Top 5 DIY Remedies for Dry and Frizzy Hair

Top 5 DIY Remedies for Dry and Frizzy Hair

For many of us, dry and frizzy hair is a daily battle that makes you frustrated and feels embarrassing. Generally, frizzy hair is caused due to lack of nourishment and moisturize in which the cuticle (outer layer) of hair strands need some moisture to make it smooth, shiny and bouncy.

Extreme humidity, usage of blow dryers, certain chemical based hair care products, nutritional deficiency, swimming or showering in chlorinated water, heredity, dehydration, sunbathing, using wrong products for your hair type, etc. will make your hair to become dry and frizzy.

Don’t fret, there are some many natural home remedies available for treating dry and frizzy hair and thus turns into a lustrous smooth hair.

Home Remedies for Dry and Frizzy Hair:

Here are the best and effective home remedies for frizzy hair. Follow them regularly without any interruption to get smooth, shiny and luminous hair.

Method – 1: (Coconut Oil)

Coconut oil provides deep nourishment and moisturizes the hair root to strengthen them. It penetrates deep into the hair and leaves it soft and smooth along with combating dryness, damage, and breakage. It prevents frizzy hair by acting as a natural barrier to protect it from dryness.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil and 3 – 5 drops of lavender oil in 1 cup of water (or rosewater).
• Stir well and pour in an empty spray bottle.
• Shake it well and mist it all over the hair (either on dry or soon after your shower, when the hair is slightly damp).
• For best results, use this coconut oil hair spray at night before bed time with a little massage and rinse off in the morning.
• Repeat the same process regularly till you get relief from dry and frizzy hair.

Note:

• Or simply apply warm coconut oil to your hair and massage gently. Leave on for few hours and rinse off.
• Alternatively, coconut milk has natural light proteins and moisture that clears fizzy hair. Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut milk in a small pot and apply it on your hair at night. Cover it with a hot towel and leave overnight. Rinse off in the morning with shampoo.
• Or else, regularly apply any warm natural oils like almond oil, olive oil, castor oil, etc. to get rid of dry and frizzy hair.

Method – 2: (Banana with Honey and Olive Oil)

Banana has a rich source of many nutrients like potassium, natural oils and carbohydrates that help you not only to manage frizzy hair but also strengthens the hair by restoring the natural moisture and elasticity of the hair.

Olive oil provides and seals the moisture on the hair strands and also conditions your hair. Honey acts as a nourishing agent that provides essential moisture to the hair and scalp. Yogurt is rich in proteins and lactic acid that stimulate the proper circulation to the scalp.

Steps to be followed…

• Mash a ripe banana using a fork or spoon till there are no lumps on it.
• Then add 1/4 cup of yogurt and 2 tablespoons each of raw honey and olive oil to it.
• Stir well and apply this mask all over the scalp and hair.
• Place a shower cap or a plastic wrap all over your hair and leave on for about 45 – 60 minutes.
• After that, rinse off shampoo and conditioner followed by water.
• Continue doing the same process for once a week regularly till you cleared the dry and frizzy hair strands on your scalp.

Note: Or simply mix 1 mashed banana with 3 tablespoons of yogurt, few rosewater drops and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply it as a pack and rinse off with cold water after an hour.

Method – 3: (Avocado)

Avocado has a high amount of vitamin E that helps to control the frizzy hair. It also has amazing hydrating benefits along with essential fatty acids that help to soothe the frizzy and unruly hair.

Steps to be followed…

• Mash a ripe avocado and add 1tablespoon of olive oil in it.
• Stir well and keep it aside.
• Shampoo your hair and let it dry slightly.
• Apply this mix as a mask to all over your hair and leave on for 30 minutes to an hour.
• Then wash off with cold water followed by conditioner.
• Do the same to prevent dry and frizzy hair.

Note: Or mix some curd or mayonnaise to a mashed avocado till it forms a smooth paste. Apply it as a hair mask for once or twice a week to prevent dryness and also to condition your hair.

Method – 4: (Eggs)

Eggs are considered as the best remedy for treating dryness with its excellent moisturizing and nourishing properties. Egg yolks are rich in fats, nutrients, and proteins that moisturize the hair while egg whites have essential enzymes that prevent bacterial action and clears unwanted oils from the scalp.

Steps to be followed…

• Whisk an egg and add 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil in it.
• Stir well and apply it on the hair and scalp thoroughly.
• Let it sit for few minutes and rinse off with a rich nourishing shampoo and conditioner.
• Regularly repeat the same process until you got cleared from frizzy hair.

Note: Or use mayonnaise or any natural oil or lukewarm water instead of olive oil in the above process.

Method – 5: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple cider vinegar helps to balance the pH levels of the hair and scalp to close the open cuticle shingle that in turn makes your hair look smooth and shiny. It removes dirt and grease (if any) lying on the hair or scalp. The acidic nature of cider vinegar helps to smooth out the frizz and thus gives a new life to dull and damaged hair.

Steps to be followed…

• Mix equal quantities of organic and unfiltered apple cider vinegar and water in a bowl.
• Stir well and use it as a final rinse to your hair after shampooing your hair.
• Repeat regularly for 2 – 4 weeks to get relief from frizzy hair and to add natural shine to your hair.

Note: Or dilute apple cider vinegar with some water and apply it on the scalp using a cotton ball. Then comb it gently to distribute the mix and rinse off after 10 – 15 minutes.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Using carbonated water as a final rinse after shampooing each time will help to smooth and tame the frizzy hair caused due to humidity with its low pH levels.
2. Also, use beer or dark beer based shampoos and conditioners which restore the moisture levels with its rich content of nutrients, amino acids and antioxidants.
3. It’s preferred to wash your hair with mild shampoo and conditioner that suits your hair immediately after swimming.
4. Prefer to use sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) free shampoo and conditioners to moisturize your hair without doing any harm to it.
5. Avoid usage of blow dryers, as direct hot air dehydrates the hair and makes it dry and frizzy along with some hair loss.
6. Always brush (prefer boar bristle brush) your hair in a right manner so that the natural oils will pamper your hair by carrying sebum to your hair. It will coat each and every hair strand to get rid of dry and frizzy hair.
7. Drink plenty of water, avoid smoking, maintain a proper healthy diet, reduce your stress levels, etc. to prevent dryness on your skin and hair.
8. Regularly trim your hair, avoid combing wet hair, don’t wash your hair frequently, never ever tie your hair tightly, avoid using harsh chemical based hair products, protect your hair from harmful environmental pollutants, etc. should be included in your regular hair care regimen to prevent dry or frizzy hair.
9. Apply vitamin E oil (or related hair oils) to your hair regularly to prevent the dryness and damaged caused to the hair and scalp.

That’s all for now about Natural Remedies for Dry and Frizzy Hair, try them at home and share your experience or queries with us.

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