Have you ever wondered whether what you eat could be used to nourish your hair as well? You might have been under the impression that substances that you consume are different from the substances you apply on yourself. However, that is certainly not the case. Honey is one such ingredient that has incredible value not only in your kitchen but also in your bathroom!
Studies have shown that honey’s antibacterial and antioxidant characteristics make it keep your scalp clean and promote hair growth.
Here are 5 easy ways to use honey in your very own hair care recipes at home!
- Treatment for frizzy hair:
Is your hair frizzy and unmanageable? Frizzy hair is often brittle and weak. Hence, if you are having frizzy and dry hair, you are probably also losing more hair than others.
It is easy to treat frizzy hair with honey which works as a natural moisturizer. It conditions your hair follicles from root to tip and helps keep hair soft.
Mix two tablespoons of yogurt, one tablespoon of honey and one and a half tablespoon of coconut oil to form an even mixture. Apply this to your hair strands from root to tip. Don’t be afraid to apply the mixture lavishly on your scalp. Now, wet a towel in warm water and squeeze it well. Use the towel to cover your hair to create a hair mask. Leave it on for half an hour and then rinse with plain warm water.
This treatment helps condition frizzy hair since it contains three active ingredients.
Yogurt contains proteins that are needed for proper hair growth. Another secret is that the lactic acid present in yogurt helps remove dead cells as it acts as a natural cleanser. This helps your hair follicles grow better.
Honey is an emollient that smoothens and softens your hair while it is also a humectant which means that it absorbs and retains moisture. In other words, it softens the frizzy hair and keeps it hydrated.
Coconut Oil makes your hair shiny but not greasy. It has many vital nutrients that promote hair growth and also has anti-bacterial properties.
Together, this three-way force will help soften and condition your hair thoroughly.
- Hair conditioning treatment:
Honey is known to be an excellent conditioner since it hydrates hair follicles. An easy to do recipe is to mix equal portions of honey and apple cider vinegar to make a blend. You can store this blend in a cool and dry place. Apply it to your hair and scalp and allow it to remain for twenty minutes before your regular hair wash routine. You will be able to see that your hair is shinier and softer.
Apple cider vinegar adds natural shine to your hair while honey leaves it moisturized.
- Treating UV damage:
Hair often becomes limp and weak with increased exposure to sun and UV radiation. Here is an easy way to nullify the damage.
Blend two egg yolks and two pieces of avocado. Add two tablespoons of honey to it and apply the mixture to your hair from root to tip. Allow it to remain for half an hour and rinse with running water. You can repeat this routine once a month.
Egg yolk and avocado contain proteins that replenish keratin bonds that were damaged by UV radiation. Honey helps restore moisture and shine to your hair.
- After wash treatment:
You can also use honey in post-wash hair care treatments. Mix two one tablespoons of honey with two tablespoons of Olive Oil and run it through your hair after you have shampooed your hair and before the final rinse. This is a light mixture that will enrich your hair follicles and also leave your hair shining.
- Scalp treatment:
Mix two table spoons of honey and eight table spoons of water. You can rub this mixture to your scalp to clean the scalp and hydrate it.
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