3 Natural Remedies for Your Natural Hair

In today's day and age people are starting to develop a more natural way of living. This includes their products. While buying the newest hair mask or moisturizer can always be fun, it is sometimes hard to identify all the ingredients that are going into your products that you are then putting in your hair. The following are five natural remedies you can make at home to get the same results from your favorite leading products while not breaking the bank and keeping your hair safe from harsh chemicals. 

1. Dry Hair: Olive Oil, Egg, Lemon Juice 

If you are suffering from dry hair, chances are your hair is not retaining its moisture and lacking essential oils. Although many of us hate oily hair, the natural oils our scalp produce are actually key factors to healthy hair growth and healthy hair. Olive oil is a great natural source of essential oil, while it also promotes hair growth and nourishes your scalp. Adding egg increases the productivity of the mask while the lemon juice acts as a soft cleaner for your scalp. 

What You’ll Need

In order to make this mask you will need:

• Two eggs

• Two teaspoons of olive oil

• Two tablespoons of lemon juice 

• Bowl for mixing 

• Spoon or fork

How to Make

1. Once you’ve collected your ingredients, you should begin with whisking your two eggs. 

2. Add the olive oil and lemon juice to the egg mixture

3. MIX!

4. Once all elements are combined, add mixture to your hair until your hair is fully saturated 

5. Let sit for 20-30mins 

6. Rinse out

Personal Experience 

Through all the stress that is college, I definitely had many days when my hair was in extra need of some moisture. Between the many assignments, events, and skipped deep mask treatments, my hair was thirsty for some TLC. I tried this mask and it worked wonders. I actually left it in for about an hour. I personally am a true believer in the long the better. It is a good time to get some cleaning or homework done while the ingredients work their magic. After rinsing my hair with cool water I saw immediate results. I finished my hair off with my Mielle pomegranate and honey leave-in conditioner and my hair was good as new. Aside from the mess it was to apply this mask to my hair I can honestly say it did the job. 8/10

2. Hair Growth: Avocado and Olive Oil

Hair loss can be a result of many different things such as, stress or poor diet. However, this natural hair remedy can help generate hair growth and promote a healthy scalp. Avocado is a great source of vitamin B and vitamin E which promotes thick and healthy hair and repairs any damage done to your scalp.

What You’ll Need

• Half an avocado 

• Two teaspoons of olive oil

• Bowl for mixing 

• Fork

How to Make 

1. Scoop your avocado out of shell and into a bowl 

2. Use your fork and mash avocado until you get a creamy texture 

3. Add your olive oil

4. Mix until completely combined 

5. Add mixture to your hair until completely saturated 

6. Let sit for 20-30 mins

7. Rinse

Personal Experience

If you are like me and you’ve always wanted long, thick, strong hair down your back then this mask may be for you. Growth is always something I’ve wanted to achieve which led me to this mask, a natural and safe way to speed up the process. The avocado makes for a great texture of the mask, I did not make as much as a mess with applying this one. I saw results of growth and moisture with this mask which was great however, this is a mask you need to use at least once a week to see results. 7/10

3. Shiny/Silky Hair: Yogurt, egg yolk, and Aloe Vera

The texture of yogurt makes for a great binder for a natural hair mask. Yogurt is strong in vitamin B6 and B12 which promote shiny and strong hair. Yogurt is also a good source of lactic acid, potassium and fat which supports shiny hair and helps to treat dandruff as well. Yogurt also seals the hair cuticles and promotes growth to your hair. 

What You’ll Need

• 3 tbsp of yogurt

• 3 tbsp of aloe vera gel

• 2 egg yolks

• Bowl to mix 

• Spoon to mix 

How to Make

1. Combine all ingredients into a bowl

2. Dampen hair as hair and scalp should be wet when applying 

3. Apply mask to hair

4. Cover with a shower cap

5. Let sit for 30 mins 

6. Rinse with cold water

Personal Experience 

It may not be everyone's goal to have shiny silky hair, and you may think it is hard to really have that texture on curly hair. However, curls can be shiny too! Shiny and silky hair represents healthy hair and makes for styling and product application much more effective. The best way to get healthy hair is to start at the scalp. This mask is great to promote scalp health, although I do not suffer from dandruff, I can get a lot of oil from product build up. This mask was great at clarifying my hair without stripping the natural oils from my scalp and hair strands. 9/10

Wait... There's More

These mask and ingredients are great for natural hair and can are easily found in most homes or at your local supermarket. However, there are a wide arrange of natural options you can look into to help improve your hair. Learn about more options by reading "The 9 Best Natural Ingredients for Your Hair".

Things to Remember

It is important to practice healthy habits in order to keep your hair in great shape. Yes, these mask will help promote so many benefits for your hair. However, maintaining good and healthy habits will help keep the strength and shine to your hair. The following are great tips to keep in mind to maintain healthy and happy hair:

- Drink plenty of water

-Refrain from washing your hair too often

-Use warm water to wash hair, not hot

-Use sulfate-free and alcohol-free shampoos

-Condition your hair

-Deep condition at least once a week

-When rinsing out condition, rinse with cool water to help seal moisture

In addition to these tips, you can also use the mask from above. All ingredients are natural so they are safe for your scalp and hair. They can also be cocktail so you can use them interchangeably to promote different health results. Use mask 2-3 a week or as needed for best results.

Comment any questions or more mask you'd like to learn about directed to your hair problems! You can also send me a message through my contact page. Happy masking!