Every now and then, hair loses a little shine. But it does not mean you have to spend a fortune on beauty products to bring it back to life.
Healthy and moisturised hair looks good. Who wants to have dry hair that will lead to hair loss or dandruff?
Over-washing, over-exposure to the sun, the use of hair-styling products, contact with chlorinated water, and smoking are all factors that contribute to dry, damaged hair. But don't be concerned! We've got you covered with a few helpful hair hacks.
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Here are 5 hair hacks to try:
1. The bed sock hack
@moniquemrapier Literally the BEST thing for your hair! ???? Comment any questions!?? #hair #hairtok #haircare #hairtransformation #hairtips #hairhack #hairdamage ? Eenie Meenie (Radio Version) - Sean Kingston & Justin Bieber
2. A little bit of Argon oil here and there
HAIR HACK: Dry scalp? Dandruff? Buy shampoo/conditioner w/ ARGON oil in it. Use once a week. (if used too often it’ll make your hair greasy) scrub scalp next wash.I swear this works. And I’ve tried EVERYTHING! Coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, etc #girlhacks #lifehacks pic.twitter.com/idVXEy5hY7
— Teenage Girl Confessions (@mediocre_girl_) May 9, 2018
3. Avocado + natural oils = moisturising hair mask
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4. Use a T-shirt instead of a towel to gently dry your hair and minimise frizz
5. Sprinkle a little cornstarch
Suddenly out of dry shampoo and frantically have to perk up your lifeless-looking hair ASAP? ??
— Oyinkansola Soyinka-Ayodele (@daisy_damsel8) May 11, 2021
Sprinkle a little cornstarch onto the areas that require it, and you'll be all set! ??
Will you be trying this hack??? pic.twitter.com/0Qb7bwH26Z
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