Thankfully, there are simple and all natural ways to avoid not only dry, damaged strands, but also an oily scalp. The solution lies in natural ingredients that can be found in our kitchen cupboards. You all know we love our natural ingredients here, and this DIY hair mask for dry hair is NO exception!
When it comes to putting things on our skin and hair, we only want the best, because let’s face it – commercial products are LADEN with harsh chemicals that can actually cause a slew of problems.
The Ingredients
A good, effective DIY hair mask always starts with good, healthy, and organic ingredients. For this particular recipe, we’ll be using honey, eggs, and ACV (apple cider vinegar), and here’s why!
Honey:
Honey is as natural as they come! But even so, you have to be careful which kind of honey you purchase. Believe it or not, honey is a multi-billion dollar industry and a lot of it is actually NOT honey, but syrup with added sugar. Finding real honey isn’t hard though – just look to your local markets. After all, buying local ensures that you get good, quality ingredients, and also helps out your local economy. Real honey should be thick and should also SMELL like honey!
But why is honey good for your hair you ask? Aside from being a natural moisturizer and hydrating agent, honey also fights bacteria and promotes healthy hair growth. Honey also helps to strengthen the hair follicles, which in turn helps growth and prevents thinning. Because it fights bacteria, honey can help with flakes, eczema, dry and itchy scalp issues, and also cleanse the hair follicles.
Eggs:
Eggs are packed full of protein, as you may already know, so it’s no wonder that eggs can do A LOT for your hair as well! Dry, frizzy hair is a sign of damage, and so eggs can actually strengthen the hair follicle by giving it much needed protein. But the best thing about eggs for hair? They hydrate the scalp and hair, and therefore help prevent itchiness and flakes.
Basically, eggs are to your hair like spinach is for Popeye’s muscles! They strengthen, hydrate, add shine, and also condition dry, brittle hair. If possible and for best results, try always using organic grade A eggs!