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**BEST HOME REMEDIES FOR DRY HAIR** Hair is an integral part of a person’s personality, especially for women. It defines your style, status and culture. Other than that, the condition of your hair is a reflection of your health and lifestyle. You can determine whether you’re getting a sufficient amount of nutrients and vitamins in your body. Looking into the history, diverse cultures and civilizations have followed up their certain organic remedies to keep their hair healthy. From Egyptian civilization to the Renaissance to the Victorian eras, women used to strictly follow home remedies in order to enhance their beauty. Yes, beautiful hair is aesthetic and appealing. According to the researchers, 48% of people notices hair first. So, it’s more like a first impression. ### **WHAT IS DRY HAIR?** It is a condition when your hair doesn’t secure moisture in your scalp which eventually makes it look lackluster, frizzy and brittle. According to dermatologists, our hair has three layers: the innermost layer medulla, the middle cortex and the outermost layer cuticle. The outermost layer is made up of flattened cells covered by layers of natural oils. The function of this layer is to protect from harmful sun rays and other chemical products. ### **WHY IS MY HAIR SO DRY AND BRITTLE?** The main causes of dry hair are as follows: - Excessive use of heating products (■■■■ dry, iron and curler) - Excessive exposure to sun rays and pollution - Use of hair color and other harsh chemical products - Nutritional deficiencies - Hair in contact with chlorinated water. - Washing your hair excessively - Exposure to the dry climate - Genetics - Hormonal Imbalances - Dehydration - Reaction of medications ### **SYMPTOMS OF DRY HAIR:** The symptoms of dry hair may include: - The frizzy and brittle texture - Visible stray hair and split ends - Itchy scalp - Hair breakage and excessive hair fall - Excessive flaky dandruff - Your hair gets easily knotted - The long-term condition can cause scalp diseases such as psoriasis and eczema etc. ### **REMEDIES AND TREATMENT FOR DRY HAIR:** There are a plethora of organic home remedies for treating dry hair problems. Here are the lists below for attaining silky smooth shiny hair: **USE HOT OILS:** Heating oils is the best way to nourish your hair. You can use coconut, almond, mustard and amla oil which works best-restoring moisture. Take a cup of oil and warm it in the microwave for about 3-5 minutes. Apply and gently massage onto hair for 10 minutes and wrapped it with a steamed towel. After 30 minutes, wash it with your desired shampoo and conditioner. **USE HAIR MASK:** I’ve been using my personal hair mask and literally it works like a magic. All you need is one cup of cream (skimmed), half a cup of amla oil and one teaspoon of melted petroleum jelly. Mix all the ingredients and apply this mask to your hair. leave it for 1 hour and wash it. It’ll not only softens your hair but also eliminates frizziness, split ends and dandruff. Other than that it enhances strength and hair growth. **MAYONNAISE AND EGG:** Mayonnaise and eggs are rich in proteins that generate hair moisture and maintains strength. Mix 2 eggs in a cup of mayonnaise and apply it to your hair. Leave it for 30 minutes and rinse with cool water and shampoo. **TAKING SUPPLEMENTS:** Your hair doesn’t only need external care but also internal care too. Most of the hair problems are mostly occur due to deficiency of certain nutrients and vitamins. Taking the right supplements prescribed by the doctor should be religiously followed. The supplements include: - Vitamin A, C and E capsules - Cod liver oil or Omega-3 oil - Iron supplements - Use of proteins in the diet **LET YOUR HAIR BREATHE:** Women with a hectic schedule always need to look presentable and for that, they go for straightening, curling and ■■■■-drying their hair which exaggerates dry hair problems. So, give it a break and let your hair stay natural sometimes. **USE OF RIGHT PRODUCTS:** Your product choice plays a vital role in your hair health. So, always select the right shampoo. Go for mild and sulfur-free products. Other than that, avoid excessively washing your hair. Doctors recommend that washing hair three times a week works best. **USE COLD WATER:** Many people take a hot water bath in winters which are really bad for your hair. Hot water opens pores of cuticles which allows eliminating moisture from your hair. Use cold and tepid water instead which protects the cuticle seal from damage. **AVOID CHLORINATED WATER:** Most of the people who prefer swimming often suffer from dry hair as it is continuously being exposed to chlorinated water. So, most doctors advice to rinse water from freshwater before going and after swimming. Also, prefer using a latex cap when going in the water. **TRIMMING HAIR:** Trimming your hair is actually meant to remove the damaged parts of your hair that have been caused by everyday activities. It is also known as dusting hair as you’re getting rid of the parts that look unhealthy. It is a good way to maintain health by trimming 1/2 inch of it every four months. It doesn’t make your hair grow faster but allows promoting healthy hair growth. **USE OF CAPS AND HAIR SCARVES:** Sun rays are also the main reason promoting dry hair as it damages your hair cuticle. So, prefer using caps and headscarves for making a shade over your hair and also protecting your hair from dust and pollution. **AVOID THE USE OF HAIR DYES:** Hair dyes are majority followed by every woman and no doubt it lavishes your personality and style but excessive dyeing procedures can cause great damage to your hair and promotes dryness, brittleness and frizziness. Women should extra follow hair care treatments for protecting your dyed hair from damage. You should oil your scalp thrice a week, use damage repair shampoos and use authentic hair care masks and other products ### **CONCLUSION:** According to the Red book poll, 74% of women say bad hair day makes them depress, they face self-esteem issues and feel less confident. Beautiful hair is a booster for your personality and confidence. It shapes your looks and tones your features. With good hair, you feel confident and poised. Taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity and every person should take out time for themselves, make yourself feel good and treat yourself better. --- _[View the full topic](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/best-home-remedies-for-dry-hair/27455)._