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Let’s face it, most of
America is not in the financial class of having extra money to buy expensive
hair products. I’m talking about the products that promise to promote healthy
hair growth, or to stop breakage, or even to grow hair six inches in three months.
African-American women alone spend more money on hair care products than any
other race. Not talking about a few
hundred dollars here and there, studies show the amount we spend on hair care
products surpasses the half a trillion dollar mark annually, just in our hair
care alone.
So how can we cut this cost
down? The answer is simple. Create treatments from the comfort of our own
kitchen at little to no cost at all. The point is, we could save ourselves so
much money if we used home remedies to fix everyday hair problems. There are
plenty of ways to fix whatever problem you’re having with just a simple at home
recipe.
Top Five Homemade Hair Rescues:
1. Mayonnaise: Combats dry hair, adds shine and adds intense moisture
from roots to the ends. If your hair is dull, limp, breaks easy with a crunchy
sound, then this homemade remedy will help.
Instructions: With
a spray bottle, dampen hair with a few sprays. Hair should not be wet enough to
drip. Grab the jar of mayonnaise you plan to use. Brand really does not matter
since they all have egg protein. Scoop out some mayo and place it into a medium
sized bowl or cup. The amount of mayo you will need for your hair depends on
the length and thickness of your hair. In sections, place mayonnaise in hair
from the roots to the ends of hair. Put enough in to where you are comfortable
with it and to where the hair is saturated enough. After you have completed
each section, place a plastic cap on for at least 20 minutes. When desired
amount of time has passed, rinse mayonnaise out of hair with warm water. Follow
up with a sulfate-free shampoo. In some cases, you may have to shampoo hair
more than once to wash the mayo out. Rinse with cool water. Style as
desired. (There are some people who
prefer to shampoo the hair first and then apply the mask. Then follow up the
mask with another shampoo wash.)
Variations:
Some people like to add oils or an egg to the mayonnaise mask. It really
depends on the individual. Oil suggestions include olive oil, grape-seed oil
and avocado oil.
2. Baking Soda
and Yogurt: This treatment helps with
removing dirt, buildup, and oils while also providing enough moisture to
protect the hair once the dirt is stripped from the hair. It will provide a
shine and give the hair some bounce.
Instructions: Mix
yogurt and baking soda together to form a paste. With freshly shampooed hair,
apply the mix. Leave on hair, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Rinse out with
luke-warm water. If you like, you can follow up with a moisturizing
conditioner.
3.
Eggs: Great
for protein treatments. Provides the hair strength, elasticity, and prevents
splits and breakage from occurring. Also prevents frizz.
Instructions:
Depending on your length and thickness, use 1-2 eggs. In a bowl, stir the eggs
until the yolk is mixed in. Apply thoroughly through the hair. You can leave
uncovered or covered. Let it set for 20 minutes. Rinse out with luke-warm
water.
4. Oatmeal Mask:
Helps with dandruff. This is for itchy or dry scalp. Rich
in B vitamins, oatmeal softens the hair and the hair follicles. It conditions
all the way from the scalp to the ends of the hair.
Instructions: Use 1 cup of oatmeal preferably not the Instant Oats.
In a blender, beat the oats until it is in a powdered form. Now you add ½ cup
of water and ¼ cup EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil). Blend again. Now apply the
mask to your hair. Evenly distributing throughout hair. Massage into your
scalp. Leave on hair for 15 minutes. Rinse with luke-warm water. For those with thicker, coarser, or longer
hair, you may need to double the recipe.
5. Onions and
Honey: Yes onions. Believe it or not,
onions bring about hair growth. Onions help in regenerating hair follicles.
Stimulating the scalp, promoting healthier and faster growth because of its
richness in Sulfur. The honey helps keep the hair moisturized.
Instructions: Peel
one or two onions. Place the peels into a blender. Blend until it becomes a
liquid. Extract the liquid and mix it with 1tbsp of honey. Apply the mix to the
hair and scalp, allow it to sit for 45 mins. You can massage the hair if you
like. Rinse out. In order to get rid of the smell, use a no sulfate (smell-good)
shampoo. You should do this treatment once a week in order to see results.