Did You Know That Eggs Can Be Used To Improve Hair? | Asian Hair
August 3, 2009 by bewitched123
Filed under Asian Hair Care Tips, Asian Hair Protection, Asian Natural Hair Care
Eggs have always been part of our diet and is a common ingredient used in many of the food we consumed. However, did you know that eggs can also be used in our beauty regime and can be used to improve our asian hair?
Everybody wants beautiful and luscious asian hair. With the use of raw eggs anyone can find themselves with beautiful hair and raw eggs are very easy to get. Raw eggs can be used for making your own hair conditioners by supplying the protein that your dull and dry hair needs. It helps the hair to regenerate itself and maintains the smooth texture of your hair.
Here are some good tips to take note on how to make your own hair conditioners using raw eggs:
1. Mix 2 egg yolks (depending on length of your hair, you might need more egg yolks if you have longer hair) with 2 tablespoons of castor oil. Massage this mixture into your hair and leave it for sometime before rinsing it off thoroughly. This will help you achieve a strong, healthy and beautiful asian hair.
2. Whip up 2 raw eggs and pour this mixture into your hair by massaging and then letting it to dry. Shampoo your hair and then rinse with vinegar water. Do this once a month and you will see your hair turned soft and smooth.
3. Beat an egg yolk thoroughly to make it frothy and add 1 tablespoon baby oil into it and whipped the mixture properly. Add some water to this mixture and massage it into your scalp. Once it’s dry, rinse if off thoroughly and get a proper conditioning treatment for your hair.
4. Beat an egg yolk in 1/4 cup of yogurt and some lime skin. After that, mix the mixture thoroughly and apply it thoroughly into your hair. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse it off. This will help keep your asian hair to stay moisturized and healthy.
5. Beat a raw egg into some lemon juice and whipped it properly. Apply it on your hair, leave it on for some time and rinse it thoroughly. This will give a shine to your dull and lifeless asian hair.
6. Beat an egg yolk and make it into frothy paste. Add half tablespoon of olive oil into the mixture and whipped it thoroughly. After that, put 3/4 cup of luke warm water into the mixture. After you a shampoo, massage this mixture into your hair and leave it on for a few minutes and then rinse it off later.
7. Mix an egg, some olive oil and some peeled cucumber to make a good mixture. Spread it thoroughly into your hair, leave it on for 10 minutes and rinse it thoroughly after that. This is a great hair treatment for those who get into water frequently like swimmers, divers, surfers etc.
8. Mix one tablespoon of honey, an egg yolk, half tablespoon of almond oil and one tablespoon of yogurt together. Beat them into a frothy paste and put it onto your hair. Leave it on for 30 minutes and rinse it off after that. This will help to smoothen and moisturize your asian hair.
Disclaimer: Please exercise some precautions if you want to follow the instructions listed in this article to make your own asian hair moisturizer. Do avoid using any of the ingredients if you are allergic to any one of them.
D-I-Y Healthy Hair: Make your own natural shampoo using aroma essential oils
October 15, 2008 by bewitched123
Filed under Asian Hair Care Tips, Asian Natural Hair Care
Many people are interested in natural living. This involves using products that do not contain harmful or caustic chemicals. Many of our everyday cleaning and personal beauty products contain dangerous chemicals that may cause hair loss, cancer or even chronic illnesses down the line. To avoid this, more and more people are looking for natural alternatives.
One of the most commonly used products is shampoo. Many people wash their hair everyday and repeated exposure to harmful chemicals may pose a risk in the future. Other individuals simply enjoy the use of essential oils and want to use them every chance that they can. For individuals interested in making their own shampoo with essential oils, there is a recipe below.
- 1 liter of water
- 4 drops of the essential oil of rosemary
- 2 tsp soapwort roots
- 2 tsp rosemary
You will need to place the soapwort and rosemary in a pan with 1 liter of water. Let the water come to a boil, then let it to simmer for 20 minutes. Let the mixture cool and then strain it. Add the 4 drops of essential oil. You will need about a cup every time that you wash your hair. Store the rest of the shampoo in the refrigerator. It will last for about a week. You can store it in the freezer if you need to keep it longer.
When you make shampoo with essential oils, it is important to note that it won’t have as much lathering power as store brought shampoos do. This is because the shampoos that you purchase at the store have sudsing agents. Your homemade shampoo is also likely to be a lot thinner then commercial ones.
Another option is using essential oils in the shampoos that you already have. Feel free to experiment. Lavender has a nice smell and it can be calming. On the other hand, peppermint essential oil, as well as citrus oil, will help to invigorate the scalp. You may want to dilute the oils with a tsp of rubbing alcohol before you add it to the mixture.
Essential oils can be used in homemade shampoo recipes. They are also a good addition to store brought shampoos. Adding your favorite essential oil can help individuals benefit from either the calming or invigorating effects of the oils. Adding about 4 drops of the essential oil or oils of your choice, should be plenty to either make your own or add to you what you already own.
The fun part is that you can create different types of natural shampoo for various hair types, be it for asian hair or non-asian hair. You can even make your own natural conditioners, special treatments, natural hair colorants, and natural hair styling recipes. To learn more about how to make your own easy, safe and fun aromatherapy hair care recipes, with step-by-step instructions, click here.
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