1. Hair Loss & Scalp Issues

Unexplained, excessive hair loss can be worrying and quite scary to many of us! It is normal to lose about 100 strands of hair a day. There could be lot of reasons behind hair fall. Let’s look at few important ones.

Reasons: Excessive styling, coloring, chemical treatments and negligence

Should one stop indulging in these treatments? No. It’s great to enjoy these in limit. Excess of anything is bad for your tresses.

What you can do:

  • Reduce the use of heating tools and other chemical treatment and rather work on making your hair healthier.
  • Deep condition your hair 3 times a week with different hair care treatments. Below are some homemade treatments for the same.

DIY Treatment:

  • Castor Oil & Coconut Oil Treatment – Most effective.

Warm a tablespoon of coconut oil and mix another tablespoon of castor oil in it. Remember you are just warming the coconut oil and not castor. Gently massage the scalp and leave it for min. of 4 hours. It’s best if you can sleep in it. Remember to protect your bedding to avoid oil stains. Wash it out with your favorite shampoo and conditioner.

Castor oil for hair care is one of the oldest known beauty treatments and dates back to ancient Egyptian times. It can easily penetrates hair shafts and provide them needed nutrients. You will soon notice your bald spots filling in.

Benefits: Works like a magic for hair growth, frizz control and  deep moisturizer.

Recommended Products: Castor Oil (Cold Pressed) & Coconut Oil (Cold Pressed & Unrefined)

  • Avocados, Egg Yolk and Onion Juice

Take a bowl and mash one small avocado. Add egg yolk and 2 tablespoon of onion juice. Mix it well and apply it to your hair strands while concentrate more on the roots. This mask is well applied with a brush or clean fingers. Keep it on for about 45 minutes and then wash it off with a shampoo and conditioner. This is not a most pleasant smelling mask so either use a nice smelling conditioner or do it when you are at home for the day.

It is a little messy to work with but benefits will outweigh the cons.

Benefits: Hair growth, frizz control, adds shine and deep moisturizes.

  • Fenugreek Hair Mask

Soak handful of  fenugreek seeds in water for a night. Grind them in the morning to get a thick paste. Apply it to your roots and gently massage for 4-5 minutes. Leave it on for about 30-35 minutes. Wash it off with a shampoo and conditioner.

Benefits: Hair growth, adds shine, fights dandruff and good for oily scalp.

  • Yogurt Mask

This is the easiest and a very effective mask. Just take about 3 tablespoon of plain yogurt in a bowl any apply mostly to your roots. You can apply the left over to your strands as well. Leave it on for 10 minutes or till your hair feels dry and then wash it off and condition well. This is the best natural antibacterial and will help fight scalp issues and rejuvenate your hair. Greek yogurt works equally well.

Benefits: Fights Dandruff and sticky scalp, rejuvenates and cleanses your scalp and hair.

Please Note – If your hair fall is very severe then you must see a dermatologist ASAP. Many a times it can be due to a medical reason and can get cured by prescription products if timely attention is paid.

2. Split ends

Split ends means your hair is not getting enough nourishment and lacks moisture. Split ends are caused by using too much heat, not eating nutritional meals and overall weakening of hair strands causing them to break.

Reasons: Excessive styling, harsh shampoo, chemical treatments and negligence.

Dry and damaged hair breaks easily while styling or brushing. It’s really important to fix the damage to avoid split ends.

What you can do:

  • Switch to sulfate and alcohol free shampoo.
  • Dry your hair naturally whenever possible.
  • Get a trim and chop off those split ends. You need to chop those off and work on making your hair healthier.
  • Deep condition your hair 3 times a week with different hair care treatments. Below are some homemade treatments for the same.

DIY Treatment:

  • Avocados, Egg Yolk and Onion Juice

Take a bowl and mash one small avocado. Add egg yolk and onion juice of half an onion. Mix it well and apply it to your roots and hair strands. Concentrate more on the roots. This mask is well applied with a brush or clean fingers.

Keep the mask for about 45 minutes and then wash it off with a shampoo and conditioner. This is not a most pleasant smelling mask so either use a nice smelling conditioner or do it when you are at home for the day.

This is also a very effective and inexpensive mask. It is a little messy to work with but benefits will outweigh the cons. You can skip the onion if you like.

Benefits: Hair growth, frizz control, adds shine and deep moisturizes

  • Papaya and Honey Mask

Blend a large slice of ripe papaya until it’s pulpy. In a bowl, add a tablespoon of honey to the papaya pulp and apply it to your hair. Concentrating on your roots and ends. over your hair with a shower cap to lock the moisture. Leave it on for 30-35 minutes before washing it off.

Papaya is rich in proteins which your hair needs in order to get healthy and strong.

Benefits: Hair growth, control hair dryness & frizz, adds shine and deep moisturizes

3. Damaged, Dry and Over Processed Hair(Wavy, Frizzy & Dry)

When you start on a journey to caring for over-processed hair, you have to ditch some of your old hair habits. Yes, I said journey – It will take few months or more depending on severity of damage. These type of hair are dehydrated and aneed to be feed enough moisture to help with the survival. Unfortunately, there is no overnight fix. However, you will start seeing some improvement right away.

Reasons: Excessive Styling, over washing and chemical treatments.

What you can do:

  • Switch to a nice moisturizing shampoo and conditioners and ditch the Sulfates. Conditioning is the key to treating your over-processed hair. Invest in a good conditioner.
  • Dry your hair naturally whenever possible. .
  • Deep condition your hair 3 times a week with different hair care treatments. Below are some homemade treatments for the same.

DIY Treatment:

  • Avocados, Egg Yolk and Onion Juice

Take a bowl and mash one small avocado. Add egg yolk and onion juice of half an onion. Mix it well and apply it to your roots and hair strands. Concentrate more on the roots. This mask is well applied with a brush or clean fingers.

Keep the mask for about 45 minutes and then wash it off with a shampoo and conditioner. This is not a most pleasant smelling mask so either use a nice smelling conditioner or do it when you are at home for the day.

This is also a very effective and inexpensive mask. It is a little messy to work with but benefits will outweigh the cons. You can skip the onion if you like.

Benefits: Hair growth, control hair dryness & frizz, adds shine and deep moisturizes

  • Mayonnaise, Honey and Coconut Oil

Warm 2 tablespoon of Coconut oil in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of honey and 2 tablespoon of mayonnaise to it. Apply the mask to your roots and strands and let it process for 1 hour. Shampoo and condition and you have provided your hair with a well-balanced meal.

Benefits: Frizz control, adds shine, deep moisturizes and conditions.

4. Oily, Limp and Flat Hair

Oily, limp and flat hair need as much care as any other hair type. These hair types not only make your hair look very dull but can also make dirt and microbes easily attached to your hair. If left unchecked, this can be a cause of dandruff and itchy scalp.

Reasons: Usually this is due to use of wrong products, product buildup, and consumption of oily and fried food.

What you can do:

  • Switch to a volumizing shampoo and shampoo as often as needed.
  • Conditioner should not be too heavy and stay away from roots.
  • Increase intake of vitamin B and stay away from oily, fried foods.
  • Try some natural treatments to help add more bounce and volume to your hair.

DIY Treatment:

Apple Cider Vinegar (Also known as ACV Rinse)

First shampoo your hair with a nice volumizing shampoo and then take 40(ACV):60(water) ratio of ACV and water in a large bowl and start pouring it from your root down. Leave it in your hair for 2 minutes while lightly massaging your scalp. Now rinse the ACV out.

Now apply a light conditioner from ear down. Avoid getting the conditioner on the roots.

This ACV rinse is a very strong smell and I highly recommend you doing on a day you are staying home atleasr 3-4 hours or use a nice smelling conditioner.

Benefits: Adds shine, removes oil and conditions your hair without weighing them down.

  • Yogurt and Lemon Mask

This is the easiest and a very effective mask ever. Just take about 3 tablespoon of plain yogurt in a bowl and a tablespoon of lemon juice to it. Apply mostly to your roots. You can apply the left over to your strands as well. Leave it on for 10 minutes or till your hair feels dry and then wash it off with a shampoo and conditioner. This is the best natural antibacterial and will help fight scalp issues, remove oil and rejuvenate your scalp and hair.

Benefits: Fights oiliness, dandruff and sticky scalp, rejuvenates and cleanses your scalp and hair.

  • Egg Mask

Egg when topically applied not only reduces the oiliness from the scalp but also strengthens your hair by providing it with a needed protein. Just beat an egg in a bowl and apply it to your roots and crown area. Let it dry and the shampoo and con condition.

Benefits: Fights oiliness, promotes hair growth and strengthens your hair, rejuvenates and cleanses your scalp and hair.

Key Points:

  • Check out these previous posts Best Shampoo & Conditioner  and Hair Care Tips.
  • Add Biotin (Hair, skin & nails) and Fish Oil (good brand) to your diet. They do wonders for hair and skin.
  • Switching to a sulfate free shampoo will make a huge difference in your hair health.
  • It is all in the conditioner and hair treatments. Invest your time and money in these!
  • Reduce heat as much as possible and use proper heat protection while styling.
  • Our hair in 80% protein and 20 %moisture. Remember that when caring for your hair and they will give you less trouble.
  • Egg Yolk and white is your hairs best friend. Eggs are very high in protein and is a great go to for many hair problems.

PS– I am not paid to recommend any of the recommended brands.

Love

Riya

 

19 thoughts on “Top 4 Hair Issues Tackled – Basic Home Remedies

  1. I have super dry hair and I use a heavy conditioner from Redkin once a week that really helps repair it! I’ve also wanted to try a coconut oil treatment! I hear great things about them!

  2. I am getting married in November and I want my hair to grow and be the most healthy it can be so I have been letting it dry naturally most days during the week unless I am going out or something! I have seen a difference!

    1. So proud of you for staying off the heat and giving your hair a little breather. These breaks are very much needed and can make a huge difference!

    1. I totally hear you. Try cutting down a little bit and invest more in conditioning your hair. Good luck!

  3. Hi Riya!!
    I have been reading your blogs about hair care and I remember you mentioned using Assies 3 minute miracle deep conditioner for thick dry frizzy and wavy hair. But I forgot if you mentioned the Moist one or Smooth one? Please let me know the same.

    1. Moist! I do not like Smooth. It in fact does nothing for me. However, Moist is a bomb! its most raved about product and does what it says it will do. My hair are very thick and when not in hurry I leave it on for 4- 5 minutes as I have really thick hair. Thanks for stopping by!

  4. You said just warm up the coconut oil not the castor oil ? Is there a problem if castor oil is heated too ? I have just made a 1:1 castor & coconut oil mix that I heat up slightly before I apply.

    1. Hi Rita, Castor oil looses some of its awesomeness when it comes in touch with heat. Just warming it for few seconds should be ok but I wouldn’t recommend anything over that!

    1. Doesn’t matter either one will do good they both are high in sulfur content.

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