In summer our hair is stressed by the sun and salt or chlorine water in the swimming pool. In winter, cold and wind deprive the hair of moisture. But these are just some of the possible causes of dry hair. Luckily, there are many ways to keep your hair moisturized so it feels soft and supple. Read about which home remedies provide your hair with optimal moisture.
Moisture for the hair - Why is my hair dry?
In general, there are two main reasons for dry hair. One is that your scalp doesn't produce enough natural sebum to moisturize your hair. This can be hereditary or it can change over time. Sebum production slows down with age, whichtoo dry skinand of course leads to dry hair.
Frizzy hair is generally drier than many other hair types for a very simple reason. Due to the shape of the curls, it takes longer for the protective sebum from the scalp to spread along the hair. That's why curly hair needs extra moisturizing care!
Dry hair can be caused by the following external factors:
– excessive exposure to sunlight
– Contact with chlorine or salt water
– excessive hair washing
– Silicones in styling products and shampoos that dehydrate your hair
– excessive heat styling with a hairdryer, straightener or curling iron
–excessive coloring
Use a low heat setting or heat protectant products when using a blow dryer or flat iron as this will reduce damage to the hair structure.
porosity of hair
Another crucial factor is the porosity of the hair. Porosity is the ability of hair to absorb and retain moisture. A hair consists of three layers: medulla (hair pulp), cortex (bark) and cuticle (scale layer). Think of the cuticle as overlapping roof shingles. This is protection against various influences that can be harmful to the hair. When the cuticle layer is open, the hair quickly becomes stressed.
With high porosity, the hair absorbs moisture and care products easily, but also loses them quickly and dries out. It is particularly important to use an agent that seals moisture in the hair.
The low porosity can be a challenge when adding moisture and oil to the hair. Try an intensive hair treatment with heat, as this allows the active ingredients to penetrate deeper!
Isn't water enough?
You may be thinking: Can't I just moisturize my hair? Unfortunately it's not that simple. While water is a great source of moisture, it shouldn't be the only step in a hydrating routine.
Think of water as a tool to get other nourishing ingredients into your hair. You need other active ingredients to protect the lipids and outer layer of the hair shaft. This is especially important for high porosity hair as it absorbs moisture easily but cannot retain it.
Also remember that the water in your shower is not pure H2O. Some waters contain lime, chloride and other dissolved substances that can attack the proteins and lipids in hair.
Moisture for hair with gelatin
Gelatin is a good source of protein for hair. It regenerates damaged hair, moisturizes andmakes hair supple and shiny.
To prepare this home remedy to moisturize your hair, do the following:
- Dissolve 1 tablespoon of gelatin in 200 ml of warm water.
- Set aside for 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to solidify slightly.
- Add 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar and 6 drops of essential oil of your choice such as jasmine, lavender or rosemary and stir well.
- Apply the mixture to clean hair.
- Leave the hair treatment on for 10 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.
Hair treatment based on eggs or mayonnaise
Eggs and mayonnaise contain a lot of protein, which strengthens the hair structure and moisturizes brittle or very dry hair.
If the hair on your scalp lacks moisture, try one of the three protein-rich hair masks!
1. Beat an egg white with 2 tablespoons of lukewarm water.
Apply the mixture to hair and scalp.
Massage well for a few minutes using circular movements.
Rinse hair with cold water and then wash with shampoo.
2. Break three eggs into a bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon honey.
Apply the mixture to hair and scalp.
Cover your head with a plastic shower cap and leave the hair treatment to work for about 30 minutes.
Then rinse your hair with cold water and wash with shampoo.
3. Moisten hair with warm water and spread a thick layer of mayonnaise on it.
Massage the mayonnaise well from the hairline to the tips.
Cover with a shower cap and leave the moisturizer on for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Then rinse the mane with cold water and wash with shampoo.
Moisturizing yogurt and olive oil hair mask
Yogurt and olive oil are particularly effective home remedies for dry hair.
To prepare this hair treatment:
Add two tablespoons of olive oil and 6 drops of essential oil to a bowl. Add 100g yoghurt and stir well.
Apply the mixture to hair.
Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave the hair treatment on for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Make your own avocado egg moisturizing mask
Avocado is rich in vitamins A and E, saturated fats and minerals, all of which nourish damaged and dry hair and help add moisture to the hair.
To prepare an avocado and egg hair treatment, you should mash a ripe, peeled avocado with an egg. Apply the mixture to wet hair and leave it on for 20 minutes. Then rinse the hair several times.
Banana honey hair mask for dry hair
Bananas have a high potassium content and are ideal asHome remedies for dry hair. Due to their properties, bananas can prevent split ends and improve hair elasticity.
Place a banana and a tablespoon of honey in a blender and puree until smooth. Distribute it thoroughly on the hair from the roots to the ends. Leave the hair treatment on for 1 hour and then rinse your hair with lukewarm water.
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Make your own hair treatment with warm oil
Warm oils can be massaged into the scalp and give dry hair shine and suppleness. Olive oil is one of the most popular home remedies for dry hair. You can also achieve good results with:
Coconut oil
almond oil
castor oil
Jojoba oil
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All of these oils arerich in vitamin Eand antioxidants and help to moisturize the outer layer of hair, namely the cuticle.
To do this moisturizing treatment yourself, you need to do the following:
- Heat 100 ml oil. It should just be warm and not hot.
- Then gently massage the oil into your hair.
- Wrap your hair in a warm towel.
- Leave on for 30-40 minutes.
- Then wash with shampoo and rinse thoroughly with water.
A shower cap is also a good way to retain heat for longer.
Oils should be the last step in your hair care routine as they act as sealants that smooth the hair cuticle. This seals the moisture in the hair.
Moisturizing spray for in between (without rinsing)
If you have dry or brittle hair, vegetable glycerin helps because it also attracts moisture from the environment. Apricot and sesame oil are lighter oils that won't weigh your hair down or make it look "greasy" in the hot summer sun.
50 ml distilled water
2 THE Aloe Vera Saft
1 tsp vegetable glycerin
1 tbsp apricot oil
2 Tbsp Vitamin E
2 tsp sesame oil
Obtain a 60-100 ml spray bottle. First fill the water into the bottle and then add the other ingredients. This moisturizing spray can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Leave-in Conditioner Spray with Coconut Milk (no rinsing)
Coconut milk works wonders for your hair. The high fat content, proteins and vitamin E nourish the hair from roots to tips and make dry, damaged hair healthy and beautiful again. Coconut milk is ideal as a leave-in conditioner because it makes the hair supple without weighing it down.
50 ml coconut oil, melted
1 tablespoon jojoba oil
1 tablespoon argan oil
10 drops of essential oil of your choice
50 ml coconut milk
100ml spray bottle
This is how it works:
Melt the coconut oil and stir in the jojoba and argan oil. Pour the melted oils into the empty spray bottle and top up with coconut milk. Place the lid on the spray bottle and shake to mix well. Store the leave-in conditioner in a cool place and use it occasionally.
