Rx for Problem Hair: How-To Formulas

Whatever your hair issues are–damaged, dry, oily, or dandruffy–we have a super-simple solution for you. You just won’t believe the inexpensive ways we can combat these conditions and more with just kitchen-cupboard ingredients rather than costly and possibly dangerously toxic chemical products.

These wise ways are cheap, safe to use, and effective. We have the one-ingredient answers for all your hair woes right here:

For Damaged Hair
Blackstrap molasses is a great treatment for damaged hair. Massage some into your hair, cover with a towel or plastic bag, and allow it to remain on for as long as possible before rinsing.

For Dry Hair
Simply massage a mashed ripe avocado or some olive oil into your hair and allow it to remain on your hair for an hour (you can wrap your hair in a towel or a plastic bag, if you like) before shampooing as usual.

For Oily Hair
Add 1 teaspoon of Epsom salts to 1/2 cup of shampoo and shampoo as usual. You may increase the amount of Epsom salts a little at a time as needed.

For Dandruff
Massage some aloe vera into your scalp before washing.

Read more: Health, Hair Care, Natural Remedies

Inspired by Better Basics for the Home, by Annie Berthold-Bond (Three Rivers Press, 1999).

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
Care2, Inc., its employees or advertisers.

Selective C.

5:33AM PDT on Mar 15, 2012

p.s shaved my hair, and ALL MY SCALP PROBLEMS WENT AWAY!

send a green star

5:32AM PDT on Mar 15, 2012

They say that the Dandruff can be also caused by tiny bugs in the hair, fungus, bacteria, poor health, disease.

5:31AM PDT on Mar 15, 2012

Thank you for the health information.

Sherri M.

8:16PM PST on Nov 9, 2011

Interesting tips ~ Thanks!

KS G.

5:35AM PDT on Sep 27, 2011

Thanks for the article.

Carole R.

9:38PM PDT on Sep 25, 2011

Thanks for the post.

Michele W.

1:27PM PDT on Sep 21, 2011

Thank you

caterina c.

7:23AM PDT on Aug 26, 2011

criss S.

1:06PM PDT on May 22, 2011

Thank you for the article.

Krista R.

12:08PM PDT on May 22, 2011

i think i've heard of olive oil for dry hair before-but have never tried it. I think i will today. I have spent Way too much money over the years on expensive conditioners/hair products. Why Not try a simple cheap basic home remedy??