We know good hair when we see it – it’s smooth, shiny, silky and what not. It’s instantly attractive. If you are someone like me who wants their hair not only healthy and shiny but also loves to play with it in terms of style, then the only thing that can help you get off the hook is maintaining a balance. By balance, I mean, doing the right thing in the right way in the right amount. If you have been thinking gorgeous, frizz-free hair is only meant for celebrities, give me a break! There are sure shot ways to make your hair soft by giving it the right care.
Trust me, you don’t need a celeb-level stylist for that. Unlike what the advertisements tell you, there is no single product that can work alone in getting rid of all your hair problems. It takes care, a blend of certain products as well as change in certain habits to get the hair of your dreams.
The Best Ways The Most Simple Ways
There are a number of effortless tricks that you can include in your hair care regime to get those shiny tresses! Forget about that unmanageable frizzy hair, I can take you through the best at-home treatments to enhance your hair health.
But before I get into the topic, let me assure you this. These are simple and basic things you need to do for your hair. They are effective as well as pocket-friendly. So if you thought I was going to ask you to get to the salon, do tons of hair spa and treatments (1) – No! These methods are going to be simple and “once every few days” stuff. And you can do them at your home along with the regular styling products that you use.
So let’s get rolling- here are 10 simple yet effective ways to make your hair soft, silky, and long!
10 Simple Yet Effective Ways To Make Hair Soft, Silky, And Long!
Good hair is a result of proper care, proper usage of styling products. Yes, I would be a total liar if I tell you that you can get the Ariana Grande or Beyonce like hair by simply applying coconut oil. Come on let’s not deny it, without the proper styling tools or products it’s impossible to get a certain celebrity hairstyle that you ogle in those photo shoots. And most important of all- eating the right food.
All the ways to make your hair soft and healthy that you’ve heard might sound like too much of work. By now we are all tired of the diets that only include green leafy veggies- it’s impossible to follow, especially if you are someone like me who loves food. Therefore apart from just outer hair care, I will also take you through the foods you can include in your daily diet to take the hair game a notch higher.
Things you might have been doing wrong…
Brushing Wet Hair
One of the most possible and overlooked mistakes we tend to do is brushing the hair while it’s wet. Brushing wet hair does make it look sleek at that moment. But, actually what you are doing is ripping your hair apart. The best way to manage wet hair is to use a wide-toothed comb and start from the tips. Then, pull your comb downward from the roots. This is the first thing you need to do if you’re looking for ways to make your hair soft.
Combing the hair downward roughly even with a hairbrush can damage the outer cuticle layer. This can leave your hair broken and frizzy. The gentler you are with your hair while it’s wet the better it can leave your hair.
Are you blow-drying the right way?
Ok, it’s a fact that the best way to dry the hair is to let it dry naturally, there is no alternative to that. But for us busy women it’s almost impossible. would want to go to work looking like a wet chicken. But hey let’s not give up, we can use the dryer and yet keep our hair healthy. How? Blow-dry your hair like how you usually do but while you finish up blast your hair with some cold air using the same dryer.
One of the best ways to make your hair soft, this will not only close the cuticle but will also make your hair more tamable and must be easy to handle for styling. Another tip never uses the dryer without the nozzle. The nozzle directs the air down to the tip from the roots thereby helping the hair to dry faster as well as cause less damage to the cuticle(2). You can use your fingers as a comp and move them through your hair while using cold air to make it more shiny and sleek.
Your towel can be your worst enemy
Taking a towel and roughly scrubbing the hair back and forth is somehow become a habit for most of us, this not only gets rid of the water in the hair but also creates friction between the towel and the hair leading to dryness, cuticle damage, breakage, knots, and frizz.
No friction equals smooth hair. Yes, that’s the formula- our hair gets tangly because the hair cuticles are open if you keep the cuticle tighter the hair becomes less prone to any kind of frizz or breakage. Yes, that’s another secret you need to know if you’re on the hunt for ways to make your hair soft.
So, when you dry your hair it’s always better to use a smoother towel or better a T-shirt. If you use a towel then instead of rubbing it just wrap your hair in the towel and squeeze out the water, this will ensure that the hair stands remain undamaged.
Shampooing the right way
When shampooing, we all have that habit of pilling up the hair at the top of our heads and scrubbing the shampoo into the scalp and the hair tips. When you do this not only does your hair tangle but also all the moisture at the ends of your hair is ripped off. If you are someone with curly hair this could cause so much damage to your hair.
So, the curly hair girlies out there on the mission to find ways to make your hair soft, keep this in mind! If you have straight hair, you don’t need to worry much as gravity can help you dispense the oil throughout the length of your hair easily. if you are a curly-haired beauty then the oil might not reach your hair tips just as easily.
What does this mean? Simple, curly-haired girl need not shampoo them as often. Another important thing that cannot be skipped is to use the conditioner right after shampooing. If you have a very oily scalp make sure you only apply the conditioner at the ends of your hair and not at the roots.
Note 1:
If you are someone who lives in the city or an area where there is hard water then this can damage your hair. It can make your hair dry, frizzy, and completely lifeless. Here is a little hack- you can add a bit of baking soda into your clarifying shampoo once a week. Baking soda can increase the surfactants helping in cleaning the scalp. If you don’t like this idea you can also purchase a filter shower head which can soften the water.
Note 2:
When you are out to purchase your shampoo, check the ingredients list. Look out for a label named hydrolyzed keratin. Keratin is one of the keys to getting silky smooth hair. It can also help in restoring the structure and color of damaged hair.
Get the right pillowcase.
This might sound a bit crazy when you’re talking about ways to make your hair soft. But a pillowcase can do a lot to the hair. For example, if your pillowcase is made of a rough cotton material, then this can absorb the natural oils on your head and dry out the hair.
These cases, if not changed frequently, can cause scalp infections and also breakouts on the face. Therefore fine a nice smooth silky pillowcase, this will help you keep your hair sleek and shiny.
Ways To Make Your Hair Soft, Silky, And Long!
We, women, love playing with our hair- changing its style, structure, and adding some colors, sometimes this can not only make your hair look so classy but it can also make a drastic change in your overall personality and appearance. But did you guys know, the actual styling of the hair takes place in the shower? Yes, that’s right, What you do in the shower can bring a tremendous change in your look.
It’s a fact that it’s impossible to create a good hairstyle without proper shampooing or conditioning. As I have mentioned below one of the best ways to make your hair look its best self after every time you shampoo is to use a shampoo with keratin. A good shampoo cannot along keep your hair well tamed in the long run, here are the best and simple ways to make your hair soft, silky, and long!
#1- Egg Pack
Apply an egg mask on your hair, you can either apply it as it is or mix it with our oils or aloe vera. Eggs have a high concentration of protein and nutrients which can help in making the hair shiny and strong. This mask can work for you if you have dry and damaged, oily, and treated hair. The packs show instant results.
To make a simple plain egg mask you will need, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon honey, any oil of your choice (most preferably olive, coconut, or almond oil).
To make this pack:
- Take a bowl and add the few spoons of the oil of your choice and some honey
- Take a whole egg and beat it along with the oil and honey.
- Apply this along the scalp as well as the whole length of your hair.
- Leave it on till it’s completely dry
- Rinse off with lukewarm water and a gentle hair cleanser.
Ways To Make Your Hair Soft, Silky, And Long: #2- Vinegar wash
Apple cider vinegar has been in use as a universal product for a while now. Not only does it help in keeping the body’s metabolism up and managing acne, but it can also help in bringing back the life in dead hair. Our hair naturally has a pH of 5.5, this can be disrupted by frequent use of strong shampoos and other chemicals.
Rinsing your hair with a vinegar solution will ensure that the cuticles of your hair and make it smoother, softer, and shinier. To make this mix you will need 1 cup of water and 1/4 cup vinegar.
Dilute about ¼ cup of vinegar with one cup of water. Once you wash your hair with the usual shampoo and conditioner give your hair a final rinse with this vinegar solution.
3. Banana Pack
Banana is great for the skin as well as the hair. They are loaded with carbohydrates, vitamins, potassium, and natural oils. They are also rich in antioxidants that help fight free radicals. Making a banana hair pack will make your hair feel nourished and moisturized instantly.
It can help in taming down the frizz, soothe an irritated scalp as well as add shine to the hair if used on a regular basis. Here is a great banana hair pack recipe.
Take 1 ripe banana and mix it with 2 teaspoons of yogurt. Mash and blend it into a paste. Apply this mixture all over the hair, starting from the tips and work up to the roots. Let it sit for about an hour. You can rinse it off with a mild cleansing shampoo.
Ways To Make Your Hair Soft, Silky, And Long: #4-Hot Oil Therapy
Doing a hot massage once every week can not only make your hair smooth, shiny, and strong but it can also be a great therapy for you to relax. To do a hot oil massage you can use oils like coconut oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, castor oil, lavender oil, rosemary oil, or tea tree oil.
You can either use a single oil or make a blend of oils. I usually love mixing coconut oil with lavender oil or tea tree oil. This is also a great form of aromatherapy – it instantly clams and your body. Here is how you can do a hot oil massage.
Take 2-3 tablespoons of oil of your choice. The quantity of oil you will need depends on the length of your hair. You can either apply this as it is or heat the oil lightly. Make sure you don’t burn your finger (do not overheat the oil).
Massage this gently into the roots and the ends. Wrap your head in a warm towel, this allows for maximum penetration of the oil. Leave it on for 30 minutes and gently rinse it off with a shampoo. Vola, there you go -trust me guys this pack works wonders on all types of hair.
Note: If you are someone with really oily hair, then instead of a mild cleanser wash your hair with your regular shampoo.
#5- Choose your shampoo depending on your hair type
This is very important because no matter what you do if you are using a shampoo that doesn’t suit your hair type it will damage and cause hair fall in the long run. Shampooing cannot be avoided because it cleanses your scalp and also makes your hair smooth and soft.
If you have rough dry hair then ensure that your shampoo for dry hair contains vitamin H and silk protein or keratin (3), these ingredients will help in making the hair soft and shiny. If you want to completely go chemical-free you have an option, you can make your own natural DIY shampoo. For oily hair, you can use a dry shampoo.
To make this DIY shampoo, you will need, gooseberry, Shikakai acacia, and Soapnut. Put all these into a bowl and add some water. This will boil into a frothy solution, strain it can use it to wash the hair. It will act as a clean your hair just like a shampoo.
Ways To Make Your Hair Soft, Silky, And Long: #6- Pumpkin and honey hair mask
Pumpkin puree is great for your skin as well as your hair. If you have some extra pumpkin puree already leftover then great, let’s get started.
To make this mask all you would basically need is pumpkin puree and some honey. You can use any honey, I prefer our organic wild honey. Combine the pumpkin puree with honey. Apply liberally all over your hair and scalp and let it sit for at least 20 minutes.
Wrap your head in a shower cap or plastic bag to hold your hair and the mask in place. Pumpkin which is rich in vitamins and minerals will aid in promoting healthy hair growth.
#7- Milk and honey hair mask
This DIY hair mask recipe is one of my favorites since it’s easy to make as well as apply. I call this mask the “quick fix mask”. This mask is perfect for all types of damaged hair be it thin, fine, rough, or normal hair. The combination of milk and honey will restore the softness and shine.
To make this mask you will need whole milk and honey. You can also add flour into the pack if you have any low-fat milk at home. It works either way. Blend the mixture well and apply it all over your roots to the tips.
Let it sit till your feel your hair drying. Wash it off with your shampoo and follow u with a conditioner. There, you are good to go.
#8- Mayonnaise Mask
Mayonnaise not just tastes yummy, it can also make your hair shine. It is a great natural hair conditioner, doing the treatment once a week can be great for the overall growth and health of the hair. Mayonnaise is a rich source of L-cysteine, this is a type of pf amino acid that is also a powerful antioxidant.
To make the mayonnaise pack you will need, one cup of flavorless original mayonnaise. Mix this with avocado or aloe vera and apply it all over the hair from root to tip. Leave it on for an hour and wash it off with shampoo.
Note: For best results cover your hair with a shower cap or a normal plastic bag. This will ensure that the hair is well nourished.
Ways To Make Your Hair Soft, Silky, And Long: #9- Avoiding heat
I know it’s impossible to avoid the heat altogether but reducing the amount of heat your put on your hair can save your hair. I used to blow-dry and straighten my hair every single day. Guess what- my hair was so brittle and damaged. There is no alternative here because a certain style requires heat to set the hair properly.
But you can save your hair if you use these tools properly and follow the instructions. For example, if you put the head on your dryer to the hair to its maximum this may in drying the hair faster but it will also damage the hair.
Always ensure that you use a good heat protectant spray before applying heat to your hair. You can also use leave-it serums and conditioners to make your hair lock in that extra moisture. If you want a natural hair moisturizing pack, you can try applying plain yogurt to your hair once a week. Find alternatives and avoid heat when you are at home. Here is an example you can use overnight rollers rather than heating rods to curl your hair.
10. Use simple overnight hairstyles to maintain the natural texture and health of your hair
- Ponytail for curly hair
This hairstyle is great for managing unruly curly hair. Once you wash your hair and it’s about 75% dry grab the hair into a low pointy tail, depending on your hair length you can use several hair ties to fix your hair every 5-7 cm. Tame your baby hair. Cover your head with a silk scarf and go to bed. When you wake up the next day all you have to do is untie those. Your hair will be well kept and easily manageable.
- The Latin American hair tie
If you want to keep your hair straight then this is your way, this method is also known as “La Toca.” this has been followed by Latin women over centuries. To do this wash your hair, dry it with cold air, or under a fan. Now wrap your hair around your head like you you would do with a turban and secure it with bobby pins. Trust me guys next morning you will be surprised as to what this simple style can do.
I hope you enjoyed these effective ways to make your hair soft, silky, and long! if there is a simple and natural alternative to any chemical product then it’s always better to choose the natural one as they can help your hair in the long run. Even if you do not have time for DIY every day do make sure that you spend time and pamper yourself whenever you are free.
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