Homemade Recipes for Shiney, Full-Bodied Hair
• A tea and beer rinse is one of the oldest ways to bring shine to your hair. Boil used tea leaves in enough water, let it cool and then use this liquid as the last rinse.
• In the similar fashion you can use flat beer (i.e. after letting the fizz out). This is a great conditioner to be used for your hair.
• Lemon juice mixed with water can also be used as a last rinse to give your hair a shiny and bouncy look. Don’t use too much lemon juice on your hair before going out in the sun. Rinse very well before heading outside or getting into a tanning bed.
• A shiny look is also provided if you use vinegar for your final rinse.
• To bring that shine one can use honey to keep your scalp moisturized. You can make honey lotion for your hair by mixing 3 teaspoons of honey for pint of water.
• The use of henna as a natural conditioner proves to be very beneficial for your hair. It helps to bring back the bounce and flair of your hair which has been lacking for quite a while. There are also henna colors for the hair to get a great colored look. Of course the henna coloring doesn’t last quite as long as the other brands or colors on the market, but it is a natural way to acheive great color for a temporary length of time.
• You can add small amount of baking soda in the shampoo which, removes dirt and grease from your hair to give you the shiny look.
• To remove the dirt and other matter from your hair you can use one fourth cup of apple cider vinegar in one gallon of condensed water. This can be stored in the refrigerator and can be used every two weeks for clean, smooth, silky and shiny hair. The proper way to use this solution is to wet your hair with warm water, shampoo and rinse your hair. Pour two cups of this mixture and leave it in your hair for about 2-3 minutes. The last stage is to rinse your hair with cold-water.
• To get that extra shine for your hair brew one cup of strong espresso, let it cool. Pour the espresso over your dry hair and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse it to get the extra shine and glow.
• You can also make egg shampoo at home which requires 1 egg, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon castile soap, 1/2 a cup water or herbal tea and last but not the least 5 drops of essential oils of your choice. Blend all these together to make an Egg shampoo which can bring shine to your hair.
• Many of us who want to clean their hair use shampoos. Try this for a change, massage baking soda into your hair and scalp. This absorbs oil and loosens the dead skin on the scalp. Rinse it thoroughly with water. In the initial stages the hair would be dry but after several weeks you would be dandruff free with smooth and shiny hair.
Warning: Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. Do not over use these products, for they could dry out the hair. (Source: Some information pulled from Pioneer Thinking)
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