Dry hair can age your face, make you look poorly groomed and make styling difficult. Adding moisture to your hair can give it shine and make it more manageable. Healthier, softer hair is less prone to breakage and damage. While you can buy a variety of treatments for dry hair, simple home remedies can moisturize and care for your dry hair.
Oil
One of the easiest ways to add moisture to dry or damaged hair is with an oil treatment. You can use almond oil, olive oil, coconut oil or a mixture of oils. Plan for 1/2 cup to 1 cup of oil, depending upon the length of your hair, according to Daily Glow. Work the oil through your dry hair, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Warm the oil under a hood-style hair dryer, in the sun or by wrapping in a hot, wet towel. Leave the oil on your hair for around 20 minutes, then wash away with a gentle shampoo. Be sure to wash the oil out over a sink or the tub to avoid slipping in the shower or bath.
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is a popular hair treatment to add both oil and protein to dry hair. You can use mayonnaise on its own, mix with eggs or add additional nourishing oils, according to CosmeticsDiary.com. Work into the hair from the ends to the roots, then wrap your head snugly with plastic wrap or a disposable shower cap and towel. Allow the mayonnaise-based hair treatment to moisturize your hair for 15 to 20 minutes, rinse out and then shampoo. Use a light conditioner if necessary to remove the salad dressing smell.
Honey
Honey is a soothing and gentle treatment for dry hair. Dilute honey with a bit of oil to make it more malleable, and warm it gently to liquify. Work through the hair from the scalp to ends. Honey will moisturize not only your hair, but also your scalp. Rinse out with warm running water, then shampoo and condition as usual, recommends HairBoutique.com.
Eggs
If your dry hair is quite damaged, you may find an egg-based home remedy helpful. Apply beaten eggs to the hair, or mix beaten eggs with oil. Work this mixture through the hair. Allow the egg to dry in your hair, suggests Pioneer Thinking. Do not apply heat if you are using eggs in your hair, and be certain to rinse your hair with cool, rather than warm water. Shampoo to remove the egg, then rinse well.
Avocado
Avocado in nearly any form can soothe and nourish your hair. Apply straight mashed avocado to your hair, or mix avocado with oil, honey or mayonnaise. As with other homemade hair remedies, allow the moisturizing hair mask to sit on the hair for 15 to 20 minutes, then wash out. The rich natural oils in the avocado will soften your dry hair, making it shiny and manageable.
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