By Mehak Pal
Published Aug 23, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

5 home remedies for smooth and silky hair

Dry hair is a common problem and can be caused by a range of different factors like nutritional deficiencies, excessive hair wash and use of harsh hair care products

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Try these five home remedies for healthy, smooth and silky hairĀ 

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Aloe vera

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Extract aloe vera gel from a freshly plucked aloe vera leaf. Mix it with 2 tbsps of water and apply it on your hair. After 30 minutes, rinse it off with a shampoo

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Coconut oil

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Add 2 tbsps of coconut oil in a bowl and heat it for a few seconds until slightly warm. Massage your scalp with this warm oil. Keep it on for 30 minutes and wash it off with a mild shampoo

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Yoghurt

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Mix 1 cup of yoghurt with 2 tbsps of olive oil and 4 drops of lavender essential oil. Apply this paste on your hair and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo

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Banana

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Mash 1 ripe banana in a bowl and add 1 tsp of lavender essential oil to it. Apply it on your tresses from roots to ends and let it sit for 30 minutes. Wash it off with a mild shampoo

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Egg white

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Whisk 2 egg whites in a bowl and add 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tsp of honey. Apply it over your scalp and hair. Let it sit for 30 minutes and rinse it off with a shampoo

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