No maven asked for rough hair. Curly, straight, oily or dry- the long and short (literally) of hair goals is to have a thick, luscious, healthy mane. But you know what they say about (wo)man proposes and God disposes…well, the woe of womankind extends beyond and includes a dry stack of frizzy, jute-like hair sitting atop their heads! Like someone had starched the whole thing and then, bribed it to stay put. In fact, those with rough hair problems are blessed when they have a bad hair day- because all others are the absolute worst.
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While there are several treatments available to ease out those stubborn locks and get them in line, most of these salon treatments are time-consuming, a huge drain on the pocket and chip in a bevy of side-effects as bonus! Battered with heat styling, chemical treatments and of course, the inevitable lifestyle we lead, the rough hair takes to the road not taken to give us even rough-er days and nights! So, if you are looking to counter your rough hair problems without the casualties the battle can bring along, join forces with home remedies for rough hair. We have drawn up a list of home remedies for rough hair that not only help to ward off the roughness but also prevents the problem from recurring. So, bid adieu to the salon treatments and raid your kitchen for long-term solutions that shall keep your tressed dressed to impress in the long run.
Here are a few home remedies for rough hair that smooth out the rough ride:
1. Hot oil treatment
Hot oil treatments are the surefire fix for damaged rough hair. What’s more, you could custom blend oils to suit your hair type and the severity of damage. Mix equal quantities of almond oil, jojoba oil, olive oil and coconut oil in a medium-sized pot and warm it. Massage your tresses with the lukewarm mixture and wrap them in a towel. Untie after 30 minutes and wash with a mild shampoo. You will see your rough mane transform into a smooth, silky shiny one in a few weeks of following the remedy.
2. Egg white and water mix
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Egg yolk deep conditions your hair and seals in moisture, so that your tresses remain hydrated and healthy. Break two eggs and separate the white from the yolk- add some water and beat until the mixture is fluffy. Apply it on your hair and leave it on for half an hour. Wash off with cold water and you shall see a healthy sheen smiling back from the mirror.
3. Egg, honey and yogurt mix
Egg yolk is fat-laden and deep conditions your mane. Egg white, on the other hand, contains bacteria-killing enzymes that wring out unwanted oil while acting as a moisture-sealant. The proteins in yogurt strengthen your hair strands while adding some sheen and honey provides nourishment while smoothening out your locks. Beat two raw eggs, add 1tbsp of honey and 2tbsp of yogurt. Mix well until you get a fine, creamy paste. Use the same on your hair and wash off after half an hour. Regular use of the mask shall yield positive results.
4. Honey and vegetable oil
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Mix 2 tbsp of honey and vegetable oil and apply the mixture to your hair like a mask and cover with a shower cap. Remove the cap after 20 minutes and wash off with a mild shampoo. The mask shall smooth out your rough mane and lend it a healthy sheen.
5. Rice milk and honey
Honey acts as a natural emollient to seal in moisture in your mane and lend it a healthy shine. Mix 2 tbsp of honey to a cup of rice milk and allow the mixture to sit in your hair for about 20 minutes before rinsing off. Not only shall you be amazed with the results, you shall also love the fragrance it leaves behind in your tresses.
6. Avocado and banana hair mask
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While bananas increase hair tenacity while adding a soft, supple glow, avocados act as moisture-sealants, thereby making the remedy an excellent one for rough hair. You need to mash a banana and avocado until you get a fine consistency-mixture, devoid of lumps. Apply the same to your hair and wash off with cold water. This mask shall condition your hair and nourish your scalp.
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7. Mayonnaise pack
Mayonnaise can be an extremely effective ingredient to turn your rough, unmanageable tresses into a soft and obedient mane. Mayonnaise contains L-cysteine, a powerful antioxidant that adds strength, shine, and volume to your hair. You need to whip half a cup of full-fat mayonnaise until you get a fluffy texture. Wet your hair and apply the mixture along the length of your hair, especially on the most rough bits. Cover up with a shower cap and keep it on for half an hour. Unwrap and wash off with cold water.
8. Beer spray
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Beer is known for its conditioning properties. Not only does it add volume and shine to your tresses, it also makes your hair soft and adds nourishment. Mix beer with 2 cups of water and use the dilute mixture as an after-shampoo rinse, allowing it to dry out naturally. Using this rinse once in a week will keep your hair conditioned and shiny.
9. Vinegar wash
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The acidic nature of vinegar helps to neutralize the pH of the scalp, thereby normalizing oil production. You can use an extremely diluted version of vinegar to rinse your hair after the use of a conditioning mask. This shall help to smooth out your tresses and add a healthy shine.
10. Honey mask
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Honey is a humectant and acts to bind moisture to your hair shaft, thereby keeping it hydrated and healthy. You need to add 1tbsp of honey to 2tbsp of any carrier oil of your choice (olive oil, castor oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil etc) and apply it to your hair- starting at the roots and moving all the way along your hair length, down to the rough ends and tips. Leave it on for 20 minutes and wash off with a mild shampoo. Alternatively, you could dilute 1tbsp of honey with two cups of water and use it as a hair rinse.
11. Aloe vera mask
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Aloe vera can restore softness to your rough tresses. All you need to do is slice open an aloe vera leaf and take the gel in a bowl, add 2 teaspoons each of castor oil, ground fenugreek seeds and 1 teaspoon of basil powder. Mix well to form a thick paste, and apply it on to your scalp and hair. Cover your hair with a shower cap and rinse your hair with a mild shampoo after 40 minutes. Use this remedy once a week yields significant improvement.
12. Apple cider vinegar
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Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid and potassium that helps to combat the roughness of your hair. It also helps to restore the pH balance in your scalp, thereby helping fight off itching, dandruff and/or other related problems. Simply, soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and apply it on your scalp and hair. Leave it on for twenty minutes and wash off with lukewarm water.
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13. Strawberry pack
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Blend mayonnaise and strawberries to get a thick, creamy paste. Apply the paste to your hair, starting at the roots and moving all the way down to cover the rough bits. Leave it on for about 20 minutes before washing off with a mild shampoo. While mayonnaise nourishes your scalp and conditions your hair, strawberries help to remove excess oil and make your hair smooth, shiny and soft.
Let’s just say happy hair days are back again!
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