23 DIY Home Remedies for Healthy Hair

Vibrant hair is required for both men & women to get attractive personality. For this they are spending thousands of money for hair care products. As we know boost up with artificial energy will not go for longer run. So, use these natural items which are available at home to prepare remedies for healthier hair.

Home Remedies for Healthy Hair:

Following are some of the best remedies that you may follow from your home itself to get healthy hair.

1 Banana (For Dry & Damaged Hair)

 Method – 1:

• Take a banana & peel it off.
• Take a bowl & Mash the banana with the help of fork or any other thing.
• Apply that paste from top to bottom of the hair i.e., from root to tip.
• Make sure that it covers the hair uniquely.
• Leave it for about 15 minutes.
• Wash it with shampoo.

Method – 2:

• Take a banana, avocado/cocoa & coconut oil.
• Mix it well to make a fine paste.
• Apply it on your hair thoroughly.
• Wait for about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Wash your hair with shampoo.
• This pack will condition the damaged hair & makes it softer.

Method– 3:

• Take a banana & peel it
• Add 1/4 cup of olive oil & one egg white.
• Mix it well with the help of blender or mixture/grinder.
• Wait for 2 – 3 minutes.
• Apply it on your hair thoroughly.
• Leave it for 15 minutes.
• Wash your hair with shampoo & apply conditioner according to your hair type.

Note:

1. Banana contains potassium, natural oils, carbohydrates & vitamins in high level, which helps to improve the hair to shine, softening the hair, preventing spilt ends, breakage & to grow healthy.
2. Use of Banana hair products & banana skin conditioners, will give you good results.
3. Cocoa if you mixed instead of avocado with helps in bringing natural colour to your hair.

2 Using Egg Yolk

Method – 1:

• Take 3-4 eggs in a bowl.
• Carefully take the yellow portion of the egg in a bowl.
• Beat the egg yellow to mix it in proper way.
• Massage this on your Scalp.
• Leave it for 10 minutes.
• Rinse your hair with shampoo.
• Repeat the process for at least once in a week for better results.

Method – 2 (For Dry Hair):

• Take a bowl & add three egg yolks it & beat it well.
• Mix it with 1 table spoon of Olive oil & three drops of Vitamin E.
• Massage this paste on your scalp.
• Leave it for about 10 – 15 minutes.
• Rinse your hair & apply shampoo.
• Do it regularly for better results.

Method – 3:

• Take eggs according to the length of your hair.
• Beat the egg properly.
• Apply it on the wet hair.
• Leave it for about 10 minutes.
• Wash your hair with lukewarm water.
• Shampoo your hair depending on your hair type.
• Applying it on wet hair will give better results.
• Repeat this process three to four times a week.

Method – 4:

• Take one or two eggs & mix the yolk of eggs properly.
• Take one tablespoon of any hair oil & two table spoons of water.
• Mix it well & make it like a fine liquid.
• Massage it on your scalp thoroughly.
• Leave it for few minutes.
• Rinse it off completely.
• Do it once in a week to get thicker hair.

Method – 5:

• Take 2 – 3 eggs & ½ cup of olive oil in a bowl.
• Stir the eggs until it forms a proper mix.
• Mix both the items to make like a fine mixture.
• Comb your hair before going to apply this on your hair.
• Apply this on your hair thoroughly & check whether it covered all the area from top to bottom.
• Tie up your hair & cover it with a shower cap.
• Leave it for about 45 minutes.
• Wash it off with cold water.
• Rinse your hair as usually with shampoo & apply conditioner.

Method – 6:

• Take an egg, one lemon & one cup of yogurt.
• Beat the egg & squeeze the lemon in the yogurt.
• Mix it well to make a fine paste.
• Apply it on your hair.
• Leave it for about 45 minutes.
• Wash it off with shampoo.
• Repeat the process for once in two weeks for better results.

Note:

1. Egg contains full of proteins which helps to treat the hair problems & make it smooth & healthy.
2. Egg also contains vitamin A, D & E which will help to prevent hair loss & promotes growth in hair.

3 Mayonnaise

Method – 1:

• Take a small amount of Mayonnaise.
• Apply it on the wet hair thoroughly.
• Leave it for about 15 minutes to one hour.
• Rinse it well & apply shampoo to it.

Method – 2:

• Take full jar of Mayo & half of mashed Avocado.
• Mix it well.
• Apply it on your hair evenly from top to bottom.
• Leave it for 20 minutes.
• Rinse your hair with cold water.

Note:

1. Mayonnaise, when you apply it on your hair, you will get the benefits of L-cysteine – an amino acid & powerful antioxidant which was commonly found in the eggs that makes your hair shine, strong & structure.
2. Almond oil contains full of proteins which are essential for hair follicles. It is also a natural conditioner & removes all the dirt particles when applied.

4 Fenugreek Seeds

• Take two to three tablespoons of Fenugreek seeds.
• Soak it on water for about 8 to 10 hours.
• Make it like a fine paste.
• Apply it on your hair & scalp thoroughly.
• Leave it for about half an hour.
• Wash your hair with Luke warm water.
• Do it regularly for better results.

Note:

These seeds are extremely powerful seeds which contain nicotinic acid & protein, niacin, potassium, vitamin C, amino acids which makes the hair healthy & strong. As it is rich in proteins & amino acids which moisturizers the hair & reduces hair loss & dandruff.

5 Aloe Vera

Method – 1:

• Take one or two fresh Aloe Vera leaves.
• Extract the gel from the leaves.
• Apply it on the scalp properly.
• Leave it for about 30 minutes.
• Rinse your hair with Luke warm water.
• Shampoo your hair.

Method – 2:

• Take fresh aloe vera gel in a bowl.
• Mix it well with one egg & some brandy.
• Apply this liquid on your scalp.
• Leave it for 10 – 15 minutes.
• Rinse your hair with shampoo.
• Repeat this process once in a week to get healthier hair.

Note:

1. Aloe Vera helps in conditioning the hair & makes it soft & shiny.
2. Aloe Vera contains Proteolitic enzyme eradicates the dead cells on the scalp & allows the nutrients to spread all over the hair for the growth. Aloe vera alkalizing property will bring the scalp & hairs pH to a desirable level which helps in the growth of hair healthier & stronger.
3. Aloe Vera is having anti fungal property which helps to reduce & remove the dandruff problem.

6 Indian Gooseberry

Method – 1:

• Take one tablespoon of dried goose berry.
• Boil it in two tablespoons of coconut oil.
• Strain the oil & get the extract of goose berry.
• Massage your scalp with that oil.
• Leave it for overnight i.e., you have to apply this before going to bed.
• Rinse your hair in the next morning.

Method – 2:

• Take dried Indian goose berry or powdered Indian goose berry.
• Mix it well in water.
• Boil it for few minutes.
• Allow the water to sit for overnight.
• Next day you can use this water to wash your hair.

Note:

1. Goose berry contains anti oxidant, anti bacterial & exfoliating properties which helps in maintaining scalp healthier & leads to stronger hair.
2. Amla helps in absorption of calcium & essential vitamins which helps for growth of hair. It also helps in maintaining youthful colour & strength the hair & prevents hair fall.

7 Orange Juice

Method – 1:

• Take Orange peel in a bowl.
• Mash it to make like a pulp.
• Apply this pulp as hair pack.
• Leave it for few minutes.
• Rinse your hair completely.
• Repeat the process once in a week for hair to grow stronger.

Method – 2:

• Take orange juice & apple puree in equal quantity.
• Mix it well to make a fine paste.
• Apply it on your hair.
• Leave it for about 30 minutes.
• Wash your hair with water.
• Repeat this process once in a week to get thicker & longer hair.

Method – 3:

• Take orange juice & olive oil in equal quantity.
• Mix it well & warm it.
• Apply this on your hair
• Leave it for about 30 minutes.
• Rinse our hair with water.

Note:

• Orange contains vitamin C & critic acid which helps to remove the dandruff & make the hair to grow thicker.
• It contains Vitamin C & anti oxidants that increase the circulation to the scalp & helps the hair to grow strong. It also contains citric acid which helps in lowering break down fat & stops hair fall.

8 Avocado

Method – 1:

• Take Avocado & banana in a bowl.
• Mash the Avocado & banana to make like a fine paste.
• Massage your scalp with this mixture.
• Leave it for about 30 minutes.
• Rinse your hair with shampoo.
• Apply hair conditioner according to your hair type.
• Pat dry & finally it looks stronger & longer.

Method – 2:

• Take two tablespoon of olive oil & half of avocado in mashed form.
• Mix it well to make it like a fine paste.
• Apply this hair mask on the wet hair i.e., freshly shampooed hair
• Leave it for 20 minutes.
• Wash your hair with water completely.
• Apply conditioner depending upon your hair type.
• Applying it immediately after taking shampoo to your hair will give better results.

Note:

Avocados are great source of Vitamin E, which helps the hair to grow healthy.

9 Coconut Oil

Method – 1:

• Take pure coconut oil (coconut oil which you use).
• Heat the oil.
• Massage your scalp & head with your finger tips in a circular motion.
• Apply it thoroughly on your scalp.
• After applying, cover it with towel /any cloth which is moisturized with warm water.
• Leave it for 30 minutes.
• Rinse your hair with shampoo.
• Repeat the process for once in a week to get thicker hair.

Method – 2:

• Take a chunk of coconut cream.
• Take it in your hands & warm it.
• When it becomes soft, Apply it on your hair.
• Massage your hair with mixture from top to bottom.
• Cover your applied hair with warm towel.
• Leave it for one hour without disturbing it.
• Rinse it off with mild shampoo.

Note:

1. Coconut oil will help the hair to grow naturally.
2. When you massage your hair with oil, it will improve the blood circulation which helps the hair to grow thicker & stronger.
3. Coconut oil contains lauric, capric & caprylic acids, vitamin E & other vitamins & minerals which help to promote healthy scalp & hair & makes the hair softer & more manageable.
4. It is also a deep conditioner & it repairs the damaged hair, split ends & reduces hair loss.

10 Henna Leaves

Method -1:

• Take few henna leaves & grind it / take henna powder.
• Mix it well with water to make like it like a fine paste.
• Leave it for about 2 hours.
• Apply it on your hair.
• After applying properly, cover it with shower cap.
• Allow it to sit for about 3 hours.
• Wash your hair completely.
• Apply conditioner according to your hair type.

Method – 2:

• Take henna powder & mix it well with water.
• Soak it for overnight.
• Next day morning, add one egg & some lime juice to it.
• Mix it well to make like a paste.
• Apply it on your hair like a hair mask.
• Leave it for 3 hours.
• Wash your hair & apply conditioner.

Note:

1. It is a natural herbal powder mainly used to colour & condition the hair.
2. It has the cooling property & when it is applied on scalp can soothe & cleanse it.
3. It also helps to restore the natural acid-alkaline balance of your scalp & helps to grow it healthy & strong.

11 Olive Oil

Method – 1:

• Take Olive oil & massage it on your scalp properly in a circular motion before going to bed.
• Leave it for overnight.
• Next day morning wash your hair completely by using a mild shampoo.

Method – 2:

• Take olive oil & a small amount of honey.
• Mix it well.
• Apply it on your hair thoroughly.
• Leave it for about 30 minutes.
• Wash your hair completely with shampoo.

Method – 3:

• Take 1/2 cup of olive oil & 5 drops of frankincense essential oil.
• Pour both olive oil & essential oil in a jar & place a lid on it.
• Shake it well to mix both the oils properly.
• Allow it to sit for about 24 hours in a cool dark place.
• Rinse your hair with warm water before going to apply.
• Warm the oil after shaking it.
• Massage your hair gently with that oil with the help of your finger tips in circular motion.
• Cover it with a plastic bag/cap.
• Leave it for about 30 minutes.
• Rinse it off with shampoo.

Note:

1. Olive oil is an excellent medicine for healthy hair. It increases the blood circulation when massaged with it on the scalp.
2. It prevents DTH hormone production, this causes hair follicles shaft to narrow. It also an anti oxidant it will helps to reduce the chemical actions done by stylish hair care products. It acts as a hair conditioner too.

12 Flax Seeds

• Take three table spoons of flax seed in a bowl.
• Add water to it.
• Leave it for about 5 days.
• Apply this liquid on your scalp with the help of cotton ball.
• Allow it to sit for about 10 minutes.
• Rinse your hair with warm water.

Note:

Flax seeds are rich in omega – 3 fatty acids, which helps to prevent hair loss & promotes hair growth

13 Avocado & Honey

• Take a ripened avocado & honey.
• Cut it & mash it to make like a paste.
• Add one table spoon of honey to it.
• Mix it well.
• Apply it on your hair.
• Leave it for about 20 minutes.
• Rinse it off completely.

Note:

1. Avocados are rich in vitamin B & E which are essential for hair to grow healthy.
2. Vitamin B helps in hair growth & vitamin E helps in repairing damage on scrap like this it prevents hair loss & promote hair to grow faster.
3. Avocados help as a conditioner/moisturizer for dry or damaged hair.
4. Honey is natural humectant which helps in preventing dry, itchy flakes on your scalp.
5. Honey also shines your hair by acting as a moisturizer.
6. Honey is having anti bacterial qualities so it removes all the dirt particles & keeps your hair clean & smooth.

14 Apple Cider Vinegar & Lemon

• Take 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar & lemon.
• Squeeze the lemon juice & mix it well.
• Apply it on hair thoroughly.
• Allow it to sit for about 15 minutes.
• Rinse your hair completely with shampoo.

Note:

1. This remedy is mainly targeted to oily hair
2. Apple cider vinegar will helps to remove build up from hair products & restores dry, dull looking hair & at last it promotes hair growth. It balances the pH levels, kills bacteria & cures dandruff.
3. Lemon is a natural treatment for hair to prevent hair loss & it promotes hair to grow in a healthier way.
4. Lemon contains vitamin A & B, phosphorus & anti oxidants which helps to make hair healthy, shiny & strong.
5. Lemon juice is rich in citric acid which bleaches your hair so don’t use too much of it & it will change your hair color & improves its condition.

15 Banana, Honey & Almond

Method – 1:

• Take 1/2 a ripe banana in a bowl & mash it.
• Add two table spoons of honey & few drops of almond oil.
• Mix it well.
• Apply it on your scalp.
• Leave it for about 20 minutes.
• Rinse your hair completely.

Method – 2 (with Banana & Honey):

• Take 3 ripe bananas, three tablespoons of honey, two table spoons of Yogurt & one table spoon of milk.
• Blend these ingredients with the help of blender or mixture.
• Rinse your hair with warm water before going to apply.
• Pat it lightly to remove excess water.
• Massage this paste on your scalp thoroughly.
• Leave it for about an hour.
• Cover your hair with a plastic cap.
• Rinse your hair with shampoo & apply conditioner according to your hair type.

Method – 3:

• Take a ripe banana & mash it.
• Add one table spoon of honey & one table spoon of lime juice.
• Mix it well & make a fine creamy paste.
• Apply it on your hair but focus on your roots.
• Leave it for about an hour.
• Rinse it completely with water.
• Apply shampoo & conditioner.

Method – 4:

• Take one banana, half cup of milk, honey & olive oil.
• Peel off the banana & cut it into small pieces & place it in a bowl.
• Pour the milk in the bowl.
• Now with the help of crusher make it like a fine paste.
• Add two table spoons of olive oil & two spoons of honey.
• Mix it well to form a paste.
• Apply this paste from top to bottom i.e., from scalp to roots.
• Leave it for few minutes.
• Wash it off with shampoo.

Method – 5:

• Take a banana & almond oil.
• Mash the banana properly.
• Add about three drops of almond oil.
• Mix it well to make a fine paste.
• Allow it to sit for about 25 minutes.
• Rinse your hair as usually.
• For better results, repeat the process for twice in a month.

Note:

1. These remedies are mainly targeted to Dry, Flaky Scalp hair
2. Bananas are rich in potassium & vitamin A, E & C which are essential for hair to grow healthier.
3. Banana contains natural oils, carbohydrates which helps in softening the hair & prevents split ends & breakage. It also controls dandruff.

16 Multani Mitti

Method – 1 (For Dry hair):

• Take 4 table spoons of multani mitti, 1/2 cup of plain yogurt, juice of half lemon & two teaspoons of honey
• Mix all the above items to make a fine paste.
• Apply this as a pack on your hair.
• Leave it for few minutes.
• Rinse it off with shampoo & apply conditioner

Method – 2 (for Oily Hair):

• Take multani mitti in a bowl according to your hair size.
• Mix it well with water & soak it for at least 3 – 4 hours.
• Before 30 – 40 minutes of applying this on your hair, just add one or two tablespoons of reetha powder in the paste & mix it well.
• Apply it on your hair & massage it properly.
• Leave it for about 5 – 10 minutes.
• Wash it off with shampoo.
• You will get a silky & healthy hair.

Note:

1. Multani Mitti is an effective hair cleanser & it removes toxins/impurities from the scalp which reduces dandruff problem.
2. It facilitates blood circulation & conditions the hair, when it is applied.
3. Regular usage will make the hair healthy & shiny.

17 Lemon

• Take 1/4 cup of sour cream, lemon juice from two lemons & 1/4 cup of wheat germ oil.
• Mix all these things in a bowl to make a paste.
• Apply it on your hair from top to bottom.
• Leave it for 30 minutes.
• Wash your hair with Luke warm water followed by shampoo & conditioner.

18 Curry leaves

• Take fresh curry leaves & some coconut oil (as you use regularly)
• Mix both the things.
• Boil it until it starts black residue forming.
• Apply this oil on your hair & massage it thoroughly.
• Leave it for about overnight or for some time depending on yourself.
• Wash it with water followed by shampoo & apply conditioner.
• Repeat the process twice a week for healthier hair.

Note:

1. Curry leaves are rich in beta carotene & proteins, this helps to prevent hair loss while proteins stop hair thinning.
2. Curry leaves are also having anti oxidants & amino acids. Amino acids prevent hair loss & strengthen your hair. Anti oxidants moistures your scalp & removes all the impurities/dirt particles which are primary cause for dandruff.
3. It also having Vitamin B6, high in nutritional values acts as a hormone regulator & prevents the hair loss.

19 Milk & Honey

• Take one teaspoon of honey & a glass of milk (un boiled).
• Mix it well.
• Massage your hair with that mixture from root to the bottom evenly.
• Leave it for about 15 minutes.
• Rinse your hair with Luke warm water.
• Apply shampoo as usually.

Note:

• Milk consists of two types of proteins called casein & whey, this helps the hair to grow healthier & stronger & prevents hair fall.
• Honey is having anti bacterial qualities so it removes all the dirt particles & keeps your hair clean & smooth.

20 Strawberry

• Take a cup of straw berries, one egg yolk & two table spoons of olive oil.
• Mash the straw berries properly.
• Mix all the things in a bowl to make a fine paste.
• Apply it on your hair.
• Let it sit for 20 minutes.
• Rinse it off with mild shampoo.

Note:

1. Straw berries contains folate, this is in vitamin B which contributes for strong & healthy hair.
2. It also contains vitamin C which is responsible for the health of Collagen. Hair follicles require collagen to grow stronger & healthier.

21 Vinegar

• Take vinegar & honey in equal proportions i.e., 4 table spoons each.
• Take 1/2 cup of warm water & add vinegar & honey in it.
• Mix it well
• Apply it on your hair.
• Let it sit for about few minutes.
• Wash it off with Luke warm water.
• Apply shampoo & massage the roots gently.

Note:

Vinegar contains enzymes & minerals which helps the hair to be in healthy state.

22 Hibiscus Flower

• Take hibiscus flowers & soak its petals in a cup of water.
• Leave it for overnight.
• Grind it to make fine paste.
• Add 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil & 2 table spoons of raw milk.
• Apply it to your hair but concentrate it on roots.
• Leave it for about 20 minutes.
• Rinse it off with cold water.

Note:

Hibiscus when applied which helps for blood circulation & promotes hair growth, stops hair fall & delays premature graying.

23 Curd

Method – 1:

• Take half cup of curd, two tbsp of almond oil and one tbsp of Honey.
• Mix all these things in a bowl.
• Apply it on your scalp.
• Leave it for 1 – 2 hours.
• Rinse it well with normal water.
• Apply shampoo on your hair.
• Repeat this process for better results for Dry hair.

Method – 2:

• Take a cup of yogurt/curd depending on the length of your hair.
• Whip it in a bowl with the help of a fork.
• Apply it on your scalp & hair.
• Massage it evenly from root to bottom.
• Allow it to sit for about 1 – 2 hours.
• Rinse it off with Luke warm water & apply mild shampoo.
• Apply conditioner if you wants.
• Make sure to do this process on a day when you never go outside.

Note:

1. It contains lactic acid & acts as natural antifungal & anti bacterial which helps the hair to grow stronger & prevents dandruff.
2. It also acts as a natural cleanser that clearers the dirt & clarifies the pores on your scalp.
3. The proteins in it will help to strengthen & moisturize your hair & keeps in a good condition.

Tips for Healthy Hair:

1. Take one table spoon of Aloe Vera juice early in the morning with empty stomach.
2. Make a habit of taking goose berry fruit or its extract as a part of diet to get healthier hair.
3. Good Diet: Take good diet which includes fresh vegetables, fruits & drink plenty of water which will help to make body & hair grow healthy. Good diet which should be in time will also helps for healthier hair.
4. Take on table spoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water & mix it well. Drink this water once in a day will strengthen your hair.
5. Trim your hair for every 6 – 8 weeks.
6. Go for hot oil massage for at least once in two weeks.
7. Drink sufficient water & eat healthy food which includes fresh fruits, vegetables etc.
8. Everyday comb your hair gently.
9. Don’t over dry your hair.
10. Apply conditioners according to your hair type after taking shampoo.
11. Make sure to stay away from silicon based home care products.
12. Not to apply conditioner heavy on your scalp.
13. Try to avoid applying stylish products more on your hair.
14. Never brush your hair when it is wet.
15. Lose your hair while you’re sleeping.
16. Try to avoid Stress & control it by practicing yoga, meditation.
17. Include biotin in your diet like nuts, brown rice & oats.
18. Go for lemon or vinegar rinse for once in a month.
19. Eat dark, leafy, green vegetables which are rich in vitamin A & C.
20. Make sure to use less harmed products for your hair like shampoos, conditioners, oils you apply. Go for natural things if possible which helps the hair to grow stronger.
21. Include nuts in your diet like walnuts, almonds, cashew nuts etc, which contains Zinc, this helps to prevent hair loss.
22. Don’t sleep with wet or damp hair this will weaken the follicles & causes hair loss.
23. Use fabric covered elastic clips or barrettes to prevent break age & tangles.
24. Protect your hair when swimming.
25. Always protect your hair from sun, wind & rains & avoid using heat on your hair.

The above mentioned home remedies and tips are all suggested by many experts. These are very helpful for the people those who are getting lot of hair problems. So, follow these remedies and tips to maintain your hair healthy.