Homemade Leave-In Treatments for Dry Hair
Dry hair happens to the best of us. It could be the unfortunate result of hot and dry weather, or it could be we've used too much heat in styling our hair over a long period of time. Whatever the reason, dry hair needs moisture to look and feel better. Several household items can provide the moisture your hair needs and save you money on store-bought remedies. Does this Spark an idea?
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Honey and Vegetable Oil
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Honey adds luster to your dry hair. A mixture of 1 tbsp. honey, 1 tbsp. vegetable oil and some water could be just what the doctor ordered for dry hair. The honey will add shine and luster to your lacking locks, and the vegetable oil will provide additional shine and moisture. Apply the mixture to your scalp and leave it on for 5 to 15 minutes.
Mayonnaise
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Three key ingredients in mayonnaise will get your locks into tiptop shape. This might sound like a strange, unappetizing remedy, but the oils in mayonnaise will give your hair moisture. Coat hair with the mayonnaise, saturating the ends of the hair where moisture is needed most while avoiding the scalp and roots. Leave your mayonnaise mask in for about 15 minutes before rinsing. The eggs in mayonnaise help condition hair, and the vinegar helps remove buildup and residue from around hair shafts. It's a triple threat when it comes to hair repair.
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Egg Yolk
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Protein-packed yolks condition and moisturize hair. Crack open an egg, separate the yolk from the white, and reap the benefits. Add 1 tbsp. of honey, 1 1/2 tbsp. of almond oil and 1 tbsp. of lime juice. Leave in for about 15 minutes. The egg is a natural moisturizer and has essential fatty acids and vitamins that condition hair.
Avocado
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Avocados hydrate hair. Avocado conditions, strengthens and fortifies hair. Blend avocado, 1 tbsp. of yogurt, one egg and 1 tbsp. of jojoba oil for a moisture-rich hair mask. Leave it on for about half an hour before rinsing out. Packed with vitamins A, C, E and K, avocadosadd shine to hair while making it soft to the touch.
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