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Monday, 3 February 2014

Avocado Hair Mask for Dry Hair

Avocado and Egg Hair Mask for Dry Damaged Hair

Avocados are vegetables that yield many beneficial results for dry hair and damaged skin and you�ll see avocados have many other health benefits as well. Avocados are rich in vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K and nutrients such as protein, iron, copper, magnesium, amino acids, and potassium. And, to think! Access to all these amazing minerals and nutrients for your hair likes as far as the nearest grocery store or your pantry. Depending on the cost of avocados in your area, this should cost you much less than a prepackaged homemade hair treatment like Neutrogena�s triple moisture hair mask, for example. This is an inexpensive and fast natural home remedy for hair that will leave your hair feeling extremely smooth.

This DIY avocado homemade hair mask is one of the best homemade masks out there for dry hair as avocados are saturated with good fat which coats your hair and helps protect it against free radicals in the air and every day styling abuse such as blow drying and straightening your hair. The harsh winter months and hot summer months can also wreak havoc on our locks, making our hair dry, brittle and susceptible to breakage and split ends. I have used yogurt and olive oil hair mask treatment, and while I absolutely swear by that hair treatment as wonderful for replenishing hair moisture, this homemade hair mask takes that one step further with its excellent hair moisturizing properties due to all the nutrients in avocados mentioned above.

Believe it or not, having dry, brittle hair can wreak havoc on self-esteem. For those of us who look at our dry limp and lifeless hair in the mirror every morning, we know how it feels when we just end up tying our hair in a pony rather than deal with it. But, there is hope for healthy hair! Homemade hair treatment masks are a great way to get started since they don�t cost much and are easy to make. It�s a great excuse to take some time out for your selves (men and women alike!) and just relax while the avocado hair mask does its job on your scalp and hair.

So, how do you create an avocado homemade hair mask? Easy. Read more below.

What do you need?

1 Avocado
2 Egg whites
1 Tablespoon olive oil

Follow these directions:

To create the moisturizing avocado hair mask treatment at home takes about 5 minutes from start to finish. You will need to use the flesh of 1 avocado, 2 egg whites, 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Using a fork, mash the flesh of the avocado. Transfer to a bowl (if you didn�t start out in one), and add the egg whites and olive oil to the avocado and continue to mix well. After a couple of minutes of mashing all the ingredients together, you can start to apply the mask to your hair.

Make sure your hair is dry when you apply this mask.

Using your fingertips, scoop out some of the mask and apply to your head, starting at the scalp and root of your hair to the tips of your hair. Separate your hair into several partings so that the Avocado Hair Mask is easy to apply.

Leave the avocado hair mask treatment on your scalp for about 15-30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water and shampoo and condition as usual. It may take a little longer to wash out, but don�t worry about that because once you are done with the hair treatment, your hair will look and feel much better! An alternative to this avocado hair mask treatment recipe would be to remove the olive oil, and just use a whole egg and the avocado flesh in the same manner as described above. This may eliminate the need to rigorously wash your hair after the mask as the olive oil is the tricky part to get out.
Enjoy!

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Monday, 13 January 2014

Honey & Olive Oil for Silky Hair

Honey has many healing properties and is actually used as a natural healing home remedy for ulcers, sores, and wounds. It naturally retains moisture, and when used on hair, honey can help dry, brittle strands from losing more.

Olive oil is widely known to have conditioning and moisturizing properties. It is used often in the East to help heal dry skin and maintain healthy hair. When combined together, honey and olive oil offer protection against free radicals in the air, and offer a natural way to condition your hair for healthier, and in turn, shinier locks.

What You Need:

Olive Oil - 2-3 tablespoons depending on length of hair
Honey - 1-2 tablespoons depending on length of hair

Directions:

In a bowl, mix the olive oil and honey together using a spoon, or your hands. Make sure your hair is free of any other product so that they mixture can adhere to hair strands properly. Massage your the mixture into your hair and scalp using your fingertips. If needed, you can add more olive oil and honey to cover all your hair.

TIP: Separate your hair into sections so that it's easier for you to apply.

Leave the mixture on for about 15-30 minutes.

Wash your hair as usual. You will most likely not need to use conditioner as your hair will feel silky smooth! This home remedy is safe to use on your hair weekly and if your hair is really dry, bi-weekly.

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Olive Oil and Egg Yolk for Thinning/Loss of Hair

Saturday, 27 April 2013

Olive Oil and Egg Yolk For Thinning, Loss Of Hair

Everyone knows that olive oil is great for your skin and is also a great addition to your diet, in moderate amounts. Did you know that olive oil is also great for hair loss? It helps restore the elasticity of your hair, especially if you have dry hair. Egg yolk is also great for thinning hair and hair loss. The Olive Oil and Egg Yolk treatment for hair loss is one of the best homemade hair masks for hair loss in women. Thinning hair can really take a toll on your self-esteem. Teenagers don't have to worry about thinning or loss of hair as much as adults do. For those that are worried about maintaining their hair, homemade hair treatments will work wonders for your hair. Unfortunately, there's no hair loss cure yet, but this is a good homemade hair mask treatment of hair loss that you can use in the meantime to help restore protein and growth of hair.

So, what is the cause of hair loss? One of the main causes is the lack of protein on your scalp which can be caused by numerous factors such as bad shampoo and conditioner use, stress, etc. Egg yolk helps replace and maintain the protein loss from your scalp which is the reason hair loss occurs. Egg yolk is also rich in lecithin and protein which both are great for moisturizing and strengthening your hair. This makes it a effective natural hair loss treatment. Egg yolks are also high in sulfur, which for those dandruff sufferers out there, this is great news! Sulfur helps relieve your scalp of dandruff, so this home remedy is worth a shot!

Both the olive oil and egg yolk for hair loss treatment can be used separately; However, after your hair has been exposed to hours of heating and dry air due to long winter months or the dry heat of summer months, it's great to give your hair a great moisturizing home remedy such as this olive oil and egg yolk treatment.

Ingredients:

4 Tablespoons 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil (buy here)
2 Egg yolks

Directions:

To make this homemade hair mask, in a small bowl, whip up the 2 egg yolks and the olive oil using a whisk or a fork until you achieve an even consistency. Apply to your scalp using your fingers and make sure you massage your scalp. Massaging the scalp will help promote blood circulation which also helps promote the health of your scalp which helps you retain more hair!

Leave the mixture in your hair for 30 minutes. Be sure to keep the homemade hair mask away from your eyes. You may wrap saran wrap around your hair (not your head) loosely to keep it from dripping. Once 30 minutes are up you can rinse the hair treatment using a mild shampoo and warm water.

Let your hair air dry after the hair mask initial treatment. It takes a few weeks to yield results for thinning hair but you should start to see your dry hair turn into shinier, more resilient hair. You can use this homemade hair loss treatment mask once every week to start and then once every two weeks. Keep in mind, it is greasy so make sure you have enough time to wash it out properly. This olive oil and egg yolk natural loss treatment for women and men is definitely worth the time and mess you may have to go through. You will replace the dry, thinning hair with beautiful, healthy hair!
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