Forget overpriced products that have probably been marked up about 60%, why not soothe your damaged dreads at home? Here are some recipes that I've rounded up (comments will follow on how successful they all were soon) OR you can let me know if you beat me to the punch as I am going to try and show some self control by spreading these out.

1) Ingredient: tomatoes

Yes, It works for skunks but apparently this Ph fighting kitchen favorite can counter other, er, more common smells. If you spent too much time swimming and your hair is full of chlorine then maybe a can of tomato juice or sauce will clear out the smell and guess what? restore your shiny natural hair color too! (don't judge my enthusiasm)

2) Ingredient: eggs

Thank god I haven't had to deal with this since middle school but eggs might be your quick, home made solution to dandruff. (yay protein shien and no flakes, its practically garnier)

3) Ingredient: honey & olive oil

Now, I'm usually the kind of girl that needs a specific result but I just like the idea of mixing these two ingredients (not to mention I have an abundance of both in the house). We'll see how this turns out but my prediction is that I will have shiny hair.

I found an extra bit of info on the internets claiming that greasy hair was a result of overbrushing and I can buy that. As a sidenote this really reminds me of the time I had my make up done at the mall (yes...I know I was that girl) and I was told that my not drinking enough water was tricking my skin into being oily because it was thirsty and overcompensating. If its possible for my skin to overcompensate, I bet the same is possible for hair. Just some food for though....or maybe hair, you be the judge.