It’s certainly mesmerizing watching Disney movies with Rapunzel and Cinderella harboring good long, beautiful natural hair. We mostly find our eyes wandering back to their thick, shiny, bouncy and lovely hair pulled back glamorously.
Having long and thick hair is a desire of many men and women alike, and the snags of having it thin and falling off are certainly upsetting for many. As we have come to notice, the common causes of hair loss include; hormonal imbalances, chemical hair products, heating tools, nutritional deficiencies, stress and a myriad of other reasons.
However, it’s time to stop cribbing about not having beautiful hair and start doing something about it. The outcome of healthy hair takes time, consistency and following a good care regime are just a tip of the iceberg. Enter natural remedies; first things first get rid of the chemical products and say hello to mother nature.
There certainly more to nature than what meets the eye. Old hair cells get exfoliated at a rate of about six inches every year. Also, the average adult is known to have about 150,000 hair strands and sheds about 100 dailies. Bearing this in mind here are some home remedies that help nourish it and give them a healthy look:
Applying Banana Mask
Bananas are rich in potassium, and for your hair, it can do wonders. Potassium in bananas can help in making it healthy as well as increase its elasticity. Making the banana mask is not a very difficult task.
The only ingredients you will need are a medium sized banana and a packet of milk. First, you will be required to mash the banana into a paste using a kitchen blender. The paste will be thick, and a table spoon or two of milk should lighten the paste making it easier to apply.
Before applying on your hair make sure there are no lumps left in the paste because they can be a headache to remove once they get stuck. Keep your this masked for 20-30 minutes before washing out with regular shampoo.
Spreading Honey On Your Hair
For brittle and loose hair that tends to fall out easily another useful natural product is honey. Honey contains natural ingredients that strengthen and gives it sufficient thickness. As silly as it may sound just take some honey put it in a bowl and spread it along with your hair length by using your finger tips for best results. For the honey to sink deeper, it is advisable to massage it as you apply. Do this for about 15-20 mins as it the average amount of time the honey takes to perform its wonders. Afterward, wash it out with warm water. Repeating this routine daily should eventually add a glimmer to it. Numerous hair loss products include this ingredient to reach the same effect.
Oil The Scalp Frequently
Oiling the scalp is good practice, and it’s good for your hair. Olive oil and castor oil can be used for this purpose. Olive oil has ingredients that help in strengthening it and results in shiny, moisturized hair. Castor oil, on the other hand, is rich in omega- 9 fatty acids and vitamin E.
These serve to fight scalp infections, moisturizer and also prevents frizzing. Apply either oil for 30-45 minutes and massage your scalp while rubbing. You can take a shower while the oil is applied. Putting on a shower cap also helps the oil act much better and faster coupled with steam from the bath.
Gently remove the shower cap when you are done and wash the oil out with a mild shampoo. To make it more effective though you can occasionally add four to five drops of rosemary to every ounce of oil used.
Hair Conditioning with Mayonnaise
It turns out mayonnaise is good both as a food additive and hair conditioner. Conditioning is good and should be done at least twice a month depending on your type of hair. The benefits of mayonnaise are that it makes it soft, and hydrated. When applying it as a natural deep conditioner or hydrating mask, massage it into wet hair and leave it for about 20 minutes to one hour. You can use regular shampoo to wash it off afterward.
Use Beer Treatment
The beer has been around for a very long time, and humans have used it for many reasons including getting shiny, luscious locks. Yes, beer is an effective remedy that has gained ground over time. If you have not caught with of this, then you’ve been living under a rock.
This quick therapy requires only a bottle of beer and works like a charm. For the best results, flat beer should be used. In this regard, leave the beer in an open container overnight. In the morning apply the beer after you have shampooed and conditioned it.
Pour it on your head and massage your head for about 2 minutes. Leave in for a quarter of an hour and then rinse off with cold water. Alternatively, you can comb the flat beer with honey and leave it on for an hour or two. The beer rinse works best for dull hair.
Besides these natural remedies to obtaining and maintaining healthy hair naturally, diet plays an important role. It goes without saying, the healthier you are, the healthier your hair looks.
Leafy vegetables, dairy products, and vitamin B are especially nourishing for your hair. Ensure you get a well-balanced diet as a certain nutrient is essential for its growth and health. If you are experiencing hair problems due to medical conditions or medication, it is advisable for you to see a doctor to pinpoint the underlying cause.