REMEDIES AND OVER THE COUNTER SOLUTION FOR DULL AND DRY HAIR

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There are very few of us satisfied of our hair types. But with little cure we can get our desired hair. Here we are sharing some precautions and treatments to add shine and strength to dry hair. But we should remember that every treatment doesn't  work for all types of hair. Here we will give you some healthy tips for different hair types. Try them and find out which suits you better. It's not necessary to invest a lot for good and shiny hair. Try these remedies and see the difference .

Today I will cover DRY AND DULL HAIR. We will cover other hair type in our subsequent articles. Hair becomes dull when the cuticle of the hair damages due to some reason.  Hair exposed to sun, chemical treatment on hair, blow drying of hair are some reasons that led to dull and dry hair.

DO's and DON'Ts -

Don't brush your hair too much as it only damages your hair.  Dry hair are more vulnerable to breakage with excessive brushing.  Also use broad bristle brushes to prevent your hair from damaging.

Avoid dryer to dry your hair.  Heat from the dryer or roller damages your hair.  If it is must to hot dry your hair, keep the setting on low and don't pull or stretch your hair while drying.

The ideal shampoos for dry hair have a pH of between 4.5 and 6.7, but here's a good rule of thumb: Don't use any hair cleanser that you wouldn't put on your face. Some people recommend baby shampoos, but their pH is usually far too high; such alkaline shampoos dry out the hair. Acidic shampoos are better for your hair.  Use a shampoo that is rich in vitamin E and other natural moisturizers.  Some moisturising shampoos available over the counter are - 

Tresemme Moisture Rich Shampoo
Tresemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner

Fab India Protein Shampoo & Conditioner

Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic cream shampoo

Matrix Biolage Ultra Hydrating Shampoo

Dove Intense Damage Therapy Shampoo

Biotique Bio Walnut Bark Fresh Lift Body Building Shampoo

L'Oréal Professionnel Série Expert Vitamino Color Shampoo.

Condition your hair in every wash. If your hair is really dry, consider using an overnight conditioner, which you apply before going to bed and rinse off in the morning.

SOME NATURAL REMEDIES FOR DRY AND DULL HAIR

 

TRY BEER - No, please don't drink a bottle to get a shiny hair.  Grab a bottle and step into the shower.  Beer has protein that can fill the damaged area.  Pour a bottle from root to end and wait for two minutes.  Wash your hair with cold water to get rid of the smell of the beer.

TRY BAKING SODA - If you have chemically treated hair that can also make your hair dry. The residue make your hair look dry and dull.  Mix a spoon of baking soda with 1/4th spoon of water and apply the mixture into the wet hair and spread all over your hair.  Rinse it with cold water.  Shampoo and condition as usual.

CURD AND BANANA MASK - Apply your favorites curd and banana on your hair to add shine to it.  Blend full cup of yoghurt and half cup of banana.  Apply it to freshly cleaned and wet hair and rinse out with cold water after five minutes.  This would add real shine to your hair.

AVOCADO'S MIRACLE - If you really need shiny hair use avocado (avocado is great for restoring luster to dry hair and eliminating flaking) in your hair mask.  Mash half of avocado and mix it with 1/4th cup of olive oil (or coconut oil) and massage it on your hair and scalp. Wrap a towel on your head and leave it for fifteen minutes.  Shampoo your hair with a normal shampoo.  Use this remedy twice a week for smooth and shiny hair.   

HOT OIL TREATMENT - Apply oil as nothing can condition your hair better than that.  Use hot oil treatment.  Whenever you apply hot oil, wrap a towel around you head after that and leave it for ten to twenty minutes.  Over the counter hot oils are also available.  You can use them also.

CURD, LEMON AND OLIVE OIL - Prepare a mixture of curd, lemon juice and olive oil and spread it over your hair.  Leave in for 20 minutes before washing it off with a shampoo.  This will add shine as well as bounce to your dull hair.

DON'T FORGET ALOE VERA - Get some Aloe Vera from your garden.  A 10 minute massage with the Aloe Vera gel can help strengthen the roots and add shine to your hair.  It fights hair fall also.

 

VINEGAR FOR SHINY HAIR - Vinegar is a good conditioner and impart cleanliness and shine to your hair.  Add 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar to a cup of water and give final rinse to your hair with this mixture.  Wait for ten minutes and rinse your hair thoroughly with cold water.  This will take care of the dandruff problem also.  Apple cider vinegar is now readily available in an Indian market.  I purchased it form Khan Market in Delhi but seen it in INA and other stores also.  If you need stronger treatment keep this vinegar and water solution for an hour on you head, covered with a shower cap.  After washing condition your hair with normal conditioner.  It will control dryness, frizziness and dandruff as well. 

EGGS CONDITIONS THE HAIR BEST - Eggs are great for giving shine to your hair.  It contains 11 essential nutrients including Vitamins A and D.  Mix 3 eggs, 2 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and apply it to your hair.  Apply it for 30 minutes and rinse thoroughly.  Shampoo normally after this.

JAJOBA OIL FOR DRY HAIR - Mix a teaspoon of jojoba oil with three drops of rosemary oil.  Massage into hair and rinse with cool water. 

Try these treatments and solution and get a shiny and beautiful hair.  Believe me it's not that difficult.  Just give 10 to twenty minutes time to your hair in a week and it will never disappoint you.  You will never feel the need of expensive hair treatments after that.
 
If you have any other therapy that you’d like to share with us, leave us a comment below.

Sources - Many Sites, articles and personal experience

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