DIY hair treatments
If you're despairing at your dry, split ends, oily roots or overly-styled locks, you don't have to give in to the ads that blind you with science. Sometimes, it's old-fashioned home remedies that you need.
Egg head
Can be messy, not to mention smelly, but using a raw egg on your hair is an age-old beauty tip for restoring vitality and boosting shine. Wet your hair, then massage a whole egg into your scalp and from roots to tips and rinse out with cool or warm water - any hotter and it'll scramble!
Shine on
Been overdoing it on the strong-hold gel or spray? Multi-purpose vinegar can help remove a build-up of products and boost natural shine. Wash and condition your hair as usual, and then add one or two tablespoons of vinegar to the final rinse. Blast with cold water, dry and style in your normal way.
Blonde ambition
If you've got dark blonde hair that naturally lightens in the sun, help it on its way by brushing the juice of one fresh lemon through your damp locks with a wide toothcomb. Let it dry naturally in the sun, then dry and style as you would normally. It can be harsh on your hair, so this isn't something to do too often.
Chamomile is often used in blonde-boosting shampoos and conditioners and you can try using it DIY-style. Stew two bags or two tablespoons of chamomile tea, strain and add it to your final rinse. Repeat over a period of a few weeks.
Royal mint
Mint is great for refreshing your breath, your post-dinner palate and dull hair. Take two large handfuls of fresh mint leaves and steep in one pint of boiling water. When the liquid is completely cool, strain the mint and discard. Wash hair as usual and apply as a final rinse. Then dry and style as you would normally.
Written by Antonia Kanczula
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