CAUSES OF DRY HAIR & MILK MASK FOR DRY HAIR

Dry and rough hair is prone is splits and frizz and also fails to reflect light that makes them look lifeless. Hair that is well moisturized, nourished, and smooth look healthy. You do not need to try out expensive hair treatments or products if you have milk handy! 

Causes of dry hair

A variety of factors can lead to dry hair, including environmental conditions, hair care habits, and your physical health.

Some of the environmental conditions that can cause dry hair include:

• living in a dry, hot climate
• spending a lot of time in the sun or wind
• frequently swimming in chlorinated or salty water

Haircare practices that often contribute to dry hair include:

• washing your hair too often
• using harsh shampoos, conditioners, or styling products
• dying or chemically treating your hair
• regularly blow-drying your hair
• using electric curling irons, straighteners, or curlers

In some cases, dry hair is the result of an underlying health problem that affects your hair’s ability to retain moisture. Examples include:

Anorexia nervosa:

An eating disorder, anorexia nervosa can lead to malnutrition. It can cause dry and brittle hair, along with more serious complications.

Hypoparathyroidism:

If you have hypoparathyroidism, the parathyroid gland in your neck produces too little parathyroid hormone, which decreases the level of calcium in your blood. Calcium is a key nutrient for healthy hair, as well as bones, teeth, and other tissue.

Hypothyroidism:

With hypothyroidism, your thyroid glands don’t produce enough thyroid hormones. Dry and brittle hair is one of the early symptoms of this condition.

Menkes syndrome:

If you have Menkes syndrome, a rare genetic condition, your cells don’t absorb enough copper. Low copper absorption affects the health of your hair, causing dryness.

Below is a recipe for a milk hair mask for dry hair:

MILK MASK BENEFITS:

Goat milk- goat milk is very high in fatty acids that eradicate dryness and moisturizes scalp and hair. It also rejuvenates and nourishes your scalp and tresses.

Agar agar- agar agar is used as a thickening agent in the recipe. you do not really need it but it makes generous application easy.

RECIPE FOR MILK MASK FOR DRY HAIR:

Things you need-

• 2 cups goat milk
• 1 tablespoon agar-agar

Directions-

In a saucepan, add goat milk. if you do not have goat milk, you can use regular full-fat milk as well but goat milk works the best! Add in agar agar powder and cook until milk thickens.

Let it cool down and apply the mixture all over your scalp and hair and let it sit for 2 hours before washing your hair. Use the mask 2-3 times a week.