Color, perm, curl, straighten – these hair procedures are sure to cause damage to your hair. We understand the need to update one’s looks but it is crucial that we do not forget to take care of our crowning glory. So we’ve compiled the best hair care tips and came up with seven tried and tested home remedies to repair damaged hair.
1. Repair hair damage using avocado.
Mash a ripe avocado and combine it with one egg then apply it to your wet hair. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse. You may do this once a week to repair your damaged hair. The fatty acids, minerals and vitamins in avocado will help restore your hair’s natural luster.
2. Use olive oil as hair conditioner.
Damaged hair is dry so you need to put moisture back into your hair cuticles. Use olive oil as hair conditioner and cover your hair with plastic wrap and towel for 45 minutes. Shampoo afterwards and rinse.
3. Limp, damaged hair bounces back with apple cider vinegar mask.
One teaspoon of apple cider vinegar plus 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 3 egg whites can make a great hair mask that will bring back life to your dull hair. Apply the mask and cover your hair with plastic wrap or shower cap for 30 minutes then shampoo and rinse.
4. Use botanical oils.
You can source almond oil and jojoba oil at most health food stores. These oils can magically treat damaged hair. Hair that has become too thick and heavy can be repaired by coconut oil, too. Just apply small amounts of any of these botanical oil and cover your hair with warm towel or shower cap. You can wash your hair after 30 minutes.
5. Use full-fat mayonnaise as hair mask.
Revive your dull and lifeless hair by massaging half a cup of mayo into your hair and scalp. Cover it with shower cap, leave it on for 30 minutes then rinse with lukewarm water. Mayonnaise is made of eggs and the protein and lecithin in eggs with strengthen the strands and add shine and moisture to your tresses.
6. Repair with aloe vera.
Aside from making your hair soft and lustrous, it will also improve hair growth. Combine 1.5 tablespoons of coconut oil, 3 tablespoons of yogurt and 3-4 tablespoons of aloe vera gel to create a mask that you can leave on for 20 to 30 minutes. Wash hair afterwards.
7. Beer as hair tonic.
Yes, beer. It can add vitality and shine to your locks. Beer contains vitamin B and proteins that will repair dry and dull hair as it deeply nourishes hair follicles. Pour beer into a spritz bottle and spray some all over your wet hair. The smell of beer will disappear after blow drying.
Keep your hair strong and healthy by paying great attention to your daily hair care routine. You can prevent dryness by avoiding harsh shampoos and chemicals from treatments. Remember that your hair is fragile so you must be gentle with it. We hope that ONYC hair guide will help you keep your tresses healthy and beautiful.