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Hair Care Tips After Hard Water Wash

Hard water can make you hair dry frizzy and damaged. It contains minerals such as calcium magnesium, copper, iron etc. The build up of these minerals cause hair lifeless and dull.

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The accumulation of these minerals in your hair prevents the absorption of moisture in your hair strands causing your hair to dry out. These minerals can also accumulate on your scalp resulting in itching and dandruff.

Hard water can also cause hair loss. The calcium present in hard water makes the scalp flaky and cause split ends. Iron makes it frizzy and dry. Copper present in hard water can ruin the natural colour of your hair and cause discolouration.

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You can protect your hair from the harmful effects of hard water. There are some best natural remedies to protect and repair your hair. Have a look at some natural tips to treat your hair after a hard water damage. These tips can also offer protection to your hair.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar

It removes the residue build up of minerals from your hair present in hard water. Mix three tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in half bucket of water and rinse your hair with it after shampooing. This will make you hair shine.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil

To protect your hair from hard water damage use coconut oil. Before going for shower apply coconut oil on your hair and scalp. Later wash your hair after two hours. This will nourish and moisturise your hair and prevent them from getting dry due to hard water.

Egg And Yoghurt

Egg And Yoghurt

If you are washing your hair with hard water don't forget to use a conditioner. You can use a natural conditioner that will prevent you hair from damage. Mix one egg with half cup yogurt and apply on your hair one hour before washing.

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise

The damage caused to your hair by hard water can be repaired by applying mayonnaise on your hair. Apply it generously on your hair and leave it for 20 minutes. Later wash off.

Lemon

Lemon

Rinse your hair with lime water after shampooing to make them shiny as hard water makes your hair dull. Lemon will also add a mild fragrance to your hair and also treats dandruff.

Avocado Pack

Avocado Pack

Mash a ripe avocado and mix it with half cup of milk. Apply this rich paste on your hair and leave it for 15 minutes. This will make your hair healthy to withstand the effects of hard water.

Glycerin, Lemon And Rose Water

Glycerin, Lemon And Rose Water

Glycerin will lock moisture in your hair as it has the property of absorbing moisture from air. Mix two tablespoon of glycerin with one tablespoon of rose water and lemon juice each. Apply on your hair and keep it for 20 minutes. Later wash your hair with cold water.

Story first published: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 13:13 [IST]
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