Did you know food can be just as good for your hair as your overall health? Many woman experiencing postpartum hair loss, especially, can benefit from these at home remedies which helped me tremendously after I lost all my edges after my baby was born. These diy hair masks helped me regrow my hair within 6 months.
Onion water - Rich in antioxidants and flavonoids. Has been shown to alleviate fungal infections that can cause dandruff. Onion water also helps promote hair re-growth. Simply chop an onion and place in water. Let it soak overnight, strain and apply the juice to your hair then follow with your normal shampoo & conditioning routine.
Avocado, banana, aloe Vera hair mask - a deep conditioning mask for your hair that can be assembled with these simple kitchen staples. Simply blend half a ripe avocado with a ripe banana, add aloe Vera juice to get the consistency you want and then put throw a sieve to alleviate any clumps. Apply to hair strands and let sit for 30 minutes then rinse thoroughly.
Egg and mayo - A safe alternative filled with amino acids for promoting hair growth. Also helps repair fine, brittle, chemically damaged hair. Simply mix 1 egg with 1 cup of mayo and mix well! Create a creamy purée, add to your hair. You can let this sit on your hair up to overnight. Cover your hair before bed then wash and condition in the am.
Rice water - Rice contains proteins that can improve the strength, texture, and growth of hair. This technique has been used in many Asian countries for decades. Next time you’re making rice, simply reserve the water you you rinse it with in an airtight container. Allow to sit at room temp for 3 days to ferment. After shampooing, pour rice water over your hair and scalp then rinse.
Black tea - Caffeine found in black tea can reach hair follicles to block dihydrotestosterone (DHT) — a hormone linked to hair loss. Simply steep your black tea bag in hot water for 5 minutes and bring to room temperature. After shampooing pour black tea rinse over hair and scalp and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Then rinse, this treatment will drastically reduce shedding.
