According to MotherNature.com, dry or damaged hair occurs when your hair is robbed of moisture due to temperature changes, excessive heat styling, coloring or overexposure to the elements, including wind and sun. In addition to cutting back on damage-causing styling methods, you should apply a deep-conditioning mask made from items found in your home to help seal moisture back into your hair.
Mayonnaise
This common household item can serve as a deep conditioner. Comb the mayonnaise through your wet hair, then leave on anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour, according to MotherNature.com. You may wish to wrap your hair up in a towel or even in plastic wrap to prevent dripping. Shampoo the mayonnaise out of your hair after enough time has elapsed.
Applying Cooking Oil
Freebeautytips.org recommends creating your own at-home hot oil treatment in order to lock in moisture. This application should be performed at night before you go to bed. You can use canola, peanut, coconut, olive or any other type of oil for this application. First, rinse your hair with warm water. Pour some of the oil into your hand, then apply the oil throughout your hair or comb the oil through the hair. Next, wrap your hair in plastic wrap or even with the plastic hair covering that accompanies an at-home hair dye kit, which tends to fit more tightly to the head than a standard shower cap. Wrap the head tightly in order to prevent excess dripping. Place a towel over your pillow and secure it with safety pins in order to protect your pillow from oil leakage overnight. The next morning, wash out the oil and reap the benefits of well-moisturized hair.
Coconut, Egg and Avocado
Coconut, egg and avocado all contain antioxidants, which help to fight inflammation-causing free radicals in the hair that can lead to damage, according to GrannyMed.com. Mix one egg yolk, 1/2 mashed avocado and enough coconut milk to combine all the ingredients, but not so much that the mixture becomes runny. Pour some of the mixture into your hand, then apply to your hair. Gently massage your scalp while applying, which will help to stimulate blood circulation and oil production. Leave on for five minutes, then shampoo and rinse.
