12 Amazing Natural Ways To Strengthen For Brittle Hair

Brittle hair is often the sign of lack of nourishment and nutrition in the hair. When your scalp along with your hair is too dry, it comes prone to breakage and brittleness. As a result one would notice that when you are combing your hair or even waking up in the morning, your hair is prone to breaking right from the middle instead of the root. It also implies that you are not doing something right in your hair care routine.

Here Are Some Natural Ways To Strengthen Brittle Hair-

1. Yogurt

Being rich in probiotics and natural keratin and calcium, yogurt is the perfect way to add strength and shine to brittle hair. It works by providing nourishment to the hair shaft and also gives strength and vigour to your hair. Take about 1/2 cup of hung yogurt and then apply it to the hair. Make sure that you apply from root to scalp for best results. Wash off after 20 minutes.[1]

2. Honey

Natural honey is a great remedy for treating brittle hair. Basically honey is one of the riches and purest forms of nourishing agent in the world. It can be used right from the scalp to the root. You can mix it with oil, eggs or even yogurt and apply on hair. Or you can just mix 2-3 spoons of honey in a mug of water and use it as a hair rinse.[2]

3. Olive Oil

The nutrients found in olive oil, especially the keratin and the natural fats are known for strengthening the brittle hair right from the roots to the scalp. It not only adds strength but also prevents the hair from getting very frizzy. You should just massage a 1/4 cup of warm olive oil into the scalp. Then wait for about 1-2 hours before rinsing it off with a shampoo.[3]

4. Almond Oil

Being laden with the goodness of vitamin E, this is one of the oil forms that is highly recommended for brittle hair. The vitamins in this oil provide nourishment and strength to the hair follicles. You can simply massage the oil and leave it overnight and do a hot turban therapy here too. It basically means taking a warm and moist towel around the hair and leaving it on for a while to absorb the oils.[4]

5. Coconut Oil

Being rich in Lauric Acid, coconut oil has been used for centuries to prevent hair breakage and brittle hair issues. Massaging the hair twice a week with this oil is known to have shown amazing results. You can also mix up some coconut oil along with other oils like almond and olive oil to create a hair pack.[5]

6. Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil massage is suggested for dry and brittle hair because it creates less of friction as compared to the regular forms of oil. Using this oil would help in fighting the hair breakage and brittle hair issues to a great extent.[6]

7. Argan Oil

This oil form is easily available in most stores these days and it is one of the highly suggested forms of oil for handling brittle hair issues. You just have to take a bit Argan oil and massage it into the scalp along with the roots and the hair shaft. You can mix this with other oil forms for best results.[7]

8. Eggs

Eggs, especially the yolk of the eggs is known for being rich in different kinds of nutrients, especially proteins. One of the best remedies for brittle hair would be taking 2 whole eggs and then whipping it up. You can mix some oil and hone to the same or even yogurt. Now massage the hair and scalp with the same and leave it on for an hour. Wash it off later.[8]

9. Eat Healthy

Along with the applications you also have to also ensure that you are eating healthy. In particular protein is one of the main elements for fighting the issue of brittle hair. SO think of eating eggs, meats, vegetables, dairy products, etc. that are laden with the nutrients required for preventing hair brittleness issue.[9]

10. Chamomile Oil

This is an oil that not only provides strength but also helps to enhance hair quality. Take half quantity of chamomile oil and and half of coconut or almond oil. Mix it up really well and then apply on hair. Not only will hair rejuvenate but you will also be able to get respite for breakage.[10]

11. Have Fish Oil

You can easily get the goodness of fish oil by eating fish or even opting for its natural supplements, fish oil in particular is great for improving and adding strength to the hair and provides nourishment from the scalp.[11]

12. Avocado

Rich in various kinds of fatty acids, using avocado masks are highly suggested for fighting the issues of dry and brittle hair. Just take the ripe avocado and apply it on the hair with oil or even some honey. Wash after an hour.[12]