We all crave healthy and beautiful hair. After all, lustrous abundant hair is a symbol of youth and good health. There’s no shortage of hair treatments available, but many of them contain chemicals that may damage our health. Additionally, hair treatments can be expensive, or require a costly trip to the salon. This is where natural healthy hair treatments come in. You can be sure that nature has our back with a wealth of natural ingredients to nourish, strengthen, and enhance the health of our hair and hair follicles.
Whether you have long hair or short hair, straight or curly tresses, in this blog post, we’ll take a look at 10 natural hair treatments that you can do at home. All with natural ingredients that will enhance your hair care routine for beautiful hair and a healthy scalp.
1. Coconut Oil Mask
Top of the DIY hair masks is coconut oil. Coconut oil is a powerhouse of nutrients and is perfect for every hair type, but particularly dry hair types. Coarse and curly hair types particularly benefit from this natural hair treatment, too. Coconut oil is rich in essential fatty acids, for instance lauric acid, that make it really useful to deeply nourish and repair your hair.
But a word of caution: don’t overdo coconut oil if you have fine hair – too much can leave it looking lank and lifeless.
How to use it: gently warm up some coconut oil before applying it to your dry or damp hair from the roots to the tips. Pair it with a scalp massage, since coconut oil is great for scalp health too. It helps to get rid of excess sebum while promoting blood circulation and healthy hair growth. Leave your coconut oil mask on for at least 30 minutes before rinsing it off with a sulfate-free shampoo. The result? Soft, moisturised, and healthier-looking locks.
You can also go for hemp seed oil from your preferred hemp brand as hemp is enriched with omega fatty acids and antioxidants, offering a holistic approach to fostering natural hair growth.
2. Avocado Hair Masque
Got some leftover avocado? Whip up a nourishing avocado hair masque! Avocado is packed with moisturising natural oils that treat hair follicles and strands with good fats from polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, biotin, and antioxidants. It’s great for treating hair ravaged by heat styling.
Try it: to make the most of this fantastic hair treatment, mash a ripe avocado and mix it with a tablespoon of honey and olive oil to create a creamy masque. Apply it to dry hair, since wet hair can repel the oils in the avocado and stop them from penetrating. Leave the masque on for 20 minutes for silky, shiny, and deeply moisturised hair.
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3. Aloe Vera Natural Scalp Soothe
Looking for an excellent natural remedy for an irritated or flaky scalp? Aloe vera has some impressive healing and soothing abilities. It calms an itchy scalp while healing and soothing, reduces inflammation, and promotes healthy hair growth. This humble plant helps to balance the pH of the scalp.
To use it? Fresh aloe vera gel straight from the plant is considered a safe natural remedy. Just apply fresh aloe vera gel to your scalp and gently massage it in. Typically, 20 minutes is long enough to reap the benefits of this healthy hair treatment. You can buy aloe vera gel too, but choose one without alcohol to avoid the drying aspect of this ingredient.
4. Power Up With An Egg Protein Treatment
You know how good they are to include in your healthy diet, but did you know how good they are for strong and healthy hair? Eggs are rich in protein, bursting with biotin, and contain plentiful vitamins A and E. Additionally, they contain many of the amino acids needed for good health.
Try it at home: to use these nutritional powerhouses to treat your locks, beat 1 or 2 eggs (depending on your hair length) and apply the eggs to your scalp, lengths, and ends. If the smell of eggs is too strong, you can add a couple of drops of your favourite essential oils, such as lavender or peppermint oil, to the eggs. In just 15 minutes your hair will be feeling stronger, shinier, and more voluptuous thanks to the protein content of the eggs. Don’t forget to use cool water to rinse your hair to avoid scrambled egg hair.
Here’s some advice if you’re looking for a protein treatment for your hair. You should know that although many people feel like the protein in eggs helps their hair, in fact, the protein in eggs is too large to penetrate the hair shaft effectively.
It’s not that the protein in egg doesn’t help, it’s just that the results aren’t as long lasting. You need hydrolysed protein for long-lasting effects, such as collagen, keratin, or silk. Take a look at commercially prepared protein treatments for hair, or experiment with a DIY collagen, keratin, or gelatin hair mask!
A word on biotin: a deficiency is rare, but loading up on healthy biotin-rich food such as eggs, bananas, avocados, nuts, sweet potatoes, and mushrooms, is a good idea anyway.
5. Yogurt and Honey Conditioning Treatment
Why do healthy foods that taste so good together, also boost the health and appearance of our hair? A combination of yogurt and honey make a great natural conditioner for your hair, hydrating and softening it while managing frizz.
Make it: just mix half a cup of plain yogurt with two tablespoons of honey to make a decadent hair conditioner. Pro tip: use live yogurt for a probiotic boost for your scalp, balancing its microbiome. Apply it evenly to your scalp and hair and leave it for 30 minutes before carefully rinsing it away.
6. Banana Hair Pack
With their myriad of health benefits, bananas can do no wrong – even when it comes to hair care. Loaded with potassium, vitamins, and enzymes that nourish and revitalise the hair, bananas appear to repair damaged hair and add elasticity to the strands. That’s why entire hair care lines are dedicated to this fruity treat! So why not take advantage of it at home with this lush treatment?
To try it: blend a ripe banana with half a cup of milk and a tablespoon of honey to create a banana hair pack. Apply the pack to your hair and scalp and rest in its fruitiness for 20 – 30 minutes before rinsing.
7. Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse
Who doesn’t love shiny hair? To get that glass-like shine, many people use apple cider vinegar to create a cleansing hair rinse. This natural treatment is loved by many for its ability to balance an oily scalp, remove product build-up, and seal hair cuticles.
To make yours: mix one part ACV with two parts of water and use it to rinse your hair after shampooing. Swap the water out for rice water for an added boost.
8. Olive Oil and Egg Yolk Serum Treatment
Why not make your own rinse-off serum to promote shine and manageability? This nourishing serum uses egg yolks to moisturise and feed your hair health with beneficial vitamins and fats. Additionally, olive oil helps the ingredients to penetrate the hair shaft. This mask is great for frizzy hair, as it smoothes each strand and delivers deep moisturisation.
To enjoy the benefits of this deep conditioner: simply whisk two tablespoons of olive oil with one or two egg yolks, depending on your hair thickness and length. Apply the serum to damp hair and relax while it works its magic – about 15 minutes, before rinsing thoroughly with cool or tepid water.
9. Hibiscus Flower Rinse
Here’s a hair treatment for you flower lovers! Hibiscus boasts some real hair-strengthening properties. Moreover, it can actually promote hair growth. Some anecdotal evidence points towards hibiscus’ ability to preserve hair color and reverse greying hair, too. A hibiscus flower rinse is really easy to make at home.
Make yours: just steep a handful of fresh or dried hibiscus flowers in hot water, and allow it to cool to a pleasant temperature before using the lukewarm water as a final rinse for strong, shiny, and rejuvenated hair.
10. Rosemary and Lavender Hot Oil & Scalp Massage
Everybody’s heard about the benefits of rosemary and lavender oils for healthy hair growth. But did you know that you can team these oils with an invigorating scalp massage to really boost their benefits?
Rosemary oil is well known for its value to hair, from stimulating hair follicles to strengthening the hair, this hair oil really pulls its weight. Lavender is one of the most versatile beauty oils out there – it’s relaxing, antimicrobial, and it stimulates hair growth. You can also try some tea tree oil in the blend, especially if you have oily hair, stubborn dandruff, or seborrheic dermatitis.
Here are some different carrier oils for scalp massage and hair health:
- Coconut oil: Nourishing and repairing, easy to wash out.
- Argan oil: Perfect for helping with brittle hair and split ends.
- Pumpkin seed oil: High in antioxidants, and blocks the production of DHT, a hormone involved in hair loss.
- Castor oil: Known for its ability to aid hair growth, use in small amounts.
Try it: make your oil scalp and hair massage oil by mixing a few drops of each essential oil with a carrier oil such as coconut or almond. Gently massage it into your scalp with your fingertips or a scalp massaging tool. Massage your scalp for about 10 minutes – it’s the best way to increase blood flow. After your massage, go for a hot oil treatment and pop on a shower cap to let the warmth aid penetration of the beautiful oils for a few minutes, before shampooing away.
If you don’t fancy making your own oil then you can purchase a pre-mixed rosemary oil and carrier oil combination here.
Is It Safe to Use Egg Hair Treatments?
Egg based hair treatments are considered safe to use. However it goes without saying that if you have an egg allergy, do not use an egg treatment. A patch test is always recommended before trying out any new treatments on your skin and hair.
How Often to Use Egg Treatments?
With egg treatments for hair, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. If you have a dry scalp and hair, try using an egg treatment once or twice a week. However, for oily hair, try once a month. Ultimately, everybody’s hair is different, so try out different frequencies and see what works best for you and your hair.
And What Not to Make Yourself at Home
DIY Vitamin C Hair Mask
Some people like to use vitamin C tablets crushed and applied to the scalp. The theory is that this works in a similar way to how a vitamin C serum works on the face, boosting the antioxidant levels in the scalp and preventing hair loss. However, experts recommend using pre-formulated vitamin C serums for the hair and scalp since such concoctions made at home can irritate the scalp, damage the hair, or weigh it down.
Lemon Juice for Hair
Lemon juice is highly acidic and is a no-go for healthy hair. Not only can it cause damage to the skin and the hair follicles, it can actually strip protein from the hair. Instead, try a scalp exfoliator formulated to remove buildup such as The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment, or a scalp treatment that promises to clear blocked follicles.
Onion Juice
Onions are nutritionally powerful and rich in sulphur, which is said to help hair. Yet while some people have reported seeing hair benefits from applying onion juice to the hair and scalp, this method can cause irritation, and ironically, hair loss. There are less stinky ways to improve the health of your hair.
Final Thoughts
You don’t have to spend a fortune on costly hair treatments to get the best results when maintaining the health and beauty of your hair. With so many natural ingredients available in your home, it’s easy to create home remedies such as lush masks, conditioners, and serums to treat your hair and scalp.
Coconut oil, avocado, and eggs can work miracles for your hair, leaving it nourished, bouncy, and full of life. So it’s goodbye to harsh chemicals and hello to keeping it real with fresh ingredients straight from nature! Give these natural hair treatments a try for your best hair yet.
An often overlooked aspect of hair care is keeping your hair trimmed with a good pair of hair shears. So don’t scrimp on quality and when choosing shears to maintain healthy locks.
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Until next time!
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