Looking Good

Mayonnaise
Want to soften hair and leave it shiny? Then mayonnaise is
the conditioning condiment for you. Comb just enough mayo
through your hair to coat it lightly. Then leave on for 30
minutes before shampooing out per normal. For a deeper
conditioning treatment, place a shower cap on top of your
mayo-coated locks and leave on for longer (even overnight
if you’re feeling extra dry). Other interesting uses? Next
time you get gum stuck in your hair, rub Mayo in until the
gum dissolves right out.

 
Vinegar
Used for centuries as health tonic, this tasty, tangy acid
can help remove residue that dulls your hair. Add about a
tablespoon of vinegar to your hair as you rinse it. And if
you have an itchy scalp or dandruff, try massaging full-
strength apple cider vinegar into your scalp before
shampooing. In addition to adding shine to your hair,
vinegar is also known for its skin healing properties.

Avocado
Talk about green goddess. Once you’re through with this rich
hair mask you’ll be ready to take on the world. Combine an
avocado, one egg yolk and a dash of olive oil and massage it
through your hair. As with most of these treatments, leave on
for at least 30 minutes. Then shampoo, rinse and condition as
normal. And remember, even if an avocado is past its prime
for your salad, you can still use it on your hair so it
doesn’t go to waste.

Eggs
Finally! A way to benefit from eggs’ natural proteins without
the cholesterol! Crack a few eggs and beat together in bowl.
After shampooing, massage through your hair and leave on
before rinsing out thoroughly. This treatment should help
repair or strengthen your hair follicles — leading to silkier
locks with good body. Alternate ideas include whisking one egg
yolk together with a dash of olive oil and 3/4 cups warm water.

Beer
Some people use beer as a styling tonic, but you can just as
easily benefit from this brew as a conditioner. Shampoo and
rinse as usual. Then pour one bottle of beer through your hair
and massage through from scalp to ends. Rinse thoroughly with
cold water. And don’t worry; if you rinse well enough you won’t
even smell the hops on your hair. You’ll just be left with
shinier hair with more beautiful body.