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Best Tips To Get Rid Of Dry Hair

Dry hair causes a lot of discomfort and itchiness. It is a result of underactive oil glands that are not capable of producing the required oil for your scalp.

Some other reasons include usage of harm chemical-based shampoos, using heated tools, over exposure to hot water, lack of nutrition, extreme weather conditions, lack of adequate hair care, etc.

Dry and rough hair is prone to tangles and split ends. Hence, care has to be taken to condition the dry hair. Dry hair can be treated at home easily.

Natural remedies work the best in treating a dry hair and scalp. Ingredients like avocado, yoghurt, eggs and banana work the best in treating a dry scalp.

Following certain easy steps will also result in healthy, well-moisturised hair. Following these hair care tips helps to condition dry, brittle and lifeless hair, leaving you with a gorgeous-looking hair.

Therefore, in this article, we at Boldsky will be listing out some of the best possible ways to get rid of dry hair. Read on to know more about it.

 Use A Moisturising Shampoo

Use A Moisturising Shampoo

Always prefer a mild moisturising shampoo to cleanse your hair. A chemical-based shampoo can dry up your hair with its harsh chemicals. Also, avoid hot water and prefer cold water to wash your hair.

Hydrating Conditioner:

Hydrating Conditioner:

Since shampooing the hair takes off the natural oil from the scalp, always follow it with the use of a conditioner. Conditioning the hair effectively locks the moisture and prevents hair dryness.

 Avoid Styling

Avoid Styling

Avoid styling gels, mousses and hair sprays, as they tend to dry out the hair in the long run. Subjecting the hair to heating tools such as a blow dryer and hair straightener can also dry out the hair further.

 Oil Treatments

Oil Treatments

Oiling the hair holds a great prominence in maintaining a healthy hair. Apply some warm coconut oil to the hair once in a month to get shiny and healthy hair. It hydrates the scalp and helps to retain moisture.

 Essential Oils

Essential Oils

Essential oils work wonders for dry scalp. Choose the essential oil that has astringent properties. It can be combined with regular hot oil treatments for best results.

 Scalp Exfoliation

Scalp Exfoliation

Exfoliate your scalp once in a while to get rid of the flaky scalp. A mixture of olive oil and sugar works the best in exfoliating the scalp. It saturates the scalp and removes flakes.

Egg And Yoghurt

Egg And Yoghurt

Egg contains protein and yoghurt is a natural moisturiser. Combine these two ingredients and apply it on the scalp to moisture dry hair. Do it once in a week to reap its benefits.

Story first published: Monday, February 29, 2016, 17:47 [IST]
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