The chemical filled harsh shampoos, overuse of hair styling tools, dry climate and also lack of proper hair care will make your hair dry, damaged and also gets prone to breakage. Honey works wonders to treat dry, brittle and lifeless hair. Nourish your hair with honey and restore its moisture content with easy homemade treatments:
BENEFITS OF USING HONEY FOR DRY HAIR
- Honey works as a natural humectant that helps form a protective coating to retain moisture content in hair shafts.
- It is an emollient that hydrates dry hair and imparts softness.
- Honey contains nutrients that nourish hair follicles and rejuvenates damaged hair.
- It contains antioxidants that prevent hair damage by protecting it from pollution and sun.
HONEY HAIR TREATMENTS
HONEY SHAMPOO
Things That You Need
- Honey – 2 tbsp
- Water- 1/2 cup
Method – Add water to the honey so that the consistency thins out. Apply the mixture on damp scalp and hair. Massage it in and leave it on for 5 mins Wash off with plain water for a healthy natural shampoo for soft nourished hair. You cans also add 1 tsp of raw honey to your conditioner to soften dry rough and frizzy hair READ MORE – AMLA FOR EXTREME HAIR GROWTH – BENEFITS AND WAYS TO USE
2. HONEY DRY DAMAGED HAIR
Things That You Need
- Over-ripe banana: 1
- Honey- 2 tbsp
Method – Mash the banana using a fork and add honey, cinnamon to it. Mix well and apply it on damp scalp and hair. Wear a shower cap and wait for 1 hour. Rinse with plenty of water and use a mild shampoo. Do this treatment thrice every week.
Benefits: Ripe banana contains minerals that rejuvenate and hydrate dry hair. Combined with honey, banana’s natural oils help form a protective shield to retain moisture in hair.
3.HONEY LIGHTEN HAIR
Things That You Need
- Raw Honey- 2 tbsp
- Olive oil- 2 tbsp
- cinnamon powder – 1/4 tsp
Method Mix honey and olive oil together and apply on hair and scalp. Leave it on for 1 hour and wash off with a mild shampoo. Do it twice every week.
Benefits – Olive oil has vitamin E that repairs damaged hair. Vitamin A helps hydrate hair. READ MORE – Best ways to use castor oil for faster and thicker hair growth