Home hair care

There are various ways on how to take care of hair, and many of them we can use at home. Taking care of your hair with home remedies is inexpensive, simple and fun. Check out what methods and tips you can use to keep your hair from falling out, dry, shiny and thick.

Proper hair washing

Care begins with washing your head. Are you sure you are doing it correctly? The head should always be washed twice. The first wash allows you to get rid of all impurities from both the hair and the scalp. The first application of shampoo usually does not lather too much, as the ingredients of the product settle under the weight of the dirt.

The second shampooing is when you can massage the scalp. It's best to do it gently with circular motions of your fingertips. This stimulates circulation, relaxes the muscles and makes the shampoo ingredients thoroughly penetrate the hair. The next step is to rinse the shampoo thoroughly, even several times with running water. This is important because the shampoo residue remaining on the head can cause oily scalp. The hair is now ready for the application of the mask.

Application of the hair mask

Rub a small amount of the mask thoroughly into the hair, then comb the hairpiece with a wide-toothed comb. Now divide the hair into small strands and reapply the mask to them (in minimal amounts), starting from the roots and working your way downward. After 2-3 minutes, rinse the mask thoroughly with water and wrap your hair in a towel to absorb excess water.

Drying the hair

You can dry your hair in several ways. The healthiest option is to let your hair dry naturally, but if you don't have much time, you can use a diffuser (for ladies with curly hair), or dry your hair only at the roots, letting the rest dry on its own. The ideal way for women with straight hair is to blow dry the hair at the roots, and smooth the ends by drying them on a flat brush.

Hair cared for with good cosmetics can look just as good as when you leave the salon. If you don't mind using hairspray, you can additionally fix it with your favorite cosmetic to keep your hair loose and smooth.

It's worth remembering to always use products that are properly matched to the condition of your hair. The cost of such cosmetics does not have to be high, and combined with a little knowledge of hair care can work wonders.

Oil or serum

If you have split ends, it's a good idea to protect your hair with a special serum that glues the split ends together. You might as well treat your hair with an oil, which will thicken your hair, smooth it out and provide protection for further conditioning.

A balanced diet

The basis of beautiful and healthy hair is a proper diet. To take care of their condition, it is important to supply the body with the right amount of nutrients, including vitamins and minerals. We provide them by consuming: 

• vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, onions, garlic),  
• fruits,  
• whole-grain products,  
• milk,  
• yogurts,  
• lean meat,  
• nuts,  
• sprouts,  
• yeast

Natural ways

Egg mask for hair - just one egg yolk mixed with the juice of half a lemon and a few drops of olive oil. Such a concoction is applied to the hair and covered with a cap. After 30 minutes, wash off the mixture with warm water and shampoo your hair.

Yeast - just mix two tablespoons of kefir with 50 g of yeast and a tablespoon of oil. Apply the mixture to the hair for about 40 minutes. This is an easy way to stimulate the hair roots.
Nourishing banana - half a banana is mixed with half an avocado and three tablespoons of milk. Apply the concoction to the hair and after 20 minutes wash it off with lukewarm water.
Black turnip - just grate black turnip on medium mesh grater, squeeze the juice and rub it into the scalp. After 20 minutes, such a concoction is rinsed off

Beer rinse - this is one of the easiest ways to treat damaged hair. It is enough to stock up on light wheat beer. With one glass we rinse the head, and then wash the beer off with lukewarm water.
kerosene and castor oil mask - mix three tablespoons of cosmetic kerosene with two egg yolks and a few drops of castor oil. Apply the mixture to dry hair, then wrap it with a cap and towel. After 30 minutes, wash your hair twice and apply a light conditioner. Rinse the whole thing off preferably with water and lemon juice.