10 Natural Hair Treatments that Work Wonders for Your Hair

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It’s hard to keep a healthy shiny hair nowadays and most of us try to avoid the effort by cutting the hair short. However, this is not a solution because despite your its length, unhealthy hair easily shows. There are many factors that can cause hair damage like harsh shampoos, washing or drying it too frequently, excessive exposure to UV rays or cold temperatures etc. Luckily, there are plenty affordable natural hair treatments that can work wonders for our hair. Let’s take a lookat top ten magic ingredients.

Coconut oil

This is a nourishing element that enhances both your skin and hair through its powerful nutrients. Coconut oil is used to protect the outer layer of the hair also called cuticle and enhance its resistance.

You can apply warm oil directly on the scalp and massage it for a couple of minutes. Let it penetrate the hair for several hours (or overnight) and wash it with a gentle shampoo afterward.

 

Olive Oil

Olive oil is a terrific treatment for dry hair. This trick will definitely tempt you:

  • warm the olive oil and apply it on your hair massaging your scalp for about 5 minutes.
  • then cover the hair with a warm towel and let the nutrients in the olive moister your hair
  • wash with warm water and mild shampoo after an hour

Tea

Tea is a very good color and shine enhancer. You should use it at the end of your bath after you washed your hair with shampoo. If you have blond hair, chamomile tea is the right type for you, whereas black tea does wonders for dark hair. There are several reputable homemade shampoo recipes that include these ingredients, so rest assured that they work.

Avocado

Avocado is super rich in vitamins, fatty acids, and oils: that’s exactly what your hair needs if it looks dull and dry. This ingredient will enhance your hair’s elasticity and natural shine:

  • make a blender mixture out of an avocado and teaspoons of olive oil and apply it on your hair. Wash it after at least 40 minutes.

Salt

This is one of those tips to help you control the oiliness in your hair. Put two tablespoons of salt and some drops of your shampoo together and mix them until you get a paste. Then rub your hair with this mixture for a couple of minutes and rinse when you’re done.

Eggs

Eggs are another mega nourishing ingredient that will boost your hair’s health; they are rich in essential proteins and fatty acids. Whisk two eggs and massage your scalp with the content for 5 minutes, then wait for half an hour and wash off with shampoo.

Honey

Honey is moisturizing and contains many essential enzymes and vitamins that protect the hair. Mix 2 tablespoons of honey with a cup of warm water and apply it on your hair. Leave it for about half an hour then rinse it with warm water.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Use apple cider vinegar to enhances your hair’s shine and mitigate dryness; mix two tablespoons with half a liter of water and rinse your hair with this mixture after shampooing.

Banana

Bananas are nourishing both as a food and as a natural hair treatment.  They can enhance your hair’s softness and shine; mash 1,5 bananas and apply them on your scalp covering the full length of your hair. Wash it off with shampoo after at least one hour.

Beer

This might surprise you, but beer is an efficient homemade hair remedy that contains plenty B-vitamins your hair needs. Mix a glass of beer with an egg yolk and apply the mixture on your hair. Leave it for about 45 minutes and wash it with cool water.

These recipes are easy to make natural home treatments that can boost your hair’s health and your confidence. Read more about healthy options and try them out before you purchase some expensive product which promises wonders.

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