How to Repair Damaged Hair Naturally
Heat, chlorine, dye, chemicals and other factors all damage hair. While there are commercial products like conditioners and oils available to repair the damage, many natural products also work effectively; and without any adverse side effects. Vinegar, bananas, olive oil, milk, yogurt, eggs and avocados help damaged hair recover. To prevent damage, treat hair once a month. You can also reduce damage by giving your hair a few days "rest" periodically. This means keeping it free of chemicals while avoiding swimming pools and styling methods or treatments that require heat. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 1 ripe banana or 1 avocado
- Blender
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup white distilled vinegar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- Large bowl
- Mixing spoon
- 1 thin towel, large enough to cover your hair
- Large, elastic hair band
- 1 large towel
- Comb
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 eggs
Instructions
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Banana or Avocado Hair Mask
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Remove the peel from a ripe banana or avocado.
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Slice the fruit. Put the slices in a blender. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Blend.
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Massage the mixture into your hair. Leave the mixture on your hair for one hour before washing it out.
Towel Soak
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Wet your hair with warm water. Pour 1 cup distilled white vinegar or 1 cup apple cider vinegar into a large bowl. If you'd rather not use vinegar, use 1 cup whole milk or 2 eggs instead. Whether you use vinegar, milk, or eggs; add three cups water and stir the mixture.
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Place a thin towel into the bowl to soak up the mixture. Remove the towel and wring out any excess liquid into the bowl. Wrap the towel around your hair. If your hair is short or the towel falls, hold it in place with a large, elastic hair band. Wrap a large towel around your shoulders to keep your clothes dry.
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Remove the towel after thirty minutes. Pour any of the remaining mixture in the bowl over your hair. Rinse your hair with water and comb.
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References
- Photo Credit banana image by Edvin selimovic from Fotolia.com
