There is a huge selection of hair care products in the market that caters to a wide range of hair care needs for all types of hair problems and texture. And yet, a lot of women still find themselves going back to DIY remedies that utilise the natural ingredients that are available to them. Hence, it’s not surprising that women from all over the world had adapted various hair care techniques and they have become widely part of the beauty industry, to a point that even hair care professionals recommend them.
Take a trip around various parts of the world and find out DIY hair remedies that you can incorporate into your daily regimen.
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Argan Oil
The Moroccan argan oil is probably the most talked about and sought after ingredient in hair care products. Some of its beneficial properties help to make hair frizz-free, tame flyaways, and providing a nourishing effect on your tresses.
Jojoba Oil
The use of jojoba oil for hair care originates in Mexico and has since been the favorite among women who are looking to create their own DIY hair treatment at home. This oil is derived from a shrub that is native to Mexico’s Mojave Desert. It is believed to be extremely hydrating for the hair such that it is commonly used as an ingredient in shampoos and conditioners because it can add shine and vitality while keeping hair more manageable.
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Turmeric
This herb is native to India that is widely used in Ayurveda treatments and other forms of traditional Indian medicine. However, recent studies have shown that turmeric has the ability to rejuvenate the scalp to make your locks fuller or reverse the process of hair loss.
Mayan Hair Wrap
As the name implies, this DIY hair care treatment originates in the Mayan empire wherein they use one half avocado, a tablespoon of olive oil, egg yolk, and one-half banana. Once all of these are thoroughly mixed together, apply them onto hair and use a plastic to wrap it up. Leave the mixture on for an hour for maximum results. Rinse as usual. Adjust the amount of avocado and banana you use depending on hair length.
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Camellia Oil
There is a reason why the geishas had been using it for centuries – camellia oil is one of Asia’s biggest hair care and beauty secrets! Camellia oil is produced through a cold-press method using the seeds of camellia plant. Some of the benefits it can offer to the hair include giving it a shiny finish and acts as a leave-in treatment when massaged onto hair before bedtime.
Honey
Honey offers several wonderful benefits but few people are aware it is also a useful ingredient for treating itchiness caused by dandruff. Honey offers nourishing and hydrating properties, both of which are useful for fighting dandruff and its symptoms. Prepare a mixture of honey and warm water then dab a small amount of the mixture at the scalp. Treatment can last for 15 minutes or can be left overnight for best results.
Which of these DIY hair care and remedies have you been using?
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