Best Home Remedies for All Your Hair Problems

Courtesy: Health Me Up

It is alright to have a bad hair day once in a blue moon, but having bad hair all year long is a completely no-no. To rescue you from the dull, lifeless, thinning hair and various other hair problems, Dr. Sandeep Suttar – Hair Restoration and Skin Rejuvenation Surgeon at Hairrevive, Mumbai, shares some extremely beneficial home remedies right from your kitchen that will help you have thicker, stronger and manageable hair.

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Hair Problem # 1: Hair Loss

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 1: Hot oil treatment

Ingredients:

• Any natural oil – olive oil, canola coil, coconut oil or castor oil

Method:

1. Heat any of the above natural oil so that it is warm.

2. Massage it gently into your scalp.

3. Leave it overnight or for an hour, then shampoo your hair.

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Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 2: Coconut milk

Ingredients:

• Coconut milk (grind some coconut shavings and squeeze them well)

Method:

1. Apply some coconut milk all over the scalp and massage into the hair roots.

2. Leave it on for 1-2 hours and then wash it off thoroughly.

Also See: Benefits of Coconut Oil for Hair

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 3: Mustard and Henna leaves

Ingredients:

• Mustard oil

• Henna leaves

Method:

1. Boil some mustard oil in a tin basin and add one pinch henna leaves to it gradually, till it is burnt in the oil.

2. Filter the oil using a fine cloth.

3. Regularly massage your head with this oil to promote hair growth.

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Hair Problem # 2: Unwanted hair growth

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 4: Sugar squeezer

Ingredients:

• Sugar

• Freshly squeezed lemon

• Water

Method:

1. Mix some sugar with freshly squeezed lemon juice in a bowl containing some water.

2. Apply this paste on the affected area, and leave it on for 15 minutes.

3. Keep rubbing the area and then rinse well with cold water.

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Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 5: Besan with yoghurt

Ingredients:

• Besan

• Turmeric

• Yoghurt

Method:

1. Make a paste by adding some turmeric, besan and yoghurt.

2. Apply the paste to the affected area and allow it to dry.

3. Rub the dried paste for a while and then wash it off gently.

4. Apply some moisturiser to the area once done.

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Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 6: Lemon and honey

Ingredients:

• Lemon

• Honey

Method:

1. Make a mixture by using equal amount of honey and lemon.

2. Apply it to the affected area and leave it for 10-15 minutes.

3. Wash it off with cold water.

Also See: Ayurvedic Remedies for Hair Loss

Hair Problem # 3: Grey hair

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 7: Coconut oil and lemon

Ingredients:

• Coconut oil

• Lemon

Method:

1. Mix coconut oil with a dash of lemon juice, and apply this mixture on your head.

2. Leave it for about 10-15 minutes.

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Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 8: Amla magic

Ingredients:

• Amla

• Coconut oil

Method:

1. Boil some amla pieces in coconut oil, until they turn black.

2. Apply this paste on your hair and then wash your hair thoroughly.

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Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 9: Curry leaves cure

Ingredients:

• Crushed curry leaves

• Coconut oil

Method:

1. Take 7-8 crushed curry leaves and heat it some coconut oil.

2. Strain the mixture and apply it on your scalp when it is lukewarm.

3. Wash it off after 1 hour.

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Hair Problem #4: Dry and Dull hair

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 10:  Mayo Magic

Ingredients:

• Mayonnaise

Method:

1. Apply some mayonnaise on your hair for 30 minutes.

2. Wash it off thoroughly with cold water to get rid of the smell.

Also See: Treatments for Dry Hair

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 11: Beer

Ingredients:

• Beer

Method:

1. Take some beer along with you in shower and pour it all over your hair.

2. Allow it to set for 5-7 minutes.

3. Wash it off thoroughly and condition you hair.

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Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 12: Baking soda

Ingredients:

• Water

• Baking soda

Method

1. Make a paste by mixing some baking soda with water.

2. While having shower, apply this paste onto wet hair.

3. Rinse thoroughly with cool water and shampoo it.

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Hair Problem # 5: Frizzy hair

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 13: Apple cider vinegar

Ingredients:

• Apple cider vinegar

Method:

1. Give a final rinse to your hair with equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water.

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Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 14: Honey and milk

Ingredients:

• Honey

• Milk

Method:

1. Take some honey, mix it with few drops of milk, and pour it on your hair.

2. Gently massage it all over you hair.

3. Allow it to settle for 15-20 minutes and then rinse with cold water.

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Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 15: Egg

Ingredients:

• Egg

• Water

Method:

1. Separate the egg white from the egg yolk.

2. Add a tablespoon of water to the yolk and blend it until it is creamy.

3. Add the egg white to the above mixture.

4. Wet your hair and apply the mixture to your scalp, and then rinse the hair with cold water after 30 minutes.

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Hair Problem # 6: Split ends

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 16: Papaya pack

Ingredients:

• Papaya

• Yoghurt

Method:

1. Mix the skinless and seedless papaya with plain yoghurt to obtain a smooth paste.

2. Apply it to your hair for 45 minutes.

3. Rinse it off thoroughly.

Also See: Treating Hair loss

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 17: Banana, egg and honey

Ingredients:

• Banana

• Egg

• Milk

• Honey

Method:

1. Make a fine paste by mixing banana, egg, milk and honey.

2. Apply it to your hair for 30 minutes.

3. Wash and rinse thoroughly with mild shampoo.

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Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 18: Dal treatment

Ingredients:

• Black dal (lentils)

• Fenugreek seeds

• Curds

Method:

1. Grind some black dal with fenugreek seeds to make a fine powder.

2. Add some curds to it and mix well.

3. Apply this paste to your hair and leave it for 1 hour.

4. Wash it off with mild shampoo.

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Hair Problem # 7: Dandruff

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 19: Lemon peels

Ingredients:

• Lemon peels

Method: 

1. Take peels of 3-4 lemons and boil them in 4-5 cups of water for approximately 15-20 minutes.

2. Once it cools down, use this solution to wash your hair at least once a week.

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Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 20: Yoghurt solution

Ingredients:

• Yoghurt

Method:

1. Apply some dahi on your hair and scalp and keep it for at least one hour.

2. Wash it off with a mild shampoo thoroughly.

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