Dryness is one of the general problems faced by millions of people in today’s world. There can be several reasons of dryness of hair. Some of the home remedies can help you get rid of it. Drinking plenty of water will keep your hair healthy. Take some coconut oil and boil it with curry leaves. The mixture should be applied several times a day. This will keep the hair moisturized. Henna is a great home remedy for dry hair. You can also use amla, olive oil and almond oil to treat this problem.
Thick lustrous hair is something that every individual longs for. A normal human head contains about 100,000 hair, according to Kidshealth.org and the quality of hair can vary due to a number of reasons. According to Mothernature libraries, over shampooing the hair can make them dry and fizzy. If you have a habit of swimming in pools with excessively chlorinated water, dry hair problem can show up. If you are using too many hair styling products like gels, hair sprays, colors etc. chances are there, you will suffer from dry hair. Perming, blow drying or straightening the hair can make them dry. Sometimes the hair dryness problem is associated with dandruff. If the water used for bathing contains high amount of minerals, you might get dry hair.
- Water: Water is a great home remedy for many health problems including dry hair. Often various waste elements get stored inside the body and it results in dryness of hair. Water flushes out these elements and also increases the glow of your hair. So it is advisable to drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. You can also drink water in the form of juices and liquids.
- Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is a time tested remedy for dry hair. Take few curry leaves and boil them with coconut oil for at least 2-3 minutes. You can keep this mixture for some days in a cool place. Apply it with the finger tips gently on your scalp and cover the hair with a warm towel. This will nourish the hair follicles, remove dryness and also make them strong.
- Henna: Henna is an herbal remedy that you can use at home to moisturize dry hair. Take about three spoons full of henna powder and mix it with some tea liquor. Now add some fresh yoghurt to it and make a paste mixing them well. Leave it to stand overnight and in the morning apply it on the hair. Leave it to dry for 2 hours and then gently rinse with a soft shampoo. Regular application of henna improves the quality of hair.
- Lemon: Lemon juice act like a natural moisturizer for hair. Take a mug of water and mix some lemon extract to it. Now wash your hair with it right after applying a shampoo.
- Shampoos: Shampoos containing harsh chemicals can make the hair dry. This is why you should go for mild herbal shampoos which are prepared from all natural ingredients. They clean the hair gently and you get normal silky hair over a short period.
- Home Made Hair Pack: Make a hair pack with some almond or olive oil mixed with egg yolk. Apply this pack on your hair and leave it till dry. This will moisturize the hair and reduce dryness if used regularly.
- Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera is a great herbal product that treats dryness of hair completely. The extracts of the aloe plants contain elements that moisturize the hair follicles and make your hair lustrous. You can take a glass of Aloe juice every morning to keep the hair and also your internal system healthy. A number of Aloe Vera hair gel, hair cream and shampoos are available in the stores which can help you get rid of dry hair completely.
- Use Herbal Products: Now-a-days there are lots of herbal products available in the market that can help you treat the dryness of hair. The good quality herbal teas and creams work really well on dry hair. Take the herbal teas at least twice a day. You can also wash the hair with teal liquor as it is a time-tested remedy for keeping hair healthy and free from dryness.
This article is contributed by Seema Adnani
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References: Mothernature libraries and Kidshealth.org
