Effective Home Remedies for Silky Hair

Introduction

Smooth shiny locks are a hair dream that almost all of us are running after. Unfortunately, our hair can become dry when they do not have enough moisture to maintain their natural shine and texture. With a surge in natural products available for skin and hair care, you might be wondering if there are any safe and effective methods to get silky and shiny hair at home. Well, there are many home remedies that are proposed to make your hair silky. Though they may not work equally for everyone, these are surely worth giving a try. In this blog, let’s explore some simple home remedies that may help make your hair silky and shiny.

What Causes Dry Hair?

Dry hair can occur due to several reasons, which are as follows:  

• Dry climate/air   
• Washing your hair excessively  
• Using harsh alcohols/soaps for washing 
• Excessive blow-drying of your hair³ 
• Deficient nutrients (malnutrition) in your body   
• Hormonal imbalances like⁴:   
• Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)   
• Hypoparathyroidism (underactive parathyroid)   
• Other hormonal abnormalities   
• Menkes kinky hair syndrome (a disorder in which the body has difficulty absorbing copper) which is characterised by sparse, brittle, kinky, steely, or tangled hair⁵.

Symptoms of Dry Hair

Hair can become dry for multiple reasons. It can lose the oil and moisture and become dry. Microscopically, damage to your hair can be viewed and is referred to as weathering. As a result of the weathering of hair, you might experience tangling and frizzing of hair. When your hair gets extremely damaged, it might also break.  

You can identify hair dryness by looking at the hair or touching it. They feel dry to touch and look at. There are various remedies given in the next section that may aid restore the moisture and oil of hair and help them regain their sheen and texture.  

To maintain optimal hair quality, it is essential to protect it from the damaging effects of pollution and sun exposure. Covering your hair with a scarf or hat is a simple yet effective method to avoid excessive exposure to these harmful elements.

Dr. Arpit Verma, MBBS MD (Pharmacology)

Suggested Home Remedies for Silky Hair

Our near and dear ones suggest several home remedies when it comes to hair treatment. The remedies are wide-ranging and may or may not work depending on hair type and other individual factors. Here are a few home remedies that you can try to nourish your hair and make it shine.  

1. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has been used for ages for hair treatment. It imparts shine and is a good hair conditioner. In addition, coconut oil protects the hair from damage and reduces the loss of proteins from it. This helps in maintaining the natural health of hair². You can use it for making your hair silky by simply massaging the oil onto your scalp and hair strands. Before doing this, you can warm the oil, or you can use it at room temperature. Leaving the oil in your hair overnight and washing it the next day might also be a good home remedy for smooth hair.   

2. Eggs

Eggs are a common ingredient used to make hair packs. They are used for softening hair (as an emollient). Here’s how you use eggs to get silky hair at home: 

• You can make a hair pack using eggs by mixing them with olive oil and garlic.  
• You can also mix egg yolk with almond oil and apply it by rubbing it on the scalp and hair.  
• You can use it along with honey and turmeric as well.  

You can keep the pack in your hair for some time and then wash it off with plain water and mild shampoo. However, there is a need for more research to determine the use of eggs in making hair silky at home⁶.  

3. Mineral Oil   

Mineral oil can be used as a remedy for obtaining silky hair, as it helps reduce the splitting of hair ends. It is important to keep in mind that mineral oil does not cause a reversal of hair damage; however, its ability to spread onto hair strands is commendable. Due to this property, mineral oil can form a layer on the strands and aids in easier combing, reduces the number of split ends, and gives a gloss to hair⁷. You can simply massage mineral oil (at room temperature) of your choice on your scalp and hair strands and leave it for some time. Then, you can comb your hair with a comb and wash the oil off with a mild shampoo to reap its benefits. You can also mix it with olive oil and apply it to your hair.   

4. Moroccan Argan Oil

Moroccan argan oil is obtained from the argan tree native to Morocco. This oil is now the most expensive edible oil in the world. There is no specific scientific evidence regarding the use of Moroccan argan oil for hair. However, it is said to have beneficial effects on hair as it helps moisturise hair and makes the hair water-repelling, which is helpful for the health of hair. You can use Moroccan argan oil to massage your scalp. You can leave the oil in your hair overnight and wash your hair the next day to get silky and shiny hair.       

5. Aloe Vera

Using aloe vera might be a good home remedy to make hair silky and shiny at home. Aloe vera can help improve hair and scalp health, either alone or along with other factors. It is efficient in eliminating multiple microorganisms from the scalp, protecting hair from the harmful effects of sunlight, and moisturising hair⁸. Therefore, it has many benefits for hair. The flesh of an aloe vera leaf can be used to apply directly to the head and hair. As a home remedy for silky hair, you can mix aloe vera gel with olive oil and apply this oil to your hair. Then, leave it in for some time before washing it off.  

6. Shea Butter

Shea butter can be used for moisturising the scalp and hair. It is obtained from the nut of a tree native to Africa, called the Shea tree. The Shea butter obtained is ivory in colour and is used in the preparation of various bath products like creams and shampoos. It has the property of moisturising and softening hair and can be used as a home remedy that may help in  getting smooth hair⁹. It can be used by mixing in a suitable oil of choice and diluting or applied directly to hair and scalp. After applying, wait for an hour before washing your hair with a mild shampoo and plain water.   

7. Fenugreek

Fenugreek is an aromatic herb and is good for the health of hair. It also prevents hair fall and promotes hair growth. Fenugreek contains multiple bioactive components, due to which it possesses such beneficial properties¹⁰. You can use fenugreek oil to obtain long and silky hair. You can also boil a few seeds of fenugreek in coconut oil and apply them to hair and scalp. When the oil cools down, you can use this oil for massaging your head. Leave this oil overnight in your hair and then wash it off the next day to get silky hair. Fenugreek is also present in various herbal formulations that promote hair health.  

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8. Rosemary

Rosemary is a common shrub that is found in many parts of the world. It is used for its medicinal value to manage other diseases, but it can also be used for getting healthy and silky hair as well. It has the property of stimulating the growth of hair¹¹. Thus, rosemary has many potential benefits for hair. You can take a little bit of rosemary and boil it in a little bit of coconut oil or olive oil to reap its benefits. You can leave this oil in your hair overnight and wash it off with a mild shampoo the next day.   

While initial studies have shown that these home remedies may help in getting smooth, shiny hair, further large-scale human trials are needed to confirm these benefits. 

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When to Seek Medical Help?

You should seek medical help from a dermatologist (skin and hair doctor) if you:  

• Are you experiencing extensive hair loss or hair breakage  
• Notice that hair does not get better by using the home remedies  
• Have unexplained symptoms of any sort 

Remember that home remedies can help get smooth, shiny hair, but in case your hair health is affected due to underlying scalp issues, it’s best to discuss with a dermatologist before using any natural products. Also, these must only be used as an adjunct to any medical treatment prescribed and not a replacement for that.  

Also Read: Effective Home Remedies for Lice Removal 

Conclusion

Dryness can pose a roadblock to your dreams of getting silky smooth hair. The reasons for dry hair can range from excessive blow-drying of your hair and dry climate to hormonal imbalances. The good news is that you can try to rid yourself of dry hair and obtain silky hair by using some home remedies like coconut oil, eggs, argan oil, etc. Remember, these products may not work similarly for everyone. So, try out these remedies consistently and see which one is a better match for your hair. However, if dryness persists or you notice unexplained symptoms, make sure that you visit your dermatologist and seek medical advice.       

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

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