not be held too close to your head. This can burn or dry out the scalp and hair.