Nothing can ruin an otherwise fine morning like uncooperative hair. The more you brush, comb or style it with your fingers, the more it frizzles or stands up like you’ve just been electrocuted. Waste no time with your old shampoo and conditioner combo because it can’t do anything against rebellious hair. The following are unconventional hair care tips that guarantee you’ll never have to wake up to a bad hair day ever again.
just applied hair conditioner1. Condition while you sleep: Hair conditioner is supposed to be effective against dry hair, but you can’t count on it on a bad hair day. Instead of using it on your hair in the shower each morning, apply it before you sleep at night. Leave it on your hair overnight, sleep on it, then fully rinse it out the following morning, but don’t wash it. Pick up the comb and marvel at how your hair obeys every stroke of your hand.
2. Sleep on silk pillowcases: Avoid sleeping on cotton pillowcases because they suck out the moisture of your hair, causing it to frizzle and look dry in the morning. Instead, sleep on silk or satin pillowcases because their fibers are less absorbent, and they keep your hair moisturized and manageable.
3. Air-dry rather than blow-dry: Applying heat on your hair is like drying out a leaf in sunlight. Do this every day and your hair will soon look limp and thin. As much as possible, let your hair air-dry rather than blow-dry. Use the blow-dryer sparingly, as well as the curling iron and hot rollers.
4. Brush with natural bristles: Look at the bristles of your brush, and see what they’re made of. If they’re made of plastic, get rid of the brush. Plastic generates static electricity, making your hair stand up and brittle. When you go out shopping next time, buy a brush that has natural bristles.
a hair brush with natural bristles
5. Clean hair isn’t always a good thing: Unless your hair is extremely greasy, don’t wash your hair every single day. Doing so will remove its precious moisture and natural oils. Just wash your hair every other day to retain the substances that make it lively and easy to style.
6. Fabric softener on your hair: This is the perfect solution to hair that stands up when you take your hat off. Simply run a fabric softener sheet on your hair to keep those unruly strands lying down. You can use the sheets as often as needed during the day. Spraying an anti-static product inside your hat and on your brush also prevents static hair.
7. Hand lotion to the rescue: Hand lotion contains oil and water that can moisturize your skin and hair. In a frizz emergency, apply a little bit of hand lotion on your hair to make it look shiny and to keep strands down.
8. Baby powder and oil blotting strips: Dry hair is a lot of trouble, but so is oily hair. If you’re planning on washing your hair, but something came up and you’ve got no time to do it, try using baby powder on your hair. Rub a little bit of powder in the roots, but be careful not to put too much or the powder will look like dandruff. You may also use face oil-blotting strips to absorb some of the oil on the strands.
an evening primrose9. Baking soda, lemon juice, or vinegar: Commercial shampoo leaves residues in your hair that can catch dirt and bacteria. A great way to remove this harmful stuff is to mix apple cider vinegar with water, and then apply it on your hair. Rinsing your hair with baking soda or lemon juice also gets rid of shampoo build-up and styling residues. Some people claim they also bring life and shine to dull hair.
10. The magic of evening primrose: The evening primrose is a beautiful flowering plant native to North and South America. Its oil has been used since the 1930s to treat eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, breast pain, diabetes, and even cancer. The oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid, that is also good for your skin and scalp. Evening primrose oil is extracted from the seeds of the plant, and processed into capsules for use. Take 1,000 milligrams of evening primrose supplements three times a day to improve the condition of your hair and scalp.
Crazy Conditioners for Sound Hair
Tired of your commercial shampoo and conditioner that don’t seem to do anything for your unruly hair? The simple solutions to your bad hair days are just around the corner, or rather, inside the fridge.
11. The awesomeness of avocado: Avocado has been traditionally used to help people with sexual problems, poor digestion, and skin disorders. Amazingly, it also has the ability to moisturize the shafts of your hair and load them with protein, making them stronger. Follow the instructions below to make your own avocado conditioner:
Step 1: Peel an avocado and thoroughly mix it with a teaspoon of jojoba oil, and a teaspoon of wheat-germ oil.
Step 2: Apply the mixture to your freshly washed hair, spreading it from the roots all the way to the ends.
Step 3: Cover your hair with a plastic bag or a shampoo cap, wait 15 to 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Do this once a week or every two weeks, and you’ll soon notice the livelier look of your hair.
olive oil12. Opt for olive oil: You’ve been using it for your secret recipes for a long time, but did you know that olive oil is also a great hair conditioner? It’s long been used in cosmetics and drugs because of its healthy properties. The following is a step-by-step guide to make your own olive oil conditioner.
Step 1: Mix 60 milliliters of olive oil and 60 milliliters of Aloe vera gel with six drops of sandalwood and rosemary essential oils. Olive oil softens and relaxes your hair, while Aloe vera moisturizes it. Rosemary and sandalwood nourish your scalp, and give your hair an attractive fragrance.
Step 2: Apply the conditioner liberally on the ends of your hair, then work your way toward the scalp.
Step 3: Leave the conditioner for an hour or two, then wash it out. You may use a plastic bag or a shower cap to keep it from dripping off.
13. Manage it with mayo: This may sound gross, but mayo on your hair is an excellent idea. Mayonnaise contains eggs and other substances that are good sources of protein for your scalp. Rub the mayo in your hair, leave it there for about an hour, then rinse it out thoroughly. You may want to buy a separate jar of mayo for your sandwiches though, just to be sure nothing gets mixed up.
mayonnaise
14. Try egg yolk and yogurt: This is just a variation of the mayo conditioner, but this time you’ll be using egg yolk mixed with yogurt. Egg yolk and yogurt conditioner rejuvenates your hair, and keeps it from looking dull and dry. Follow these steps for your egg yolk and yogurt conditioner:
Step 1: Mix egg yolk in 1/4 cup of yogurt and add a little lime skin.
Step 2: Apply the mixture thoroughly in your hair, working your way from the tips to the scalp.
Step 3: Keep it in your hair for at least 10 minutes and then rinse it off. You should be able to see and feel the difference within a few weeks of using this conditioner.
Don’t depend on commercial products to keep your hair healthy. Many of these products are just made to produce the frothy effect, and smell nice without doing anything significant for your hair and scalp. Be adventurous and try out some new things for your hair. Open that jar of mayo and say goodbye to bad hair days.