Saturday, November 12, 2011

**OY VEY** DRY HAIR



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Dry hair is Foxy's Public Enemy #1. When my hair gets overly dry, it becomes unmanageable!! When oil and moisture escapes our hair, it becomes dry and lacks the sheen and the soft texture we desire. The drier it gets, the more our hair becomes brittle and dull, just plain ol' rough. Not good AT ALL. Especially during these cooler months.

So what can we add to our hair regimen to combat dry hair? Let's look in our kitchen FIRST! No need to run out if you don't have to right??

** Add Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids ~ Incorporating salmon, fish oil, flax seeds, nuts, and walnuts to our eating diet will deliver Omega-3 essential fatty acids to our body which in turn produces strong and healthy hair. These acids return luster to our wary tresses

** Vinegar ~ Refresh your dry hair with a vinegar rinse. Vinegar elevates shine and cleanliness. Adding vinegar to your hair also controls dandruff and prevents frizz *CHEERS * Just mix 2 cups of water with 1/2 cup of vinegar

** Avocado and Banana Mix ~ Combine a small overripe banana with avocado and spread into your hair. Leave in for about 1 hour, then rinse. Your hair should feel MUCH better

** Eggs ~ Create a lather by whipping an egg in lukewarm water and apply to your hair. Rinse with lukewarm water. Your hair will be cleaner with a little extra shine :)


***BONUS DC Treatment ~ Combine 3 eggs, 2T of olive oil (or your preferred oil), and 1 t of vinegar. Apply to your hair and cover with a plastic shower cap. Leave in for 30 minutes. Follow up with a regular 'poo or co-wash.


** Oil ~ Rubbing a small amount of oil into the scalp makes an effective treatment for dry hair. Olive oil or coconut oil works really well.

** Hot Oil Treatments ~ Massage 2T of your preferred oil into your hair, followed by wrapping your head in a warm, damp towel. Wait 30 minutes and then rinse.

** Biotin ~ Taking a biotin supplement helps strengthen dry hair as well.


What else do you do to make sure your hair isn't dry? Me...I grease my scalp and moisturize twice daily. More on that later though ;)

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