Homemade Hair Care Packs - How to Make Hair Packs at Home
Natural Hair Care Packs
Beautiful and healthy hair is the main accessory to any outfit which also tends to boost one’s self-confidence level. However nowadays with the rising levels of stress and pollution, washing and oiling the hair frequently is not sufficient. Hence rather than using chemical-based products which are readily available most people prefer using homemade hair packs which are specific to the type of hair namely dry, greasy, discolored hair, etc.
A popular oil mask for dry hair involves mixing equal quantities of palm, sweet almond, castor, and olive oils. This mixture should then be applied all over the scalp and hair along with a gentle massage which tends to stimulate the scalp. Leave the oil mixture in the hair for at least 2 -3 hours and then wash it off with a gentle shampoo and warm water.
One of the popular natural hair packs at home for dry hair involves mixing two tablespoons of mayonnaise with the juice of one fresh lemon. This pack should be applied to the lengths of the hair and allowed to remain for 30 minutes before washing it off with a mild shampoo.
A papaya pack is an excellent natural remedy for addressing the problem of split ends. To prepare the pack, remove the seeds and the skin of ripe papaya and blend it well in a blender. Thereafter add half a cup of plain yogurt and mix all the ingredients well to form a smooth paste. Apply this paste thoroughly in the hair and on the scalp. After about 45 minutes wash the pack off with some warm water.
Many people also suffer from the problem of limp hair which mostly occurs due to an iron deficiency. Limp hair can be naturally made shiny and bouncy by a spinach hair pack. To prepare this pack blend a cup of fresh spinach leaves with one cup of water in a blender to form a smooth paste. Then add one teaspoon of almond oil and 2-3 teaspoons of honey to this paste and mix well. Apply this paste evenly all over the hair right from the roots to the tips and let it remain for 30- 40 minutes before washing it off with water and a relatively mild shampoo.
Regular use of natural hair care packs results in shiny hair which is soft and healthy. The natural ingredients the packs also promote hair growth as they strengthen the roots thereby reducing hair loss and retaining the natural color of the hair.
