Dry hair home cures

I have a bit dry hair. What do I use for conditioning?
(18 Apr 2008)

Natural Methods to Cure Dry Hair 

Hair that is "a bit" dry can be extremely well taken care of at home, without using any chemical products. To begin with, make it a practice to stop using blow dryers or curling and straightening irons in your hair at once. This will take care of most of the problem. You can also begin with a basic maintenance program to take care of the dryness on a long-term basis, and ensure that it does not recur. Dry hair can be conditioned with almost any oil. You can choose from coconut, Indian gooseberry (Indian gooseberry), lavender, almond or castor oil. Apply warm oil to your hair and scalp and leave it on overnight. Wash the next morning. All these oils will add shine and vitality to your hair.

You can beat a whole egg with two tablespoons of olive oil thrown in. Apply this, leave it on for an hour and wash with a mild shampoo. This will help to condition your hair and make it look shiny and silky. Mix coconut oil and lime to take care of dry hair. A cup of milk cream with a tablespoon of lavender oil whipped and rubbed into your scalp will nourish the hair from its roots. It will become sleek, glossy and healthier.

Dry hair home cures 

Conditioning your hair will do wonders to remedy dry hair. There is a variety of easy to use conditioners that you can find at home or purchase easily at your local grocery store. Normally the best way to condition dry hair is natural oil. You can use olive oil or almond oil. Warm the oil a bit and then massage your scalp with the oil for about five to ten minutes. Leave it on for about an hour and then wash it off with shampoo. Use a conditioner if you like after shampooing. The oil helps nourish your scalp and keep you hair healthy. Follow the routine at least twice a week for effective conditioning.

The most widely used treatment for conditioning has been mayonnaise. It's a simple procedure and all you have to wash and towel dry your hair. Take half a cup of mayonnaise and massage it well into your scalp. Leave it for about 15 minutes. After which shampoo your hair again and lightly rinse it while doing so. The mayonnaise contains egg which helps bring out the bounce and shine in your hair. Mayonnaise is normally more effective than most conditioners found in most stores and has no side effects.