REPAIR THAT HAIR: DIY HAIR TREATMENT

Ok, yes I know it looks like I’m about to make an omelet in that picture, but I swear if you try this both you and your hair (and realistically your wallet) are going to thank me.

 

The Recipe:

1 egg (for protein and natural moisture)

1 avocado (the oils in it are light & filled with and nutrients and moisture)

3 TBSP Olive Oil (for strengthening and shine)

1 TBS Honey (for locking in moisture and sealing split ends)

 

Directions:

1. BLEND all the ingredients until it’s pretty smooth. I mean it when I say blend, so don’t mash it with a fork and call it done (unless of course you’re going for the chunks of green in your hair look that you’ll be pulling out for days).

 

2. Massage the goop into your hair, starting with your ends and working your way up to your scalp (when you try this you’ll understand the term “goop” better. It doesn’t feel right…at all…but it will later, I promise).

 

3. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then rinse and wash with your regular shampoo and conditioner.

 

Right after completing this I have to be honest that I didn’t think this had any affect on my hair at all. All the store bought treatments I do never direct me to shampoo after washing out, but since I didn’t want to end up with a fried egg in my hair from the 80 degree sun the next day I decided a thorough wash was necessary to get everything out. When I combed through my wet hair I didn’t really think it did anything at all and I was a little bummed at the waste of that yummy avocado.

 

But then it started to air dry. MY GOSH, holy goodness gracious, YES. The softness of my hair and shine was amazing and on top of it all it dried frizz free, even in the summer temps we’re having right now.

 

I have weird hair where no matter what I do it bleaches out to blonde in the summer sun. I get too hot to wear hats all the time, and because it naturally grows in a couple shades darker in the winter when it doesn’t see the sun, I’d prefer it to stay that way in the summer too. But the fact is doesn’t, and with the sun-bleached blonde it becomes it just always feels more dry and has a slightly frizzy tight wave to it.

 

This formula made me wonder why on earth I’ve been paying so much for the Graham Webb treatments when this stuff is just hanging out in my kitchen anyway.

 

If you try it, I have to hear about what you think, so let me know!