Tis’ the season of love and you want to make sure you look perfect on the romantic Valentine’s dinner date with your beau.
You’ve picked out a stunning dress that accentuates your curves for the occasion; you’ve pre-booked a spa appointment to make sure your skin has a gorgeous glow that day; you’ve even cancelled all meetings for that day to make sure nothing comes in the way of the quality time that you and your love spend together.
What are you planning to do about your unruly hair that just doesn’t behave no matter how hard you try? You might be using the best hair products or visiting the fanciest hair salons in the hope of magically fixing your hair woes, but not until you fight the root cause of your hair problem will anything work in your favor.
Well, here’s just what you need to fight your hair problems from the root and no, I’m not trying to sell you yet another chemical infused, expensive hair product.
Here are 4 dairy products that are sure to help you get fab hair this Valentine’s:
1. Whole Milk and Honey Mask for Dull and Dry Hair
Don’t you envy the models flaunting their stunning, lustrous mane in glossies? It just makes you wonder where you’re going wrong and what it really takes to get hair like theirs.
Lackluster hair can be a result of many factors ranging from poor diet to bad hair habits. Worry not though, as this milk and honey mask will give your hair just the kind of sheen and life that you see the stars sport in the movies.
How it works:
Dull and dry hair can be a sign of protein loss and lack of moisture. Milk helps treat both. It contains the proteins casein and whey that make your hair healthy and shiny, while it’s creamy texture helps lock in moisture.
Honey on the other hand is also a natural humectant (moisturizer) that in addition to keeping your hair moisturized, also helps prevent any scalp infections owning to its antimicrobial properties. Honey is one of the most loved and widely used beauty ingredients world over.
Directions:
● Lightly warm up 2 cups of whole milk and dissolve 2 teaspoons of honey in it
● Pour the mix over your hair and massage it on your scalp and hair, covering all the strands
● Leave on for 15-20 minutes and shampoo as per routine
2. Yogurt for Dandruff
You’re dressed like a goddess, your make-up game is spot on, your shoes are sure to make many heads turn and you think you’re all ready to hit the road, until you spot a hoard of white flakes on your black outfit. Possibly the most embarrassing and annoying hair problem is that of dandruff and the itchiness caused by it. Even after experimenting with all possible solutions and home fixes to cure this dreadful condition, if the white flakes still don’t seem to leave your scalp, you must try using yogurt.
How it works:
Dandruff could be a result of fungal activity caused due to your scalp’s elevated pH levels. The lactic acid contained in yogurt helps restore the pH level of your scalp, making it difficult for microbes to thrive in, thereby reducing irritation and itchiness. The rich protein content helps deeply fortify and moisturize your hair and scalp. Yogurt also contains omega-3 fats that help control the flaky skin condition from getting aggravated.
Directions:
● Massage your scalp and hair with generous amount of yogurt
● Leave on the yogurt for 60 minutes and cover your hair with a shower cap
● Wash your hair as per routine
3. Milk Spray for Frizzy Hair
Sure, we all have our bad hair days and more often than not there’s very little that we can do to fix it…Well, not anymore! Here’s a lifesaving hack that you need to add in your beauty emergency list right now, if you haven’t already. Spraying a mix of milk and water on your hair is the perfect (and the healthiest) way to tame frizzy hair and flyaways. It can even help you naturally straighten your hair. Goodbye, chemical hairsprays and heat styling!
How it works:
The moisturizing properties and the protein content in milk helps strengthen and smoothen your hair, making them healthy and frizz free.
Directions:
● Mix 1½ cup each of milk and water and put it in a spray bottle
● Comb your hair free of tangles and spray the mixture through your hair
● Leave on for 30 minutes and wash your hair as per routine
4. Whole Cream and Carrot Mask for Brittle Hair and Split Ends
If you’re wary of brushing your hair due to the fear of huge chunks falling out, here’s a fortifying remedy to your rescue. Whole cream and carrot mask is a deep conditioning treatment for those of you who complain of split ends and hair that breaks easily. The results of this remedy may not be immediate, but they surely are going to be long lasting.
How it works:
Brittle hair and split ends could be caused due to bad hair habits, a lack of essential fats, vitamin C and protein in your diet. Carrots are a rich source of vitamin C, an antioxidant responsible for reducing free radicals damage that could make your hair brittle and weak. It is also rich in beta carotene (vitamin A) that improves the quality of dull hair. Whole cream on the other hand is high in fats and proteins that help treat and condition damaged and brittle hair.
Directions:
● Mix ½ cup of full cream with ½ cup each of grated carrot and milk
● Apply this mask on your hair and leave on for 30 minutes
● Wash your hair as per routine
While these home treatments have scientifically proven benefits, if your hair problem still persists, it’s advisable you see a dermatologist to help you identify the underlying cause of your condition. Keep those gorgeous tresses healthy!