9 Popular Healing Remedies That Can Spoil Your Hair

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Trends change but one thing that will always be in style is natural beauty. Since haircare is no exception, the internet is full of magical egg, oil, kefir, and even kerosene recipes that are meant to help you get shiny and healthy hair. Of course, we can’t deny the usefulness of most of those recipes but it’s important to remember that using even the most harmless cosmetic items can sometimes lead to unwanted consequences.

We at Bright Side analyzed the content of popular recipes for hair masks and want to warn our readers about common mistakes. Also, keep in mind that it’s always better to consult an expert or a hair stylist before applying a new self-made mixture to your hair.

1. Beer

Promised results:

Deep restoration, shiny hair, nutrition, and less hair loss.

What you should keep in mind:

There are, however, several drawbacks when it comes to using beer masks for your hair.

2. Onion

Promised results:

Stronger roots, faster hair growth, and shinier, thicker, and healthier hair.

There is a great deal of information that supports the theory that onion and garlic juice can help treat baldness (focal alopecia.) The strong antibacterial and fungicidal effects of sulfur that is contained in onion, as well as antioxidants that have an anti-inflammatory effect, could be the reasons that such a mixture works.

What you should keep in mind:

3. Eggs

Promised results:

No split ends, shinier and smoother hair due to vitamin D and E, as well as proteins.

What you should keep in mind:

4. Baking soda

Promised results:

Lighter and smoother hair; less greasy; less expensive.

What you should keep in mind:

5. Oils: coconut, castor, burdock

Promised results:

No dryness of scalp and hair; shinier and softer hair.

What you should keep in mind:

6. Natural dyes: henna and anthocyanin

Promised results:

Hair color that’s brighter and richer; hair that’s shinier; improved hair structure; faster hair growth.

What you should keep in mind:

Natural and long-lasting hair dyes like henna and anthocyanin have a range of disadvantages that many people usually forget about:

7. Salt

Promised results:

Scalp peeling effect; faster hair growth.

What you should keep in mind:

Experts outline beneficial features of rinsing hair with water and scrubbing the scalp with salt. However, it is important to be aware of some of the warnings:

8. Acids

Promised results:

There are numerous recipes for masks and rinses with vinegar, lemon juice, and fermented milk products. After using them, the hair is supposed to become smooth, soft, and healthy.

What you should keep in mind:

9. Kerosene

Promised results:

The origins of using kerosene as a product for hair care come from stories of the old days when it was supposedly used to fight lice. This method was actually quite popular and it was then that it was found out that this procedure can stop hair loss and make the hair thicker and shinier.

What you should remember about:

What natural hair remedies do you use? Please share your favorite recipes and their results in the comments!

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