HOME REMEDIES FOR LONG AND SHINY HAIR

Everyone loves to protect their hair and keep it healthy and shiny. Because of excessive pollution in today’s world, this might seem to be like a rare possibility. Gorgeous hair can really enhance a person’s confidence and personality. Dull and frizzy hair is unmanageable and styling becomes nearly impossible. There are hair care routines and remedies which can be prepared easily at home and applied to your hair for beautiful hair. The best remedies are listed as under:

• HOT OIL MASSAGE WITH COCONUT OIL:

The hair follicles become stronger and this leads to hair growth. Coconut oil is best in fighting dandruff. Optimum nourishment is provided when coconut oil goes deep into the roots. Coconut oil is filled with Vitamin E and fatty acids which helps to prevent hair breakage and damage. Take 3 tablespoons of coconut oil and 1 towel. Heat the coconut oil and apply it on the roots and strands of your hair. Massage it properly and then keep it for about 45 minutes. Cover your head with a towel. Wash it with your shampoo and a good conditioner. This process can be followed twice a week.

• EGGS:

Eggs have a great source of protein in them which provides ample nourishment. The texture is improved and it adds a natural shine to your hair. Hair becomes manageable and it becomes stronger day by day. Take 1 egg and a ¼ cup of olive oil. Whish all the ingredients properly and form a thick paste. Apply all on your scalp. Wait for 30 minutes after applying it properly. To avoid any kind of a mess, you can wear a shower cap. Wash it off with cold water. This is a process which can be followed at least twice a week.

• CURD:

Curd contains rich contents of Vitamin B5 and Vitamin D which helps in having healthy hair. The hair grows stronger from roots which lead to less hair damage. If you add an amla there, it adds to extra advantage and helps in hair growth.  Take 1 cup curd and a ½ tablespoon of amla powder. Mix all the ingredients together. You should apply it on your hair and leave it for about 30 minutes. You can wear a shower cap to protect it from pollution. Wash it with a mild shampoo. Using a conditioner helps a lot. This process can be done once a week.

• ONION JUICE:

Onion juice helps in hair regrowth and it strengthens hair from roots to tip. The sulfur content in this ingredient leads to good blood circulation. There are many nutrients in it like biotin, flavonoids, Vitamin C and folic acid which can work wonders on hair. The natural shine is restored in a nice manner. Take 1 onion and extract juice from it. Add 3 drops of lavender oil into it. Mix it well to form a paste. Massage it onto your scalp and leave it for about 45 minutes. Wash it with cold water and a good shampoo. This should be practiced twice a week.

• APPLE CIDER VINEGAR (ACV):

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) helps to remove dust and dirt from your hair which leads to frizz and make it healthy and thick. It cleanses your hair naturally and no harsh chemicals are used. Take 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (ACV) and 1 cup of water. Mix water and apple cider vinegar (ACV) well and keep it in a jug. You are needed to wash your hair with a mild shampoo and condition it. Pat your hair dry and then pour the content of the jug to your hair and leave it. This should not be rinsed off. This process can be practiced once a week.

• ALOE VERA:

Aloe Vera helps to restore the damaged cells on your hair. The hair follicle becomes stronger and promotes hair growth. Hair remains conditioned throughout the day and hair gets hydrated. The texture becomes smooth and frizz is removed. Take 1 aloe vera leaf and 1 cup of water. Take out the gel from the leaf and mix it with water to form a smooth consistency. Pour the entire thing into a bottle and spray it on your hair. This acts as a hair spray after washing your hair.  This can be spread about 4 times a week. It is very effective.

• BEER:

Now, when it comes to hair, beer is the perfect thing you can use on your hair. Beer makes hair bouncy and thick. It gets shiny and long. Dull and damaged hair can be repaired easily. In the very first application, you will find visible results. First, wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Take some amount of beer in your hair and massage it onto your scalp. It should be done in a circular motion. Leave it for about 10 minutes and again wash it off. Your hair would feel soft again. This method can be followed twice a week.

• HONEY:

Honey has certain enzymes which help to nourish hair and make it soft and supple. Honey is easy to use. You must take 2 tablespoons of honey and mix it in a cup of warm water. Mix it well. Put the mixture into a spray bottle. You should use 100% pure honey without any kind of chemicals in it. You need to wash your hair with a mild shampoo and condition it. Spray the mixture to your hair. Rub it for some time and wash it with lukewarm water for effective results.

• GELATIN:

This is not such a used hair product but it surely has its own benefits. It helps in repairing damaged hair. Mix 1 cup of gelatine into 1 cup of water. Mix both these ingredients well and you can also add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar (ACV) to it. Apply all of these to your scalp and keep it for about 40 minutes. Wash it with lukewarm water.

These are some of the remedies which are a must-try! The preparation time is less and you can prepare it easily with home ingredients available widely.