Treating Dry Hair

Whether your hair is long or short, curly or straight, every woman dreams of having a luscious and healthy hair.

Unfortunately, some of us are born with hair that is dull, dry, and frizzy by nature. And even if you were born with healthy, lustrous hair, dealing with dryness is inevitable when your hair is constantly battered by heat styling tools, chemical treatments, and pollution.

When dealing with dryness, a good place to start is to raid your kitchen for some cost-effective and natural hair care ingredients. Using ingredients from your kitchen is not only convenient, but it also gives you the same, if not better, results as high-end hair treatments with none of the chemicals. While it may take longer to see results, your hair will thank you in the long-term.

1. Homemade Hot Oil Treatment

Hot oil treatments are one of the simplest and most effective remedies for dry hair. The best part about a homemade hot oil treatment is that you can make custom blends to suit your hair type.

You Will Need

  • 2 tbsp Almond Oil
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Jojoba Oil
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil

Method

  1. Mix all the oils in a medium-sized pot and warm it. (You can personalize this mix by adding or substituting oils.)
  2. Don’t overheat as it will end up damaging your scalp. Make sure it’s lukewarm, not hot.
  3. Massage hair with this oil mixture and wrap it up in a towel.
  4. Unwrap after 30 minutes and wash with a mild shampoo.

Using this treatment once every seven days will give you softer, shinier, and healthier tresses.

2. Egg Yolk And Water Mix

Egg yolk is another wonderful dry hair remedy. It conditions your hair shafts and keeps them moisturized.

You Will Need

  • 2 egg yolks

Method

  • Take two eggs and separate the yolk from the whites.
  • Add three tablespoons of water and beat until the mixture is slightly fluffy.
  • Apply all over your hair and wait for 30 minutes before washing.
  • Use cool water to wash your hair. This keeps the egg from “cooking” and controls the smell.

You’ll be surprised at the instant shine in your hair.

3. Egg, Honey, And Yogurt Hair Mask

Egg yolk is rich in fats and proteins and is also naturally moisturizing while the white contains the bacteria-eating enzymes that remove unwanted oils. It moisturizes dry and brittle hair. The protein content of yogurt will strengthen your hair strands from the roots and add extra shine, without removing its natural moisture.

You Will Need

  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Yogurt

Method

  • Beat two raw eggs in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Add one tablespoon of honey and two tablespoons of yogurt. Mix until you get a smooth, creamy paste.
  • Apply this mixture to your hair and leave it on for at least 20 minutes.
  • Wash with cool water.

This hair mask will leave your hair feeling conditioned without making it sticky. This is the perfect treatment for combination hair (oily at the roots, dry at the tips.)

4. Honey And Vegetable Oil Hair Mask

This pack nourishes your hair while conditioning it.

You Will Need

  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Method

  • Mix two tablespoons honey with two tablespoons vegetable oil to make a sticky paste.
  • Apply the mixture to your hair as you would a mask and wrap it with a plastic shower cap.
  • After 15 minutes, remove the cap and shampoo.

The moisturizing property of honey will give you soft and super smooth tresses.

5. Rice Milk And Honey Hair Wash

If your hair is dull and dry, this mask will restore shine and nourish your hair. Honey is an amazing natural emollient that seals moisture in your hair shafts.

You Will Need

  • 1 cup Rice Milk
  • 2 tsp Honey

Method

  1. Take a cup of rice milk and add two teaspoons of honey.
  2. In a bowl, mix the ingredients until it is consistent.
  3. Spread the mixture over your hair and allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Rinse off.

This is an excellent way to get lustrous hair in minutes. You will also love the smell of your hair once it’s dry.

6. Avocado And Banana Hair Mask

When it comes to sealing moisture in your hair, the efficiency of avocado can never be ignored. Bananas can increase the elasticity of your hair shafts and make them stronger and softer.

You Will Need

  • 1 ripe Banana
  • 1 ripe Avocado

Method

  1. Mash the banana and avocado together until the mixture is free of lumps.
  2. Apply the mixture to your hair and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Wash off with cool/lukewarm water.

Both these ingredients contain natural oils that condition your hair while nourishing your scalp and hair.

7. Mayonnaise Pack

For those who want to condition the hair to make it smooth, soft, and manageable, mayonnaise could be the best ingredient to use. Mayonnaise contains L-cysteine, a powerful antioxidant that provides strength, shine, and volume to your hair. It is very beneficial for dry and damaged hair.

You Will Need

  • 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise

Method

  1. Whip the mayonnaise well until it is slightly fluffy.
  2. Wet your hair and apply it along the length of your hair, concentrating more on the damaged parts of your hair.
  3. Cover up your hair with a shower cap and keep for 30 minutes.
  4. Rinse with cold water and shampoo as usual.

If you want an instant remedy that does not need much preparation, go for a full-fat mayonnaise massage. This dry hair treatment is highly recommended by hair stylists and can easily be done at home.