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Can Idaho potatoes help with a dry scalp?

Q:

My hair and scalp seem so dry but I don't want to purchase expensive hair treatments, what can I do?

A:

Moisturizing Potato Aloe Hair Treatment: The same nutritional properties in potatoes that benefit skin can also work wonders for your hair! Add a dose of cleansing moisture to your scalp and shine to your tresses with this gentle, effective treatment.

How-To:

  1. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of potato juice (using either of the juicing techniques listed in the face mask instructions above), 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel and 1 tablespoon of honey then mix thoroughly until consistent.
  2. Brush the mixture onto your scalp and massage it in with your fingertips. Comb the mixture through your hair to the ends. (You can place a shower cap over your hair during this time or a towel under head on shoulders to keep mixture from dripping.
  3. Allow the mask to sit for 1 hour then rinse hair thoroughly with warm water.

 

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