Three easy at-home treatments for dry, static-prone hair

When hair loses the protective cuticle layer that helps it retain moisture, it can become dull, frizzy and prone to breakage. Three simple treatments using common kitchen ingredients are offered as ways to restore softness and moisture.

The first treatment combines half a ripe avocado with one tablespoon of warm olive oil. The mixture is applied from the roots to the ends, left under a shower cap for 30 minutes, then washed out with lukewarm water. The avocado provides vitamin E and healthy fatty acids, while the olive oil helps lock in moisture.

The second method uses rice water. Half a tea glass of rice is boiled in one glass of water for 15 minutes. After straining and cooling, the water is poured over shampooed hair, left for 10 minutes and rinsed out. The treatment is presented as a way to reduce static and give the hair a fuller appearance.

The final method focuses on dry ends. A teaspoon of pure coconut oil is warmed in the hands and lightly worked into damp or dry ends. It is left in without rinsing, helping smooth the ends and reduce the appearance of split ends.