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Different Ways To Include Baking Soda In Your Hair Care Routine

Listed here are tips on how you could include baking soda in your hair care regimen which truly nourishes your locks and provides various other benefits. Read on.

By Rima Chowdhury

Baking soda is one among the commonly available ingredients in every kitchen. Including baking soda in your skin care and hair care routine is inexpensive, effective as well as it is free of any allergy.

Baking soda is alkaline in nature, which contains antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties that help to clear out the clogged pores on the scalp and thereby promote healthy hair growth.

Baking soda is effective when it is used for a short period and hence you should prefer using these remedies if you are looking for a temporary fix for your hair problems.

So, check out the several ways in which you could use baking soda to promote healthy hair growth minus the damage.

1. To Treat Stinky And Smelly Scalp

1. To Treat Stinky And Smelly Scalp

Most of them deal with a smelly scalp problem, which can occur generally due to the growth of bacteria on the surface. The bacteria react with the external environmental factors, which lead to awkward and bad odour from the scalp. If you often struggle with this problem, you should prefer using baking soda in your daily hair care routine. Take one spoon of baking soda and add some water to it. Now apply this paste to your roots and wash off after 20 minutes.

2. To Increase The Volume Of Your Hair

2. To Increase The Volume Of Your Hair

If you want to make your hair look voluminous, you should prefer using baking soda in your hair care routine. Using baking soda on the scalp can help to reduce the accumulation of oil on the scalp, thus promoting healthy and a good condition of the hair. Take some shampoo and add one-two spoons of baking soda in it. Mix them together and wash your hair with this mixture. Wash off with cold water after some time. It helps to instantly boost the volume of your hair.

3. Works As A Dry Shampoo

3. Works As A Dry Shampoo

If you are looking for a temporary fix for your oily and greasy hair problem, you can use baking soda. Instead of dry shampoo, use baking soda, as it is equally effective when used as a dry shampoo. Using dry shampoo can help to soak the oil and keep your scalp dry. Take some baking soda and dab it on your scalp. Now run a comb through your hair and prevent touching with your hands.

4. To Treat Dandruff

4. To Treat Dandruff

Baking soda is effective in treating severe dandruff issues. It helps to clarify the scalp and also clears off the white flakes from the scalp. Also, because of the alkaline nature of baking soda, it can help to keep your scalp healthy and hydrated. Take one spoon of baking soda and add an equal amount of lemon juice to it. Make a thick paste and apply this on your scalp. Wash off with water to treat dandruff for good.

5. To Treat Scalp Irritation

5. To Treat Scalp Irritation

Baking soda is alkaline in nature and also due to anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties found in baking soda; it can help to treat scalp irritation easily. Take two spoons of baking soda, add one spoon of lemon juice, one spoon of green tea water and mix together. Apply this on your scalp and wash off with cold water. Using this baking soda hair mask can help to promote healthy scalp minus any irritation.

6. To Improve The Hair Texture

6. To Improve The Hair Texture

If you have extremely rough and dry hair, baking soda can help to moisturize your hair and also improve the hair texture. You can use baking soda water as an after-rinse to improve the hair texture and also to keep your scalp healthy. Take one cup of baking soda and add half a cup of warm water. Mix both the ingredients together and wash your scalp with this mixture. Wash off with cold water later. Use this twice in a week to get an improved hair texture.

7. To Treat Limp Hair

7. To Treat Limp Hair

If you've really thin and limp hair, baking soda can help to benefit you easily. Instead of trying several products to treat your limp hair, it is good to switch to baking soda for guaranteed results. Take half a cup of baking soda and add some lukewarm water to it. Now add 5-6 spoons of apple cider vinegar and mix everything together. Apply this mixture on the scalp and wash off with cold water to treat the limp hair condition.

Story first published: Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 17:53 [IST]
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