7 Simple Ways To Make Hair Silky, Long, And Soft
It’s hard not to feel envious when you see someone with long and luscious locks. More so, when you find out that they were born with hair that gorgeous while you are stuck with hair that is dull and rough. Frizzy, unmanageable hair that lacks shine is not uncommon among Indian women. However, a lot of women don’t realize that this is an issue with a fix. With the right hair care routine in place, your hair, too, can make heads turn. Following, I’ve put together, a list of 7 simple treatments that will help boost your hair’s health, making it long, silky, and soft.
How To Make Your Hair Silky, Long, And Soft
1. Aloe Vera
You Will Need
- Aloe Vera Leaf
- 2 tbsp Water
- Spray Bottle
Prep Time
5 minutes
Treatment Time
5 minutes
Method
- Slice an aloe vera leaf and extract two tablespoons of gel using a spoon. Ensure that you’re only extracting the clear gel and not the yellow.
- Blend this gel until it gets to a smooth consistency.
- Add two tablespoons of water to the gel and mix well.
- Pour this liquid into a spray bottle and shake well.
- Spray your hair with the aloe vera solution after it has been washed and dried.
- Leave it on like you would hair spray.
How Often?
3-4 times a week.
Why This Works
Aloe
vera is an abundant source of proteolytic enzymes which repair the
damaged cells present in your scalp. This allows it to improve follicle
health and boost hair growth. The moisture content of this ingredient
helps hydrate your hair and keep it conditioned throughout the day. This
will ensure a smooth texture with minimized frizz.
2. Hot Oil Massage With Coconut Oil/Olive Oil
You Will Need
- 2-3 tbsp Coconut Oil/Olive Oil
- Hot Towel
Prep Time
5 minutes
Treatment Time
45 minutes
Method
- Take 2-3 tablespoons (depending on the length of your hair) of your chosen oil and heat it for a couple of seconds until it is slightly warm.
- Massage the warm oil into your scalp and work it through the length of your hair.
- Massage your scalp for about 15 minutes and then leave the oil on for an additional 30 minutes.
- Cover your hair with a hot towel while you wait.
- Wash your hair with a mild sulfate-free shampoo and finish with conditioner.
How Often?
Twice a week.
Why This Works
A
hot oil massage can help stimulate your hair follicles, boosting hair
growth. It is an efficient deep conditioning treatment for your hair
which also fights issues such as dandruff and itching. Coconut oil helps
nourish your strands with its rich triglyceride content. It also has
the ability to penetrate deep into your hair shafts, allowing for
optimum nourishment. Olive Oil is packed with antioxidants, fatty acids,
and vitamin E, which help condition your hair while preventing and
repairing hair damage.
3. Curd
You Will Need
- 1 cup Curd
- 2 tbsp Amla Powder
Prep Time
2 minutes
Treatment Time
30 minutes
Method
- Combine the two ingredients until you get a smooth mixture.
- Apply these ingredients onto your scalp and hair.
- Once your hair is completely covered, leave the mask on for about 30 minutes.
- Wash your hair with a mild sulfate-free shampoo.
- Finish with conditioner.
How Often?
1-2 times a week.
Why This Works
Curd
contains vitamins B5 and D which are essential for hair health. It
helps strengthen your hair shafts from within while also fighting off
issues such as dandruff. The amla in this mask helps give your scalp a
vitamin C boost, aiding hair growth.
4. Eggs
You Will Need
- 1 whole Egg
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Honey
- Shower Cap
Prep Time
2 minutes
Treatment Time
30 minutes
Method
- Whisk the ingredients together to get a well-combined mixture.
- Apply this mask onto your scalp and your hair.
- Once your scalp and hair are completely covered, wait for 30 minutes.
- Cover your hair with a shower cap while you wait to avoid a mess.
- Wash your hair with cool water and a mild sulfate-free shampoo.
- Finish with conditioner.
How Often?
1-2 times a week.
Why This Works
Eggs
are one of the most abundant protein sources. It helps provide your
hair with nourishment and shine while also improving its texture. It helps repair hair damage
and adds life to dull hair. Regularly using this hair mask will help
strengthen and condition your hair while making it more manageable.
[ Read: 26 Top Tips For Long Hair ]
5. Fenugreek Seeds
You Will Need
- ¼ cup Fenugreek Seeds
- 1 cup Water
Prep Time
12 hours
Treatment Time
30 minutes
Method
- Soak the fenugreek seeds in water and leave it overnight.
- In the morning, blend the seeds adding a little bit of the water that it was soaked in to get a smooth and consistent texture.
- Apply this paste onto your scalp and hair.
- Leave the fenugreek paste in your hair for about 30 minutes.
- Wash your hair with a mild sulfate-free shampoo.
- Finish with conditioner.
How Often?
Once a week.
Why This Works
Fenugreek seeds are rich in protein, iron, vitamin C, potassium, and lecithin. These essential hair nutrients work together to prevent hair loss, dandruff, damage, and graying while promoting hair thickening and strength.
6. Onion Juice
You Will Need
- Juice from a Large Onion
- 3-4 drops Lavender Essential Oil
Prep Time
2 minutes
Treatment Time
10-15 minutes
Method
- Mix the ingredients until you get a well-combined solution.
- Apply this solution onto your scalp while massaging it gently with your fingertips.
- Leave the onion juice on for about 10-15 minutes.
- Wash your hair with a mild sulfate-free shampoo.
- Finish with conditioner.
How Often?
Twice a week.
Why This Works
Onion
juice helps curb hair fall, boost hair growth, and also re-grow hair.
This is probably owed to its high sulfur content which helps boost blood
circulation, allowing for better nutrition. It is also a rich source of
nutrients such as biotin, manganese, flavonoids, vitamin C, phosphorus,
folic acid, and copper, all of which help restore health and shine to
your hair.
7. Apple Cider Vinegar
You Will Need
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 cup Water
Prep Time
2 minutes
Treatment Time
5 minutes
Method
- Dilute the apple cider vinegar with a cup of water and set it aside in a jug.
- Wash your hair with a mild sulfate-free shampoo.
- Proceed to condition your hair.
- After you’ve conditioned your hair, pour the diluted apple cider vinegar through it.
- Do not rinse your hair any further.
How Often?
Once a week.
Why This Works
This
treatment helps get rid of dirt, oil, grime, and buildup from your
hair. It clarifies your hair without the use of harsh chemicals, leaving
it feeling soft and looking silky.
Additional Tips
1. Maintain A Balanced Diet
Ensuring
that you are providing your hair with enough nutrition is key to having
healthy hair. What you put on your hair does not matter if your hair is
not nourished from the inside. Make sure that you are getting your
daily dose of healthy fats, proteins, and nutrients. Also, make an
effort to keep yourself hydrated.
2. Choose The Right Products
Using
natural or herbal shampoos that don’t contain harsh chemicals like SLS
and sulfates can go a long way when it comes to your hair’s health. This
is because sulfates are harsh on your hair and strip away all of your
natural oils. It would also be a good idea to invest in a good hair conditioner
that is free of silicones. While silicones help add shine to your hair,
they also create build up which ends up weighing your hair down.
3. Oil Massage
Give
yourself (or get someone to give you) a nice and relaxing oil massage
at least once a week. Oil massages not only help relieve tension, but
they promote blood circulation ensuring that your follicles are
well-nourished.
4. Invest In A Wide-Tooth Wooden Comb And A Boar Bristle Brush
A wide tooth wooden comb will prevent static and hair breakage. This is the ideal comb to use while detangling your hair.
Once your hair is detangled, a boar bristle brush will help pull down
the oils from your roots, ensuring that your hair is well nourished and
protected. It is also important to avoid combing your hair while it is
wet as this is when your hair is more vulnerable to breaking.
5. Never Skip Conditioning
Conditioning
is extremely important when it comes to maintaining the health of your
hair. Never skip using conditioner after you shampoo. It would also be a
good idea to deep condition your hair at least once a week with an
extremely hydrating homemade hair mask. If you have extremely dry hair,
it would be a good idea to invest in a good leave-in conditioner.
6. Always Wash With Cool Water
Cool
water helps seal your hair’s cuticles, ensuring that your hair is
smooth and silky. This also helps prevent the loss of moisture from your
hair.
7. Trim Regularly
Trimming your hair every 6-8 weeks is vital. This will help get rid of any split ends, preventing the damage from moving further up your hair shaft.
8. Stop Using Hot Styling Tools
Heat
styling can cause some serious damage to your hair with regular use. If
you are addicted to your straightener, it would be a good idea to look
up some no-heat styles and take a hiatus from using heat.
9. Do Not Over-Wash Your Hair
Washing your hair more than thrice a week can make it dull, dry, and lifeless. Stick to washing your hair 2-3 times a week.
10. Let Your Hair Air-Dry
Instead
of using a blow-dryer, let your hair air-dry. Do this by gently
squeezing out the excess water from your hair with a towel and leaving
it open until it dries. Do not rub your hair vigorously with the towel
as this will cause damage.
Now that you know how to make your hair
silky, long, and soft, what are you waiting for? It’s time you give
these remedies a try. Gorgeous hair is not as unattainable as you think,
with the right routine you, too, can be sporting the hair of your
dreams. Did you like our tips? Let us know what you think in the
comments section below.
7 Simple Ways To Make Hair Silky, Long, And Soft
Reviewed by Olivia Wilson
on
May 03, 2018
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