ROOT OF THE MATTER

Define the Relationship'might be a phrase applied to umorous alliances, bul Bazaar India had a different idea. Given that women often consider hair a vital part of their identily, we asked eight women to shed light on how their bond with their hair has evolved over the years and what they do to take care of their mane glory.

- Meghna Sharma

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I wouldn't say I have a love-hate relationship with my hair... It is more of a 'love and let's try to work this out' kind of a relationship, really. I was born with really curly hair; as I grew older, it became straight; and then, during my teenage years, I developed loose waves-so my hair has truly experienced all kinds of textures.

I blow-dry my hair frequently, and on days that I don't, genuinely try to make it through without hating it. In the past, I wished I could make my hair look the way it does when it's blow-dried, but with time, I have discovered acceptance and appreciation.

As a child, I had really thick hair...my hair ties would snap because of it. Of course, I didn't value this gift then, so now I do everything to retain its density. Over the years, my hair has also become a lot more frizzy, but a little care is all it needs to look and feel smooth. And so, I don't over wash my hair listen to it, and only when it feels oily do I cleanse it, so I can retain the scalp's natural oils. I like to oil it as often as I can, and treat myself to a hair spa treatment every few months. Steaming my hair is another ritual I practice often-I wrap my hair with a hot towel after conditioning it, and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing out the product. I'm terrible at styling my hair at home, and I have been visiting the same hairstylist for years-Clarabelle Saldanha Hair Salon in Mumbai. What I love about Clarabelle's haircuts is that she not only cuts my hair right, but her technique ensures that it grows out well, too.

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