Have you been stressing over how your hair texture looks? Has it gone from rich-lustrous to unmanaged and frizzy? Don't worry, it can be fixed!
The environmental pollution, stress, poor diet, and our sheer use of chemical products can affect the look and feel of our hair. For this, proper hair care is required which is always a challenge to achieve. It doesn't matter whether your hair is wavy, curly, or straight - All hair types require 3 basic essential to function properly,
Cleansing
Conditioning
Nourishment
An easy and efficient way to test your hair texture is to compare it with sewing thread. Take one strand of your hair and test it with a sewing thread. If it appears similar to the thread, your hair is fine. While those that are thicker are medium or coarse.
# Fenugreek MaskFenugreek powder is a wonderful hair conditioner that packs all the essential ingredients your hair requires to nourish and hydrate.
You can see visible results after using this. To prepare a paste, take 100g of fenugreek powder and mix it with regular water to make a thin paste. Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes and then apply it to your scalp.
Let the mixture rest on your hair for 40 minutes and then wash your hair with a sulfate-free shampoo. You can also leave it overnight and wash your hair in the morning.
# Coconut oilCoconut oil is an excellent hair conditioner that moisturizes your scalp - Perfect for medium and coarser hair texture. It can penetrate hair shafts and slows down protein loss, improving overall hair texture and reducing split ends.
For application, take a handful amount of cold-pressed coconut oil and massage it into your hair. Let it rest for 45-60 minutes. Wash it with a gentle cleanser.
Follow this treatment twice weekly for added benefits.
# Aloe VeraAloe vera is full of nutrients like Vitamin A, C, E, and B12. Plus, it also packs antibacterial properties that will help cleanse your scalp and strip off excess sebum product or build-up caused by chemical products.
It can help strengthen, moisturize, and condition your scalp. To use it:
- Take fresh aloe vera gel and apply the mixture directly to your scalp
- Cover your hair with a warm towel or saran wrap
- Leave it for 20-30 minutes
- Rinse your hair with a sulfate-free shampoo.
# Amla OilFor coarser hair, amla oil is like a DIVA, that packs powerful antioxidant and nourishing ingredients to soothe and cleanse your scalp.
It also contains Vitamin C which is great for covering gray hair and improving shine. Massage your scalp with fresh amla oil. Don't know how to make it? We've shared a perfect guide here-
Massage your scalp and let it rest for 45-60 minutes before washing with fresh water. Follow this treatment 1 to 2 times a week for great results.
# EggsThe yolk of the egg is rich in protein and fats that are excellent for curbing breakage, split ends, and brittle hair. Although you should add this to your breakfast, but you can use it externally as well.
For this, take 2 egg yolks and apply them to your scalp. Cover it with a shower cap, leave it for an hour and then wash it with a sulfate-free shampoo.
Note: To avoid the smell of egg, add 2-3 drops of your favorite essential oil to the mixture.