Some people spend hundreds or more just to make their hair beautiful. They undergo very expensive treatments and visit the salon regularly to keep their hair healthy, soft, and smooth.
But did you know that you don’t have to resort to expensive treatments just to achieve the hair you desire? You can give your hair a healthy boost right in the comfort of your own home. There are household items that you can use to treat your follicles, and here are some of them:
1. Olive oil
Ditch your usual conditioner and apply 1/2 cup of warm olive oil to your hair instead, especially to the ends which are the most damage-prone area. Here are all of the steps for doing this as well as several other great uses for olive oil.
2. Beer
Despite the smell it may leave in your hair, beer is actually an effective hair care item. Dampen your hair with a cup of flat beer, straight from your roots, running your fingers through the strands. Leave it for 3-4 minutes then rinse with cold water. You can follow that with a fragrant conditioner to help suppress the odor from the beer. Your hair will be noticeably shinier.
3. Apple cider vinegar
This doesn’t only add flavor to your salad, but it can lifeless hair shiny, smooth and soft. All you have to do is mix one part apple cider vinegar with one part warm water and massage it into your scamp after shampooing. Rinse after few minutes and see the result instantly.
4. Eggs
Is your hair always dry and brittle? Bring it back to life with eggs. According to EnkiVillage, you can mix honey and olive oil with an egg yolk and apply the mixture to your hair for strong, healthy hair that’s dandruff-free and more.
5. Cornstarch
If you have oily hair from not having washed it for a day, this may be your solution (other than washing it, obviously). Mix 1/4 cup of organic cornstarch with 5 drops of essential oil for fragrance (lavender, for example). You can use an old makeup brush to apply the concoction to the roots of your hair, and/or the oily areas, or you can just brush the mixture through your hair. The cornstarch will absorb the excess oil from your hair, helping it to look freshly washed. In addition to this recipe, WellnessMama also has a recipe for homemade wet shampoo.
Your hair is one of the first things people notice upon seeing you. It can significantly contribute to or detract from your overall look. It’s difficult to look your best if you have messy, dry, or unmanageable hair. Use these homemade recipes, and it won’t be long before you achieve commercial-worthy hair.
