Q) I need a hair moisturizing treatment that I can do at home, using simple ingredients I may already have on hand.
Know any good ones?
Professional Hair Care Answer - Heres one I've been using for years:
Hair Moisturizer 2 eggs 2 tablespoons Almond oil, Olive Oil, or Mayonnaise Contents of 1 capsule of Vitamin E
Combine and blend all ingredients. Apply to your hair and leave in your hair for 20 minutes, or longer if you like:o) I would suggest using a thermal heat cap to help open your hair follicles for deep conditioning. Heat really helps to activate the oils and enables them to be absorbed better. Rinse thoroughly! If you don't have a heat cap, you can use a regular hair cap and just stay warm while you're conditioning. Your hair will feel luxurious! You can repeat this several times a month if necessary.
You can also apply your body lotion to your hair in small quantities to help moisturize your hair. Be sure to run your fingers through your hair during the day too. Oils from your hands transfer to your hair and help to moisturize your hair. Also botanicals and organic hair products have all natural ingredients and are great for your hair. They aren't right out of your kitchen but they are better for your hair than regular hair products.
Another reason hair gets dry and frizzy are the shampoos you use. Typical shampoos sold in super stores have sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate which are base surfactants (foaming agents) that make hair lather when you wash it. However, surfactants are very drying to your hair over time and can break down the hair shaft. Shampoos that don't contain them, are better for your hair for obvious reasons. A good product to try (without sulfates) is Loreal Everpure Hair Products. Its priced right and you won't end up drying out your hair unintentionally.
Also, using olive oil or mayonnaise by itself can be used as a simple good moisturizing treatment for your hair in a pinch.
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