5 Effective home remedies for dry hair!

Finding your hair dry and frizzy even after trying hundreds of hair products and hacks can make you feel annoyed. The reason behind having dry hair is not having enough natural oils produced on the scalp for proper moisturisation of the hair. There are many home remedies for dry hair but first let us know about how dry hair actually looks.

How to know if your hair is dry?

There are several symptoms of dry hair that tell whether you have dry hair or not. Some of the symptoms are:

• Hair full of Friz
• Brittle hair that breaks easily 
• Dull looking hair without any shine
• Hair that gets tangled easily 

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Home remedies for dry hair 

1. Massage with natural oils: Massaging with natural oils like coconut oil, almond oil and jojoba oil can moisturise your hair. Massaging also improves blood circulation that can further make the hair stronger from roots.

2. Reduce the frequency of hair wash: Washing your hair everyday or very frequently can scrape off the natural oils from your scalp and leave the hair dry and frizzy.

3. Use hair specific products: Be it your shampoo, conditioner or hair masks, choose the hair product according to your hair type. If you are having difficulty finding a personalised hair care product do consult a dermatologist.

4. Banana Mask: Mash one banana and make a paste out of it. You can mix 1 tablespoon of any natural oils. Spread the paste from roots to the ends and leave it for 1 hour and rinse. Bananas have good moisture content that proves to be one of a good home remedies for dry hair treatment.

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5. Dietary changes: Mindful eating and including a well balanced diet which includes omega 3 and antioxidants can make a drastic change in the hair health. A good diet is essential for healthy hair.

6. Supplements: You never know that the root cause of your dry, brittle and frizzy hair is an underlying vitamin or mineral deficiency. Do consult a doctor, and get the necessary supplements you require.

Besides these you must take certain preventive measures that protects your hair:

• Avoid hair products that are not made for your hair type
• Avoid too much sun exposure 
• Avoid excessive heat treatments 
• Wear comfortable and loose hairstyles 
• Avoid regular harsh hair treatment procedures like hair colouring 
• Avoid overuse of styling tools like flat iron or curling iron

Remember that if you are not able to find a personalised hair care routine or product, it’s always better to consult a dermatologist.