DIY for Shiny Hair

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posted by Mel, selected from Natural Solutions magazine Jan 21, 2009 1:00 pm

filed under: Hair Care, True Beauty, beauty, DIY, hair, healthy, how-to, natural, organic, secrets, shiny

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By Kate Hanley, Natural Solutions

Dry, chemically treated, or environmentally damaged hair calls for some extra-special love. Try this do-it-yourself treatment once a month, and you’ll be impressed by the results: shiny, thick, and luxurious hair. Adjust ingredient amount depending on hair length.

2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon walnut oil
2 drops essential oil of choice, such as lemon, jasmine, rose, or rosemary

In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks with the walnut oil and essential oils. Massage the mixture through your hair and scalp. Cover with a shower cap, plastic bag, or warm towel, then leave on up to an hour, if possible. To remove treatment, rinse well with warm water and then use a sulfate-free shampoo followed by a conditioner. Adapted with permission from Mary Beth Janssen’s Rejuvenation: Spa Secrets for Menopause (Chronicle Books, 2007).

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Cheryl Sajet says
Jan 23, 2009 7:52 AM

The expense is a huge issue and they are very diiferent in nature. Although, I once asked one of my stylists if I could use olive oil and she said give it a try. The "bad" stuff in shampoo & condioner as best as I can tell is sodium laureth. ABBA makes organic products. Do "google" this question. So many products use nuts. I think the shea nut is incredible. Oil from nuts is usually very rich and good for skin. I have used Kiss My Face products for yesrs and they are organic and the hard soap contains olive oil. (1 Bar last about 5 months). The hand soap has olive oil and aloe vera, I use the pear scent. And, my hands are still dry and I live in the desert not in a cold climate. I hope you get a better response and quickly.

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Alice Louise says
Jan 22, 2009 11:02 AM

Walnut oil... quite expensive here in the neighbourhood. What do you think: can it be replaced by olive oil? Or another oil?

Response appreciated.

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