You don't have to spend a fortune on chemical-laden products to have shiny hair. Using natural products in your home may give you the results you desire, and they offer the bonus of being healthier for your hair. Eat foods that help circulation and nourish your scalp, wash and condition your hair; and moisturize your hair to keep it lustrous and healthy looking.
Vinegar
One of the many uses of vinegar is to clean your hair and scalp and help remove product build-up. Vinegar provides relief from an itchy scalp and helps restore your hair's pH balance, according to Hairstyle.com. The odor of vinegar will dissipate as it dries, so you won't have to worry about smelling like salad dressing. Mix 2 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar with three cups of water. After you wash and rinse your hair, pour the vinegar and water over your hair. This will make your hair soft and shiny.
Or try a different vinegar rinse made using 1 tbsp. each of fresh lemon juice and apple cider vinegar in a cup of water. After you wash and rinse your hair, pour the lemon, vinegar and water mixture over your hair. Massage it into your scalp for a minute then rinse your hair with cool water.
Olive Oil
If you have dry hair, make your own hot oil treatment with olive oil. Run water over your hair to make it wet from the scalp to the ends of each hair. Heat 3 tbsp. of olive oil until it is warm, not hot. Gently massage half of the olive oil into your scalp and apply the remaining oil to the rest of your hair. Cover with a disposable shower cap or plastic wrap. You may apply a warm towel over the shower cap to hold in the heat if your hair is extremely dry. Relax for approximately 30 minutes. Shampoo, condition and style your hair as you normally would.
Avocado and Egg
Avocado and egg yolk can help restore moisture to your hair. Mix an egg yolk with 1/2 cup of mashed avocado. Apply this mixture to your hair and leave it on for 15 to 30 minutes. Wash, condition and style your hair.
Tomato
If your hair has an unpleasant smell that you can't seem to get rid of, turn to tomato products advises Kidzworld.com. You can use tomato sauce, tomato juice or even ketchup if that's the only tomato product you have in your kitchen. Apply a cup of the tomato product to your hair and leave it on for approximately 15 minutes. Wash, condition and style your hair as usual. The acid in the tomato product will help restore your hair's pH level and remove the smell of smoke and swimming pool chlorine.
Coffee
If you want to give medium to dark brown hair a richer, warmer glow, pour a cup of strong, brewed coffee over it when it's dry. Squeeze out the excess coffee and let the coffee stay in your hair for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinse your hair with cool water.
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