Are you still using chemicals to clean your hair everyday? Despite
of the preservatives that might hurt your hair, daily stress, living habit and
pollution will also weaken your hair strength. There are actually a lot of
“foods” that can provide you, at least, a chemical-free hair treatment, as
alternatives of natural shampoo and conditioner, and make your hair be
healthier.
Today, we are introducing you some of many things found in the
kitchen which can be used for your hair. Let’s explore the mysterious world of
hair care.
1. Ginger
It is well known that ginger has numerous of benefits when it
comes to healing diseases and health problems. However, not everybody knows it
is also a great ingredient in helping hair growth.
How does
Ginger help?
- Prevents Hair Loss
A fresh ginger root contains magnesium, potassium, phosphorous,
and vitamins that provide your hair follicles with nourishment, making them
strong and preventing hair loss.
- Controls Dandruff
Ginger has potent antimicrobial properties that help control
dandruff and, in turn, curbs hair loss.
- Improves Blood Flow
Ginger’s active ingredients, gingerol, helps relax blood vessels
and thereby improves
the circulation of blood.
This allows for the improved nourishment of hair follicles, ensuring faster
hair growth.
Ginger
with A Carrier Oil
- 1 tbsp Carrier
Oil (Olive, Jojoba, Coconut, etc.)
Method
- Combine the
ginger paste and the carrier oil in a bowl.
- Cover entire
scalp with the mixture and massage it for 5 minutes to improve blood
circulation.
- Apply for at
least 30 minutes and then rinse it out with your shampoo.
Why this
Works?
The
ginger combined with the conditioning properties of oil will nourish and
strengthen your hair, ensuring that it grows out thick and healthy.
Natural Hair Care Products with
similar effect
Zenz
No.07 Deep Wood Shampoo contains
sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli and myrrh, together with avocado and aloe
vera, which can stimulate hair follicles and strengthens hair growth while the
scalp is cleaned gently. It is especially suitable for stress-related hair loss
and thinning hair, for sensitive scalp with dandruff, eczema and itching.
2. Avocado
We all know that avocados
are healthy for our bodies and
how important to include them in our diets. But what about hair care? Is it
healthy as well or is it only good for added shine?
How does
Avocado help?
- Penetrate the cuticle
and moisturize hair
Avocado is very rich in vitamins A, D, E and B6 and also high in
proteins, amino acids, magnesium, folic acid, copper and iron, providing rich
nutrients to the hair.
- Recover hair damages
Avocado revitalizes your scalp, it is a wonderful frizzy
hair and dandruff
treatment. Avocado oil works as
a natural sunscreen and treats dehydrated skin.
Avocado
and Honey Hair Mask
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1–2 tbsp of
honey
- 3–5 tbsp of
olive oil
Method
- Blend all the
ingredients very smoothly
- Apply to your
hair and scalp, focus on the hair tips and the most damaged part.
- Apply for 30 –
60 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.
Why this
Works?
Besides the nourishing power of avocado, olive oil has excellent
conditioning properties. Honey, on the other hand, is a humectant which helps
seal water into the hair shaft, curbing moisture loss.
Natural Hair Care Products with
similar effect
Zenz
No.04 Sweet Sense Shampoo gives
strength and vitality to all kind of hair, natural as well as chemically
treated hair. The formula moisturizes the hair intensively and restores the
natural balance of hair and scalp with a fresh scent of mandarin.
3. Banana
Bananas, coconut milk and honey might sound more like ingredients
for a tropical smoothie, but the combination is actually an effective deep hair
conditioner. It’s easy to make, will nourish your hair and leave you with soft,
smooth and shiny locks.
How
does Banana help?
- Repair Damaged Hair
Bananas are rich in potassium that strengthens hair, minimizes
breakage by restoring your hair’s natural elasticity, and facilitates repair of
damaged hair
- High Moisturizing Power
Bananas is packed with vitamin A, B6, C and E, as well as zinc and
iron, can moisturize your hair as they contain natural oils and about 75%
water.
Banana
Coconut Conditioner
- 1 banana
- ½
cup Coconut milk
- 2 tps Coconut
oil
- 2 tps Honey
Method
- Cut a banana into pieces and place
them in a bowl.
- Add honey, coconut milk and
coconut oil. You may add another tps of oil if you are prone to dry,
frizzy hair.
- Transfer the contents into a
blender and blend for 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture is smooth and
there are no banana chunks.
- Apply for 30 minutes and rinse
with shampoo.
Why this
Works?
With regular use, banana hair masks can increase the moisture
content of your hair by its rich nutrients, smooth frizz and prevent dandruff
by soothing and moisturizing your itchy scalp. Hence, it is great for dry hair
itchy, flaky scalp because it keeps hair hydrated and healthy.
Natural Hair Care Products with
similar effect
Zenz
No.02 Pure Conditioner contains
zero fragrance or essential oils and suitable for the whole family, pregnant
women, children and people with perfume allergy. The formula of organic
cold-pressed avocado oil and organic aloe vera coats each strand of hair with a
protective, invisible film to maintain the intensity of colored hair. Suitable
for delicate hair and sensitive scalp.
4. Beer
The beer provides excellent nutritional value to the hair and
contains as many sought-after ingredients as most other hair care products
have. Beer treatment recipes for hair are very simple, they need a few minutes
to prepare
How
does Beer help?
- Helps the hair become stronger and
healthier
Proteins help repair damaged hair and restore its structure.
Vitamins B stimulate hair growth and Maltose helps hair become stronger. Biotin
is one of the most important vitamins providing healthy hair growth. Biotin
also helps prevent dandruff and stop hair loss.
- Makes the hair look better
Sucrose enhances natural shine by tightening hair cuticles. Corn,
wheat, and rice protein add volume and help hair appear thicker.
Beer for
Hair Growth
- 1 cup of beer
- 1 onion
- 1 tps of coconut
oil
Method
- Grind an onion
in the juicer. Add coconut oil and beer to make a gelatinous paste.
- Massage the
mixture into the scalp and apply the left blend to the hair.
- Leave until the mixture is dry on the scalp and rinse the hair with water and shampoo.
Why this
Works?
The nutrients in beer can soften the hair, restore the damaged
hair structure, give a healthy shine, remove dandruff, accelerate hair
growth and take good care of the scalp condition. Onion is good for
stimulating hair growth, without leaving any scent on your hair.
Zenz
No.10 Eucalyptus Shampoo can
help stimulating blood circulation & provides new energy to the hair
follicles. Its antiseptic and degreasing effect, is ideal for hair that feels
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