Dry Hair Remedies - Home Remedies For Dry Hair

Dry Hair Remedies - Home Remedies For Dry Hair

Dry hair looks like straw and lacks natural oils and moisturizers. It can be caused by excessive brushing, washing hair too much, especially with harsh chemicals, or by too much blow-drying and use of hot styling implements. Overexposure to wind and sun, hypothyroidism, malnutrition, and anorexia nervosa also cause dry hair Atmospheric pollution too, makes hair dry and brittle.

The hair has sebaceous glands that produce sebum, which keep hair naturally shiny and healthy. Strange as it seems, hair care experts advise against too frequent washing since it removes the sebum.

Dry Hair Remedies:

• Avoid brushing your hair too much or brushing when it is wet. Use a wide-toothed comb.

• Do not use shampoos which are loaded with harsh chemicals. After washing apply conditioner.

• Do not blow-dry hair too much and avoid gels, sprays, and hair dyes.

• Cover your hair with a scarf or cap when going out in harsh weather. Chlorinated or salt water can make hair dry, so wear a cap while swimming.

Dry Hair Treatment:

• Deep conditioning dry hair once a week will make it regain its moisture level. If the hair is too dry, use an overnight conditioner.

Home Remedies:


 



Apply a little oil to your hair an hour or so before a shampoo. Coconut, almond, jojoba, or olive oil serves the purpose very well, as well as rosemary, nettle oil, and wheat germ oil. Warm the oil and massage it gently into your scalp. This will also stimulate the sebaceous glands. Cover your head with a plastic cap on or a towel, and leave for at least an hour, before shampooing.



 



You can also add a teaspoon of warm honey to any of these oils, to make a wonderful moisturizing lotion for dry hair.

 



Take an over-ripe banana, mash it, and apply to the scalp. Keep for half an hour before washing off. You can add mashed avocado to the banana paste or even a few teaspoons of yogurt. Even a single the application will bring about a dramatic change in the texture and shine of your hair, making it soft and manageable.


 


One of the best tonics for dry hair is an egg mask. Beat an egg till light and foamy and apply it carefully on the scalp. Even better, add two teaspoons of yogurt or the juice of half a lime. Whisk well, and apply on scalp. Leave for half an hour, before rinsing off. Squeeze the juice of half a lime in the last rinse.



 



Beer helps combat dry hair and gives it added sheen. Use half a cup of beer in the last rinse.

Nutrition:


 


Eating a well-balanced healthy diet, with plenty of fruits and vegetables will drastically improve hair condition.