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7-Mayonnaise Pack
For those who want to condition the hair to make it smooth, soft, and manageable, mayonnaise could be the best ingredient to use. Anecdotal evidence suggests that mayonnaise provides strength, shine, and volume to your hair. It is an effective dry hair remedy that treats brittle and damaged hair.
You Will Need
1/2 cup of full-fat mayonnaise
Method
Whip the mayonnaise well until it is slightly fluffy.
Wet your hair and apply it along the length of your hair, concentrating more on the damaged parts of your hair.
Cover up your hair with a shower cap and keep for 30 minutes.
Rinse with cold water and shampoo as usual.
If you want an instant remedy that does not need much preparation, go for a full-fat mayonnaise massage. This dry hair treatment is highly recommended by hair stylists and can easily be done at home for smoothing your hair.
Beer Spray
Beer is known for its conditioning properties (8). It adds a healthy sheen to dry and dull hair and also provides volume. The essential nutrients like zinc, folate, biotin, calcium, and vitamin D are crucial for maintaining hair health (9).
You Will Need
1/2 cup of flat beer
2 cups of water
Method
Mix the beer with two cups of water and set it aside in a jug.
Shampoo and condition your hair.
Use the diluted beer as a final rinse to pour through your hair.
Do not wash again and allow your hair to dry naturally.
Using this beer rinse once a week will keep your hair conditioned and shiny.
Vinegar Wash
The acidic nature of vinegar helps balance out the pH of the scalp, normalizing oil production. This is good for combination hair when used with a conditioning hair pack. It may also help promote hair growth (10).
You Will Need
1 tbsp Vinegar
Method
Use a conditioning hair pack and then rinse the pack out of your hair.
In a bowl, dilute your shampoo and vinegar and use this to wash your hair.
Let your hair air dry.
This remedy helps tackle the oiliness at the roots of your hair while adding shine to the freshly conditioned hair shafts.
Honey Hair Mask
Honey is a humectanti , which means that it binds moisture to your hair shaft, keeping it conditioned.
You Will Need
1 tablespoon of honey
2 tablespoons of carrier oil (coconut, olive, jojoba, etc…)
Method
In a bowl, combine the ingredients to get a consistent mixture.
Apply this to your hair, starting from the roots and working your way down to the tips. Concentrate on the tips of your hair as they are the driest parts.
Leave it in for 20 minutes and then rinse it out with shampoo.
Alternatively, you can dilute a teaspoon of honey with two cups of water and use it as a hair rinse.
Quick Tip
The appropriate frequency to use a hair mask is 1-2 times a week for straight hair and once a week for curly hair.
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