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Earth-Friendly Ingredients To Try When Removing Hair Glitches

23 May 2019 · 4 min read

The go-to solution for dealing with hair glitches nowadays is mostly linked to using bottled, chemically manufactured hair products. While this is a quick option, with numerous products available easily in exchange for money, it is not going to work in favour of your hair in the longer run.On the other hand, a number of everyday ingredients are worth trying for the condition of your hair and are beneficial for the long-term health of your hair. Whilst also removing harmful chemicals.Natural does not automatically mean gentle, and eggs, citrus and essential oils can all irritate a sensitive scalp. If you have eczema, psoriasis or any scalp condition, patch test on a small area first and check with your GP before putting anything new on broken skin.5 of nature's ingredients which have been tried and tested by many around the world are as follows:

Honey

Honey is known greatly for its moisturising abilities, for both hair and skin. It not only conditions your hair and locks moisture in your scalp, but also strengthens each hair strand from the root to tip. This strength helps in combating hair breakage. It also has mild antibacterial properties, which is one reason it turns up in scalp treatments. A clean scalp and clean pores lead to less frizzy, healthy and glossy hair.What to do: Add a few drops of honey to your conditioner or shampoo and then wash your hair with it, gently massaging the scalp with your fingertips.

Eggs

Egg yolk is loaded with protein, vitamin E, A and folate. These nourishing properties make it a power-packed meal for your hair. Egg masks are popular for dry, brittle hair, and the fats and proteins coat the shaft so hair feels smoother afterwards.What to do: Massage your scalp directly with an egg yolk and leave it for 15 minutes, not more or less. Then wash your hair gently, but thoroughly, with a shampoo. This can be done twice a week to see the best results.

Yogurt

Plain yogurt is also rich in protein which, as discussed above, is essential for shiny, healthy and strong hair.Additionally, it contains many other hair-friendly nutrients; vitamins, and lactic and fatty acids. The acids keep the hair follicles and the scalp unclogged and wipe away dead skin cells from the scalp as a bonus. Its antibacterial properties reduce dandruff and also provide a soothing effect to irritated/itchy scalp. Moreover, yogurt regulates sebum production which helps in maintaining an optimum pH level for your scalp.What to do: Apply a paste/mask of plain, natural yogurt to your scalp (you can also add an egg yolk to maximise the effect) and leave it for 20-25 minutes before washing it off.

Oranges

Citrus fruits, especially oranges, are great sources of vitamin C which is beneficial for the human body as a whole. Not only can their benefits are reaped through oral consumption, but applying/massaging orange juice on the scalp and hair can show visible results in a short span of time. Vitamin C matters mostly through your diet rather than on your scalp, because the body needs it to absorb iron and to make collagen. Orange juice also conditions and nourishes your hair, giving it a soft texture and a healthy volume.What to do: Use equal amounts of fresh orange juice and lukewarm water. Mix the solution well and apply it on your scalp and hair thoroughly. You can also massage some orange pulp directly on your scalp. Rinse after 20 to 15 minutes. Citrus juice is acidic, so keep it off broken skin and do not leave it on longer.

Oiling

Oiling is one of the most traditional hair care methods which has been used by many generations before us. Most oils known for hair treatment are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. These properties aid in locking moisture in every strand of hair, thus, reducing damage and frizz. They reduce friction and moisture loss, which means less breakage when you brush and style.Oils effective in treating damaged hair (in no particular order):

• Olive oil
• Jojoba oil
• Castor oil
• Coconut oil
• Almond oil

What to do: Heat a few tablespoons of an oil of your choice and massage it on your entire scalp. Keep massaging for 5-10 minutes; remember to massage gently with light fingertips to avoid hair breakage and the strain on the follicles. Leave it for 2-3 hours and then wash with a shampoo. Oil your hair weekly for proper treatment.Note: You can also use a mixture of different oils.

What these can and cannot do

Everything here works on the hair shaft: how it looks, how it feels, how easily it breaks. Used sensibly they can leave hair softer, shinier and less prone to snapping, and less breakage genuinely does mean hair that looks thicker.

None of them regrow hair. Pattern hair loss happens below the surface, where DHT gradually shrinks the follicle, and nothing applied to the outside of your scalp changes that. If your parting is widening or your hairline is receding, home remedies are not the answer and time spent on them is time the follicles do not have.

If that is what is happening, non-surgical treatment from around £25 a month can slow it, and a free video assessment will tell you which you are dealing with.