BEAUTY
How To Get Stubborn Smells Out Of Your Hair
By KAITLYNN BOOT
The Role of Hair Structure
Low porosity hair, which is generally curly or coarse, has a hard time absorbing products and errant smells, and it takes a long time to dry naturally. Medium-porosity hair both absorbs and retains moisture well, and generally looks smooth and shiny.
High-Porosity Hair
The widely-spaced cuticles of high-porosity hair make it easy for odors and pungent smells to stick to the strands. Use anti-humectant products to close the cuticles and keep them from absorbing stubborn smells and excess moisture.
Use Scented Dry Shampoo
Safe for all types of hair, scented dry shampoo has the ability to freshen unwashed hair and revitalize limp styles. It is important to remember that while scented dry shampoo can help mask or remove odors, it won't actually clean your hair and scalp.
Coat With Aloe Vera
Aloe vera gel is an excellent home remedy that has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties that can attack odor at its source. It has antioxidants that neutralize free radical damage, minerals that are found in hair supplements, and fatty acids that help lock in moisture.
Spray Lemon Juice
Lemons have powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties proven to help treat skin and scalp conditions that may cause odor. Per Be Healthy Enough, the citric acid in lemons helps deodorize trapped smells, especially from fry oil or cooked food.