The most disheartening thing about dry and frizzy hair is that it paves the way for several hair related problems like premature graying, brittle and fragile hair, split ends, dandruff and itchy scalp. There are numerous products that are sold in the market that claim to solve the perennial problems of dry and frizzy hair. While some are really beneficial in the first go, but contain harsh chemicals that harm the hair at a later stage, others remain simply ineffective. Thus, there is probably nothing more effective and safe as natural remedies. Let;s take a look at some of the commonly used and most effective natural cures for frizzy hair:
DIY home measures for frizzy hair
1. Vinegar
How does it work?
Vinegar is considered as a highly reliable and great natural conditioner. It provides moisture to the scalp and dry hair strands. It also cures dandruff completely. It is further beneficial in making hair glow with a natural sheen.
How to use?
Vinegar can be used on hair in many ways. For instance, you can use one teaspoonful of vinegar as an after rinse after mixing it in a mug of plain water. You can also massage vinegar directly on to the scalp and hair strands for a few weeks to get rid of dandruff and dullness. Vinegar can also be mixed with water in equal proportions and massaged on to the scalp.
Dos and don’ts
Never mix vinegar with your regular hair care products. The ingredients contained in these products can react with the chemical composition of vinegar and give undesirable results.
2. Hot oil
How does it work?
A hot oil treatment helps hair regain lost moisture. It seals in moisture in the pores of the scalp and enhances the level of natural oils. This cures dry and brittle hair. Hot oil acts as a conditioner for normal hair too. It reverses the damaging effects of harsh treatments like perming, straightening, curling irons or exposure to chlorinated water.
How to use?
Take some olive oil in a cup. Warm the same either in a microwave or in a conventional cooking oven. Part your hair in various sections and apply the warm oil to the scalp with your fingers or with a cotton. Apply warm oil to your entire hair length too. Take a warm towel and wrap it over your head. Keep it for half an hour and then shampoo off the oil.
Dos and don’ts
Never heat the oil to a really high temperature or you will burn your scalp.
3. Eggs
How does it work?
Eggs are the most easily available natural hair conditioner. The proteins in it and the lifting properties of raw eggs impart life even to dull and dry hair.
How to use?
Whip two raw egg yolks in a bowl. Then add two teaspoonfuls of castor oil and whip further. Once ready, massage the mixture on to the scalp and the hair strands. Leave it on to dry. Cover your hair with a shower cap in the meanwhile to avoid dripping. Shampoo your hair once the hair mask has completely dried. You can also add honey or yogurt into this egg mask.
Dos and don’ts
This treatment should be undertaken once a month for soft and silky hair. People who are allergic to eggs should, obviously, never use eggs as their hair mask.
4. Beer
How does it work?
Beer is widely known as the most effective rinse for frizzy hair. It replenishes the lost moisture from hair, making it soft and manageable all over again. The nutrients in beer moisturize the scalp and hair strands.
How to use?
Get hold of good quality beer and pour about three to four tablespoons of it in a bowl. Then, whisk up the same and apply all over your scalp. Dip your hair strands too in beer. Leave the mask on for some time till it is completely dry. End the treatment with a shampoo and rinse.
Dos and don’ts
It is best not to add other natural ingredients, like eggs or yogurt, to beer as their ingredients within each might adversely. Dark beer acts best as a natural conditioner.