2012年9月7日星期五

All-natural remedy designed especially for your hair


September is here, which means the autumn will coming soon, our hair will facing such problems like hair loss, too dry or too greasy, itchy, scalp problems and so on. So do you really know how to get these problems away from your hair? Don’t waste your money on different hair products without knowing its performance, save money by using one of these kitchen fixes.
                                                                  For Dull Hair

Styling products can leave a film that both saps moisture and dulls shine, but dairy products like sour cream and plain yogurt can help reverse this damage. Lactic acid gently strips away dirt while the milk fat moisturizes.
How to use: Massage 1/2 cup sour 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


Try a lemon juice and olive oil mixture in your hair. The acidity in lemon juice helps rid your scalp of any loose, dry flakes of skin, while the olive oil moisturizes the newly exposed skin on your head.
How to use: Mix 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp water, and massage into damp scalp. Let mixture sit for 20 minutes, then rinse and shampoo hair. (Treatment can be applied every other week.)
                                                       For Dry or Sun-Damaged Hair


Nature’s sweetener can help. Honey is a natural humectants, which means it attracts and locks in moisture.
How to use: Massage approximately 1/2 cup honey into clean, damp hair, let sit for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. You 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 or Greasy Hair


 Used properly, cornmeal or cornstarch is an inexpensive way to remove oil and grease.
How to use: Pour 1 Tbsp cornmeal or cornstarch 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

Home beauty experts swear by avocado—and not just to repair damaged hair. Its oils and proteins boast the best combination of nutrients for smoothing and weighing down unruly hair.
How to use: Mash up half an avocado and massage into clean, damp hair. Let sit 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.)


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