Thicker, stronger, better hair

My hair always had great volume and was very thick and silky. However, during my senior year, my hair started to get thin, possibly due to stress (since I had no change in my diet). It is still silky, but can you suggest a remedy that will reduce the thinning and make it thick once again? Thanks in advance!
- Name withheld
Take two tablespoons of almond milk or coconut milk and add a teaspoon of castor oil to it. Massage this into your hair and leave it on for a couple of hours. Wash off with a mild shampoo, and remember, there's no need to condition it. Do this thrice a week and your hair will gain volume again.
I'm 10 years old and I have oily skin. Can you suggest a simple homemade remedy?
- Crystal
Tomato purée massaged into the skin is very beneficial as it helps to shrink pores and thus, reduce oiliness. Also, tomato juice is a good skin toner.
Is there any way to thicken your hair using tea tree oil?
- Ayisha
Tea tree oil is an astringent and works as an antibacterial treatment to clear the skin and scalp of boils and dandruff, respectively. If you are looking to thicken your hair, I would suggest using castor oil or coconut oil.
I'm a 24-year-old woman and I have had grey hair since I was 12. I have even tried Vegetal hair dye, and although it turned my hair soft and silky, it is still grey. However, I only tried it once and I kept it on for three hours. Did I use it wrong?
- Name withheld
Vegetal is a natural, organic hair colourant, packed with ayurvedic herbs. You should try adding green tea to the powder. Leave this concoction on your hair for two or three hours. Do this about two times a month if you wish to completely coat the grey hair.
In a very short period of time, I will be moving to Mumbai. Considering the pollution and weather there, could you please suggest a face mask that is suitable for combination skin?
- Rita
Aloe vera is grown in abundance in Mumbai. A teaspoon of aloe vera gel mixed with oats powder can be applied to the skin three times a week. This will cleanse, tone and moisturise your skin, and, most importantly, protect it against the pollution.
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