My posting disappeared: Treating dry/damaged hair with food

[Mama Soltera]

I had posted a thread a few days ago and I can't find it anywhere. I was wondering if putting eggs (and other foods) in the hair really helps? Mine is very dry and damaged. I have also heard that dying it can actually help. Is this true? Thank you for any information.

[Mama Soltera]

So, should I assume there is no hope or help for dry, damaged hair?

[Chamomile Girl]

Well it depends on several factors:

Your hair type
Your water type
If you use product/blow dry/ etc

Lots of mamas on this forum use no-poo which is worth doing a search for. It basically uses baking soda and vinegar instead of shampoo to help heal hair and scalp. Other mamas swear by doing a conditioner-only regimen, but that usually uses a non-food product.

I have had luck using olive oil hotpacks, coconut oil packs, and avocado oil packs. I know that the protein in eggs is supposed to be great for hair, but I don't like the risk of ending up with scrambled egg if the rinse water is too hot. I have scalp issues so I usually add rosemary oil to the oilpack to clear my scalp.

Hair dye damages your hair over time so I wouldn't consider that a solution. Henna maybe if you are ready for a long-term commitment.

[karika]

I do not use shampoo or conditioner. I do occasionally put coconut oil on my hair and let it sit. I don't put it on the roots, I try to get just the ends. I haven't tried anything else besides baking soda, vinegar, and the occasional coconut oil lathering

[LeahBoo]

I use coconut oil. I put it on the ends at night a couple times a month or so. I usually put it on the ends when my hair is dry, then roll it up into a lazy bun (scrunchie style) and go to sleep. Sometimes in the morning you can still see the oil, but often it is all absorbed.