The cold winds blowing in the winter season affect both the skin and the hair. Generally, as much attention as people pay towards their skin, they are not able to take care of their hair. In such a situation, during the winter season, the hair becomes dry and lifeless. Many times the problem of dandruff also increases in the hair, then many women complain of split hair. In some extreme cases, the hair gets damaged and starts breaking and falling.
No one can see the devastation of their hair. Especially women love their hair very much and they can never see their hair getting spoiled. That's why she starts using a lot of hair care products coming on the market. Let us tell you that the expensive hair care products available in the market certainly give you instant results, but their effect is not permanent. When you stop using them, your hair will be back as it is. That's why you should focus your attention on Natural Remedies. Use honey especially on the hair. This will not only add shine to your hair but will also remove other problems of your hair.
We had a detailed conversation with beauty expert Poonam Chugh on how honey should be used in hair. Ms.Poonam says, “Honey is a natural moisturizer. Honey is very beneficial for the skin, as well as it is also very beneficial for the hair. All the problems related to hair are related to the scalp. Honey helps in improving the health of the scalp. As the skin of the face becomes dry in the winter season, in the same way, there is a problem of flaky skin in the scalp too. Not only is this, but the problem of dandruff also very common in the winter season. In such a situation, honey can prove to be helpful for you.
Nutrients in honey
- Honey contains emollients, which make the rough skin of the scalp smooth.
- Honey contains humectants, which retain moisture in the skin of the scalp.
- Honey has antibacterial properties.
- Honey is rich in antioxidants.
- Honey is antifungal.
Benefits of honey for hair
Honey has many benefits for hair. If the research of NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) is to be believed, then honey is medicine and helps reduce the problem of dandruff in the hair. Apart from this, honey can also be used for good hair growth. Ms.Poonam also tells other benefits of honey-
- When there is less moisture in the skin of the scalp, it directly affects the hair follicles. Hair becomes weak and starts breaking. Poonam says, 'Sometimes the hair breaks so much at one place in the scalp that a patch is formed. It can also be called the problem of baldness. In this case, honey rich in antioxidants can be applied to the hair.
- The pH balance of the scalp is also maintained by honey. This also strengthens the hair from the roots and maintains the health of the scalp.
- Due to its antifungal and antibacterial properties, the problem of dandruff on the scalp is also reduced by applying honey. If you apply a few drops of lemon juice mixed with honey, then the problem of dandruff gets relief quickly.
- Split hair and damaged hair also get repaired by applying honey. Honey contains a natural moisturizer, so the dryness of the hair also goes away.
How to use honey in hair
1. Honey and Rose Water Mask
Ingredients required
- 3 tbsp honey
- 5 tbsp rose water
Method to prepare and apply
Mix honey and rose water and fill it in a spray bottle. Then apply this mixture to the scalp and massage the scalp for 5 minutes after that wash your hair with normal water.
Benefit- This hair pack will be beneficial for dry hair.
2. Yogurt and Honey Mask
Ingredients required
- 1 bowl curd
- 3 tablespoons honey
Method to prepare and apply
Mix curd and honey and apply from the root of the hair to the length. Wash the hair with water after 30 to 45 minutes. Apply this hair mask on your hair once a week.
Benefit- If there is a problem with dandruff, then this hair pack will benefit you.
3. Egg, Honey, and Aloe Vera Gel Mask
Ingredients required
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp aloe vera gel
Method to prepare
Mix egg, honey, and aloe vera gel in a bowl. Then apply this mixture to the scalp and hair length. Leave it on the hair for 30 to 45 minutes. Afterward, you have to wash the hair with normal water. After this hair pack, you can wash the hair with a sulfate-free shampoo.
Benefit- This hair mask is good for giving protein treatment to the hair.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey Mask
Ingredients required
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Method to prepare and apply
Mix honey and vinegar and apply to the scalp. Wash the hair after 45 minutes. Make sure to apply this hair mask once a week.
Benefits- This hair mask is a good option to deep clean the scalp.
5. Mayonnaise and Honey Mask
Ingredients required
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
Method to prepare and apply
Mix mayonnaise and honey and apply on the roots and length of the hair after 45 minutes wash the hair with shampoo.
Benefits- This hair pack removes the dryness of hair.
Be sure to take these precautions while applying honey to the hair
- Never apply honey to the hair after heating it.
- Even if you have any kind of allergy to your scalp, you should avoid applying honey.
- Never leave honey on your hair overnight.
Note- We are not making any such claim that applying honey will give instant benefits to your hair, but slowly you will see its good results. If your hair is falling a lot, then you may have a health problem. Do talk to your hair expert on this subject and only then use the hair packs mentioned above.
