A head full of glossy lustrous black wavy hair is the ultimate beauty aspirant and chemical treatments do promise us that hair texture but at a heavy cost, not just in monetary terms but also by the way of taking a toll on our natural hair texture and making in brittle. And if you are constantly exposing your hair to heat and chemicals you definitely need a natural remedy to keep your hair healthy and strong. It is time you try on one these natural hair packs as the best ways to get shiny hair is to use herbal and natural hair packs which are a paste of powdered herbs and other natural ingredients that nourish and hydrate the hair.
The below recipe uses a balanced combination of natural ingredients known to benefit and strengthen the hair and make it shiny and lustrous.
You can try any of these natural hair packs mentioned below to get those shiny healthy locks without breaking the bank account. In order to prepare a hair pack for mid-sized hair length, you can use any of the following ingredients. Apply this hair pack fully, from scalp to the entire length of the hair and let it remain for at least half an hour before washing it with plain water.
- Aloe Vera and Curd:
Aloe Vera gel is packed with essential vitamins and minerals that foster your hair’s strength and shine. It has moisturizing properties that restore hair beauty and has fabulous results for promoting hair growth and making it soft and smooth. Mixed with an equal quantity of curd, and applied uniformly, it makes your hair shiny and as smooth as velvet.
- Banana and Honey:
With lots of antioxidants, vitamin C and other goodness, bananas are great for your hair, while honey is a natural emollient which softens the hair. Mash two ripe bananas and mix with two tablespoons of honey. Massage onto hair and scalp and leave for 30 minutes before washing. This also works wonders for taming frizzy hair.
- Egg and olive oil:
Beat two whole eggs in a bowl and then add two tea spoons of olive oil. Apply this mix to your hair, starting at the roots and working it through the entire length of your hair. Leave it on for about 20-30 minutes and wash it off with plain water. Eggs contain lecithin and protein and are particularly effective for improving hair’s condition and makes the hair follicles stronger. This natural hair mask will make your hair soft and silky. In case the mixture is very smelly, you can add a few drops of lemon to reduce the smell
- Mustard oil and Almond Oil:
Take one teaspoon each of mustard and almond oil in a bowl and mix together. Warm this mixture slightly on low flame and then gently massage it onto your hair and scalp in circular motions. Leave it overnight and wash off with a mild shampoo next day. This natural hair oil therapy will infuse your hair with moisture, leaving it smooth and glossy.
- Papaya and Coconut Oil:
Papaya when mixed with coconut oil can bring life to dull and damaged hair and make it shiny. Take a fully ripe papaya and remove the skin and seeds. Cut it into slices and blend it well to get a smooth paste. Now add coconut oil to the paste. Apply this mask on the hair and allow it to remain for at least 30 minutes. Wash your hair thoroughly using mild shampoo.
Our hair needs regular treatment which should certainly be done using these natural ingredients. Herbal hair packs are a great solution for our damaged and lifeless hair. There is never a bad hair day if you follow these easy tips.