Hair is made from the protein fiber. Every one wants long and shiny hair especially female. Shiny hairs give attractive look to other person and confidence. When outer layer oh hair damaged because of some reason then hair look dull and dry. Below we will read the causes, symptoms and natural remedies for shiny hair.
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Causes of dull hair
- Illness
- Exposure to sun
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Use of harsh hair product
- Stress
- use of chlorine water
- Excessive use of heating tools
- Ageing
Symptoms of Dull Hair
- Split send
- dry and rough hair
- Dull and hair fall
1. Egg
Egg is one of the best ingredient which provide nutrition to hair.Egg is a rich source of protein,lecithin,and fatty acid ,which give nourishment to damaged and dry ,dull hair.
Beat 1 egg white with a tbsp of honey and olive oil to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste to the scalp and cover it for 30 minutes and then wash it mild shampoo with cool water.
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Mix 2 egg with 2 tbsp almond oil and half cup of yogurt mix it properly to make a paste and apply on hair and scalp .Wash with mild shampoo with cold water.
2 Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar acts as a conditioner which make your hair long, soft ,shiny .It also works for the treatment of dandruff.
Mix Apple cider vinegar and water in equal quantity.After shampoo your hair apply this mixture on your hair and massage gently and leave it for few minutes ,now wash it with cool water.
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Mix 2 tsp of apple cider vinegar and lemon juice ,after shampoo your hair use this mixture as a final hair rinse.
3 Yogurt
Yogurt has an anti bacterial and anti fungal property ,also contain lactic acid.Due to the presence of acid in it keeps scalp clean.
Comb your hair and apply yogurt directly to your scalp .Cover it with shower cap and leave it for 30 minutes .Wash your hair with mild shampoo with cold water.
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Mix yogurt with honey and apply on scalp .Leave for 20 minutes and wash it of with mild shampoo.
4 Onion and garlic juice
Onion and Garlic contain sulphur in it which accelerate regrowth of hairs.
Extract the juice from garlic and onion and apply on the scalp of your hair ,leave it for 15-20 minutes and the wash your hair with mild shampoo with cool water.
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Mix onion ,garlic juice with olive oil or coconut oil and massage gently on the roots and scalp of your hairs.Leave for 30 minutes and wash it with mild shampoo.
5 Coconut milk
Coconut milk is good for the hairs as it provide the essential fat ,protein and amino acid which gives nourishment to hairs.
Take fresh coconut and grind it with water in a mixer ,now extract the milk from the coconut and apply on the roots, scalp and hair.Leave for 30 minutes and then rinse it of with cool water.
6 Aloe vera and honey
Aloe vera has an antioxidant and provide long ,thick hair and honey will give shine to your hair.It also has vitamin which give nourishment to your hair.
Extract juice from aloe vera leaves and mix with honey .Apply it on the scalp and root ,Leave it for 20 minutes.Wash your hair with mild shampoo with cool water.
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Mix Olive oil, aloe vera juice and honey and apply on the scalp .Massage it gently .Wash your hair with mild shampoo with warm water.
7 Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise provide amino acid to hair which is necessary to regenerate the growth of hair.
Wash your hair properly and apply a cup of mayonnaise on the hairs and cover it with shower cap and leave for 30 minutes and then wash with mild shampoo.
8 Beer
Beer acts as tonic for hairs.Beer helps in repairing damaged hair ,give luster,shine and provide nourishment to hair.
Wash your hair properly and apply beer from roots to the end of the hair,gently massage beer in the roots .Leave it for 5 minutes and rinse of with cool water .Repeat the process once in a week.
9 Gooseberry(Amla)
Gooseberry better known as amla. Amla is rich in vitamin C and antooxidant which will give long ,thick hair .
Mix amla powder with water or olive oil and apply on the roots and scalp. Leave for an hour and rinse with water.
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Extract the juice from amla and directly apply on the hair and scalp.leave for an hour and wash with cool water.
10 Almond oil
Oil therapy will provide good long, silky and thick hairs.Almond oil is rich in Vitamin E .
Directly apply oil on your hairs and massage gently .Leave for 2-3 hours and wash with cool and mild shampoo.
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Mix oil with yogurt or aloe vera juice or lemon juice ,apply on your scalp and massage gently and wash with mild shampoo.
Hair products are very expensive now a days in market, so at a low cost home remedies are successful for long and shiny hairs.