Hair that’s been color-treated or permed can be prone to excessive dryness, and combating it can be challenging. What follows are some natural ways for you to keep your hair moisturized, so it feels and looks healthy. Some of these suggestions may sound odd, but they are tried-and-true methods for keeping your hair looking its best. 

Baking Soda
It offers clarifying properties and will wash all the residue and product buildup out of your hair. It may actually even lighten it a bit. Add 1 Tablespoon to your regular shampooing regimen, and you’ll enjoy softer, smoother hair. 

Butter
It seems strange, but butter’s moisturizing properties provide your hair with lots of luxurious shine. Take a small chunk of butter, massage it into your hair, beginning at the roots, cover it with a shower cap for 30 minutes, then shampoo and conditioner as usual. 

Fabric Softener
Diluted fabric softener conditions, moisturizes and acts as a gentle detangler, especially for dry, curly hair. Use it as you would in place of your regular conditioner. In general, if you have fine hair, use a weaker solution, while dry, coarse hair requires a stronger solution.

Mayonnaise
Thirty minutes before your shower, massage it into your hair, concentrating on the scalp area and your dry ends. Cover your head with a shower cap, and shampoo after thirty minutes of letting the mayo sit on your hair’s surface. It moisturizes and leaves your hair looking shiny and lustrous.

Olive Oil
Similar to the mayonnaise solution, massage about ½ cup of olive oil all over your hair, cover with a plastic bag or shower cap and let it sit for about 45 minutes. Then shampoo as usual and rinse thoroughly. 

Homemade Conditioner
Create a homemade concoction for successfully moisturizing your locks. Combine 1 tsp of vinegar (apple cider is best, plus it smells a lot better), 2 Tablespoons olive oil and 3 egg whites. Mix into a paste, apply to your hair, add a shower cap and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then, shampoo and rinse. The result will be moisturized, soft and manageable hair. 

Try any one of the above natural remedies to enjoy soft hair that feels moisturized and conditioned. We think you'll like the results.