From summer heat to winter dryness, environmental factors and styling tools leave hair brittle, dry, and damaged. Men and women alike experience this. Start by skipping the hair dryer and trying a wheat germ oil treatment for deep nourishment.
Complement these habits with our three time-tested natural remedies, drawn from herbal traditions, to repair and revitalize overly dry or damaged hair.
Watch how:
Nasturtium Lotion
- Boil a handful of nasturtium seeds in the equivalent of a bowl of water for 20 minutes.
- Strain the lotion.
- Beat 2 eggs and add 1 tablespoon of rum.
- Pour the nasturtium water over it and mix well.
- Apply to your hair, massaging the scalp thoroughly.
- Leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing.
Honey Balm
- Mix 3 tablespoons of honey and 3 tablespoons of sweet almond oil.
- Melt the mixture in a double boiler.
- Remove from heat and stir in 3 tablespoons of fresh cream.
- Apply the warm balm to your hair.
- Leave on for 30 minutes before shampooing.
White Nettle Friction
- Place 2 handfuls of white nettle leaves in a pan of cold water.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Strain, cool, and store in a bottle in the fridge.
- Every morning, rub this nettle water into your hair.
These remedies provide the essential nutrients to banish dryness and restore healthy, shiny hair.
