How to strengthen your hair: 4 effective natural remedies
Do you have damaged and devitalized hair? Fine and weak? Or simply haven't you cut them for a while and want to strengthen ends and lengths? In these cases, beauty treatments and natural DIY remedies can help us to give our hair a healthy and shiny look, without necessarily resorting to the hairdresser.
An "adequate hair care and beauty tips to be included in our weekly routine are two fundamental steps to show off an enviable and healthy hair.
Before looking at the 4 most effective natural remedies to strengthen hair, here are some useful tips to guarantee them always a healthy and strong appearance.
Good haircare habits not to be forgotten
Before talking about the do-it-yourself treatments to be carefully included in our beauty routine, here are some good habits that we should always adopt and which mainly concern hair washing, drying and choosing the products with which to treat them.
- Always choose a delicate and natural shampoo based on the type of hair you have and opt for a nourishing and rich conditioner to be applied on the lengths with the help of a wide-toothed comb and left on for at least three minutes after shampooing.
- Do not wash your hair too often: excessive cleansing could ruin the hydro-lipid film of the hair, making it dry and brittle. Take care not to wash more than three times a week.
- When washing, do not use excessively hot water, which helps to weaken them. Then finish the wash with a jet of cold water, a real panacea to revitalize the hair and make it brighter.
- After washing, do not rub them but pat them gently with a cotton towel, after gently removing all the accumulated water.
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- Prefer a wide-toothed comb to a brush, which is ideal for combing properly and detangling hair without causing damage.
- Also pay attention to drying: take care not to use the hair dryer at too intense temperatures and do not keep it too close to the hair. The heat in fact weakens the hair and ruins its structure. When you can, especially in summer, give yourself a healthy drying natural or in the sun.
- For the same reason, limit the use of straighteners or irons as much as possible.
So here are some super effective DIY natural remedies to strengthen our hair in a simple and economical way!
1. Packs of essential oils
A first help comes from essential oils: simple nourishing compresses based on essential oil can already do a lot, especially if applied consistently, at least once or twice a week.
Here are the most suitable:
- Pre-shampoo pack based on flaxseed oil and coconut oil, two excellent ingredients to fortify the hair: the first is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids that nourish the hair fiber while the second is known for its nourishing properties and emollients. Just apply it on your hair and let it act for a few minutes. If you have oily hair, however, it is better to reserve this treatment at ends and lengths to avoid greasing the skin even more.
- Pack of olive oil, rich in fatty acids (Omega3) which help to fortify the hair structure. You can also warm it slightly before applying it for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight.
- Compress with essential oil of rosemary, an excellent natural remedy to strengthen hair and facilitate its growth. It stimulates the microcirculation of the scalp, favoring the flow of blood to the hair bulb and fighting its loss. Alternatively, you can also add some. drops in the shampoo: take the amount of shampoo you use for a wash and put it in a jar, then add some drops and let it rest for a few days before using it, to allow the oil to release its properties.
- Castor oil pack; rich in Omega3, ricinoleic acid, vitamin E, mineral salts and proteins, it is a real cure-all for the hair. To facilitate its application, you can dilute it with a few drops of coconut oil.
2. DIY nourishing and restructuring masks
Applying a hair mask at least once a week is a great way to come to the rescue of thin, brittle and depleted hair.
Restructuring mask of coconut oil and honey
This mix represents one of the most effective recipes, thanks to the emollient and nourishing virtues enjoyed by the two ingredients. Eventually, the former can also be replaced by olive or linseed oil.
Combine three tablespoons of virgin or extra virgin coconut oil with two of honey, add a shot of yogurt to make the mixture more spreadable. If you have oily hair, add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with detoxifying power to the amalgam obtained.
Mask with linseed oil and white clay
Particularly suitable for dry hair, this recipe sees the use of these two products, which is combined with a little apple cider vinegar and an essential oil of your choice, as you can see in the video below. Hair with oily skin should prefer oils with astringent virtues, such as essential oil of lemon, rosemary, bergamot, thyme or ivy.
Nettle mask against hair loss
Another effective recipe sees the use of nettle, indicated to counteract hair loss and also excellent for those with oily hair.
Take some leaves of the plant and let them boil for a few minutes, then proceed to blend them, add a spoonful of yogurt and drops of lemon juice.
Apply on the hair, especially on the scalp to oxygenate it and help its regeneration.
3. Massage on the scalp
Each time you proceed with washing, perform a scalp massage to reactivate the microcirculation of the blood: in this way you will promote hair regrowth and your hair will appear stronger and brighter over time.
You can also do it with the help of a little olive oil: massage gently for about 10-15 minutes with circular movements from the bottom up.
- egg yolks
- olive oil
- honey
- cognac
4. Right nutrition
A shiny and healthy hair also goes through proper nutrition. Eating foods rich in protein, mineral salts (iron, zinc and calcium in the first place) and vitamins - in particular those of group B, vitamins A and C - helps to make our hair stronger and shinier.
As already mentioned, Omega3 fatty acids play an essential role in hair health: they act on the microcirculation and the production of keratin and protect against the action of free radicals. The foods that contain them in large quantities are the following: salmon, fish blue, oil seeds, especially flax and soy, and nuts.
Vitamin E is also particularly useful for the beauty of our hair; it is contained in dried fruit, in particular in almonds, cashews and walnuts, the latter also rich in zinc.
Vitamin B7 - another essential source - is guaranteed by the consumption of eggs, while vitamin C, from oranges, grapefruits and strawberries.
Green leafy vegetables, such as kale, broccoli and spinach, are a great source of calcium, iron and vitamin E. The latter in particular are rich in potassium and magnesium.
The supply of iron and zinc - which help to produce red blood cells, favoring oxygenation of the scalp - is also ensured by legumes, also rich in biotin, and by whole grains, rich in vitamins B7 and H.
But here is a detailed list of hair friendly foods, which we will have to include in our daily diet!
