Dry hair? Dull Hair? Brittle and breaking off all over the place? Using too much Heat, the Wrong Products, and/or Harsh Chemicals are common ways of Destroying your Hair without realizing it.
In addition to being gentler to your hair, getting enough rest and eating healthy foods rich with vitamin E and Omega-3, Black hair often needs some extra attention and lots of love. In particular, Black hair can generally use all the moisture it can get.
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You probably already know the general product rules for your best hair: Look for creamy shampoos and conditioners with moisture-maximizing ingredients like shea butter, olive oil and/or jojoba oil. Don’t be afraid of treatment oils and deep conditioners that you can apply one or twice a week for even deeper moisture and repair.
But what hair beautifiers and problem solvers can you find right in your kitchen?
Healthy Home Remedies for Shine Hair
#1. Egg
Egg yolk, which contains protein, essential vitamins and fatty acids, is a very popular, inexpensive and easy dry/damaged hair remedy.
1. Instead of (or mixed into) your regular conditioner, massage two beaten egg yolks into your hair.
2. Rinse out and enjoy instant sheen.
#2. Avocado & Egg
The combination of avocado and egg replenishes moisture.
1. Mash an overripe avocado until it looks ready for guacamole.
2. Mix in one beaten egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
3. Massage into damp hair, tuck under a shower cap, and leave on for 15 minutes to an hour.
4. Rinse, shampoo and condition as usual.