In 2024, the Australian hair care market size is estimated at USD 1.24 billion and is expected to grow to USD 1.44 billion by 2029.
In this rich market, there’s a variety of curl-friendly drugstores and professional hair-care products.
However, if you want to use minimum chemicals on your hair and get salon-like effects, here’s everything you need to know!
1. Use curl-friendly shampoo-conditioner duo
Before you use any of the home remedies mentioned further, invest in high-quality curly hair shampoo and conditioner from a reputable brand.
Most drugstore hair products are aimed at straight or wavy hair texture. So, always go for products targeted at curly hair that don’t have sulfates, parabens, and silicones.
Use these products after using home remedies that can’t be washed with water and leave a strong sticky cast or smell.
2. Rinse with apple cider vinegar (ACV)
ACV is a natural hair clarifier that makes your hair shiny and silky. It gets rid of residual matter from other products. The mildly acidic solution balances your hair’s pH, helps detangle hair, and seals the open cuticles. Use it 1-2 times a month.
How to Use?
- Mix equal amounts of ACV with water.
- After shampooing and proper rinsing, rinse your hair with the solution.
- Let it sit for no more than 5 minutes and wash thoroughly with water.
3. Soak in rice water
Rice water has many amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein – a significant hair component.
These amino acids repair your damage-prone hair shaft, seal cuticles, and strengthen your strands. They also smoothen your hair texture and add shine and bounce.
How to Use?
- Wash a cup of rice in running water and soak it in 2 cups for 3-4 hours.
- Strain the water and store it in a container.
- After shampooing, pour rice water on your hair and soak for 5 minutes.
- Rinse with plain water.
4. Apply an egg pack
Eggs have protein and biotin – the ideal nutrients for strong and lustrous hair and hair loss control. Use it once every 1-2 weeks for best results.
How to Use?
- In a bowl, whisk an egg.
- Add a tablespoon of mayonnaise and olive oil each and mix well.
- Apply the pack to your hair, put on a shower cap, and leave it for 30 minutes.
- Wash your hair with water or shampoo if the egg smell stays.
5. Smear an aloe vera mask
Aloe vera makes curly hair smooth, shiny, and manageable with its deep-conditioning effects.
Using it 1-2 times a week balances your scalp pH, reduces scalp itchiness or dandruff, and prevents hair loss.
How to Use?
- Whisk fresh plant aloe vera gel.
- Massage it into your scalp and hair.
- Let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water and gentle shampoo.
6. Hydrate with avocado paste
If your curls often go haywire despite the amount of products you use, give avocado paste a chance.
The hydrating fruit rich in vitamin E can make your curls manageable and the hair follicles strong when used once or twice a week.
How to Use?
- Mash a medium-sized avocado.
- Whisk it with two tablespoons of yogurt to create a creamy consistency.
- Apply it to your hair shaft and let it sit for an hour.
- Rinse and shampoo your hair.
Note:
If avocado is unavailable, follow the same routine with bananas, flaxseed gel, or shea butter.
7. Enjoy a hot oil treatment
A great at-home remedy to tame wild curls is hot oil treatment. It promotes blood flow to hair follicles and strengthens hair roots when used once weekly.
You can use one or more oils from this list:
- Coconut oil hydrates the scalp and hair.
- Tea tree oil prevents split hair and promotes hair growth.
- Olive oil reduces inflammation and makes roots stronger.
- Jojoba oil prevents breakage.
- Almond oil moisturizes, strengthens, and softens your hair strands.
How to Use?
- Slightly warm the oil in a microwave or on the stove.
- Let it cool down to a comfortable temperature if it becomes excessively hot.
- Using your fingertips, gently apply it on your scalp and hair strands.
- Wear a shower cap and wrap it with a hot towel for an hour.
- Shampoo as usual.
Note: Add lavender oil (or any other essential oil) mixed with castor oil to improve the effects.
8. Coat your hair with fenugreek seeds
Another anti-frizz homemade solution is fenugreek seeds. They are rich in lecithin, which helps your hair retain the perfect curl even in high humidity. It also makes your hair flexible and leads to less breakage.
How to Use?
- Soak three teaspoons of fenugreek seeds in water overnight to turn them into soft gelatin.
- Grind them to create a thick paste.
- Add 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt and a tablespoon of olive oil and mix.
- Apply it to your hair and scalp and massage gently.
- Let it sit for an hour.
- Wash it with warm water.
Conclusion
Try out these steps at home to find which works best for you. Once you identify that, follow a consistent routine, and you’ll rock salon-like hair!
