Dry hair is dull and unattractive. It lacks shine and health. Some of us have extremely dry hair by birth. People who do not have dry hair also experience dry hair in this dry season – winter. Dry and frizzy hair is tough to maintain and it is torn away easily.

The causes of dry hair can be many – lack of hydration, poor health, too much exposure in the sun, unrestricted use of chemicals like hair dye, lacquer, hair spray on hair, etc.

Seven Natural Cures for Dry Hair

Diet

Drink adequate water (8-10 glasses) to keep your body hydrated. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables for adequate supply of minerals and fluid. Vitamin C and vitamin B complex are good for the health of the hair. For this reason eat citrus fruits like lemon, lime, different types of herbs and boiled egg.

Regular Wash with Cold Water

Other than an ideal diet, regular wash of hair is necessary to get rid of dry hair. But do not wash your hair with hot water. Extreme hot water removes natural oil of the hair and makes your hair dry. So wash your hair everyday with normal or cold water.

Oil Massage

Regular oil massage on hair is necessary for the treatment of dry hair. Take either of coconut oil, almond and olive oil or you can mix three into 1:1:1 ratio.  Massage oil not only on scalp massage it on every hair strand. Cover your hair with a heavy towel.

Wait for at least an hour before washing it with mild shampoo. If you do not have problem of acne, for better result, keep oil on hair overnight. Comb and brush your hair properly. Hot oil is absorbed well. For this reason you may heat your hair oil before using it.

Yogurt and Honey

Yogurt and honey combination is a good conditioner for hair. Take 2 table spoons of honey and mix it in half cup yogurt. Mix everything properly. Apply that on your hair and wait for half an hour before you wash. Be sure that every strands of hair gets the yogurt coat.

Egg

Egg is an excellent natural medicine for hair. Take an egg and beat it properly. Some people can not stand the smell of egg. They may mix odicolon or fragrant essential oil in the beaten egg. Then apply that egg on your hair. Wait for sometimes to let it dry. Then wash your hair with any mild and good shampoo.

Aloe Vera and Coconut Milk

Aloe Vera gel works well in the cure of dry hair. Take a piece of aloe vera, slit it and remove the gel. Mix it with coconut milk and apply that on your hair. Within few days you will get back the shine of the hair.

A Weekly Mask

A weekly mask is good to cure your dry hair. To make it take 2-3 table spoons of pure henna powder, 1 teaspoon amla ( Indian Gooseberry) powder and liqueur of the tea. Mix everything to make a smooth paste.

Apply it on your hair. Wait for an hour and wash with plain water. Henna oil is also available in the market. You may use it in the mask. Follow all these methods, restrict the use of the chemicals and get the benefit soon.