We are proud of our tresses no matter what style is in vogue but all of us have bad hair days once a while and it does not spare even the bollywood stars.

Come Summer, the hair woes double! Following factors contribute to the bad hair days or hair becoming dull, dry or greasy – 

• Too much sun exposure
• Frequent washing and blow drying
• Using too many hair coloring treatments
• Harsh products
• Improper diet/hydration

But with simple home based ingredients we can protect our hair from the harsh environment. 

• For dry and dull hair – hair pack with banana and honey

Mash 1 ripe banana and mix it with honey. Add this mixture from roots to the ends. Leave it on for 30 min and then wash the hair with a mild shampoo & with warm water. 

Bananas and honey are known to moisturize the hair and prevent it from becoming dry and fizzy. They bring a shine to the hair and keep it silky. Honey, due to its antimicrobial properties, prevents any scalp infection.

• For deep conditioning – oil based pack

Castor oil is rich in Vitamin E and boosts hair growth. It is thicker in consistency as compared to other oils. To balance this, a mixture of coconut oil and castor oil is used to condition the hair. 

Mix both the oil in equal quantities, warm them a little and gently massage on the scalp. Leave it on for at least an hour followed by shampoo wash and naturally dry your hair.

Hot towel can be wrapped around the hair to unclog the pores and facilitate deeper penetration of the oil. This process results in hair roots becoming stronger, stimulates hair growth, and prevents split ends.

• To get rid of dandruff – with aloe vera

Nowadays, it is easy to grow aloe vera in our own backyards. If you do not have one, no worries, aloe vera gel is available in the markets and can be used to prepare this hair pack.

In one small cup of aloe vera gel, add a tsp of honey and a tbsp of apple cider vinegar. Mix them well and apply generously to the scalp and hair. Leave the pack on for 30 min and rinse it with warm water. Repeat the same twice a week to reduce the dandruff and keep your scalp clean.

Aloe vera is anti-bacterial and also has a cleansing action on the scalp. It prevents any dust or microbes from settling in the hair. Along with apple cider vinegar, it removes dandruff and prevents it from returning back.

• For excess oil – egg & curd based

If you are a person who dont mind eggs then this is the hair pack for you!

Eggs provide protein while curd prevents excess oil from accumulating in the scalp. Both these ingredients when combined gives a perfect solution to the problem of dull and greasy hair this summer.

For this pack, take a small cup of curd, add an egg white to it and 1 tsp of lemon juice. Mix well to get a homogenous mixture. Apply all over the scalp and hair. Leave it on for 30 min and rinse it with warm water and a mild shampoo. This pack can be used once a week.

Apart from these hair saving hacks, it is advisable to eat food rich in antioxidants like fresh fruits and vegetables. Hydrate well by drinking 2-3 liters of water, getting good quality sleep and covering hair appropriately when you have to go out in the sun.