FOOD For Thought

Before you go running to your nearest beauty supply store for expensive or even "cheap" hair care products, take a step back and look in your kitchen. Hey, if it's good enough to go in the body, then it's good enough to go on the body, right?! Here are a few foods that you should have right in your kitchen that will work wonders on your hair.

Eggs: Packed full of protein and great for strengthening and adding shine to the hair. You can either whip up an egg and add it to your shampoo or just whip up one or two eggs and put it directly on your dry hair. Cover with a towel or plastic cap, let it sit for 15 minutes then wash it out. Be careful not to rinse the egg out with really hot water or it will cook the egg, giving all new meaning to egg head...

Honey: Chocked full of vitamins, honey is an excellent hair moisturizer. Try mixing equal parts honey and olive oil. Rub in your hair, put on a plastic cap and let it sit for 30 minutes before shampooing your hair.

Olive Oil: As I said with the honey, olive oil is also good for conditioning the hair. It's improves the strength and elasticity of the hair. Warm some olive oil in the microwave, about 20 seconds, and massage into your damp hair and scalp. Put a plastic cap on your head for 30 minutes and shampoo and condition as normal.

Apple Cider Vinegar: It has a tart smell, but it will go away as the hair dries. Once again packed full of nutrients apple cider vinegar helps to balance the pH of your hair and scalp and helps in removing product buildup. Mix 1 tablespoon of ACV with a cup of warm water and pour it onto the hair after shampooing. You can either rinse it out or leave the vinegar rinse on your hair for extra conditioning. As I said the smell will go away once your hair dries.  

Mayonnaise: This is probably the most popular "home remedy" hair treatment. It restores moisture and shine to dead hair. It contains eggs, oil and vinegar which are all excellent for you hair. Make sure you use real mayo and not salad dressing...it's not the same thing. Apply to every strand of hair, cover with a plastic cap and relax for about an hour. Wash and condition as normal.
Now these are just a select few of many other foods you can use to treat your hair. Plain yogurt, molasses, and cornstarch are some others. You can also mix and match them to make a good hair cocktail. Experiment and see what works best for your hair.