Natural Ways To Moisturize Your Hair
Your hair is an important part of your beauty. That’s why it’s so important to take care of it. Fortunately, there are many available treatments for taking care of both your hair and your scalp. Of course, there are chemical alternatives, like shampoos and other products. However, you can also choose natural ingredients. Many people associate dry hair with a lifeless, dull, and unhealthy appearance. For what it’s worth, this isn’t far from the truth. This is because the possibility of breaking is much higher. It doesn’t matter that it gets soaked, this type of hair’s strands are usually very fragile.
Whatever the cause of your damage is, the natural ways to moisturize hair below can help nourish your scalp and make your strands strong, shiny, and most importantly, healthy.
#1 Milk hair conditioning
Milk! It is a boon for dry hair types. Good fat, moisturizing properties and vitamins present in the milk adds glossiness and bounce to your hair. Milk cream can also be used to moisturizer hair but it is the best fit to use in your nourishing hair packs and masks.
Take an old spray bottle. Rinse it and sterilize it. Fill 1/2 cup of fresh raw milk in the spray bottle. Comb your hair without tangles before starting the spray treatment. Now spray the milk to your scalp and hair. Comb gently and continue spraying until you cover the entire scalp area with milk. Don’t leave the hair tips too as they are prone to split ends. Leave on the milk to penetrate deeper into your scalp and moisturize it. After 20-30 minutes, rinse your hair with fresh water and a mild shampoo. Do not use milk on your hair if you are allergic to milk. If you are allergic to cow milk, you can use coconut milk instead to moisturize your hair.
#2 Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse
A rinse of two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar diluted with a 1/2 cup of water helps seal the outermost layer of your hair, the cuticles, making it lie flat.
#3 Aloe-Vera
Is there anything that the aloe-vera plant cannot do? This multitasking expert not only does wonders for the skin but is a great moisturizing agent for our precious locks as well! Just take two spoons of fresh aloe vera gel, rub it in your palms and gently massage it into your hair and scalp. Here comes the best part: Being water soluble, all you need to do is apply it to your hair and forget! Since it leaves no residue, you could just let your hair air-dry and forget about rushing into the shower. It’s perfect for the days when you’re running late for work and your hair looks like it just can’t do without some nourishment.
#4 Coconut and Honey hair mask
Honey is combined with coconut oil for extra silkiness. Your hair will be rejuvenated from the inside out! Honey and coconut oil work together in perfect harmony when coconut oil is added to honey it helps to seal in honey’s natural moisturizing properties.
#5 Yogurt Hair Mask
Here’s an protein-packed ingredient that acts as a great hair moisturizer: yogurt! If you’re moisturizing in the morning, add a scoop to a mix of lemon juice and egg (there it is again!) and a scoop into the blender for your breakfast smoothie.
#6 Egg and olive Oil
Mix one whole egg with two tablespoons of olive oil. Smooth the mixture evenly throughout your hair and then cover with a shower cap or plastic wrap. Allow the mixture to remain on hair for ten minutes and then rinse thoroughly. The high protein and amino acid content of the egg will add strength and shine to your hair while the olive oil will help to soften and condition dry hair.
#7 Avocado
Avocado has a well-deserved reputation for one of nature’s perfect foods. Its oils and proteins will smooth and moisturize your locks without weighing down fine hair. Mash up half an avocado and add a couple of drops of peppermint essential oil. Shampoo hair, squeeze out water and apply mask. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse. And the added scent made sitting around with green goop on your head much more pleasant. If you’re not worried about weighing down your hair you can amp up the moisture by adding 1-2 tablespoons of oil, egg yolk or yogurt.
