Posted on 28 November 2009. Tags: Dry Hair, Hair Pack, Home Remedies
The use of home therapies for improving the condition of a dry and dull hair is the best practice as they do not have any side effects. The other reason home remedies can be preferred is the ease with which you can make a mixture at home with all the ingredients that are available in the home. A homemade hair pack for dry hair made from ingredients which are available at home is the best option. Split ends are mostly seen in people who have dry hair and also results in dandruff which makes the scalp dry. When preparing a mixture it is very important to know the appropriate oils. There are few oils that leave a greasy layer after application to hair.
Coconut oil is considered as the best oil as it creates a protective layer over the hair retaining all the moisture content. Use of olive oil is also recommended by many home therapy experts for dry hair care as it is enriched with Vitamin E which gives the required elasticity required for the hair.
For the mixture, the required ingredients are 3 tablespoons of coconut oil, ½ cup of jojoba oil, 4 tablespoons of powdered white clay and1 cup of distilled water.
Over a very low flame, heat the mixture of coconut oil and jojoba oil until they are melted. Remove the mixture from heat once they are melted. Now in a separate bowl, mix water and clay to get a paste. Now mix the heated oil and the clay paste thoroughly.
Now apply the mixture to the hair and massage vigorously so that it reaches to the scalp. Cover the head with a shower cap and allow it to dry for at least 15 minutes. Once done, you can now shampoo the hair. Jojoba oil is used here to increase the shininess of the hair. With the homemade hair pack for dry hair available readily at home you can now make your hair more strong and more shiny.
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Posted on 28 November 2009. Tags: Hair Condtioner, Home Remedies
Honey is considered as the natural humectants, which have the ability to retain moisture. For a dull, dry weak hair, homemade honey hair conditioner is the perfect choice to keep the hair moisturized and bring backs to its original condition. Honey can also be used in the mixture of facial mask. The preparation of the mask that can be used as conditioner for hair is also easy. All you need is a tablespoon of honey and warm water. Mix both the contents well. You also have the option of adding lemon essence. These are all the packages that come under home remedies. The best anyone can get for their hair treatment is the use of honey hair treatment.
The mixture of honey and warm water has to be applied to hair after the regular hair wash. You can even add olive oil which has got the same characteristics as honey. It provides good conditioning to your hair. When you are adding olive oil, see to it that no water is mixed up with honey.
You will require ½ cup of honey and ¼ cup of honey. Mix them both well so that they are in the form of a mixture. Now apply this mixture to the hair and cover the head with a shower cap. Leave on the mixture for about 30 minutes and then rinse off the mixture with a mild shampoo.
Especially for blondes, honey mixed with warm water has to be applied all over their hair after shampooing the hair. There is also the option of adding lemon essence into the mixture. Once done, leave it to dry for some time and then wash of the mixture from hair. You are now sure to have your hair conditioned in the right way and your hair is sure to receive all the important vitamins that are essential to make the hair shine and strong. Homemade honey hair conditioner is the best option for all those who prefer to get cured by home remedies.
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