1. Oil -- Coconut Oil or Amala Oil (found in Indian stores :)) -- coconut oil (and amala) are great ways to nourish your hair on a regular on-going basis. Oil is a great way to help your hair (regardless of oily or dry) to get a great source of nourishment (strengthen the roots as well as condition) and help make it look shiny!
- Tips on how to apply - massage the oil to your hair (especially the scalp) -- make sure you massage it in well -- and let it "sit" for 15-20 minutes at least before you shower.
- It is great to do once a week or once every couple of weeks.
- I typically just shampoo when washing my hair after applying oil.
2. Mayonnaise -- applying mayonnaise to your hair once a month is a great way to deep-condition your hair - this is especially great during the Winter time as well as Spring and Fall as the weather changes.
- Similarly to applying oil - massage into your hair (especially the scalp) and let it "sit" for 15-20 minutes
- I always use gloves -- similar to the ones used when applying hair color as the mayonnaise can tend to "smell-up" my hands - though it does soften them up nicely! :)).
- Another great tip -- I usually only shampoo (and not apply conditioner) when washing my hair.
3. Beer -- lite beer or regular -- believe it or not but beer is a great way to help make your hair shiny!
- Poor half a can or the whole can on your hair and massage in (depends on the thickness and length of your hair on the amount you'll need) and let it "sit" for 15-20 minutes.
- Great to do once every couple of months.
- Depends on how your hair is feeling to shampoo and condition or just shampoo.
Make sure you massage the oil, mayonnaise, beer -- into your scalp -- the roots are more important than the hair itself because you want the source of where your hair is growing to get the longer lasting benefits!! :)
Next blog -- foods (and spices such as tumeric) that will help strengthen your skin and nails!
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