”Inner beauty is great but fabulous hair never hurts”
Since we are all in a lock down and visiting our favorite hairstylist is not an option, we need to start taking care of those tresses. After all that’s the only crown we never take off.
Today I will discuss some simple hair care rituals that you can follow in the comfort of your own house.
1) Oiling those tresses. If you have the Anita’s Aromatics hair oil which is a combination of 5 base oils & 7 essential oils you are sorted. If not, don’t fret you can make your own hair oil with a combination of olive oil & coconut oil. Add in a paste of overnight soaked 1tsp of Methi seeds & empty out an evion capsule. Voila your hair oil is ready. Apply it on your scalp & leave it on for min 2 hours before shampooing . Steam your hair after the massage or just soak & squeeze a towel in hot water & cover your scalp for 15-20 min.
Remember one thing, shampoos, fancy conditioners & those serums may work, but they address the symptoms, & not the problem. The truth of the matter is those locks need nourishment. The conditioner you use can hide away that dandruff, but it’s not going to fix it unless you address it.
Here are some easy to follow hair pack recipes that will nourish, condition, hydrate your hair. Some of these hair packs work very well to reduce hair fall, improve hair growth & deal with that dandruff you have been ignoring for years now.
1) Egg , yoghurt & coffee pack
This caffeine enriched pack adds that zing to your hair besides waking you up every morning.
Ingredients
One whole egg
2 tbsp fresh curds
1 tbsp coffee
Procedure
– Whisk the egg yolk & whites until you get a runny texture. Add in the yoghurt & coffee to make a smooth paste.
– Apply this to your hair from roots to tips . Leave it for 30min
– Rinse using lukewarm water while shampooing & a cold water rinse after conditioner.
2) Banana & curd pack – this works fabulously for dry hair .
Ingredients
Half a ripe banana mashed
2 table spoon honey
1 table spoon curd
One tea spoon lemon juice
Procedure
-Mash the banana till it’s smooth & add the other ingredients listed.
-Apply from roots to tip. Leave it on for 30min
-Rinse using lukewarm water while shampooing & a cold water rinse after conditioner.
3) To improve hair growth
Ingredients
Half a cup curds
One spoonful of Methi seeds soaked at night & ground
Handful of curry leaves blended in a mixer
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp honey
Procedure
-Mix all the above ingredients into a smooth paste
-Apply it to your scalp section wise & let it stay for 30min.
-Rinse using lukewarm water while shampooing & a cold water rinse after conditioner.
4)Superfood tresses booster
Ingredients
2 tbsp aloevera gel
2 tbsp curd
One tsp olive oil
One tap honey
Half a cup of coconut milk
Procedure
-Blend the aloe Vera gel & curd. To this add olive oil, honey & coconut milk make a smooth paste
-Apply it to your scalp section wise & let it stay for 2 hours
-Rinse using lukewarm water while shampooing & a cold water rinse after conditioner.
5)Vitamin C hair booster
This pack provides the necessary dosage of Vitamin C to boost the absorption & efficiency of all the nutrients
Ingredients
3 tbsp curd
Few drops of lemon
One tbsp of honey
Procedure
-Mix all the above ingredients thoroughly
-Apply it to your scalp section wise & let it stay for 30min.
-Rinse using lukewarm water while shampooing & a cold water rinse after conditioner.
6) Dandruff remedy
Ingredients
One cup curd
Half a ripe avocado
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
5-6 drops of tea tree oil ( if you have it at home great )
Procedure
-Mash the avocado & combine the balance ingredients
-Leave it on for 20 min
-Rinse with shampoo & cold rinse after conditioning
I personally love curds as a main ingredient in all my hair packs. Power-packed with anti-bacterial properties, curd is an excellent ingredient to keep scalp infections at bay, moreover, it is known to reduce stubborn dandruff and itchiness. In addition, curd is rich in vitamin B5 and D, which makes it an excellent superfood for our hair.
Try these hair packs & hair oil & pamper those locks & make the most of this lockdown.
I have given you a huge variety so you can use any of the combinations available easily at your home. Do let me know what you tried & drop in a comment incase of any queries or suggestions.
