Dry hair looks like unwashed straw. It grows thicker nearer the scalp and thins out towards the ends, thus causing split ends. This hair is caused by heat and the elements, so the first step is prevention: Avoid using overly hot dryers and heat-styling implements and wear a hat or scarf if you're going to be exposed to sun or wind for long periods. Don't wash your hair every day - unless you have an oily scalp.
Atmospheric pollution too tends to have a drying effect on the hair. Such hair needs extra care. When you wash your hair, use shampoos and conditioners that contain humectants. Leave the conditioner on your hair as long as possible. About once a week, do a deep- conditioning treatment.
WARM OIL MASSAGE
- This is nothing as nourishing as a warm oil massage.
- Take half a cup of coconut oil.
- Crush 4 almonds and add to oil.
- Steam this mixture by placing it inside a pan.
- Apply while still warm, deep into the scalp and into roots of your hair.
- Cover your head with a towel and leave it on for half an hour.
- Shampoo your hair.
BANANA NOURISHING PACK
- Mash two ripe bananas.
- Add half cup beaten curd.
- Apply this paste all over your scalp and coat the ends of the hair with it.
- Pile up your hair high over your head.
- Leave it on for 15 minutes and then shampoo as usual.
You will immediately notice a dramatic change in the texture of your hair.
EGG TONIC
- Beat up an egg in a cup of milk.
- Squeeze in the juice of the one lemon.
- Add to this a teaspoon of the coconut oil or olive oil massage well into your hair.
- Cover with moist, warm towel.
- Leave it on for an hour.
- Rinse it thoroughly.
- The final rinse should be with limejuice and warm.
A good alternative would be to add yogurt instead of the milk.
