Dry hair tips – Reasons for dry hair

Reasons for dry hair

There is no single reason for dry hair.There is variety of factors that can lead to dry hair, which include

• Environmental conditions like living in a dry, hot climate, too much exposure to sun and swimming often in chlorinated water encourage dry hair.
• Hair-care practices like washing the hair frequently, using shampoos containing harsh chemicals, blow drying the hair daily, getting chemical treatments and using electric curling irons or straighteners also  contribute to dry hair.
• Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in the person goes hungry with the fear of gaining weight. This disorder can cause malnutrition and their side effects can be dry and brittle hair.
• Hypobaric -thyroidismis a condition when the parathyroid gland in the neck produces less parathyroid hormone. As a result the level of calcium in the blood decreases. Calcium is the main nutrient for healthy hair, bones tissue and teeth.
• Hypothyroidism is a condition when the thyroid gland produces less thyroid hormone. Early symptom of hypothyroidism is dry and brittle hair.
• Menkes Kinky Hair Disease rare genetic condition in which there are some cells that do not absorb copper. Low copper absorption cause dryness of the hair.
• Too much bare to sunlight When you are going out in a summer day, the harmful sun rays will directly fall on your hair. This becomes worse if you don’t cover your hair. People might not have realized but this is one of the reasons for dry hair.
• Styling with blower and flat iron These days youngsters wishes to get different hairstyles on each different day. This is done with the hair of hair styling tools such as flat iron or a blower. But, they are not aware that , this can be one of the reasons for dry hair.
• Excess hair care habit Hair care habits are good when it is done to a certain limit. But excessive doing of it can also hamper your hair. As it will take away the moisture layer from your scalp and make it frizzy and dry.

Massage in butter Treat dry hair by rubbing butter into the scalp. Cover the head with a shower cap and leave it for an hour. Shampoo in the normal way and rinse the butter out.

Olive oil is the most popular home remedy to treat dry hair. Olive oil contains Vitamin E and antioxidants that help to heal damaged hair by moisturizing the outer layer of the hair follicles. Hot oil treatment done with olive oil will strengthen and moisturize dry hair.  Hot oil treatment can be done by spreading enough olive oil on the towel that would cover the head. Microwave the towel for 2 minutes. Wrap it round the head and leave it for some time. Shampoo after a hour.This treatment can be done with almond oil, castor oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil or corn oil.

Mayonnaise is found to be an excellent agent for treating dry hair.The protein in mayonnaise makes the hair soft and silky by removing dryness. Massage a thick layer of full fat mayonnaise on damp hair and cover the head with a plastic shower cap for an hour. Rinse and shampoo with lukewarm water.

Eggs to soften dry hair Eggs are a good source of protein and lecithin which help to repair and strengthen dry damaged hair by adding moisture to them.  Apply the mixture of one whipped egg white with two spoons of water and massage it into the scalp in circular motion for 15 minutes. Shampoo it with cold water.

Get rid of dry hair with avocado Avocado is rich in saturated fats, vitamins A and E, protein and other minerals which help to get rid of damaged and dry hair. Avocado adds moisture to the dry hair shafts.  Prepare a mixture of one mashed ripe avocado, one spoon each of jojoba oil and wheat germ oil. Apply this paste on the scalp immediately after washing. Leave it for 30 minutes and then wash with lukewarm water.

Bananas have high potassium and moisture content which prevents split ends, and improves the elasticity of the hair. They are found to be excellent in treating extremely dry hair. Simply mash a banana and apply it on the head. Leave it for an hour and then wash with lukewarm water. Banana can treat dry hair effectively.

Honey is found to be another good ingredient for dry hair. It makes the hair soft and silky by trapping moisture in the hair. Apply a cup of honey immediately after shampooing the hair Cover and keep for 30 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.

Sesame oil has the rich nutrients and properties to fight with hair dryness by protecting the outer layer of the damaged hair. Make a paste of sesame oil and grated ginger and massage it into the scalp.

Treat dry hair with vinegar Dryness is often caused by the built-up residue left by shampoos and other products used for hair. Vinegar helps to get rid of this residue and also helps to restore the pH level.

Dandruff home remedies for dry hair

Tea for dry hair It has been found that, tea is not only useful while consuming but can also be used as rinse when you have dry hair. You have to prepare tea without sugar and apply the water to wash your hair after shampooing.

Sandalwood oil The oil extracted from sandalwood is really an amazing remedy for those with dry hair. Take few drops of such oil and apply over your hair root and shaft. This will certainly make you free from dry hair.

Curry leaves This leaves are really wonderful in adding taste to Indian curries. Now this has proved as a remedy to treat dry hair. You have to add few curry leaves in hot coconut oil, keep for some time and apply that oil over your hair.