Here are the 6 home remedies for
damaged hair.
- Olive Oil
Olive oil is very good for damaged hair.
Packed with fatty acids, several
antioxidants and vitamin E, olive oil
heals the damaged layers by sealing the
cuticle with moisture . It also protects
the hair from further damage.
Apply warm olive oil on your scalp
and hair shafts. Massage gently for
a few minutes, and then cover your
hair with a warm towel. Leave it on
for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Finally, shampoo and condition your
hair. Follow this remedy at least
once a week.
Alternatively, mix together 1/4 cup
of olive oil and 1/2 cup of honey.
Warm this mixture and apply it to
your hair. Leave it on for 30 minutes,
then rinse it out well with lukewarm
water and shampoo your hair as
usual. Follow this remedy 1 or 2
times a week. - Avocado
Being rich in vitamins, fat, protein,
essential fatty acids and natural oils,
avocado can help repair your damaged
hair. Avocado coats and softens the hair
to keep it hydrated and flexible. It can
also prevent free radical damage to
your hair in the future.
Depending on the length of your hair,
mix the pulp of ½ to 1 ripe avocado
and 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a
blender until you get a thin, smooth
consistency. Apply it to your hair,
leave it on for about 1 hour and then
wash it out.
Alternatively, mash 1 ripe avocado
and add 1 egg yolk and enough
coconut milk to make a thin paste.
Apply it on your scalp and hair and
massage it in for 5 minutes in
circular motions. Allow it to sit for 1
hour, rinse it off with lukewarm
water and then shampoo as usual.
Follow either of these treatments once a
week and soon your hair will become
healthy. - Egg
Eggs can provide nutrients and
nourishment that has been depleted
from damaged hair. Egg yolks have
protein, minerals and essential fatty
acids that can nourish the hair strands
and impart a natural shine. Plus, the
enzymes in egg whites help cleanse
your hair and scalp.
Massage 1 whisked egg on your
scalp and hair for a few minutes.
Cover with a shower cap and leave it
on for 20 minutes. Then, rinse with
cool water and shampoo as usual.
Alternatively, beat 2 eggs along with
1/2 cup of yogurt. Add 1-1/2
tablespoons of almond oil and beat
again until you get a creamy
texture. Massage your scalp and hair
with this mixture. Cover your head
with a towel for 30 minutes, then
rinse it off with cool water and
shampoo your hair.
Follow either of these treatments once
every two weeks. - Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is good for repairing damaged
hair. Its humectant properties can
soothe the hair shaft. It also contains
enzymes, amino acids, and vitamins C
and E that are good for your hair.
Apply some aloe vera juice directly
on your damaged hair. Leave it on
for 10 to 15 minutes, then wash it
off with warm water.
Alternatively, mix 4 tablespoons of
aloe vera gel, 2 tablespoons of
coconut oil and 3 tablespoons of
plain yogurt. Stir it well and apply it
on your hair. Let it sit for at least 30
minutes, then rinse it off and wash
your hair with a mild shampoo.
Follow either of these remedies once a
week. - Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is packed full of nutrients
that are good for your hair. It easily
penetrates deep into the hair shaft, in
turn preventing the cuticle from
becoming damaged and making your
hair healthy.
Massage your scalp every day, or at
least 3 times a week, for about 5
minutes with warm coconut oil.
Leave it on overnight. Wash your
hair the next morning with a mild
shampoo.
Alternatively, mix 3 tablespoons of
warm coconut oil in 1/4 cup of
honey. Blend thoroughly and then
apply it on your damp hair. Let it sit
for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinse it off
with warm water. Do this 1 or 2
times a week. - Banana
Bananas can also help repair damaged
hair. The high potassium, fortifying
vitamins, natural oils and moisture
content in bananas can help soften your
hair and improve its elasticity.
Mash 1 ripe banana and work it
thoroughly into your hair. Allow it to
sit for 1 hour, then rinse it off with
lukewarm water.
Alternatively, prepare a hair mask by
blending together 2 overripe bananas
with 1 tablespoon each of coconut
oil, honey and olive oil. Apply this
paste on your hair, leave it on for 20
to 30 minutes and then rinse it off
with warm water.
Follow either of these remedies once
every week or two.