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 Hair that looks dry and dull may actually be damaged. This condition may be due to repeated blow drying and the use of various hair products such as hair dyes, hair sprays, gels and straightening agents. All these hair care products contain chemicals and their repeated use could be the reason why your hair is not soft and smooth.

There are many home remedies for making your hair soft and silky. These remedies will help add a shine and bounce to your hair that will give it a naturally silky look. Before trying any of these home remedies for soft and silky hair you should learn a few basic rules about hair care. They include:

• Brush your hair regularly. This will help to untangle any knots as well as stimulate blood circulation to your scalp

• While brushing your hair, begin at the bottom and gradually go upwards

• A regular head massage is an excellent way to stimulate blood circulation to your scalp

• Use natural hair conditioners rather than chemical based ones

• Avoid using hair dyes and other chemical treatments on your hair

• Avoid frequent use of a hair dryer as it may damage your hair

• Covering your head with a scarf will help protect your hair from dust and dirt

Here are some natural ways that will help restore the shine and bounce to your hair.

• Apply mayonnaise to your hair and leave it on for up to 1 hour before rinsing it off. The oil content of mayonnaise will help to nourish your hair, increasing its shine and even reversing hair damage.

• Raw egg is a great remedy for all types of damaged hair. Egg yolk is a rich source of fat and proteins making it an excellent natural moisturizer that will nourish your hair making it look soft and silky.

• The fat in milk products such as yogurt or cream makes them excellent natural hair conditioners.

• People with curly, damaged hair can repair their hair using avocado. To use this recipe, blend an avocado and apply it to your hair. The nutrients in avocado help to nourish the hair and may even reduce the frizz.

• For those with oily hair, cornstarch is a simple yet effective remedy. Applying cornstarch to your hair and combing it will effectively absorb excess oil from your hair.

• Honey makes an excellent conditioner for hair that has been damaged due to excessive exposure to the sun.

• The yeast in fermented drinks such as beer can add volume and bounce to flat listless hair while the protein content can help to strengthen the hair.

• A banana mask is a great way to leave your hair feeling soft and silky. Blend together a raw egg, a banana and half an avocado. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and buttermilk and 2 tablespoons of honey to the mixture. It should be massaged into the hair and left for half an hour before shampooing it off and using a conditioner.

• A yogurt mask can also be used to add shine to your hair. Whip one egg white until it froths and add a quarter cup each of yogurt and mayonnaise. Whip them together and apply the mixture to your hair, leaving it on for half an hour before rinsing it off and shampooing.

• Hot oil massages can help soften your hair and leave it feeling soft and silky. Wash your hair and apply hot or warm olive oil to your hair. The oil can be heated by immersing the bottle in a pot of boiling water. Remember, the oil should not be hot enough to scald you. Leave it on for 15 minutes before rinsing it off.

Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.

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