Home Remedies for Dry Hair

1. Olive Oil

Olive oil is the most popular home remedy for dry hair. The rich vitamin E and antioxidant content present in olive oil help heal damaged hair by sealing the cuticle, or outer layer, with moisture. Olive oil can be used as a hot oil hair treatment to strengthen, add shine and restore moisture to very dry hair.

• Put enough olive oil for the length of your hair in a cup or bowl and slightly warm it in a microwave.
• Apply the warm oil thoroughly over your scalp and hair shafts. Massage your scalp gently for five to 10 minutes.
• Cover your hair with a warm towel and leave the oil on overnight, or at least for 30 minutes.
• Finally, shampoo and condition your hair with products suited to your hair type.
• Do this at least once a week to give your hair much-needed nourishment and care.

Note: You can also use coconut oil, almond oil, castor oil, jojoba oil or corn oil for this hot oil treatment.

2. Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is an excellent ingredient for treating dry hair at home. It contains lots of protein that will help make your hair soft and shiny.

• Measure out one cup of full-fat mayonnaise. Apply a thick layer of it on slightly damp hair and scalp.
• Massage the mayonnaise into your scalp and then work it through your hair to the ends.
• Cover your hair and head with a plastic cap for about an hour.
• Rinse your hair thoroughly with lukewarm water and then shampoo as usual.
• Repeat weekly to hydrate very dry hair.