If you are tired of using hair care products to make your hair soft and shiny, then this article will blow your mind.I am going to tell you 20, yes you heard it right 20 natural ways to make your hair soft and shiny.
Smooth and shiny hair is the desire of every woman. I am sure most of you would have searched lots of stores to find the best hair products suitable for your hair.
In order to fulfill their desire to get lustrous hair, women opt for chemical-based hair products. Instead of knowing the side effects of such products they still tend to use them.
You do an injustice to your hair when you choose these artificial products. They finally leave your hair dull and addictive to these hair products.
Our hair is like a plant, you sow the seed and wait for it to grow into a healthy plant. You cannot get any result immediately, you need to nourish, care, water the plant, place them in the right position only then you will get a healthy plant.
Just like the way you cannot grow a plant overnight you cannot think of getting smooth and shiny hair overnight. You need to nourish, care, understand your hair needs only then you will get smooth and shiny hair.
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How To Make Your Hair Soft and Shiny Naturally
Here we have shared some amazing remedies for your damaged hair. The best thing about these remedies is that they are chemical free and will not harm your hair or scalp. They will leave you with shiny and soft hair.
1. Treating Hair With Lemon And Honey
Treating Hair With Lemon And Honey
Honey moisturizes your hair while lemon makes the hair shiny. Honey and lemon treatment will clean the bacteria from your scalp and prevent the growth of dandruff. This treatment will leave you with soft, shiny and dandruff free hair.
How To Use?
- Mix 1 tablespoon of honey with half of the lemon juice and 1 cup of warm water.
- Mix it in a bowl and massage your scalp with this mixture.
- Leave it for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it thoroughly with warm water.
2. Lemon And Apple Cider Vinegar
Vinegar helps in restoring the ph level of the hair while lemon will make the hair shiny. I would suggest you use apple cider vinegar as this will cure the damaged hair.
Vinegar will also help to remove any residues of the chemicals which were left on the scalp due to the usage of artificial hair products.
How To Use?
- Take a lemon squeeze out the juice from it and mix it with two teaspoons of vinegar and a cup of water.
- Rinse your hair with this mixture after you shampoo your hair.
3. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera For Shiny Hair
You must have felt the softness of Aloe Vera gel when you apply it on your face. Have you ever tried using aloe vera for your hair? If not then you must try it.
Aloe gel not only helps to soften your hair but also treats dandruff.
How To Use?
- Apply Aloe Vera gel on your hair and leave it for at least 1 hour or you can leave it overnight.
- After that wash your hair with the shampoo.
4. Egg
Egg Smoothen Hair
If you are hunting the stores for the best hair care ingredients then you are doing it wrong. You will find those ingredients not in any stores but in an egg. An Egg is rich in protein which is the best ingredient for making the hair strand thicker and stronger.
How To Use?
- Take half a banana, mix it with egg and coconut oil.
- Coconut oil will help in restoring the moisture of dry and damaged hair and making it healthy and shiny.
- Apply the paste on your hair and leave it for at least 1 hour.
- Wash it thoroughly after that. An Egg will help to make the hair strand healthy, it will also treat frizzy hair and make your hair soft.
5. Beer
The proteins in the beer help in repairing and rebuilding the damaged hair and make them lustrous. It is also good for strengthening the hair and making it shiny.
How To Use?
- After you have washed your hair with a shampoo massage your scalp with beer.
- Leave it for about 5 minutes and then rinse it thoroughly.
6. Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise contains ingredients such as egg, oil and vinegar which are very good for your hair treatment.
How To Use?
- Make your hair damp by applying little water.
- Then apply mayonnaise all over your hair and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Wash your hair properly with a mild shampoo.
7. Avocado
Avocado For Soft Hair
Avocado has certain fats that are good for nourishing your hair. This will help you get soft hair.
How To Use?
- Mash one Avocado and Banana and add some almond oil in it.
- Massage the mixture on the scalp. Wash your hair after 30 minutes with a shampoo.
- This remedy will work best for extremely damaged hair if you try this twice a week.
8. Yoghurt
Yoghurt contains lactic acid that acts as an antibacterial and anti-fungal agent. This helps in cleaning the itchy scalp and will make your scalp free from infection. Moreover, it helps to soothe the skin and moisturize the hair.
How To Use?
- Apply yogurt on the scalp and cover with a towel or shower cap.
- Leave it for 20 minutes and then wash it with shampoo.
- If you use cool yogurt it will help to soothe the itchy scalp.
9. Bottle Gourd
Bottle Gourd
If you want shiny and bouncy hair then you should use bottle gourd.
How To Use?
- Blend bottle gourd and extract its juice.
- Mix it with olive oil or coconut oil or you could even use it plain.
- Apply it on your hair from root to tip and leave it for about an hour.
- Wash your hair using a mild shampoo.
10. Henna Pack
Now this remedy is used by many of my friends. This will not only nourish your hair but also give your hair a good color. I have heard from my friends saying that they use henna when they feel that their hair has become dry.
How To Use?
- Take some henna powder and mix it with some water to make a thick paste.
- Apply it on your hair all over, leave it for 1 hour and then wash using a mild shampoo.
11. Gooseberry(Amla)
Indian Gooseberry(Amla)
If you want thick black hair then gooseberry is a good choice. Gooseberry has vitamin c and lots of antioxidants which will help in hair growth and will also help in cleaning the scalp.
How To Use?
- Before you shampoo your hair, grind some gooseberry finely and mix it with some coconut oil and lemon juice.
- Massage your scalp and hair gently with the made mixture.
- Wash your hair using shampoo and lukewarm water.
12. Milk
Milk is used to moisturize the skin, it also act as a conditioner for the hair. This is the easiest remedy for repairing your hair. If you are too lazy to make something of your own, then just follow this remedy.
How To Use?
- First, comb your hair and apply milk evenly all over your hair.
- Leave it for an hour and wass using a mild shampoo.
13. Gelatin
You would have never thought of gelatin as a remedy for your damaged hair, but yes this remedy works for dry and rough hair. Its hydrolyzed protein treats damaged hair and also makes it soft and shiny.
How To Use?
- Mix one tablespoon of gelatin in one cup of warm water.
- Add one tablespoon of vinegar to it.
- Apply this mixture on your hair and leave it for 15 minutes.
- After that rinse using lukewarm water.
14. Potato Juice
Potato juice has vitamin B which helps to grow your hair longer and will also make it stronger.If your hair strand is thin then potato juice will sort out this problem.
How To Use?
Extract potato juice and apply it on your hair. Leave it for 15 minutes and then wash using lukewarm water.
15. Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a natural moisturizer for hair. Oatmeal will make your hair soft and shiny. It will also help to get rid of dandruff.
- Mix 1 cup of oatmeal in a ¼ cup of milk and add 2 tablespoons of almond oil to it.
- Apply this mixture all over your hair and let this rest for 20 minutes.
- After that wash using lukewarm water.
16. Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of capsaicin which stimulates hair growth. Capsaicin creates tingling sensation to trigger the hair follicles and scalp which results in increased blood flow from root of the hair to the follicles.
How To Use?
- Mix 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper with 2 tablespoons of olive oil or castor oil.
- Apply this on the hair and leave it overnight.
- Wash your hair using cold water next morning.
17. Onion
Onions are rich in sulfur that helps in the production of collagen tissues, which will then regenerate your hair follicles. Onions also stimulate the blood circulation. They also help in keeping the scalp clean.
How To Use?
Grind some onion and extract its juice. Apply this juice to the scalp and leave it for about 40-50 minutes. After that wash, it thoroughly using shampoo to remove the pungent smell of the onion.
18. Grape Seed Oil
Grape seed oil helps to restore the hair and it also stimulates the hair follicles. If you have curly hair then this oil will help in making your hair manageable.
19. Lavender And Rosemary
Lavender and Rosemary
This herbal hair wash remedy will make your hair soft and will also strengthen your hair.It will also give the divine smell to your hair.
How To Use?
- Boil 2-4 cups of water. Switch off the flame and then add dried rosemary and dried lavender to it.
- Allow it to steep until cool. Strain out the dried herbs, and pour it on freshly washed hair.
- Massage the scalp and drain out the excess mixture. After that allow it to air dry.
20. Tea
Tea
Boil some water in a pan and add some green tea leaves in it. If you want you could even use black tea. Wait till the mixture turns warm or lukewarm. Rinse your hair with this prepared tea.
Leave it for 30 minutes and rinse again with plain water.
Green tea has antioxidants that will help fight hair problems. It is rich in polyphenols and has anti-inflammatory properties that will help to stimulate hair growth.
Black tea has caffeine which helps to decrease the hormone responsible for shedding hair. But if you have lighter hair color then you should use green tea wash as this can darken your hair.
Tips For Healthy Hair
1) Eat healthy food and do not run behind processed or junk food. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.
2) Eat food rich in proteins. If you are a non-vegetarian then eat an egg, fish, and meat. But if you are a vegetarian then eat a banana, almonds, nuts, and foods rich in vitamin E.
3) Do not use the hair dryer, as this will pass on too much heat to your hair. It will make your hair dull and brittle. You should also protect your hair from the sun.
4) Gently brush your hair with the wide tooth comb. Do not comb wet hair.
5) Try using natural and homemade conditioners for your hair. Before purchasing any conditioners just go through its ingredients. Beware of the chemicals used in the products when you purchase. This can cause harm to your hair.
6) Do not use a tight band while tying your hair.
7) Trim your hair regularly to avoid any split ends.
8) Try using mild and herbal shampoo.
9) Avoid using hot water, instead, use lukewarm or cold water for hair wash.
10) Do not hesitate in applying oil. Applying warm coconut oil or almond oil before taking a head bath will help to condition your hair. After you wash your hair apply little oil on your scalp.
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