
And even if you were born with healthy, lustrous hair, dealing with dryness is inevitable when your hair is constantly battered by heat styling tools, chemical treatments, and pollution.There are a lot of synthetic hair conditioners sold in the market that does work, but the problem with most of them is the chemicals used in making it which eventually have an advert effect on the hair.
3 Best Home Remedies For Dry Hair
1. Avocado And Coconut Oil Hair Mask
Coconut oil has excellent penetrative properties giving it the ability to seep deep within the hair shaft, repairing it from the inside. This decreases the porosity of your hair, calming frizz and reducing damage. It also works with the avocado to form a protective layer around the hair shaft, minimizing moisture loss and reducing damage.
Ingredients:
- 1 Ripe Medium Sized Avocado
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- Shower Cap
Preparation:
- In a bowl, mash the avocado until it is completely free of lumps.
- To mashed avocado, add two tablespoons of coconut oil and mix well.
- Start applying this mixture to your hair and scalp. Ensure that you focus on the tips of your hair as these are the oldest and most damaged parts.
- Once your hair is fully covered in the mixture, cover it with a shower cap and wait for 30 minutes.
- Proceed to wash your hair with cool water and shampoo. Finish with conditioner.
- Squeeze the excess water out of your hair using a towel. Let your hair air-dry.
2. Aloe Vera And Avocado
Aloe vera contains proteolytic enzymes which work to repair the dead skin cells on your scalp ensuring that the new hair growth is healthy. The coconut oil, honey, and avocado work together to condition your hair while the low pH of lemon seals your cuticle, adding shine and minimizing frizz.
Ingredients:
- 1 Ripe Medium Sized Avocado
- 2 tbsp Raw Honey
- 2 tbsp Aloe Vera Gel
- 1 1/2 Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp Coconut Oil
- Shower Cap
Preparation:
- n a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients until you get a smooth lump-free mixture. You can use a food processor to make sure all the ingredients are blended well.
- Start applying this mixture to your hair and scalp. Ensure that you focus on the tips of your hair as these are the oldest and most damaged parts.
- Once your hair is fully covered in the mixture, cover it with a shower cap and wait for 15-20 minutes.
- Proceed to wash your hair with cool water and shampoo. Finish with conditioner.
- Squeeze the excess water out of your hair using a towel. Let your hair air-dry.
3. Avocado And Yogurt Hair Mask
Yogurt has excellent moisturizing properties that work with avocado to repair and condition dry and damaged hair. The honey and olive oil work together to seal in the nourishment and moisture imparted by the yogurt and avocado in this hair mask.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Yogurt
- 1/2 Ripe Medium Sized Avocado
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Honey
- Shower Cap
Preparation:
- In a bowl, mash the avocado until it is completely free of lumps and to it add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well until you get a smooth, consistent mixture.
- Start applying this mixture to your hair and scalp. Ensure that you focus on the tips of your hair as these are the oldest and most damaged parts.
- Once your hair is fully covered in the mixture, cover it with a shower cap and wait for 20 minutes.
- Proceed to wash your hair with cool water and shampoo. Finish with conditioner.
- Squeeze the excess water out of your hair using a towel. Let your hair air-dry.
Avocado is an excellent ingredient for treating dryness and damage, and it benefits your hair in the following ways.
- It helps repair damage by conditioning and providing your hair with basic essential nutrients it needs to be healthy.
- Contains vitamins A, B6, D, and E, and minerals like copper and iron which help it nourish your hair and scalp. This also helps promote healthy hair growth.
- The fruit helps unclog follicles and stimulates new hair growth from these dormant follicles.