When life gives you lemons, don’t make lemonade. It’s so full of sugar and unhealthy anyway.
Make a lemon rinse instead. Your hair will love it. Rich in vitamin C, lemon helps to rejuvenate the scalp and add gloss to dull hair.
The astringent and purifying qualities of lemon make it perfect for those with oily hair. And for those reasons, the ancient Egyptians used lemon juice as the shampoo to remove dirt and grease from hair.
Its wonderful citrusy aroma is refreshing and will leave your hair feeling and smelling great. There is so much more to this juicy little fruit.
Here’s what lemon Juice can do for your hair..
Benefits of Lemon Juice for Your Hair
Makes Your Hair Shiny & Smooth
The citric acid in the lemon is a natural clarifying agent. It helps to remove buildup from hair care products, which can dull hair and weigh it down. Also if you have harder water it will get rid of limescale, and leave your hair silky and smooth.
Plus the acidity in the lemon flatten the cuticles (outer layer of hair), bringing out shine and eliminating frizz.
Add Bounce to Oily, Limp Hair
Lemon is a cheap and effective answer to your oily hair worries. The astringent and toning effect of lemon balances your scalp’s natural oil production, and remove any excess oil which may be causing your hair to feel heavy.
Lemon juice also works to restore scalp’s pH balance, and adds body and sheen to your hair.
Keeps Your Scalp Healthy & Dandruff-free
If you have a flaky scalp lemon can come to your rescue. Lemon contains alpha hydroxy acids which exfoliate dead cells, and keep your scalp clean and flake-free.
Plus lemon also has antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect which soothe irritation and help with dandruff.
Promotes Hair Growth
Did you know, lemon juice even works as a hair growth tonic.
It’s detoxifying and purifying properties removes waste build-up from the scalp, while it’s stimulating effects promote healthy hair growth.
How to Use Lemon Juice on Hair
You can make a lemon hair rinse to promote hair growth, or boost extra shine and body, or use lemon juice with your favorite oil to get rid of dandruff.
Place the ingredients in a mug and give it a good stir.
Mix the two well. Dip your fingers and apply this mixture on to your scalp and massage for 5 minutes. Let it sit for an hour or so and wash it out with a natural shampoo.
