If you've abused your hair in the past, it's not too late to fix it. Frequent coloring, blow drying, straightening or perming of the hair may cause your strands to become dry, coarse and brittle. Additionally, if you expose your hair to wind, sun and chemicals such as chlorine, your hair may become even more damaged. To help reverse brittle, damaged hair, treat it gently, infuse your hair with moisture and avoid additional damage when possible.
Step 1
Mix up an avocado mask to help replenish your hair's natural oils. Mash up an avocado, an egg, 2 tbsp. of olive oil and a banana, suggests "Cosmopolitan" magazine. Apply the mask to your hair for approximately 10 minutes.
Step 2
Dry your hair without using heat, recommends Joanne Harris, owner of Joanne Harris Salon in Los Angeles. Using heat on your hair can make it even more damaged. Instead, let your hair air dry, or use a blow dyer on a cool setting.
Step 3
Apply mayonnaise to the hair to add extra moisture. Smooth two spoonfuls of mayonnaise through your hair. Run your fingers through your hair to evenly distribute it. Leave the mayonnaise in your hair for about an hour, then shampoo and condition your hair as usual.
Step 4
Protect your hair from wind and sun. Wear a hat or handkerchief over your hair before going out on a windy day, and smooth sunscreen over your hair before going out in the sun.
Step 5
Wear a bathing cap when swimming in chlorinated water. Water that is treated with chlorine, like the water in most swimming pools, can cause hair to become dry and brittle.
Tips and Warnings
- Trim your hair every few weeks to remove split ends.
- Do not bleach or color hair that is severely damaged.
Things You'll Need
- Avocado
- Egg
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Banana
- Mayonnaise
- Hat or handkerchief
- Bathing cap
Member Comments
melina2006 May 18
How often can I do this treatment?