Avocados are rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids and nourish and soften damaged hair. Mash an avocado, make it a paste with coconut oil and apply it to your hair for at least 30 minutes.
Dairy products contain lactic acid and yoghurt is highly beneficial for hair as it nourishes and moisturises damaged hair. Mix yoghurt and olive oil, apply and leave it for 30 minutes before shampooing and conditioning.
Oils like coconut oil, castor oil and almond oil are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin E and restore moisture to the outer layer of your hair. Apply warm oil and gently massage your hair for 2-3 minutes and leave it for 30 minutes.
Bananas are rich in potassium and help lock in moisture, soften and improve the elasticity of your hair. Mash some banana, apply it from roots to ends, and let it sit for 40 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
Beat egg yolk and egg white together and apply them directly to your hair to improve protein content and treat damaged hair. You can also add yoghurt and little honey to it for extra benefits.
Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel and antioxidants like broccoli, kidney beans, walnuts and berries provide enough protein to keep your hair shiny and thick.
Apple cider vinegar effectively treats damaged hair. Apply a mixture of egg whites, apple cider vinegar and olive oil to your hair for 30 minutes and rinse it off with a mild shampoo to treat damaged hair at home.
Aloe vera gel is a natural conditioning agent, due to the presence of numerous vitamins, minerals, nutrients and amino acids. Applying aloe vera gel restores shine and promotes healthy hair growth.
The fat present in butter is good for damaged hair as it provides smoothness and shine. Apply some butter on your hair, cover it with a shower cap for an hour and wash it off after an hour with a shampoo.
Pour some cooled black tea or green tea or chamomile tea on your hair to treat damage and boost hair growth and shine. Ensure to leave it for at least 10 minutes before rinsing it.
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