How To Have Healthy Hair

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Strong, healthy hair. Some of us have it. Some of us want it—and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.

So, ready for the hair of your dreams? Here you go:

Trim, Trim, Trim
You know those loose strands at the tips of your hair? They’re called split ends. When you cut them off, your hair will look thicker, shinier, and bouncier. It’ll grow longer and stronger. High five, girl!

Made at Home
Sometimes what you need is right in your kitchen. Break an egg into a bowl. Add a bit of milk, two spoons of olive oil, and some lemon juice. Whip it all together, then apply the mixture to your hair. The mask might have a strong smell but that’s fine. Leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinse off. Do this once a month.

All About Moisture
Castor oil is great for hair growth. Apply it to your scalp two or three times a week. Focus on problem areas like your front hair. Coconut oil and shea butter are good moisturisers too.
Try them and see for yourself. You can get them in your neighbourhood store or local market.

Easy Does It
It’s the little things that make a big difference. Comb your hair gently. Massage your scalp carefully. Don’t use rubber bands or any rough accessories on your hair. Wrap your hair with a soft, silky scarf before bed. Sleep on a smooth pillowcase. All this stops your hair from breaking.

Eat Right
Improving your diet will help your hair. And the best part? Your whole body will benefit too! Sweet potatoes, nuts, milk and green vegetables are rich in vitamin D and protein. They stimulate your hair follicles, giving you amazing hair.

Remember, be patient. Healthy hair takes time. It won’t happen overnight. So relax and enjoy your journey. We’re rooting for you.

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wow

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

I Dont Ave Front Hair, It Didn't Break, Just That I Dnt Ave Hairs There, What Should I Do?

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

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Hey Lovable! Thanks for the comment and explaining well to us. Your case is hormonal and there is not much that can be done. You can still maintain your hair with the tips we have given. Most importantly, love your hair and rock it well. We hope this helps

Theres nothing as satisfying in a girl's body than a healthy hair.

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

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True sister!

U can say dat again!

What about if you go on low cut

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Hey Winifriend! That's a personal decision and it is totally fine for you to maintain a low cut if you like. We hope this helps

Please what can i do to my hair. Its giving me problems as i am still thinking abiut cutting which i really dont want to do in reality. I have used a lot of relaxers on my hair, Just the first week and probably second week for it to look vibrant and glossy then boom!! It develops thick undergrowth after which makes combing a gerculean task. I have spent a lot of money on relaxers in short i want to go virgin. But the pains of virgin hair is painful for me. Please answer Big sister

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Hey MilaRhay! We totally understand how you feel. Bombarding your hair with different relaxers is not the answer to having soft hair. Your hair has a voice and you need to pay attention and listen. You can start by using baby products (shampoo, conditioners), shea butter, natural oils (olive oil, coconut oil) etc. To avoid relaxing very often (because relaxers have chemical and these will destroy your hair), you can make your hair in any style so that you won't be so bothered about the undergrowth that comes out after one week. Protective styling (making your hair) will not only prevent you from over relaxing, it will also help too much pulling, combing and also improve growth. Do not be in a hurry, it takes time to see progress but like they say, slowly but surely. We hope this helps

Please what can i do to make my front remove less or grow back(for natural hair)

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

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Hey Era! Thanks for the comment. You need to, first of all, take your mind off it. The more attention you pay to your front hair, the more bothered you get and when it grows, you won't even notice it. Also, try to reduce how often you pack it. Make you hair so that you do not have to always drag on it. We hope this helps

Hi I jus started growing my hair I really need it to grow very fast Any idea on Wat I should use?? nd also my front hair

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Patienmmmm

Hey Raicy! There is no magic or overnight treatment for hair growth. We have given you tips but please note that it takes time and patience for your hair to grow. We hope this helps

hi girls! pls i just started keeping its up to 8month now but it is no improving or growing anymore nd my front hair is something else. please what should i do?

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

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Hey valera! Your hair is growing but probably not growing as fast as you like. Let your hair breathe. Do not drag or pull too much. Make your hair in a hairstyle that requires little pulling or manipulation so that your front hair is safe. In all, remember that we all have different hair lengths and our hair grows differently. Do not use other people's progress to determine your hair growth. We hope this helps

Hi girls, i just want to tell u girls about my hair i don,t no what to do again is always skaching me nd i avn't put relisar nd is cutting pls tell me what to do pls

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

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Hey Adesola! Thanks for the comment. How often do you wash your hair? We advise that you wash at least once in 2 weeks. It could be that your hair is dirty. Also,, follow the steps in this article. You should also talk to a trusted adult about this. We hope this helps

Big, pls I want to turn my hair virgin, actually it was virgin before, I added relaxer to improve it texture, instead before a month, it will have undergrowth. Am tired, I don't want to add relaxer again but am having undergrowth. What can I do?

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

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Hey Augustina! You need to make up your mind on what you want to do with your hair. Do you want to go natural or stay relaxed? Once you make up your mind on what you want to do, it will be easier for you to handle your hair. We hope this helps

Wow thanks av almst loss my hair due to lack of care.

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

Big sis.i retouchd my hair last on june2017 It as undagrown dat l lot almst al my hair coz i want it to go bak to virgn hair plz wat can i do ?coz it hurts me weneva my hair z cuting.

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

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Hey Samaira! Thanks for the comment. Do you want to go natural or do you want to retouch your hair? You need to make up your mind on what you do. Please follow the tips we have given you in the article. They will help you. We hope this helps

i once like dat bt d best option i gave myself was to cut it now i ve my nature hair d way it is

I think rice water works a lot for natural hair

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Hi rhihana, wat type of rice water

Rice water??

Is it good 2 ave natural hair

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Hey Robin! This is a personal decision and so we do not have an answer to it. Thanks

Wat is castor oil ,or is dere any name 4 it

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

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Hey kate! Castor oil is a kind of oil that is used for not just hair but also medicinal. It is not native to Nigeria so it does not have a local name. You can buy it at any pharmacy around you. We hope this helps

wat type of egg can i use to mix wit d olive oil.

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

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RAW CHICKEN EGG

like hw many egg

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1 egg

2 4 plenty hair

washin regularly nd creamin wit sheabutter also elps

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

My hair is very strong What can I use to make it soft

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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Hey Bee! We have given you tips in this article on how to care for your hair. Please follow the tips and you will see a difference in your hair. However, you have to note that some people naturally have a hard texture and there is really nothing that can be done about that. You should have that at the back of your mind as you care for your hair. We hope this helps

Bigsis what type of cream u suggest i should use for mine natural hair??

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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Hey Springster! Unfortunately, we cannot recommend any cream for you to use. However, we suggest you try something mild. We hope this helps

oil like baby oil e.g cussons baby oil or Johnson's baby oil, olive oil, coconut oil or Shea butter. U can also use Indian hemp hair cream

my hair is full and long and is still virgin i dont want it to brea,k what should i do

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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Hey Ateey! Thanks for the comment. Just follow the tips in the article to have a healthy hair. We hope this helps

I don't have front hair and its giving me so much concern. have tried many tips but its not coming up, just resolved its natural...

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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Hey Lillywhite! Thanks for the comment. Yes, it can be natural sometimes. Some people do not naturally have a full hairline. You can still try the tips we have given in the article. It may help. We hope this helps

My hair does not grow fast

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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Hey Milicent! Thanks for the comment. We all do not have the same hair growth process and it is perfectly normal. Some people's hair grows so fast while some are so slow. It is the same with our bodies. We grow at different paces so do not be worried. Just appreciate your growth process and also take care of your hair. We hope this helps

thanks

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

what can i do to have a fast hair growth?

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Hey Pheobe! There is really nothing that can be done to get long hair fast. The hair growth is not something that happens at a short time frame. It is actually a process and it works when you treat your hair with care and with patience too. We all do not have the same hair growth process and it is perfectly normal. Just appreciate your growth process and also take care of your hair. We hope this helps

Cool

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

My hair is a short natural afro, its really hard to comb and it doesn't grow fast What can i use to make it longer, softer and also make it look nice

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Natural products will hlp Lyk alo vera

u can apply oil like olive oil, coconut oil , Shea butter , baby oil, jojoba oil, castor oil. while apply use clean dry hands and massage it into ur scalp

My hair at d front is more longer than d 1 at d back help me tell me wat 2 do

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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Hello prettyjuanita please what is kakiva how does it look like is there any other name for it. THANKZ

Hey Aisha! Thanks for the comment. We have given you tips on how to take care of your hair in the article. Read it and follow the tips but please note that hair growth doesn't happen overnight and your hair growth is hormonal too. We hope this helps

Hey PrettyJuanita! Recommending products are not allowed on this platform. We all have different hair types and what works for one person might not work for another. When we give tips, we try to give general tips that apply to everyone and not to recommend a particular product. We will have to take down your comment for this. Thanks for understanding

Hello Big Sis I'm New Here. I Want To Ask Question Is Hot Water Good For Washing Hair?I Need An Answer Now.

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

Hello Big Sis I'm New Here. I Want To Ask Question Is Hot Water Good For Washing Hair?I Need An Answer Now.

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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No hot Water isn't gud for d hair

Hey Frosh! Thanks for the comment. You cannot use hot water to wash your hair as it can affect your scalp. However, you can use lukewarm water to wash your hair but not hot. We hope this helps

Am new can i use shampoo and hair conditioner to wash my hair every week

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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Hey Purity! Washing your hair with conditioner and shampoo every week can be too much and may dry out your scalp. Remember that too much of everything is not good. We hope this helps

All my front hair has sraped off, what can i do?

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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Hey Snowwhite! Thanks for the comment. You need to be patient with your hair and also follow the tips we have given. Hair doesn't grow overnight (especially the front hair). It takes a lot of time and effort. Just don't be in a hurry to use every product on your hair. Follow our steps and then give it time to grow. We hope this helps

Please can i apply vasline everyday to my hair

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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Hey Springster! We have given you tips in the article above. Please follow the tips and the instructions we have given. We hope this helps

Hi am new here is there someone 2 welcome me

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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Hey Snowwhite! You're welcome to Springster! Feel free to invite your friends here

Is it neccessary 2 add olive oil 2 d mixture of egg, lemon nd milk dat i will use on my hair

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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Hey Snowwhite! Thanks for the comment. This is a personal decision and it is up to you to make. Know what works for your hair and stick to it. We hope this helps

BIG six really answer my question pls

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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Hey Pre111! Thanks for the comment. Your question has been answered already. Please go back to the article and check out big sister's response. We hope this helps

what will i do to have a dark and a lovely hair

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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Hey julianna! Thanks for the comment. We have given you tips in the article. Kindly read and follow the tips. We hope this helps

aw can I have a black hair

2 have a long hair can we eat tomatoes?cos some people said so,pls help!!!

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Hey Precious! Thanks for the comment. We have given you the tips we have verified on this topic. Please follow the tips we gave. We hope this helps

Hi springster,wat can i do to have a long hair???

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Hey Princess! Thanks for the comment. The length of your hair is hormonal and that is why you see some people having long hair while others do not have long hair no matter how hard they try. You should just take care of your hair and do the needful when it comes to hair care. Do not be under pressure to have long hair but rather, be out to have a healthy hair which is much more important. You can also follow the tips we have given in the article. We hope this helps

thks big sis

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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thank you ma

Hi big sister,my hair is full n its still natural but d problem is dandruff i just can't get rid of it pls help...

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. We have written an article for this called "3 ways to deal with dandruff". We advise you to read it and follow the tips. We hope this helps

thank u big sister

Plz my hair haz been itchin me 4 a while nw wah can i use

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Hey Princess! Thanks for the comment. We have given you tips in the article above. Please read the article and follow the steps. We hope this helps

hey am new here am I welcome?

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

Hve Realy Learnt Alot

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

Hi pls for the MADE AT HOME what type of milk is preferable

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

this is a good terapy for females especially girls ,my friend tried it and she saw the results ,i think i am going to try it to, hey girls try it and see for your self.

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

I am barbing and want to plait and keep natural hair what should i do

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Hey Ebullient! Thanks for the comment. Please follow the tips in the article and be patient. Hair growth takes time and requires a lot of patience. We hope this helps

Can I try the egg stuff on low cut?

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Hey TuSmart! Yes, you can. We hope this helps

Big sis,my hair was long before but now it is getting shorter what can i use big sis i want my hair to be long

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Hey Joy! Thanks for the comment. Please follow the tips given in the article, they will help you. We hope this helps

my hair is not long what can i do to make it long

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Hey debby! Please follow the tips in the article, they will help. We hope this helps

Big sister how can I make my hair soft n easy to comb. the hair is too strong

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Hey Twinka! Thanks for the comment. Please follow the tips given in the article, they will help you. We hope this helps

Hello big sis,pls wat kind of milk is preferable??

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

pls help me i think my hair is cutting and am unhappy and i want to barb it

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

pls my hair have stay for 3 year and it is not growing my friend use to mock me pls what will i do to make it grow faster

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. We advise you to follow the tips in the article because they work. We hope this helps

Yeah!!!! Got another tips for a healthy hair. Just saw dis somewhere and guessed I should share it. Rice Water Rinse . Get a cup of rice . Soak in a bowl for 24 hours . Condition and wash ur hair . Apply the rice water on ur hair . Put a cap on ur hair . Leave for 60 minutes . Rinse and style Note: Brown rice or Organic white rice Buh though I haven't tried it, just got dis recently And please I'm new here, dis my first post 😉

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What will it do to the hair?

Pls is there anything i can do to make my vargine hair soft

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Hey Pamela! Thanks for the comment. Please follow the tips given in the article, they will help you. We hope this helps

I really want my hair to grow,what should I do

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

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Hey Kosi! Thanks for the comment. Please follow the tips given in the article, they will help you. We hope this helps

Pls sis hw can i make my hair long and strong?

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

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HeyDammy! Thanks for the comment. Please follow the tips given in the article, they will help you. We hope this helps

Big sis!! what does Shea butter works in the body?

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

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Hey 3432! Thanks for the comment. There are a lot of benefits in using shea butter and we are sure that if we start listing them out, we will miss out on some of them. We advise that you google it so that you get all the information you need. We hope this helps

What can I do to make my hair much longer

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

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Hey Stargirl! Thanks for the comment. Healthy hair is equivalent to long hair. We advise that you read the article above and follow the tips given. We hope this helps

thnku so much

March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.

how do I let go of dandruff

March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.

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Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. Kindly search at the top or bottom of the page for "Dandruff". We hope this helps

how do I have a scanty soft hair

March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.

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Hey honey! Thanks for the comment. Healthy hair is equivalent to long hair. We advise that you read the article above and follow the tips given. We hope this helps

moisturize it... don't brush it take multivitamin massage your head always use protective styles.. like cornrows etc don't use beer on your hair no matter what it's really bad... it makes your hair weak try the egg treatment. don't touch it all the time.. drink water girl like ten cups as day... if your body is lacking it'll show up ..drink water... stop relaxing hair so soon.. give wider gaps before you relax it... that means like four months before you relax again.. exercise... stop tight styles.... if it pains you it's bad for you

Milk is it powder or liquid

March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.

Blosom u can use liquid.

March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.

Thank you

March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.

stop brushing your hair it's bad .. drink water... exercise... take multivitamin.. take fruits take omega acids that you get from sardines... do inversion method.. deep condition every month.. protect hair from sun....dont plait your front hair let it be.. trim spilt end every 6 to 8 weeks... relax only new growth not all hair.. get enough rest... tie head in silk scarf use silk pillow cases.. avoid shampoo with sulfates... if you can't. add oil to shampoo.. use more conditioner and less shampoo

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

detangle hair very before combing it.. don't comb violently... if your hair has been relaxed... apply oil to it while wet... use apple cider vinegar to rinse your hair..its good for it... use cold water for your hair... if the water in you area is hard water, it's bad for your hair.. don't let everyone touch your hair..... when washing hair apply shampoo to only roots and conditioner to ends because ends are old and weak and can break easily and affect everywhere

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

hair take time to grow... be patient.. love yourself African hair grows at the same rate as American or indian hair.. it's just that our hair is drier and coiled...so it breaks more when not cared for.. my hair is bra length 3yrs old...

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

My hair is always rough and thick wat can i do to make it look neat and soft?

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

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Hey Beauty! Thanks for the comment. We have given you tips in the article that will help with your hair. We advise that you read the article and follow the tips given. We hope this helps

I have virgin hair. It gets dry very easily. It's a bit short too and sticks up a lot. How do I make it look neat, shiny and healthy? 🤔

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

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Hey bumbl_bee! Thanks for the comment. Your hair needs moisture, lots of it. You need to pay attention to what your hair likes but the truth is that natural hair loves water. There's nothing like too much moisture at this time especially with the dry weather. Like we already stated in the article, castor oil, coconut oil, olive oil and shea butter are moisturizing and can be used. We hope this helps

Wow tanks alot I think dis would help

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

hello!am new here

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

Thanks I think I will try d Castor oil

March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.

This is highly educative. Keep it on!

March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.

Hi am new here am I welcome? my hair is very thick and is always paining me what can i do to make it soft .

March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.

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Use sheabutter and coconut oil. Melt them and apply like hair cream. You can wash it off after some hours if u like. You can also wash it with green tea after the normal washing with shampoo and conditioner.

But about the mixture of d egg, milk,olive oil and lemon juice if I did not add d lemon juice will it also work