Everyone wants beautiful hair, but if you can’t afford to spend hours in the hairdressers, how can you achieve it?
Let’s face it, as a working mum, I certainly don’t have time to spend that much time on myself, which is why I dye my own hair at home straight from a box, then pop to the hairdresser for a cut and tidy up – it’s an easier option for me as I can pop the dye on and then carry on with the jobs which need doing in the house with a towel wrapped around my neck sitting in a bra carrying on with my work (something I certainly wouldn’t get away with in hairdressers…unless I want to get arrested that is!).
Sadly, it is time to admit I must take better care of myself. Since having kids, and I am sure I’m not alone here, they have aged me prematurely and started turning my hair grey. That’s when I’m not tearing it out in frustration…..of course, you could explore hair transplant costs if that carries on, or hopefully, before it gets to that stage, you could try some homemade beauty treatments to get your hair back into a healthier condition.
Believe it or not, you don’t need to spend a fortune. You can do plenty of things at home to improve the condition and health of your hair. Just try some of these simple recipes using healthy foods—but you don’t eat them. Apply them to your hair and you’ll soon notice the difference!
Your hair will benefit from the application of healthy fats, vitamins and minerals that can be absorbed to improve its condition. Nourished from both the inside and the outside, your hair will soon look glossy and healthy.
This wonderful hair rinse smells of fresh citrus and makes the perfect way to clean your hair. Combine lemon juice, eggs, ginger tea and olive oil with castile liquid soap. Use it just like normal shampoo—wet your hair with warm water, massage it with the shampoo and then rinse it away.
This rich concoction is a fantastically indulgent treat for healthier-looking hair. Blend avocado, olive oil and cream to make a pale green paste. Plaster it onto your hair, then protect it with cling film or a shower cap and let it steep for half an hour. Rinse it out and then shampoo as usual.
Apple cider vinegar has been used for many years to improve the condition of hair. This recipe is mixed with eggs, olive oil, and glycerine to make a rich mask that will leave your hair beautifully soft. After shampooing, apply it to your hair and leave it on for up to half an hour. Then rinse off with warm water and style as usual.
This rich, creamy conditioner will work wonders for dry hair! Mix an equal amount of mayonnaise, egg white and yoghurt together and then apply it to shampooed hair. Wrap it with cling film or a towel to stop the drips and let it sink in for up to an hour. Afterwards, rinse off with warm water—but not too hot or the egg white will set.
Honey has wonderful properties for nurturing your hair. Blended with yoghurt, olive oil and eggs, it creates a rich mask that can be applied to dry hair to prevent split ends. Leave it on for 15 minutes or longer—use a shower cap or cling film to stop it dripping. Then shampoo your hair like usual.
Mix coconut oil and egg yolks to make a creamy gold conditioner. After you’ve washed your hair, use it like any other conditioner—massage it through your hair and let it sit for five minutes. Then rinse it out with cool water for shiny, tropical-scented hair.
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