Herbal Haircare

Natural Methods to Take Care of your Hair

Jul 15, 2009 Priya Ravindran

Many things in the fridge and the food larder can be good for your hair. These inexpensive methods of conditioning make your hair soft and shiny.

Conditioning the hair need not be very expensive. There are natural remedies for for every problem that are guaranteed to make your hair look like you've been to the salon.

1. Oil – Oil is a natural moisturizer. Olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil, and even baby oil are all great products that nourish the hair and moisturize it from the roots. Put a teaspoon of any of the above oils in your palm and work through the roots of your hair. Leave on for about half an hour and then shampoo. For increased moisture, heat the oil in a small pan before putting it on your hair. This is deep conditioning for very dry hair. Make sure to shampoo thoroughly. You can also wrap a moist towel around your hair to trap the moisture.
2. Egg Whites – Separate the yolk from the whites. The yolk makes the hair smelly and no one wants that. Apply the white to your hair either with your fingers or with a brush. Let it sit for 15 minutes and wash. This will give your hair brilliant shine and the luster will increase the more often you try it. Tip: Egg whites are good as a face pack too.
3. Lime – Want a natural color lightener? Well, lime is your solution. Use about 2 tablespoons and work through the roots. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse. You will notice that the hair is lighter. Lime also works well for highlights. Put lime in the hair before going out in the sun. If you have dark hair, you will notice tinges of highlights. It will be subtle, natural, and very pretty. Lime also makes the hair softer and leaves it smelling great. Lime is good mostly for oily hair. Give it a try!
4. Cream – Cream, not the whipped kind, but half and half (yes, what you use in coffee), is wonderfully enriching for dry hair. Work it through your hair. Let it stay for 10 minutes or so and then wash. The richness of the cream provides natural moisturizing. It makes the hair soft without looking too greasy.
5. Bananas – Mash a whole banana in a bowl. Put it on your hair and make sure every part is coated with it. Leave it for 5 minutes before washing. If you find that you have some remaining, put it in the fridge and you can use it the next day. While washing, make sure that you thoroughly wash the roots because the banana pieces tend to stick to the hair. Bananas are good for dry and oily hair. You will notice immediately that your hair is shinier and extremely soft after the first shampoo.
6. Apple-cider vinegar – Mix 1/4 cup of apple cider with 1 gallon of water. This can be stored in the fridge and used whenever needed. To use, wash your hair and rinse as usual. Then pour the vinegar mixture through your hair and rinse with cold water. This will remove oil, dirt and any traces of grime from the hair leaving it squeaky clean.

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Jul 15, 2009 9:26 PM

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Wow! I am going to try one of these this weekend.

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