Q&A for How to Make Your Hair Soft and Silky

Growing your hair takes time, but if you condition it frequently and avoid heat styling you can reduce the frequency of your trims without sacrificing the health of the hair. This will allow you to grow hair stronger and faster.

You can apply an oil treatment once a week to add shine and suppleness. I like to add 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of oil to my regular conditioner, then comb it through, cover my hair in a cap, and process for half an hour before rinsing.

Washing your hair less frequently and with a mild, sulfate-free shampoo is a great way to improve its softness and shine. A weekly deep conditioning treatment and reducing your use of heat styling tools can also do wonders.

Many oils, such as argan, jojoba, and avocado which are good for the hair can also be applied to the skin. Exfoliation is also important for keeping skin soft and smooth.

Yes! If you have an egg allergy, do not do this! Be careful with mayonnaise as well as it often contains eggs.

Yes. This is okay for any age! It depends on the texture of the hair. If your hair is thick and curly it might take a while to grow but your curls would look bouncier. If your hair is straight or wavy, these following treatments would help your hair become healthier.

Not at all! Eggs have a lot of protein and vitamins which hair needs in order to grow. Also, eggs will strengthen your hair and help prevent split ends.

If you go out in the sun a lot, your hair could be sun-bleached, which isn't really a bad thing, it happens to almost everyone. Also, sometimes hair color changes over time; many people end up with a different hair color than they were born with. It's no problem.

Never wrap your hair in a towel. Do a cold rinse after every shower. Try using different shampoos that help with split ends and try not using a hydrating one because that will make the split ends frizz. Get a regular trim. While you can't stop split ends completely, the aim is always to minimize them.

Just don't get it in your face. It may clog up your pores if it creates excess sebum. It's a good idea to tie your hair up in a bun after applying the oil.

Yes, you can easily get soft and silky hair without these things.

No, apple cider vinegar will make your hair soft because of its minerals and vitamins.

You can normally buy it at most drugstores, supermarkets and health food stores. It will probably be by the supplements/health section or near hair/beauty care. It may also be in the oils aisle (try saying that quickly several times in a row).

Heat your favorite hair oil, add mayonnaise to the oil, and stir until it is smooth. Apply it to your hair. Make sure you get the roots and ends of your hair really well. Keep the mixture in your hair for 30-40 minutes, then wash it out. Shampoo and condition as needed. Dry your hair well, and put it into a tight braid before you go to sleep. Take the braid out when you wake up. Your hair will be less frizzy. Repeat these steps 1 - 2 times a week.

You can occasionally, but the less you do these things, the healthier your hair will be.

No, because standard vinegar has a larger amount of acetic acid, which can damage the roots of hairs and weaken them.

You could try the oil method where you apply oil to the roots of your hair and leave it overnight. If you do that twice a wee,k your hair will begin to grow. Be sure to give your scalp a good massage while applying, as this stimulates blood flow and stimulates the follicles.

Not if you use the correct products. Avoid products that contain silicones and sulfates, and you should be fine. Silicones make your hair smooth, but they can lead to build-up and need to be removed using sulfates. Sulfates are harsh cleaning agents, which can lead to dry, brittle hair.

No, many other natural things can be used. Coconut oil can make hair very silky and smooth.

No. Straightening irons are bad for your hair because they put heat in it and that's the exact opposite of what you want. Try to limit use to no more than once a week.

Yes - there are good vitamins in egg whites. You could also try mixing egg yolk, honey, and warm olive oil.

Try hot oil massaging your hair. Do this two to three times for your first week and then after that, you should do it weekly. You could also try the vinegar rinse, an avocado hair mask, a banana hair pack or an egg hair mask.

No. Syrup contains ingredients you wouldn't naturally put in your hair and they could damage it more than it would help. Honey is a natural product.

Just take good care of it - and yourself, in general. See How to Keep Your Hair Healthy .

Everyone's hair is different, so you will have to experiment until you find the one right for you!

If it's dry, it will be dull and feel like straw. If it's oily, it will feel oily and almost slippery when you touch it.

No, because the natural oils from your hair will be washed off. Try to put some oil like argan oil or olive oil in your hair, soak it in for 10-30 mins, and wash it out. Or buy a oil product that is specially made for hair and rub it in your hair starting from the roots and working your way down. But when you take a bath, clip your hair up and use a shower cap if needed (especially with a shower) Try to minimize the amount of water that touches your hair.

No. The results will be the same. If you were to do this, make sure you do not add too much or your hair will look greasy.

Do a Keratin procedure to your hair, or a balayage procedure. It will last like a year.

That's totally natural and happens to almost everyone, nothing to worry about.