Dry hair has a variety of causes, including overheating, chemical damage or poor hygiene. Whatever the cause, it is possible to revive dry, damaged hair. Several home remedies exist that are just as effective as a trip to the salon--or even more so. Test a variety of techniques to find the one that works best for you.
Eggs
Eggs are great natural conditioners, especially for dry and damaged hair. There are many ways in which they can be used. Try massaging one raw egg into your hair after you have shampooed and rinsed. Let the egg sit for two to three minutes and rinse out. You can also mix one egg with 1 tsp. of honey, and apply to damp hair. Leave the mixture on for five to 10 minutes, shampoo and rinse.
"Good" Fats
There are a variety of fats that can do wonders for your hair--mayonnaise is probably the most well known. Slather on the goo and leave it on your head anywhere from five minutes to one hour. After washing, your hair will be shiny and silky soft.
A combination of mashed avocados and olive oil is also a great home conditioner. Coconut suntan oil even works--massage this into your hair, wrap your head in plastic wrap, a plastic bag or a towel, and stay this way for as long as you can. When you finally wash your hair, it will be extra soft.
Beer
Beer does a great job of giving a shiny, healthy look to even the most damaged hair. Once you've washed and towel-dried your hair, use a spray bottle to coat your damaged locks with the beer--but don't rinse it out. And no, the smell of beer won't stay with you.
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