Food for your Hair

 FOOD FOR YOUR HAIR

Having one bad hair day is a pain; having bad hair in general is simply the worst. Instead of heading off to the salon to see if they can fix your hair’s failure to perform, there are lots of at-home remedies to try out using items you might already have at your home.

Here’s a list of edible items (many you’d see in a pretty delicious salad) that can help transform your hair from tasteless to tasty in no time.

Eggs

Raw eggs are great for all kinds of hair. The fat and proteins in the yolk are naturally moisturizing, while egg whites can remove excess oils. Or you can separate the yolk from the egg white and use whichever is best for your hair type; yolks are best for moisturizing dry hair while egg whites are good for oily hair. See here for a recipe.

Avocado

Frizzy-haired folks, listen up: the avocado can help you fight the fuzz. The natural oils and proteins in this fruit can help smooth and tame your hair. Avocado isn’t just for frizz; anyone who wants a little extra moisture should look to an avocado hair mask. Here’s an example of a honey-avocado invigorating and revitalizing hair treatment, and here’s an avocado recipe for volume.

Lemon juice and olive oil.

This duo is a flake-fighter. If dandruff’s got you down, the acid of the lemon juice helps get rid of flakes while the oil helps soothe your scalp. For the right recipe, see here. Olive oil as itself can also be used as a shine booster.

Honey. 

Honey is a natural humectant and can also help moisturize your hair. It also combines well with avocado to combat sun-damaged hair. See here for a recipe to a homemade honey hair conditioner.

Vinegar. 

For those with blonde or redhair, minerals in your water could cause your hair to discolor and turn brassy. Luckily, Marie Claire has a quick fix involving vinegar.

Beer. 

Limp, fine hair could benefit from this unexpected source. The yeast found in beer can help plump up lame hair. Here’s how to make the treatment. Make sure your beer is flat.

All of these treatments just prove that hair care at home is anything but hard. If you find yourself making a mistake, use your ingredients for lunch and start over!