During the summer months, our hair is constantly attacked by different factors, such as the sun, the chlorine from the usual pool parties, the saltwater from the casual beach days, you name it... Our hair endures it. But how much can it take?
Needless to say, even though we're on vacation these months... our hair certainly is not. This is why it's extremely important to be extra careful and protective of our hair during this season.
I know the most obvious thing to do would be to charge up that credit card at your local salon or beauty supply shop, but you might as well already have all the revival-necessary items in the comfort of your own home.
The things we keep in our homes to help us feel better or feed us always have more than one purpose. It just takes a little research to discover the secret properties of these items.
The irony is that many of these items are ingredients found in the expensive hair products sold at beauty stores. However, some of these expensive products are also loaded with chemicals that lessen the benefits of the natural ingredients.
With that being said, sometimes it's smarter to just go straight to the source, which in this case, already sits in your home.
For the ultimate summer hair protection and revival, you will want to choose resources that add strength, shine, vitality, clean scalp, and growth to your hair. Herbs, fruits, and vegetables do amazing things for DIY hair treatments.
Create your own treatments to revitalize your hair, or simply try some of these easy, beneficial, and soothing formulas for shiny, healthy curls!
THE BEST DIY SOLUTIONS FOR DAMAGED HAIR
EGG HAIR MASK FOR SPLIT ENDS
You will need 1 whole egg, 2 TBSP Olive Oil, 5 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil.
➼ First, beat the egg in a small bowl.
➼ Add the olive oil.
➼ Mix all the ingredients.
➼ Apply to damp hair.
➼ Cover your hair with a shower cap, and leave it on for 40 minutes.
➼ Last but not least, wash out with shampoo and conditioner.
ALOE VERA AND CEDARWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL FOR HAIR LOSS
➼ Mix two TSP of fresh Aloe Vera gel with three drops of Cedarwood essential oil.
➼ Massage into your hair, and let it rest for half an hour.
This treatment will promote healthy hair growth and slow hair loss.
➼ Follow with shampoo and conditioner to wash off.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR FOR SHINE
An ACV Rinse is the ultimate solution for shiny hair.
➼ Combine 1 TBSP of ACV with 1/2 cup water.
➼ Pour over damp hair.
➼ Comb through your hair.
➼ Let it sit for five minutes, then rinse.
RICE WATER FOR STRENGTH
➼ Rinse the rice.
➼ Cook on the stove as normal, but with 2-3 cups of extra water.
➼ When cooked, pour the left-over water into a glass bottle.
➼ To strengthen your hair, pour the rice water over it after showering.
➼ Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse off.
ROSEWATER SPRAY FOR FRIZZ
➼ Pour rosewater into a spray bottle.
➼ Mist onto your hair anytime you want to decrease frizz.
You can also apply rosewater directly onto your scalp with a cotton ball to treat dandruff.
CRUSHED ASPIRIN TO REMOVE BUILD-UP
Residue and product build-up ultimately ends up dulling your hair. And that is definitely something we do NOT want to deal with!
➼ Add crushed aspirin to a small amount of shampoo, and lather up.
The salicylic acid in the aspirin helps remove product buildup and restore the hair's natural shine.
You can do this procedure every two weeks.
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