Every single woman wants to have silky and smooth hair. Long or short, straight or curly it never minds. When we have a shiny hair, then this always makes impressions on other people. If you have healthy hair, then its outer layer has natural oil which can keep your hair shiny and moist. When this layer is damaged, then your hair will look dry, unhealthy and dull. There are many factors which can lead to dull hair such as use of heating tools, chlorine in swimming pools, high mineral content in the water, excessive stress, age, frequent use of hair dryer, over exposure to sun, not using a good conditioner, use of harsh hair care products, nutritional deficiencies and illness. If you want to have shiny and soft hair, then you should have a bit of effort doing it. If you want to have smooth, silky and shiny hair, then you should have proper hair care no matter if you are man or woman. Most of us use numerous serums, shampoos and conditioners to get a beautiful shine to our hair. But there are some cases in which these products can be bad for our hair. You can try some home remedies to make your hair shiny and smooth.
Here are some natural remedies for shiny healthy hair
Avocado: Avocado has many nutrients that can nourish your hair and they will deeply moisturize it. These properties will make your hair shiny and smooth [1]. If you have damaged and dry hair, then you can use avocado as your natural treatment. You should mix 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil with one mashed ripe avocado. You should apply this home remedy on damp hair from the roots to the ends. You should cover your hair with a shower cap for thirty minutes. You should rinse this natural treatment and then you should shampoo it as usual. Also you can make another mixture from this natural cure. You should mash one ripe banana and one ripe avocado together. You should mix them in ½ tablespoon of almond oil. You should use this paste to massage your scalp. You should spread it all over your hair. You should cover your head with shower cap for thirty minutes or more. You should rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Then, you should shampoo your hair. You should use this natural treatment once or twice a week. This depends on the condition of your hair.
Apple cider vinegar: This natural cure is a fabulous hair conditioner which can moisturize your hair and it will make it shiny and soft. Also this home remedy will help you to remove the built – up residue which is making your hair look lifeless and dull. Also you can use the apple cider vinegar as your natural treatment for frizzy hair, itchy scalp and dandruff. You should mix equal parts of water and apple cider vinegar. After shampooing, you should pour this natural cure into your hair. Massage this mixture onto your scalp. You should let it stay there for a few minutes before you rinse it with cold water. Also you can make another natural treatment. In one cup of water you should add the juice of one lemon and two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. After shampooing, you should use this mixture as your final hair rinse. You should use some of the mentioned home remedies only once per week.
Mayonnaise: This natural cure has antioxidants, protein and amino acids which can make your hair shiny, healthy, soft and strong [2]. You should use ½ cup to one cup of full – fat mayonnaise. This depends on your hair length. You should apply this home remedy on freshly washed and damp hair. You should cover your hair with a shower cap and you should let it stay there in a period of thirty minutes. You should wash your hair using cold water and a mild shampoo. You should repeat this natural treatment on a weekly basis if you want to enjoy in shiny and hydrated hair.
Coconut oil: You should apply coconut oil to your hair at regular basis because you are providing nourishment to your hair. This means that you will get shiny hair. The best options which you should use are unrefined and organic coconut oils. They will help you to restore moisture to damaged and dry hair which means that you will have healthy and shiny hair [3]. You should apply warm coconut oil on your hair from the root to the ends. You should massage your hair for a few minutes. Then, you should wrap your hair in a shower cap or towel. You should let the towel or shower cap to stay on your hair for at least thirty minutes. You should rinse your hair with water. Then, you should shampoo and condition your hair like normal. Also there is another home remedy which you can make. You should mix two tablespoons of coconut oil with a few curry leaves. You should heat this natural treatment until it gets warm. When this mixture is cooled, then you should apply it onto your hair and scalp. You should cover your head with a warm towel for thirty minutes. Then, you should wash it with a mild shampoo. You should follow some of the mentioned natural remedies once or twice per week which depends on your hair condition. If you do not have coconut oil, then you can use almond, castor or olive oil and you should follow the same processes.
Beer: Beer is one of the best hair tonics. It has proteins which will repair the damaged hair cuticles and also it will provide nourishment to your hair follicles. This will add luster and shine to your hair. You should wash your hair with shampoo. Then, you should apply flat beer from the roots to the ends of your hair. You should massage your scalp with the beer using circular motions. You should let this home remedy to stay on your hair for 5 minutes. Then, you should rinse the beer off. You should repeat this natural treatment once in every two weeks.
Eggs: Eggs are one of the best natural treatments that you can use to provide shine and nourishment to your hair in minutes. They are rich with protein, lecithin and fatty acids. These components can help you to repair damaged and dull hair by adding shine and moisture [4]. Also this natural cure will make your hair strands thick and strong. You should mix one tablespoon of honey, one tablespoon of olive oil and one egg. You should mix them until you get a smooth paste. You should apply this natural treatment on your scalp and damp hair. You should cover your head with a shower cap. Let it stay there for about thirty minutes. Then, you should wash your hair with cool water and a mild shampoo. There is another home remedy which you can make. You should beat 2 eggs until you get a foamy texture. You should mix them in ½ cup of yogurt and 2 tablespoons of almond oil. You should apply this natural treatment on your scalp and hair. You should cover your head with a shower cap. Let it stay there for thirty minutes. Then, you should shampoo your hair with cool water. You should do some of the mentioned natural treatments once per week if you want to have shiny and soft hair.
Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera gel is also one of the best natural treatments for your hair because it has moisturizing properties. Aloe Vera also has vitamins and antioxidants that can help you to have a healthy hair [5]. Also you can use this home remedy if you want to combat frizz and reduce dandruff. You should make a paste from 3 tablespoons of yogurt, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and 4 tablespoons of Aloe Vera gel. You should apply this paste on your damp hair. You should let it stay there in a period of thirty minutes. You should rinse this mixture with lukewarm water. Also you can grind a few hibiscus flowers to make a thick paste of them. You should mix them with one teaspoon of olive oil and ½ cup of Aloe Vera gel. You should apply this mixture on your hair. You should let it stay there in a period of twenty to thirty minutes. Then, you should wash your hair as usual. You should use some of the mentioned natural cures once or twice per week.
Honey: If you want to have shiny hair, then you can use honey as your natural treatment. This natural cure is a natural humectant which draws in and retains moisture in your hair. Honey will make your hair shiny and soft [6]. In two cups of warm water you should add two tablespoons of honey. You should put this mixture in a spray bottle. After you have finished with the shampooing, then you should spray this natural remedy on your hair. You should massage this natural cure slowly onto your scalp for 5 minutes. Then, you should let it stay there for fifteen minutes. You should rinse this home remedy with warm water. You should use this natural treatment once per week.
References:
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