Have curly, dry hair? Try these DIY tips and home remedies to manage them

Curly hair can often be a little more dry than straight locks. Here's how you can take care of the issue.

By: Editorial Team | | Updated: January 28, 2016 12:38 pm

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Do you have curly locks? They need more TLC than straight locks as they get tangled too easily, become rough and dry if not nourished and even have split ends easily. All these factors make it difficult to manage them well but a few simple tips can come in handy when tackling curly hair. Also Read - Simple tricks to keep your hair in great shape during winter

Tips to manage curly, dry hair

If your hair is dry, it’s best to introduce a conditioning and moisturising mask into your routine. Try it once a week and you will start to see a difference in your hair. Here are 5 hair masks for dry hair.

Also, when using a number of different products in your hair, it’s advisable to detox the hair once a week to ensure there is no product build-up. In order to get all product out, you need to shampoo your hair the right way. Here are a few tips.

Using mild shampoos and conditioners can also help reduce the dryness. You can also try natural conditioners which are soothing for your hair.

Also, avoiding the use of styling products and accessories too often can calm down the frizz and dryness. Use these 7 anti-frizz products instead.

Another tip is to get a trim every 2 months. This will make your hair more manageable and prevent split ends.

Home remedies for dry hair

Vinegar acts like a conditioner on dry hair; it also has the desirable effect of removing dandruff that may be contributing to the lackluster appearance of your hair.

Take about half a cup of vinegar and mix in 2 cups of water.
Use this liquid as a conditioner after you have rinsed the shampoo out of your hair.
Allow it to stay on for a few minutes and then rinse off completely with water. Here’s other beauty benefits of apple cider vinegar.

Aloe vera treatment can help give a shine and soft texture that makes frizzy hair manageable. This moisturising effect on hair works even better when used in combination with other ingredients. Did you know you could also use aloe vera to banish dandruff?

You can make a paste with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, 4 tablespoons of aloe vera gel and 3 tablespoons of curd and leave this on your hair for about half an hour.
Or, you could collect a few hibiscus flowers, grind to a thick paste and to 2 teaspoons of this, and mix in half a cup of aloe vera gel and one teaspoon of olive oil.

Egg is another remedy that works well with almond oil and curd. You could also try these egg packs for shiny, healthy hair.

Beat 2 eggs, mix in about 2 tablespoons of almond oil and half a cup of curd.
Stir to get a pasty mass and massage this into the hair and scalp.
Cover with a plastic cap for about 30 minutes and then wash with warm water and a mild shampoo.

With inputs from IANS/femalefirst.co.uk

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Published : March 9, 2015 6:03 pm | Updated:January 28, 2016 12:38 pm

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