12 All Natural Ways To Treat Dry Hair

We can notice diversity all around us. Every individual’s body is unique and reacts differently. Hair, in general, can be long, short, thick, thin, straight, wavy or curly. The ability of a person’s hair to retain moisture determines how dry the hair is. Hair becomes dry if it hardly is able to retain moisture content, making it rough and brittle. It can become very tricky to handle such hair textures after a point. Lack of good care will, in turn, lead to hair fall and dandruff issues. Some symptoms and signs of dry hair include lack of lustre, brittle, split ends, dandruff, itchy scalp, to name a few.

Dryness of hair is a common thing among men and women but it is not a serious health issue. There are some very effective tips and tricks to keep your hair vibrant, soft and moisturised. Below are a few DIY techniques that help this situation.

Banana Mask

Bananas are rich in Vitamin B, Vitamin C and antioxidants which is very good for the hair. This mask has a lot of benefits that include deep conditioning of hair and helps with dandruff control and scalp dryness.

Ingredients

Ripe banana
Coconut/Olive Oil (2 tablespoons)
Egg yolk
Lime Juice (1 teaspoon)
Full-fat milk (1/2 cup)

How to Prepare and Use?

Ripe bananas work best for this particular recipe. Put the ripe through a blender, after which you can add the olive oil, egg yolk, lime juice and the half cup of full-fat milk. Mix all it together until you see a creamy and smooth consistency. Leave the pack on for half an hour before rinsing it off thoroughly.

Honey Mask

Honey is known for its effective moisturising properties. It adds the glow to hair, leaving it healthier and stronger.

Ingredients

Honey (1/2 cup)
Olive Oil (1/4 cup)

How to Prepare and Use?

Mix the honey and the olive oil together and heat it up for a bit. Then, apply it from the ends right up to the scalp and leave it for a good 20-30 minutes before rinsing it off thoroughly.

Egg Mask

An Egg is full of proteins and said to consist of properties that are very effective in bringing a difference to the texture of the hair.

Ingredients

Egg yolks (3)
Honey (if needed)

How to Prepare and Use?

The preparation is pretty easy. All you have to do is mix the 3 yolks together and applying on the hair. But, since it is a very highly sticky substance, you need to rinse the hair multiple times. Make sure to use natural shampoo to wash your hair.

Yogurt

Natural yogurt is full of proteins and offers the nourishment that the hair previously lacked. It consists of lactic acids that cleanse the scalp and moisturises the roots, making hair stronger.

Ingredients

Yogurt (2 tablespoons)
Honey (1 tablespoon)

How to Prepare and Use?

Combine all the ingredients together and apply it from the roots till the end. Give your scalp a good massage and let it be for 15-20 minutes before washing your hair with a good natural shampoo.

Mayonnaise

If your ultimate goal is to have shiny, long, strong and moisturised hair, mayonnaise is your go-to ingredient.

How to use?

Wet your hair and use the mayo as a conditioner. Gently spread mayonnaise on your hair. Make sure to cover the roots as well as the ends. Once done, wear a shower cap over your head to trap heat and let it sit for 20 minutes. wash with your shampoo, dry and style!

Avocado

Avocado is a highly nutritious fruit to eat as well as to apply on your skin and hair. Use this mask for repairing any sort of hair damage.

Ingredients

Ripe Avocado (1/2)
Raw honey (1 tablespoon)
Oil of your choice (Rosemary Oil is recommended)
Egg (1)

How to Prepare and Use?

Whisk the egg and add the honey, oil and avocado in the mix. Apply the mask and keep it on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse, shampoo and use a little amount of conditioner. Remember to not use hot water while shampooing and rinsing or else, you might cook the egg in your hair!

Rose Mask

Rose water increases blood flow in the scalp, reduces hair loss and moisturizes hair strands. It has been used for hair care since ancient times.

Ingredients

Rose petal powder (2 teaspoons)
Rose water (1 teaspoon)
Coconut Milk (2 teaspoons)
Hibiscus Powder (1 teaspoon)
Beetroot juice (1 teaspoon)

How to Prepare and Use?

Mix the coconut milk to the solution of rose water and rose petal power. Add hibiscus power to this mixture and stir it well. Partition your hair into four sections and start applying from hair roots to the ends. After a generous application, wear a shower cap and leave it for 60 minutes. Rinse it off using a mild shampoo.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin E and is also full of antioxidants which seal the moisture in the hair. They are also said to protect keratin in hair.

How to Prepare and Use?

Take 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a tablespoon and heat it moderately over a low flame. Apply this warm oil to your hair as a leave-in conditioner.

Natural Mask – Fruits

The fruits mentioned in this mask will collectively provide an extraordinary remedy for hair dryness. With this simple remedy, it will be very easy to gain back moisture in the hair.

Ingredients

Ripe banana
Fresh Avocado
Lemon Juice (2 teaspoons)
Strawberries (optional)

How to Prepare and Use?

Put all the fruits and the two teaspoons of lime juice through the blender until it becomes a paste. Now apply it on your hair and leave it out for 30 minutes. Rinse it off thoroughly.

Coconut Oil

Using Coconut oil for hair is a traditional and ancient as it gets. This is an age-old proven method that helps strengthen and nourish hair roots.

Ingredients

Organic Virgin Coconut oil

How to Prepare and Use?

Take a scoop (depends on the volume of hair) of coconut oil and apply it on your hair. Massage the roots and scalp for about 10 minutes and let it stay on for 30-45 more minutes. Rinse it off thoroughly using a mild shampoo and conditioner.

Lemon

Lemon has a rich content of d-limonene, which help to keep scalp healthy and provide moisture for hair.

Ingredients

Freshly made lemon juice (1 teaspoon)
Vinegar (1 teaspoon)
Water (3 teaspoons)
Salt (Quarter spoon)

How to Prepare and Use?

Mix the above ingredients and apply it on the hair. Leave it for 20 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water and mild shampooing.

Almond Oil

Almond oil is full of Vitamin E, Omega-3 fatty acids and magnesium that help in providing numerous benefits to hair.

How to Prepare and Use?

There are multiple ways to apply almond oil. One way is to apply it after a hair washes as a conditioner. The other way is to apply it before shampooing. You massage and leave it to moisturise the scalp for 15-20 minutes before washing it off. You can choose to follow either depending on your preference.