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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