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We can notice diversity all around us. Every individual’s body is unique and reacts differently. Hair, in general, can be long, short, thick, thin, straight, wavy or curly. The ability of a person's hair to retain moisture determines how dry the hair is. Hair becomes dry if it hardly is able to retain moisture content, making it rough and brittle. It can become very tricky to handle such hair textures after a point. Lack of good care will, in turn, lead to hair fall and dandruff issues. Some symptoms and signs of dry hair include lack of lustre, brittle, split ends, dandruff, itchy scalp, to name a few.
What Causes Dry Hair?
There are numerous reasons for hair to become dry. Sometimes, this happens because of our lifestyle. In a few cases, it is beyond our hands. Here are a few causes of dry hair.
Over-Use Of Heat Styling Tools
As glamorous as it sounds, styling your hair has its own downfalls. Straightening or curling your hair on a regular/daily basis affects the hair in numerous ways. It can make the hair brittle, lifeless, lusterless and dry. Blow-drying your hair down might not be as severe as straightening, but is still very harmful to the hair as it drains off the moisture.
Use Of Wrong Hair Products
Understanding the texture and requirements of your hair is vital. It is not advisable to use the just any shampoo that you lay your hands on at the cosmetics aisle. Know what is best for your hair. Using hair care products that are’t formulated for your hair will lead to many unwanted complications including extreme dryness. Natural hair products, free of harsh chemicals, are the best for your hair as well as the environment.
Wrong Hair Washing Techniques
Using harsh chemicals on your hair will lead to dryness and hair fall almost instantly. Similarly, excessive hair washing can continuously and completely take away the luster, leaving the hair dull and dry.
Dehydration
Lack of enough water intake is very detrimental. Dehydration affects every square inch of your body in ways beyond imagination. Hair dryness is just one jarringly visible symptom among the many others.
Genetic
A dry and fuzzy mane getting passed on through genes is something that is beyond your control, but good hair care can make sure the problem doesn't get compounded.
Environmental Factors
Did you know that the climate of the place you live in can affect the dryness of your hair? Overexposure to sun, low humidity, very cold weather and too much heat can cause the hair to lose its natural moisture and become dry and brittle.
Excessive Use Of Hair Dyes
Dying your hair green, blue and purple may seem fun, but the bleach in the dye causes hair fall, dandruff and dryness. The chemicals in hair dyes can cut the supply of natural oil that nourishes your hair and keeps it moisturized.
Unbalanced Diet
A Balanced Diet provides your hair with the necessary proteins, vitamins and minerals to keep it healthy, strong, shiny and moisturized. Not paying heed to what goes in will lead to a host of problems. Junking too much isn’t healthy on the hair or the body for that matter.
Swimming In Chlorinated/Hard Water
The chlorine that is used in swimming pools to keep a check on bacteria levels, strips the hair of moisture and natural oils.
Home Remedies For Dry Hair
Dryness of hair is a common thing among men and women but it is not a serious health issue. There are some very effective tips and tricks to keep your hair vibrant, soft and moisturized. Below are a few DIY techniques that help this situation.
1. Banana Mask
Bananas are rich in Vitamin B, Vitamin C and antioxidants which is very good for the hair. This mask has a lot of benefits that include deep conditioning of hair and helps with dandruff control and scalp dryness.
Ingredients
- Ripe banana
- Coconut/Olive Oil (2 tablespoons)
- Egg yolk
- Lime Juice (1 teaspoon)
- Full-fat milk (1/2 cup)
How To Prepare And Use?
Ripe bananas work best for this particular recipe. Put the ripe through a blender, after which you can add the olive oil, egg yolk, lime juice and the half cup of full-fat milk. Mix all it together until you see a creamy and smooth consistency. Leave the pack on for half an hour before rinsing it off thoroughly.
How Often?
This process can be done once a week for lustrous, silky, moisturized hair.
Also Read : Go Bananas For Hair Growth: Banana Hair Masks For Healthier Hair!
2. Honey Mask
Honey is known for its effective moisturizing properties. It adds the glow to hair, leaving it healthier and stronger.
Ingredients
- Honey (1/2 cup)
- Olive Oil (1/4 cup)
How To Prepare And Use?
Mix the honey and the olive oil together and heat it up for a bit. Then, apply it from the ends right up to the scalp and leave it for a good 20-30 minutes before rinsing it off thoroughly.
How Often?
Following this routine, every two weeks will give you enviable results!
3. Egg Mask
An Egg is full of proteins and said to consist of properties that are very effective in bringing a difference to the texture of the hair.
Ingredients
- Egg yolks (3)
- Honey (if needed)
How To Prepare And Use?
The preparation is pretty easy. All you have to do is mix the 3 yolks together and applying on the hair. But, since it is a very highly sticky substance, you need to rinse the hair multiple times. Make sure to use natural shampoo to wash your hair.
How Often?
Following this routine every month will give you surprisingly effective results.
4. Yogurt
Natural yogurt is full of proteins and offers the nourishment that the hair previously lacked. It consists of lactic acids that cleanse the scalp and moisturises the roots, making hair stronger.
Ingredients
- Yogurt (2 tablespoons)
- Honey (1 tablespoon)
How To Prepare And Use?
Combine all the ingredients together and apply it from the roots till the end. Give your scalp a good massage and let it be for 15-20 minutes before washing your hair with a good natural shampoo.
How Often?
Follow this technique on a weekly basis to restore and preserve your hair in a good condition.
Also Read : 7 Amazing Benefits Of Curd (Yogurt) For Hair
5. Mayonnaise
If your ultimate goal is to have shiny, long, strong and moisturised hair, mayonnaise is your go-to ingredient.
How To Prepare And Use?
Wet your hair and use the mayo as a conditioner. Gently spread mayonnaise on your hair. Make sure to cover the roots as well as the ends. Once done, wear a shower cap over your head to trap heat and let it sit for 20 minutes. wash with your shampoo, dry and style!
How Often?
You can follow the technique every time you have a hair wash (2-3 times a week)
6. Rose Mask
Rose water increases blood flow in the scalp, reduces hair loss and moisturizes hair strands. It has been used for hair care since ancient times.
Ingredients
- Rose petal powder (2 teaspoons)
- Rose water (1 teaspoon)
- Coconut Milk (2 teaspoons)
- Hibiscus Powder (1 teaspoon)
- Beetroot juice (1 teaspoon)
How To Prepare And Use?
Mix the coconut milk to the solution of rose water and rose petal power. Add hibiscus power to this mixture and stir it well. Partition your hair into four sections and start applying from hair roots to the ends. After a generous application, wear a shower cap and leave it for 60 minutes. Rinse it off using a mild shampoo.
How Often?
Following this on a weekly basis will start showing results right away. You know you are right on track if your hair is soft, silky and smooth. Don’t store this mixture, always prepare it freshly before applying.
7. Avocado
Avocado is a highly nutritious fruit to eat as well as to apply on your skin and hair. Use this mask for repairing any sort of hair damage.
Ingredients
- Ripe Avocado (1/2)
- Raw honey (1 tablespoon)
- Oil of your choice (Rosemary Oil is recommended)
- Egg (1)
How To Prepare And Use?
Whisk the egg and add the honey, oil and avocado in the mix. Apply the mask and keep it on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse, shampoo and use a little amount of conditioner. Remember to not use hot water while shampooing and rinsing or else, you might cook the egg in your hair!
How Often?
This treatment can be done on a weekly or bimonthly basis for effective results.
8. Natural Mask - Fruits
The fruits mentioned in this mask will collectively provide an extraordinary remedy for hair dryness. With this simple remedy, it will be very easy to gain back moisture in the hair.
Ingredients
- Ripe banana
- Fresh Avocado
- Lemon Juice (2 teaspoons)
- Strawberries (optional)
How To Prepare And Use?
Put all the fruits and the two teaspoons of lime juice through the blender until it becomes a paste. Now apply it on your hair and leave it out for 30 minutes. Rinse it off thoroughly.
How Often?
This technique can be followed on a bimonthly period for the best results.
9. Olive Oil
Olive oil is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin E and is also full of antioxidants which seal the moisture in the hair. They are also said to protect keratin in hair.
How To Prepare And Use?
Take 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a tablespoon and heat it moderately over a low flame. Apply this warm oil to your hair as a leave-in conditioner.
How Often?
You can do this daily to keep your hair shiny and soft.
10. Coconut Oil
Using Coconut oil for hair is a traditional and ancient as it gets. This is an age-old proven method that helps strengthen and nourish hair roots.
Ingredients
- Organic Virgin Coconut oil
How To Prepare And Use?
Take a scoop (depends on the volume of hair) of coconut oil and apply it on your hair. Massage the roots and scalp for about 10 minutes and let it stay on for 30-45 more minutes. Rinse it off thoroughly using a mild shampoo and conditioner.
How Often?
The method is so helpful, you can do this every alternate day. You can also leave the oil overnight and rinse it off the next morning.
11. Lemon
Lemon has a rich content of d-limonene, which help to keep scalp healthy and provide moisture for hair.
Ingredients
- Freshly made lemon juice (1 teaspoon)
- Vinegar (1 teaspoon)
- Water (3 teaspoons)
- Salt (Quarter spoon)
How To Prepare And Use?
Mix the above ingredients and apply it on the hair. Leave it for 20 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water and mild shampooing.
How Often?
Follow this twice a week for a span of 4 months to see a notable improvement with the dandruff problem.
12. Curry Leaves
The ancient whispers from the Indian Subcontinent left behind this miraculous recipe to remove hair dryness. Read on to find out what it is!
Ingredients
- Freshly curry leaves
- Coconut oil
How To Prepare And Use?
Add curry leaves to coconut oil and boil it till you see a black residue forming. Cool it down and then apply directly to the scalp and wash it off after 45-60 minutes.
How Often?
This tonic is miraculous and can be used one a week to get the desired result. This method can also slow down the greying of hair.
13. Almond Oil
Almond oil is full of Vitamin E, Omega-3 fatty acids and magnesium that help in providing numerous benefits to hair.
How To Prepare And Use?
There are multiple ways to apply almond oil. One way is to apply it after a hair washes as a conditioner. The other way is to apply it before shampooing. You massage and leave it to moisturise the scalp for 15-20 minutes before washing it off. You can choose to follow either depending on your preference.
How Often?
Do this treatment once a week.
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14. Fenugreek Seeds
For an itchy and dry scalp, fenugreek seeds come to the rescue!
Ingredients
- Fenugreek seed paste
- Egg yolk
How To Prepare And Use?
Mix the about ingredients and make it into a paste. Now apply it from the scalp to the ends of your hair. Leave it out for 30 minutes before you before you rinse it off with a mild shampoo.
How Often?
Follow this method on a biweekly basis for desired results.
How Can You Prevent Hair From Becoming Dry?
Being cautious rather than frantically fighting with mitigation methods is preferable any day. Here are a few ways to prevent your hair from becoming dry and lifeless.
Dry Your Hair Gently And With Care
Don’t always resort to blowing drying; replace it with natural drying as much as possible.
Regular Trimming Of Hair
It avoids a serious case of split ends and dryness in the long run, keeping hair healthy and strong.
Shield Your Hair From The Heat And Sun
Be it while using heat styling products or simply going out in the sun, use adequate protection.
Have A Balanced Meal
Getting the right amount of proteins, vitamins and minerals will nourish the hair on its own.
Drink Enough Water Every Day
Avoiding dehydration will see it to that the hair is nourished and healthy.
Also Read: How to Repair Damaged Hair -8 Easy Ways
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