BEAUTY
This Kitchen Staple May Be Your Newest Hair Care Secret Weapon
By TESSA A. ADAMS
No matter how many products you’ve tried on the market, if your hair still suffers from dryness, split ends, and flyaways, you might want to try this hack. If you work this pantry staple into your beauty routine, you'll be able to reap its benefits while going easy on your pocketbook.
Although it is most commonly used for cooking, canola oil can help treat your dry and damaged hair. In addition to repairing damage caused by dryness, beauty experts tell Curl Centric that canola oil can also treat dandruff, minimize hair loss, reduce frizz, and provide protection from harmful UV rays.
Massage a small amount of lightly heated oil to your scalp for 10-15 minutes, then cover your hair with a shower cap or towel for about half an hour before washing it out. You can also make it into a hair mask by adding bananas, mayonnaise, and avocados, or honey, apple cider vinegar, and egg yolks.