Both men and women are concerned about having healthy and beautiful hair and, probably, many of the products that currently occupy the shelves and drawers of our bathroom are intended for this purpose. However, some of them can be harmful to our hair or simply not completely healthy for it. There are a series of home and natural treatments that will not only make you see enormous results in a few weeks, but we will be doing it with full awareness for the environment. Join the sustainable beauty trend!
It's hard to look attractive without hair that looks healthy, has shine, and exudes a pleasant scent. Dry hair, dandruff, split ends, and brittleness are just a few of the issues that cloud this lens. Many times, they are caused by the chemicals that we use frequently, by the quality of the water, by lack of hygiene or -very often- by subjecting the hair to too much heat with instruments such as dryers, curling irons or irons.
Next, in Green Ecologist, we are going to detail a list of the best natural and sustainable hair treatments, according to the opinion of stylists, hair professionals and experts.
Avocado to nourish hair
Avocado It will do us good on the hair, whether we apply it externally as a mask, or if we incorporate it into our diet. The natural and sustainable treatment that we propose consists of making a puree from a very ripe avocado, once peeled and stripped of the bone, and adding an egg. Mix both ingredients very well and apply it on damp hair.
We should at least let it act for 20 minutes and clarify it very well. If your hair is very damaged, apply this comfortable and easy natural hair mask once a week, although once a month will be enough once the hair is recovered.
Avocado is very beneficial because it is rich in vitamins and minerals and also contains essential fatty acids.
Aloe Vera: the beauty of nature
You have heard of the aloe vera or aloe, a plant that you can find in herbalists and in certain stores. With just a quarter cup of this product (they are already sold in cream form) and using it no more than once a week, you will immediately see the benefits. You just have to apply it and leave it to act during 15 minutes, and then rinse it with lukewarm water. You will see what a difference!
Baking soda: also for hair
And if you are looking for a simple, cheap and natural solution, we will return to take out bicarbonate from the closet, this time to beautify hair. Especially beneficial if your hair tends to pick up oil easily and to eliminate odors. If you work in an environment where bad smells stick easily, if you live in a smokers' house, if you often play with animals or have just arrived from playing sports, baking soda may be a perfect solution. You just have to mix a quarter of a glass of bicarbonate and fill the glass with water, mix well and apply it on damp hair, leaving it for five minutes before rinsing it off. With once a week you use it, it will be enough.
Apple cider vinegar to enhance shine
The Apple vinager It's one of the best known natural remedies for hair And it is not for less, since it brings great benefits in the short term. If your hair is very damaged, we recommend you start with this solution. Mix a small teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with two large spoons of olive oil and the white part of egg, shake well and distribute through the hair. In this case, you should let the mixture work for half an hour, covering the hair with a shower cap so that all the ingredients are conveniently introduced into the hair. Afterwards, wash normally with a natural and chemical-free shampoo and rinse afterwards.
Natural tea for envious hair
The natural tea (without additives or added sugar) will be a great ally for this important mission of having an advertisement hair. You will get with this particular conditioner a glitter in hair very natural and, in addition, if your hair has highlights or dye, it will protect it, as well as help to enhance your natural color if it does not have it. You will have to use a different type of tea or infusion depending on the color of your hair:
- If you are blonde, use natural chamomile. In addition, after a while you will have a much prettier blonde and something lighter. Also valid for redheads.
- If you are brown or brown, the black tea will be your great friend. You will see what a brighter and more intense black tone remains after a while.
Wash your hair naturally and then rinse it with the tea as a conditioner, once prepared. It is important that it is hot, but not boiling, so it is convenient that you let it cool down for a while.
Extra shiny hair with a little butter
The butter it will get a special shine to your hair. Try it the next time you have an important event and want to show off an enviable mane. You won't need a lot of butter, just a small portion. Use it to massage your hair when it is dry and cover yourself with a shower cap to let it work. Afterwards, wash your hair normally and make sure to rinse off all the remaining butter well.
Botanical oils work too
If you want to start treating your hair with natural solutions, but you don't have time to prepare these miraculous masks, you can give your scalp a gif.webpt with botanical natural oils, which you will find in a great variety: jojoba, sweet almonds or olive oil. If your hair is thick, we recommend coconut oil. Dampen your hair and apply small amounts of one of these oils all over your hair. Again we cover it with a shower cap or with a hot towel for 30 minutes, then wash and rinse normally.
Also from within
These natural remedies will give you a great beauty in hair in a totally natural and ecological way and you will see how it does not take long to notice the results. However, the secret to beautiful hair begins with our diet and daily habits. The first advice we can give you is that drink a lot of water, no less than two liters a day, so that you are fully hydrated, something that your hair will notice. Of course, we will need a balance diet, rich in fiber, in fruits and vegetables and watery foods. Little alcohol and little tobacco to avoid becoming dehydrated and drying our hair excessively. Garlic or onion, despite being healthy foods, taken too often can lead to less healthy and more damaged hair.
Controlling harmful habits
- If you have noticed that your shampoo dries your hair too much or causes you to have dandruff, go to an expert to do a hair diagnosis to see what type of shampoo you should use.
- Change textiles that have daily contact with your hair, such as towels or pillowcases, often.
- When you apply conditioner, avoid the roots of the hair and distribute it especially at the ends, because, otherwise, the hair will get dirty much sooner.
- Use a humidifier at home at night, especially in the winter months. Hair suffers a lot from heating in homes and becomes quite dry, which is why it looks worse in part during winter. This extra hydration and humidification will make it less spoilage.
-Take care of your hair and give it a break in terms of dryers, curlers and accessories that oppress and break it. When possible, air dry or just leave it damp. When you get home, shed the accessories and use soft rubber bands that do not break the hair so much. It also helps to control the use of chemicals.
-If you need it, there are vitamin supplements that are sold in very advantageous herbalists to regenerate hair health from within the body.
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