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 cap to hold the ingredients and also hold in the heat from the head. That really helps to activate the oils and enables them to be absorbed into the hair cuticle. Rinse thoroughly! 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. Also botanicals and organic 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 conditioners.
Another reason hair gets dry and frizzy are the shampoos you use. Regular shampoos have sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate which are base surfactants (ingredients) 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. Use products like Wen Hair Products instead.
Using olive oil or mayonnaise by itself can be used as a simple good moisturizing treatment for your hair in a pinch.