Eggs, yogurt and honey are, all components of a tasty breakfast—but they also used as hair treatment ingredients, and affordable, all-natural ones at that. And they're not the only ones. Did you know, for instance, that the oils in avocados more closely resemble our own skin's oils than any product in the beauty aisle does? Or that the mild acidity in lemon is an effective—and gentler—alternative to chemical-laden products? Next time your locks need a lift, save money by using one of these kitchen fixes.
For Residue- Ridden Hair:
For all hair types:
For normal hair, use the entire egg for conditioning; use egg whites only to treat oily hair; use egg yolks only to moisturize dry, brittle hair, Cox says. Use 1/2 cup of whichever egg mixture is appropriate for you and apply to clean, damp hair. If there isn't enough egg to coat hair, use more as needed. Leave for 20 minutes, rinse with cool water and shampoo hair. Whole egg and yolks-only treatments can be applied once a month; whites-only treatment can be applied every two weeks.
For Dull Hair:
Massage 1/2 cup cream or plain yogurt into damp hair and let sit for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, followed by cool water, then shampoo hair as you normally would. Treatment can be applied every other week.
For Itchy Scalp:
Mix 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp water, and massage into damp scalp. leave for 20 minutes, then rinse and shampoo hair. Treatment can be applied every other week.
For Dry or Sun Damaged Hair:
Massage approximately 1/2 cup honey into clean, damp hair, leavefor 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. can also add 1 to 2 Tbsp olive oil to loosen the honey for easier application. For extremely sun-damaged hair, trying mixing honey with 1 to 2 Tbsp of a protein-rich ingredient, like avocado or egg yolk, which will help replenish the keratin protein bonds that UV rays attack. Treatment can be applied once a month.
For Oily Hair:
Pour 1 Tbsp cornmeal into an empty salt or pepper shaker and sprinkle onto dry hair and scalp until you've used it all. After 10 minutes, use a paddle hairbrush to completely brush it out. Treatment can be applied every other day.
For Frizzy Hair:
Mash up half an avocado and massage into clean, damp hair. Leave for 15 minutes before rinsing with water. Amp up moisturizing power by combining mashed avocado with 1 to 2 Tbsp of a hydrating ingredient, like sour cream, egg yolks or mayonnaise. Treatment can be applied every two weeks.
For Residue- Ridden Hair:
Mix 1 to 2 Tbsp baking soda with small amount of water until a thick paste forms. Massage into hair and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse with water, then shampoo hair. Treatment can be applied every two weeks.
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