What is the best natural way to treat dry hair? (no chemicals!)?

Question

I have fine, curly hair..but it gets so dry because i have to wash it a lot, and i also have highlights. I hate using chemical treatments..and i sometimes think all these organic hair products are not much better then commercial brands because they still contain a list of hair-stripping chemicals...at 5 times the price! I want a nice natural way of keeping it in good, soft condition please!

Answer 1

wrap it with uncooked oatmeal with a bit of milk on it...honest..it works! makes ur hair shine..its natural and inexpensive...good luck! and oh, dont forget to wash it afterwards with cold water..:)

Answer 2

Just use regular olive oil- doesn't matter what brand- and but a bunch in your dry hair, then cover it with a shower cap or a warm towel- leave it in for as long as you like. Take a soak in the tub while doing this- it'll help with the cleanup and you get to relax. After wards just rinse it out with a gentle shampoo (baby shampoos work the best) and use a good conditioner.

Or you can just put your conditioner on your dry hair instead of olive oil and do the same thing. Others swear by mayonnaise- and it does work to an extent- if you want to use that then get the one with the most fat in it that you can find- it's better for your hair than the low-fat kinds. Use the treatment you choose once a week or so.

Answer 3

Get yourself some BORAX from the chemist. This was used in the olden days for all sorts of things, I think mainly washing clothes, as it is kind and makes things really really soft. Years ago, I used to put so much hairspray on that no matter how much I washed it I still had the feeling of hairspray in my hair, until one day my nan told me to use BORAX, its only cheap from the chemist and is really good. I started using it, and I didn't mind using hairspray after that, because the Borax always washed it out.

So try the following:

Lather your hair up with your shampoo, then add some BORAX to the top of your head. It will probably kill the bubbles in your shampoo, so just try and massage it into your scalp and sides, the rest of your hair will get the borax through it when you are rinsing it. It is kind, so use a couple of three times a week.

Hope this is helpful.

Answer 4

A deep moisturising session at the beauty shop is so relaxing and a little pricey too, but, your hair will love it.
Can't afford the royal treatment and who can?
I use baby oil (same results with olive oil, but, baby oil smells better) every two weeks. Apply to your scalp. Dry hair means a dry scalp. Massage it in, work it for seven to ten minutes, pull hair back and/or pin up and cover with a plastic cap or bag. Let set for any length of time at least one hour. Remove plastic cap and comb through starting at the forehead and sides of the head.
This will scrape and condition your scalp and hair.
BE SURE TO APPLY PLENTY OF SHAMPOO AND WORK IT THROUGH HAIR BEFORE GETTING IT WET.
Your hair will love this treatment, after this brush your hair 100 strokes every night to bring the natural oils from the scalp to the tips of your hair. Invest in a good brush.
This is great if you can do it with a sister or girlfriend to help especially if you have very long hair.

Answer 5

Hi i recently discover Lush my hair is the same as yours, and i couldnt find anything until i discovered this company, its doesnt test its products on animals and is chemical free, and all natural, Not like the ones that claim to be all natural. I use retread conditioner and rehab shampoo, its really good and you can notice the difference straight way. They also do hair moisturisers that you put on dry hair. I would have a look on there website. But i assure you they may look a bit pricey to you or not but they are worth the money.

Answer 6

It is so dry because of the highlights hunny, they dry your hair (iv been there too) want the best trick? it is a chemical, but AVEDA damage control spray is brilliant, it softens your hair up like that. Or cold water after a shower locks in shine. Let it grow back to its natural colour, leave off the highlights.

Answer 7

I've bleached my hair before, and it turned out almost white so I know what you mean. I have my own system: on dry hair I spray Pantene leave in treatment all over my hair so it's slightly damp. Then I work one pump of Paul Mitchell Skinny Serum throughout all my hair. THEN I work about 10 drops of this really great stuff called Wild Growth Oil throug my hair. I comb it all through with a fine tooth tomb. My hair has never felt or looked better.

Answer 8

Try either buying a spray on leave in conditioner,Biolage works daily leave in tonic,or Instacure made by Matrix,if not these get a water bottle put about 1/4 hair conditioner in then the rest water. Shake up and spray on everyday,try every other day.But make sure it is a professional product they do make a difference.If you have a Great Clips go there and get a daily leave in ,or a Great Clips conditioner to add to your water bottle.These products are not too expensive but they are also made by Matrix,and they guarantee that you will like them!!!!

Answer 9

Honey and oil mask 2 tbsp honey 1/3 cup olive oil Beat honey into oil in a small bowl. Apply to hair, concentrating on ends. Wrap hair in a hot towel for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water (you'll have to rinse well, as the mixture will be sticky!). I tried this and it was a bit sticky but you just need to thoroughly rinse your hair. Leaves your hair incredibly shiny and has no chemicals!

Answer 10

Try olive oil. I rub olive oil onto my damp hair and leave it on for a while - the longer, the better - before shampooing.

Olive oil has been used as a moisturizer for centuries...it is even mentioned in the Bible as something to put on the skin and hair to protect from the drying Middle Eastern weather.

Answer 11

Water ! Then it would be wet hair
Seriously though. there have been studies done that say that if you stop using soaps and chemicals and just wash your hair with water then eventually the oils in your scalp balance out and you don't get greasy/dry hair at all.