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Homemade Dry Hair Treatments For Strong And Healthy Locks

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11-Gram Flour Pack

Gram flour is one of the most common ingredients used in hair and skin care.

You Will Need

1 cup of coconut milk
3 tablespoons of gram flour

Method

In a bowl, combine the ingredients. Ensure that there are no lumps.
Apply this mixture to your hair, starting from the roots and working your way down to the tips.
Put your hair up in a bun and wait for 15-20 minutes.
Wash your hair with lukewarm water and a mild shampoo.

This pack will help strengthen hair follicles and improve hair growth as it is packed with iron, copper, zinc, selenium, and iron (12). Use it once a week for best results.

Essential Oils

Adding essential oils to your hair care regime can be extremely therapeutic. Essential oils such as lavender or rosemary carry various beneficial properties that help condition your hair while maintaining scalp health (13) (14).

You Will Need

2 tablespoons of coconut oil
2 tablespoons of almond oil
1 teaspoon of castor oil
4-5 drops of lavender/rosemary essential oil

Method

Combine all the oils in a bowl and heat for a few seconds until the blend is slightly warm.
Massage the oil blend into your scalp and work it through your hair.
Focus on the tips of your hair as these are the most damaged parts.
Leave the oil in for at least 30 minutes. You can also leave it in overnight.
Wash your hair with a mild shampoo.

These hot oil massages replenish the moisture in your hair and also improve the circulation of blood to the scalp. The castor oil in the mix helps with hair growth.

Avocado And Coconut Pack

Avocado contains oils that mimic the natural oil produced by your scalp. It contains minerals, proteins and vitamin A, D, E, K, and B, which repair and replenish dry and damaged hair (15) (16). There is nothing like a DIY protein-rich hair mask!

You Will Need

1 ripe avocado
1/2 cup of coconut Milk

Method

Mash the avocado until it is completely free of lumps.
To the mashed avocado, add the half cup of coconut milk. Mix until you get a smooth paste.
Apply this pack to your hair, starting from the roots and working your way down to the tips.
Leave it in for 45 minutes to an hour and then rinse it out with cool/lukewarm water and a mild shampoo.

This is one of the most conditioning hair packs you can use to repair dry and damaged hair.

Banana Pack

Bananas are rich in potassium, which is an essential hair care mineral. It keeps your hair healthy and improves its elasticity (7).

You Will Need

1 Ripe Banana

Method

Mash a ripe banana until it is completely free of lumps.
Apply the mashed banana to your hair and leave it in for 45 minutes to an hour.
Wash it off with cool/lukewarm water and a mild shampoo.

This pack can repair dry and damaged hair. The restored elasticity from regular use means reduced breakage and damage.

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