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10 Simple Ways To Detox Your Hair
In today's world, there is nothing new about the word 'detox'. We have heard of body detox, water detox, detox diet and even digital detox. But have you ever heard of hair detox?
Well, if you do not take good care of your hair and subject it to frequent styling, colouring and other chemical treatments, your hair would need a detox too!
This is because the chemical products that you use for your hair can do more harm than good. Further, excessive colouring and styling of hair can make it prone to easy breakage, split ends, hair loss, leaving your hair dull and lifeless. Just as we care for our skin, it is also necessary to keep our hair healthy, and hair detox can help you with this.
Hair Hacks That Will Make Your Life Easy!
This article aims to guide you in your efforts to detox your hair. So, here are 10 simple ways in which you could do a hair detox.
1. Trim Your Hair
Hair detox is nothing but the process of healing your hair. Before you begin, visit your hairstylist just to trim off all your dead ends, as this is really necessary. It is said that you should trim your hair at least once in six weeks.
Don't worry if you have not followed it yet, but after you complete your hair detox procedure, you can get your hair trimmed regularly, as this keeps your hair healthy without any split-ends. Regular trimming can also help your hair in doing away with chemical build-up.
2. Keep Your Scalp Healthy
A
clean
scalp
is
important
for
healthier
hair.
Just
as
your
skin
tends
to
get
oily
with
dirt
and
grime
when
not
washed
regularly,
so
will
your
scalp.
It
is
essential
to
wash
your
hair
using
a
mild
shampoo
at
least
twice
a
week
to
wash
off
the
dead
cells.
However,
don't
apply
the
shampoo
directly
on
your
scalp.
Just
lather
it
at
the
nape
of
the
neck
and
work
towards
the
hairline,
as
hairs
at
the
nape
are
thicker
and
can
trap
sweat
and
dirt
easily.
3. Stay Off Styling Products And Hair Dye
Using hair dryers, hair iron, and other hot tools on a regular basis can weaken and dry out hair, making it easily prone to breakage. Styling your hair with a curling wand or flat iron does the most damage. Avoid use of such styling products, or if you must use hot tools, set it on medium heat.
Most hair colours come loaded with chemicals and according to a Portugal study, this bleaching of hair makes it 60 per cent weaker. So, it is best to avoid it as much as possible, and if you must, choose organic henna.
4. Moisturize Your Hair
To replenish the loss of moisture in your hair, you will require a pre-shampoo treatment, such as nourishing oils that can penetrate and provide moisture to the hair cuticle. Massage your hair with warm coconut oil or olive oil, and leave it on for a minimum of 20 minutes before washing off with shampoo.
Apart from coconut oil which softens hair, the other options include argan oil for moisturizing, chamomile oil that adds shine to your hair, or geranium oil which strengthens hair.
5. Use A DIY Detox Pack
Once you are done with the above-said changes, you can consider the below cleansing and detox pack to detox your hair.
You need:
•
Apple
Cider
Vinegar
•
Baking
Soda
•
Raw
Honey
How to use:
•
Take
a
bowl
and
mix
1
tablespoon
of
baking
soda
with
a
cup
of
filtered
water.
•
In
another
bowl,
mix
1
tablespoon
of
apple
cider
vinegar
with
a
cup
of
filtered
water.
•
When
washing
your
hair,
first
use
the
baking
soda
mixture
through
your
hair
and
rinse
with
cool
water.
•
Follow
it
up
with
the
apple
cider
vinegar
mixture
and
rinse
with
cool
water.
•
Use
raw
honey
for
conditioning
your
hair
and
adding
a
shine.
For
this,
just
massage
raw
honey
through
wet
hair,
allow
it
to
remain
for
a
few
minutes,
and
rinse.
The more you use this detox pack, the quicker your hair will detox. It is also gentle enough for everyday use.
6. Deep Condition Your Hair
Hair
cuticles
are
made
of
keratin,
the
protein
cells
that
form
a
barrier
around
the
root
of
the
hair
to
protect
it.
When
your
hair
is
exposed
to
excess
heat
and
chemicals,
the
protective
layer
is
damaged,
making
your
hair
more
vulnerable.
Use
a
deep
conditioning
once
in
a
week
on
freshly
washed
hair.
Eggs
are
a
good
option
as
they
are
packed
with
protein
and
amino
acids
that
help
restore
the
shine,
strength
and
volume
of
hair.
They
also
prevent
split-ends.
The
easiest
way
to
use
is
to
just
combine
an
egg
with
a
quarter-size
blob
of
shampoo
and
run
through
your
hair.
7. Use Essential Oils
Essential oils are an effective replacement for most conventional products. Therefore, after conditioning your hair, you can use essential oils such as lavender, peppermint, jasmine or any of your favourite scents.
Before washing your hair, mix the essential oils directly with apple cider vinegar mix and cleanse your hair. Else, after you shower, apply a few drops of essential oil of your choice. Use a wide tooth comb and distribute oils evenly through your hair.
Tea tree oil is also a great option, as its natural antiseptic and antifungal properties help in keeping dandruff and flakes at bay. You just have to add a few drops of the oil to your regular shampoo and massage on your scalp for five minutes before washing.
8. Exfoliate With Baking Soda
When you are running out of time, just add a tablespoon of baking soda to your regular shampoo and work the mixture through your hair. This acts as a great cleanser and exfoliator and helps in gently removing product build-up.
9. DIY Coconut Milk Detox
Coconut milk can give your hair loads of nutrients and fats to help it grow. This is the reason that coconut milk is often used in shampoo recipes and detox hair treatments. It is easy to extract coconut milk at home by scraping coconut, blending it and squeezing out the milk.
Use this instead of your regular shampoo. Optionally, you can also add the essential oils to coconut milk to help your scalp and hair even more.
10. Cucumber + Lemon Hair Detox
The acidic nature of lemon can lift grime off the hair roots, while cucumber conditions the hair naturally.
Just squeeze out the juice of a medium-sized lemon, and a medium-sized cucumber and mix the two together. Use this mix to massage your scalp and hair gently. When dry, spray in some more of this mix, and finally wash off with a mild shampoo.
Note: When detoxing your hair, it is essential to avoid all chemical-laden products and styling hair products, as they may hinder your detox progress.
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