Are you one of those who get up early morning to get ready for an evening party? Working out entire day for a complete make over. Pretty dress, make-up, hair styling, beautiful shoes! In short, all set for stunning looks.
But, managing those dead and damaged hair seems like a headache! It takes away half of your time styling them. And using styling product or machines makes them worst. If the condition is so bad, why do you wait for a party to look after your hair?
A daily job of 15-20 minutes can give you beautiful hair that you needn’t manage for hours to go in a party. Environmental factors and lack of healthy diet damage your hair to the best of their potential. In such cases, only washing them would not be a great help. Using home remedies to repair your hair will not only be effective, but also reasonable. Work out with any of the below remedies you like.
Best Home Remedies For Hair Repair
Choose The Right Shampoo
Choosing the right type of shampoo is very important if you wish to have healthy hair. If you have oily hair, use a harsh shampoo that is specifically made for oily hair. Whereas, if you have dry hair then choose a shampoo for dry hair. Using a harsh one over dry hair would cut off all the essential oils from your scalp, leading to further dryness. Well, your scalp releases certain oil and a little amount of it is essential for your hair. Thus, eroding the entire layer of oil will only cause harm.
If you have extremely dry hair then don’t hesitate using a baby shampoo. Shampoos made for babies are really mild and do not contain any harsh chemicals. So, try getting gentle to your hair and grab a baby shampoo.
Hot Oil Therapy
Using oil for dry and damaged hair is a real good idea. You must have realized your mom shouting over you to oil those dead strands. Well, she is absolutely right! Oils are packed with nutrients which can do wonders for your hair. You just need to apply the oil in your scalp so that it reaches the roots. Roots will finally transfer all the nutrients to your entire hair. You can use any oil for the procedure but olive oil would work best. Olive oil will pack moisture in your hair and will help in keeping your strands hydrated.
The best way to use an oil is by heating it. Hot oil easily seeps through your scalp into the roots and provides best results. Take olive oil in a bottle and keep it in hot water. The oil would get warm by water’s heat. After 5-10 minutes, take out the bottle and apply the oil all over your scalp. Allow it to work for an hour after which it can be washed off. For better results, keep the oil overnight and wash it the next day. Follow the procedure every time, before washing your hair. You will feel the difference in three washes.
Eggs
Eggs work well to deal with damaged hair. Crack an egg and separate out the yolk from it. Don’t throw away the yolk! Take it in a small bowl and add one tablespoon of olive oil. Mix the two together till it becomes frothy. Apply the mixture all over your hair and allow it to stand for 20 minutes. The fat in egg yolk would nourish your hair deeply in the meanwhile. After 20 minutes are over, you can wash your hair with a good shampoo to get over with all the yolk in your head.
To give protein diet to your hair, you can use a complete egg (instead of just the yolk) with a tablespoon of olive oil in your head. But, egg white may turn out to be a little drying. So, it will be better to use egg yolk mask every week and go for an egg mask once a month. If you have long hair and a single egg yolk is not serving your purpose, then you can certainly increase the quantity as per your requirement.
Mayonnaise
The yummy sandwich spread can be used as a hair spread as well! Mayonnaise is a good option when it comes to nourishing your hair. But, make sure the mayonnaise you use is the real one and not any artificial substitute. You would require full fat mayonnaise containing eggs. It has two very important ingredients for your hair : egg and fat. Fats work by moisturizing your hair deeply and keeping them hydrated. You might be knowing that proteins form major build-up of your hair.
Eggs in the mayonnaise provide all the essential proteins required to repair your damaged hair. An additional benefit of mayonnaise is the presence of vinegar. Vinegar is an antimicrobial. It would kill any harmful organisms in your hair and keep them healthy. Also, vinegar would provide shine to the damaged hair. Mayonnaise is an all in one remedy for dry and damaged hair. Take ample of mayonnaise and spread it all over your head. Make sure to apply it all the way from roots to tips. Keep it undisturbed for an hour and then rinse your hair thoroughly. Getting rid of mayonnaise can be a little difficult, so work harder to wash your hair.
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Honey
Honey is a natural humectant and has an ability to stay moisture packed. Using honey will moisturize your scalp, keeping it hydrated. But make sure you do not overuse honey as it may cause damage. After all, excess of anything is bad! Take a teaspoon of honey and mix it with a tablespoon of olive oil. Using olive oil reduces the stickiness of honey and makes it easy to use. Apply the mixture over wet hair and allow it to stay for 15-20 minutes.
Finally, rinse your hair with warm water. Make sure you rinse your hair properly as honey is really hard to get rid off. It would be better to stay in shower and keep on rinsing for 2-3 minutes.
Some Tips
To tackle with dead and damaged hair, you need to keep certain points in mind. Do not shampoo your hair very often. Washing hair would remove essential oils from your scalp, this may cause further drying. So, make a point of washing your hair once or maximum twice a week. Also, do not miss using a conditioner after head bath. Conditioning keeps your hair moisturized and avoids the dead look. Infact with all the pollution in environment, it is very important to protect your hair by using a conditioner.
Make sure you do not comb too much. If you have damaged hair, then they lack nutrition and would be brittle. Combing too much will do no good, infact it may lead to excess breaking of hair. You may end up with unhealthy hair that break easily. So, either improve the quality of your hair or stay away from your comb!
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
