Home Remedies for Damaged Hair

Here are the 6 home remedies for
damaged hair.

1. Olive Oil
   Olive oil is very good for damaged hair.
   Packed with fatty acids, several
   antioxidants and vitamin E, olive oil
   heals the damaged layers by sealing the
   cuticle with moisture . It also protects
   the hair from further damage.
   Apply warm olive oil on your scalp
   and hair shafts. Massage gently for
   a few minutes, and then cover your
   hair with a warm towel. Leave it on
   for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
   Finally, shampoo and condition your
   hair. Follow this remedy at least
   once a week.
   Alternatively, mix together 1/4 cup
   of olive oil and 1/2 cup of honey.
   Warm this mixture and apply it to
   your hair. Leave it on for 30 minutes,
   then rinse it out well with lukewarm
   water and shampoo your hair as
   usual. Follow this remedy 1 or 2
   times a week.
2. Avocado
   Being rich in vitamins, fat, protein,
   essential fatty acids and natural oils,
   avocado can help repair your damaged
   hair. Avocado coats and softens the hair
   to keep it hydrated and flexible. It can
   also prevent free radical damage to
   your hair in the future.
   Depending on the length of your hair,
   mix the pulp of ½ to 1 ripe avocado
   and 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a
   blender until you get a thin, smooth
   consistency. Apply it to your hair,
   leave it on for about 1 hour and then
   wash it out.
   Alternatively, mash 1 ripe avocado
   and add 1 egg yolk and enough
   coconut milk to make a thin paste.
   Apply it on your scalp and hair and
   massage it in for 5 minutes in
   circular motions. Allow it to sit for 1
   hour, rinse it off with lukewarm
   water and then shampoo as usual.
   Follow either of these treatments once a
   week and soon your hair will become
   healthy.
3. Egg
   Eggs can provide nutrients and
   nourishment that has been depleted
   from damaged hair. Egg yolks have
   protein, minerals and essential fatty
   acids that can nourish the hair strands
   and impart a natural shine. Plus, the
   enzymes in egg whites help cleanse
   your hair and scalp.
   Massage 1 whisked egg on your
   scalp and hair for a few minutes.
   Cover with a shower cap and leave it
   on for 20 minutes. Then, rinse with
   cool water and shampoo as usual.
   Alternatively, beat 2 eggs along with
   1/2 cup of yogurt. Add 1-1/2
   tablespoons of almond oil and beat
   again until you get a creamy
   texture. Massage your scalp and hair
   with this mixture. Cover your head
   with a towel for 30 minutes, then
   rinse it off with cool water and
   shampoo your hair.
   Follow either of these treatments once
   every two weeks.
4. Aloe Vera
   Aloe vera is good for repairing damaged
   hair. Its humectant properties can
   soothe the hair shaft. It also contains
   enzymes, amino acids, and vitamins C
   and E that are good for your hair.
   Apply some aloe vera juice directly
   on your damaged hair. Leave it on
   for 10 to 15 minutes, then wash it
   off with warm water.
   Alternatively, mix 4 tablespoons of
   aloe vera gel, 2 tablespoons of
   coconut oil and 3 tablespoons of
   plain yogurt. Stir it well and apply it
   on your hair. Let it sit for at least 30
   minutes, then rinse it off and wash
   your hair with a mild shampoo.
   Follow either of these remedies once a
   week.
5. Coconut Oil
   Coconut oil is packed full of nutrients
   that are good for your hair. It easily
   penetrates deep into the hair shaft, in
   turn preventing the cuticle from
   becoming damaged and making your
   hair healthy.
   Massage your scalp every day, or at
   least 3 times a week, for about 5
   minutes with warm coconut oil.
   Leave it on overnight. Wash your
   hair the next morning with a mild
   shampoo.
   Alternatively, mix 3 tablespoons of
   warm coconut oil in 1/4 cup of
   honey. Blend thoroughly and then
   apply it on your damp hair. Let it sit
   for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinse it off
   with warm water. Do this 1 or 2
   times a week.
6. Banana
   Bananas can also help repair damaged
   hair. The high potassium, fortifying
   vitamins, natural oils and moisture
   content in bananas can help soften your
   hair and improve its elasticity.
   Mash 1 ripe banana and work it
   thoroughly into your hair. Allow it to
   sit for 1 hour, then rinse it off with
   lukewarm water.
   Alternatively, prepare a hair mask by
   blending together 2 overripe bananas
   with 1 tablespoon each of coconut
   oil, honey and olive oil. Apply this
   paste on your hair, leave it on for 20
   to 30 minutes and then rinse it off
   with warm water.
   Follow either of these remedies once
   every week or two.