10 reasons why you should add lemon juice to your hair care regimen

If after spending a lot of money to salons and hair care products your hair still looks messy, damaged or full of split ends its time you should include lemon water to your hair care regimen. Apart from its uncountable health benefits for its therapeutic property it is also an important ingredient which can vanish your entire hair problem. Rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin B, Folic Acid, and minerals like phosphorus, magnesium and calcium lemon helps get rid of different hair problems. Below are 10 reasons why you should add lemon juice to your hair care regimen.

 

1. Add shine

Because lemon is rich in citric acid it acts as a natural clarifying agent which helps to clear buildup from hair care products. If your hair looks dull, after shampoo and conditioner add an equal amount of lemon juice to equal amount of water and rinse. Also the acidity in the lemon flattens the cuticles, bringing out shine and eliminating frizz.

How to use

Mix equal amount of lemon juice and water and rinse your hair after shampoo and conditioner. You could also 2 teaspoon of lemon juice with a conditioner of your choice then apply the mixture on your hair. Leave the mixture on the hair for two to three minutes then rinse thoroughly. The result is amazing.

 

2. Get rid of dandruff

Everyday pollution, chemically treated hair and styling tools help create dandruff and it’s totally embarrassing. Eliminating these heating tools will help decreasing the problem and using lemon will eliminate the dead cell and keep your scalp clean and flake-free because of its alpha hydroxy acids. In addition lemon also has antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect which soothes irritation and helps fighting dandruff.

How to use

Mix a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice with three teaspoons of water, one teaspoon of vinegar then apply this to your scalp. Leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water then shampoo as usual. Apply this method once a week.

 

3. Split ends

Lemon juice also prevents split ends. Make sure you trim your hair on a monthly basis. Lemon won’t make go away your split ends what you already have. But using it will help you to stop split ends.

How to use

Mix equal amount of olive oil, lemon juice and honey. Apply the mixture on your hair. Do this at least once a month. It will make the hair ends smooth, soft and lively.

 

4. Hair fall

Lemon juice strengthens hair follicles thereby reducing hair fall which helps thickens the hair and stops hair from falling while encouraging new hair to grow.

How to use

To thicken you hair, mix lemon juice from half a lemon, an egg yolk, a teaspoon of honey and a tablespoon of olive oil and apply this to wet hair. Let it stay on for half an hour before rinsing it off.

 

5. Natural color

When highlighting the hair, it is good to be cautious with the products we use. Freshly squeezed lemon juice offers a natural way to lighten hair without side effects. Lemon juice has bleaching properties and the citric acid in it which can lighten/naturally bleach your hair.

How to use

Take 3tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and apply on your hair and wait 15mins under the sun. Don’t wait too long though.

 

6. Scalp Detox

Weekly scalp detox keep your scalp healthy and free from problems like scalp acne or bump which is a result of product build up. Check out how to do a scalp detox here.

How to use

Take 1tbspn olive oil and 1tbspn honey and 1tspn cinnamon. Mix well and apply before shampoo. Wait for 30 mins and Shampoo.

 

7. Hair growth

We often worry about the thickness and strength of our hair. The rich source of Vitamin C in lemons makes hair long and strong.

How to use

Mix lemon juice with olive oil or coconut oil and use the mixture to massage your scalp. This stimulates hair growth and also remedies hair loss. The vitamin C found in the juice also strengthens the hair. For best results, the scalp massage should be done regularly.

 

8. Oily scalp

The astringent and toning effect of lemon balances your scalp’s natural oil production, and removes any excess oil. Lemon juice also works to restore scalp’s pH balance which adds shine to your hair.

How to use

After shampoo, take  2 cups of water and add 1/3 of lemon juice in it. Mix it. Now massage that juice on your scalp for 2-3 mins. Now wash your hair with water. Lemon juice will tighten the scalp pores and will balance out the scalp’s oil production.

 

9. Itchy scalp

There is nothing as irritating as an itchy scalp. Lemon has anti-fungal properties that fight scalp fungal infections

How to use

Add a few drops of lemon juice to your regular hair shampoo or conditioner and massage into your hair for about ten minutes before rinsing off with cold water. Regular application will soothe your itchy scalp.

 

10. Great hair mask for dry and damage hair.

Need a homemade effective hair spa?  Do it yourself by making this hair mask at home.

How to use

Make a hair mask by mixing 1 egg with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp honey the juice of half lemon. Apply on hair and scalp and leave to dry. Wash off with clean water.

Hope you liked my 10 reasons why you should add lemon juice to your hair care regimen and I am sure you are surely going to try a few. I have got really a lot of benefit in using these and I am sure you are surely going to see the difference. I will be posting more useful posts like these soon so subscribe to my newsletter to get updates to your inbox. If you are looking for more hair care tips, check this post here. If you liked this post, please hit the Love button, comment and subscribe to my newsletter to get all my blog posts right to your inbox. Also don’t forget to follow me in Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

 

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