Fruit for the Hair

  Strawberries contain tannins, a very mild acid-like substance that gently cuts through product buildup and pollutants to boost shine. Look for a serum infused with hydration and boosts shine. Home remedy?: Crush strawberries with mayonnaise for a conditioning mask that leaves your hair feeling soft, silky and glossy.

 

Avocado has been used for years in postcolor conditioners to repair damage and enhance shine. Now oil is added to color to help prevent dryness.

Tomatoes are great sources of the antioxidant Lycopene, which can help hair fend off the free radicals that react with your color and make it look brassy after sun exposure. To keep your hue looking true, reach for stylers filled with UV filters plus this potent ingredient! Home Remedy?: Spread tomato paste, sauce or juice in your hair to eliminate any unpleasant smells and chlorine damage. If the pH levels of your hair are out of balance, the acidity in tomatoes, can help repair this. Wash the tomato paste out of your hair after allowing it to soak. The acidity in tomatoes also dries out your hair so it isn't recommended to use the fruit itself on your hair. This hair treatment is an emergency treatment that should be used sparingly.

 

  

Popeye ate it to pump up his muscles. You should use it to inflate your locks for that fuller, voluminous hair. Spinach extract strengthens strands so they are less prone to break. So over time your mane will look thicker!

  

Lemons might have helped lighten your hair at the pool as a teenager, but can also make those golden strands a little orange after time. Try lemon juice mixed with a little conditioner in the heat for that natural sun-kissed glow!

Coconuts aren't just for umbrella drinks. Packed with hydrating fatty acids, tropical fruit-infused hair masks restore softness when left on damp hair for 10 minutes once a week. (Apply in the shower because the steam will help the ingredients sink in.)