Top home remedies for dry hair

The best home remedies for dry hair follow below, after a brief general discussion on dry hair.

There are numerous potential causes of dry hair, from poor nutrition to environment to poor hair care to unrealistic demands on hair (like hair that is too long).

But the major reason for dry hair comes down to what’s going on inside of your body, whether the proper nutrients are being taken in and being delivered to your scalp and hair follicles.

Simple aging plays a role in making the body less efficient with its nutrients including those needed for cosmetic reasons like lustrous hair, smooth skin. So some degree of dryness is unavoidable for most people.

Cosmetic solutions can also work to make dry hair appear more lustrous. But, they are only good as long as the concoction remains on your hair.

The best approach to dull, dry hair is to apply some concoction that will make it look better while assuring you are taking in foods and supplements which offer more permanent solutions to good looking hair.

Diet and herbs

Let’s start with some home remedies for dry hair that you can take in.

Guess what, exercising and eating well, in general will make your hair look better because your hair’s appearance is often a reflection of general health. So, get healthy.

If you are out of shape, exercise can have a great impact on your body including increasing blood flow to your scalp helping follicles receive vital nutrients.

Eating well with an emphasis on foods that will provide essential vitamins and fats will also help dull hair look more vibrant.

The bonus? Better health, too.

Be sure you are eating a well balanced diet consisting of fresh fruits and vegetables. This assures you will be getting enough of the vitamins your hair needs.

Fruits and veggies should be varied, preferably in season.

Look for many colors when choosing both. Get some leafy greens, red peppers, firm, yellow bananas, green and orange citrus. Get the picture?

Protein is also vital for healthy, vital hair. In particular, look for protein sources that also provide the beautifying essential fatty acids. Start with healthy, fatty fish like tuna a salmon.

And talking about essential fatty acids (EFAs), look for herbal sources of EFAs. Best supplemental sources are primrose and black currant seed oil. Take as directed.

Natural, herbal conditioners

There are numerous cosmetic fixes for dry hair. We prefer the all natural, home remedies for dry hair. Three good herbal recipes for dry hair follow.

They are essentially super conditioners, better than the store bought ones containing preservatives and chemicals.

* Bananas & Avocado: Mash up one very ripe banana with a very mushy avocado. Massage into shampooed hair and leave on for 15 - 30 minutes (the longer, the better) then wash out in kitchen sink.

* Hops: Yep, hops have lots of benefits including those gotten from beer. Beer gives your dry hair a lustrous look. Before drying or styling, use a pump bottle to spray cold beer onto your hair. Don’t worry, its odor will disappear quickly.

* Eggs, Milk, Lemon & Olive Oil: Beat an egg into a cup of milk or plain yogurt. Add juice of the one fresh lemon. Add a teaspoon of olive oil (or coconut oil) and massage into your hair. Cover head with a moist, warm towel. Leave mixture on for about an hour then rinse thoroughly.

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