This is accomplished by using moisturizers. Good ones have "humectants", which not only replace lost moisture, but actually attract moisture and retain it in the cortex of the hair. Essential fatty aids (EFAs) are great moisturizers. One of the best and most cost effective essential fatty acids is safflower oil, the kind you can buy to cook with. It is rich in EFAs.

The scalp produces the best EFAs called sebum. The problem is that once the hair grows past the neck line or does not have direct contact with the scalp, the scalp’s natural oils cannot be utilized throughout the hair shaft. At this point you can manually replace the lost EFAs by:

1.       Placing one or two drops of safflower oil in your palms and rubbing them together.

2.      There should only be enough to make your hands ‘shine’ in the light.

3.      Carefully take your hair (while dry), and ‘scrunch’ the small amount of oil to the ends first and work toward the scalp.

4.      Leave this in your hair.

5.      Attract and retain moisture; the key is a small amount will go a long way.

More tips

Banana pack for dry hair
Pulverize two ripe bananas, mix with one cup curd and make a smooth and thick paste. Apply all over the scalp and hair with a brush. Leave the paste for half an hour. Now wash the scalp with a herbal shampoo. Do this at least three days a week, and you within a month you’ll have healthy and shiny hair.

Egg Pack for dry hair

Make a very smooth paste of egg, milk, lemon juice and coconut oil. Add a teaspoon of the coconut oil or olive oil to this paste. Apply the pack all over the scalp and leave for at least 20-30 minutes. Wash with a herbal shampoo. Do it at least once a week to get a better result.

Care for Dry Hair

• Massage your hair with olive or almond oil to get rid of dry hair problems.


• Protect your hair from the sun’s ultra violet rays: wear a hat when you go out in the sun or use a conditioner which contains sunscreen.


• Prepare a conditioner by mixing cider vinegar, castor oil, glycerin and a small amount of mild herbal shampoo.


• Treat your hair to a hot oil massage comprising of coconut and lavender oil. Leave on overnight.


• Mix coconut and castor oil in equal quantities and apply to your hair. Follow up with turban therapy.


• Have a diet is rich in mineral zincs and fatty acids. Zinc deficiency is one of the main causes of dry hair.


• Use shampoos and conditioners rich in humectants and which are suitable for dry hair.


• Drink lots of water to keep dryness at bay.