Homemade Treatments For Healthy Hair

In these times that we are at home due to quarantine, it is a good time to apply those home treatments that we know are effective in maintaining healthy hair

Now that perhaps we have more free time, I spoke with the renowned stylist Haime Camacho, from Avant Garde Salon and Spa in Miami and he gave me some recipes with natural products that we can make at home, so when we can go to our favorite beauty salon we will have in optimal conditions our hair to return to the routine of care in the hands of our stylists.

"First of all, these treatments are the only ones that should be done at home, I do not recommend that they be dyed, much less cut yourself, it can end in tragedy," said Haime.

Here are some examples:

Mistreated hair

Beer

The proteins contained in beer help to restructure hair, as well as to strengthen it and eliminate dandruff. On the other hand, mayonnaise is rich in natural oils and vitamins that improve the dry appearance of your mane and split ends just like olive oil.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of olive oil

1/2 glass of beer

2 tablespoons mayonnaise or yellow mustard

Process:

Mix the oil, mayonnaise and beer.

• Apply to all hair and leave on for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Rinse with plenty of warm water and wash with a mild shampoo.

Papaya and banana

Fruits are a very rich source of vitamins, which is why they are ideal for returning hair to the health and shine it so badly needs. A face mask with papaya and banana works wonders.

Ingredients:

Papaya

Banana

Olive or coconut oil

Yogurt

Honey bee

Process:

Mix all the ingredients in a blender until you create a homogeneous paste.

• Apply the paste from the scalp to the tips.
• Wrap it in plastic, you can use a bathing cap to avoid staining and leave it on for 30 to 40 minutes.
• Rinse it off with lukewarm water.

Coconut and lemon

Coconut oil contains antimicrobial, fatty acid and lauric acid properties that help treat damaged hair. Therefore, it promotes growth, strengthens it, reverses gray hair, controls dandruff and leaves your mane silky and manageable. For its part, lemon juice is rich in vitamins B and C, which eliminates excess fat and adds shine to make it look healthier.

Ingredients:

Extra virgin coconut oil

3 teaspoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice

Process:

1. Mix the coconut oil with the lemon. The quantity is according to your hair length.
2. Apply from the scalp to the ends with a light massage.
3. Leave it for at least an hour and wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
4. Repeat the treatment twice a week.

Dry hair

Avocado

This fruit is very effective in treating dry hair by providing good fats and antioxidant vitamins, which slow down cellular aging. Furthermore, these components strengthen keratin, hair follicles and close split ends, resulting in a hydrated and healthy mane.

Ingredients:

An avocado

Honey bee

Olive oil

Process:

Remove the pulp from the avocado and mash it to create a paste.

• Add the oil and honey.
• Now moisten the hair a little and spread the mixture from the roots to the tips with your fingertips.
• Put on a bathing cap to avoid staining and prevent it from draining.
• Let it sit for 25 minutes.
• Lastly, rinse and shampoo your hair
• Repeat once or twice a week.

Strawberries, honey and olive oil

These three ingredients have many antioxidants and nutrients beneficial to our health and beauty. In addition, they have properties to strengthen and hydrate the hair, thanks to the fact that they contain ceramides, omega three and magnesium.

Ingredients:

8 ripe strawberries

2 tablespoons of honey

4 tablespoons of olive oil

Process

Crush the strawberries.

• Add the honey and oil, and stir until creating a homogeneous mixture.
• Apply after washing hair.
• Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse with plenty of warm water.

Brittle hair

Egg white

This home remedy is full of proteins, amino acids and vitamins that are beneficial for our health.

Process:

First beat four egg whites.

• Rub them on the scalp in a circular motion.
• Leave to act for half an hour and rinse.

Green Tea

This plant has different antioxidants that stimulate growth and give strength to the hair.

Process:

Make an infusion of green tea and let it cool.

• In the shower, apply it after washing your hair with shampoo.
• Repeat the process twice a week.

Almonds oil

This oil is a 2 × 1, since it helps to stop the fall and also leaves your hair soft, shiny and silky. This thanks to the large amount of protein it has.

Process:

Put a few drops or the amount you think necessary, in the palms of your hands.

• Then massage your scalp in circles.
• Let it dry and don't rinse.