Everybody wants to take good care of their hair, but not everybody wants to spend an enormous chunk of change doing so. Thankfully, most items that are needed to cleanse, moisturize and protect can be found right in your home:
Baking Soda can be used to clarify any buildup on the scalp. One tablespoon to one cup of water should do, but if you have longer and/or thicker hair, you may need a bit more of each. It’s best mixed together in a spray bottle or an applicator so that you can focus directly on the scalp. (When you rinse, it will run down the hair). Massage and leave in for 1-5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. You are now squeaky clean.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is a fantastic moisturizer for parched strands. Place on dry hair as a pre-poo treatment or massage into the scalp and smooth onto your tresses after washing for luxuriously soft hair.
100% Aloe Vera Gel can be used for more than sunburns. Not only is it a great moisturizer, it also gives a nice hold for curly locks and sleek styles without the damage of a traditional gel. Smooth onto the scalp for extra nourishment.
Honey is one of the best natural humectants out there. It infuses strands with moisture and holds onto water like nobody’s business. Because it is also known to smooth the cuticle, it will leave you with silky, shiny hair. Try mixing about 1 tablespoon with your favorite deep conditioner. It also plays nice with the aforementioned EVOO.
Apple Cider Vineger (ACV) is one of the most popular natural hair clarifiers and great to apply after baking soda since it’s on the other end of the pH scale and helps balance everything out. It also closes the cuticle, smoothing each strand and adding shine. Try 1/3 cup mixed with a quart of water weekly. You’ll see an immediate difference. Oh and don’t worry about the scent. It dissipates completely after rinsing.
Eggs are one of the easiest ways to add protein to weak strands. Beat one egg (two for longer & thicker hair) in a bowl. Pour on your tresses and let it work its magic for 5-10 minutes. Rinse. Just a small tip – make sure the water is cool because yes, ladies, warm water can actually begin to cook the egg in your hair.
Avocado contains vitamin A for production of sebum, vitamin D to prevent hair loss and vitamin E for healthy scalp circulation. It also boasts a few natural oils. Talk about a moisturizing and strengthening food for hair. You can easily make a deep conditioning mask by mixing the avocado with a bit of honey and EVOO.
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