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Home remedies for damaged hair :

Olive oil : Apply olive oil on the scalp and the hair. Tie them on the top of the head and cover them up in a shower cap. Keep it on for many hours, preferably overnight. Then, wash it properly with warm water. Olive oil is the best remedy for damaged hair. It extracts the harsh chemicals sticking to the scalp and hair shafts. Olive oil is a solvent for these chemicals. During the night, chemicals sticking to the hair enter into the olive oil. While washing, make sure to use clean water from which minerals have been removed.

Demineraliser : This is a device or an attachment which attaches to the shower. It reduces the mineral content of water coming out of the shower. Heavy mineral concentration of water deposits on the scalp and causes the hair to get damaged. It blocks healthy flow of natural body minerals to the scalp. They coat the scalp and cause weakening of the hair.

Jojoba oil : This oil deeply nourishes the scalp. It is one of the best oils for the scalp. Apply this oil on the scalp and leave it on. There is no need to wash it off. After cleaning the scalp, apply this oil.

Lemon juice : Apply lemon juice on the scalp. It washes off all the residue of chemicals resting on the scalp. The scalp is clean and healthy hair growth is promoted.

Coconut water : Take some coconut water and apply it on the scalp and the hair. Coconut water is great for nourishing damaged hair.

Coconut oil : It restores the natural proteins in the hair. This helps the hair to grow out stronger and healthier.

Eggs : Make a solution of egg in water and apply this on the hair. Egg is useful in numerous hair problems.

The problem of damaged hair can also happen due to illness, certain diseases or lack of a particular vitamin or mineral in diet. This kind of damage also used to occur in ancient times. Here are some ancient herbal remedies for repairing damaged hair.

Henna : This herb has been used to coat the hair. It is an ancient Egyptian remedy for damaged hair and to prevent further hair loss.
Rosemary oil : This essential oil of rosemary is helpful in reducing hair damage and promoting healthy hair growth.
Camellia oil : This is the tea seed oil which has been used as a remedy to strengthen the hair in Japanese traditional medicine.

Damaged hair may take a long time to repair. Try to use as little synthetic products as possible and preferably opt for natural products.