5 Natural DIY Hair Masks to Abide By For All Hair Woes
A good hair up do or a style can make you look well put together regularly as ‘your hair is your crown’ that should be embraced and flaunted in the best possible ways. But everyone (that is, a lot of women and men not blessed with the best quality hair) would agree that it is easier said than done. You may desire luscious locks, but the maintenance required for that is a whole different ball-game. Of course, there are tons of products available on the market, but those tend to be fairly expensive and, which is far worse, laden with a myriad of chemical substances. The perfect solution – natural hair masks! Prepare hair masks at home with the help of all natural, easily available ingredients. Here are some simple yet amazing homemade DIY hair mask.
Avocado Hair Mask (Avocado, Banana and Olive oil homemade hair mask for dull hair)
Avocado is on its own a hero when it comes to rejuvenating dull, brittle, lifeless and damaged hair. Avocado is full of goodness. It has vitamin A, D, E and B6 as well as folic acid, amino acid , proteins , magnesium and many other minerals. The oils present in avocado are helpful to penetrate the cuticles and nourish the hair from within.
Ingredients : 1 ripe Banana, 1 ripe Avocado, 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil, Few drops of essential oil (optional) such as lavender, rose or jasmine etc.
How to use :
- Take a bowl, mash and mix banana and avocado together.
- Now, add the oils and mix all the ingredients well.
- Once the mixture is well blended, apply it to your hair and cover it with a shower cap to prevent dripping.
- Rinse thoroughly after 15-20 minutes.
- Wash the hair with your regular shampoo and conditioner.
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Coconut Oil Hair Mask (Coconut Oil, Banana and Honey Hair Mask for deep conditioning of hair)
This Coconut Oil hair mask DIY is the best solution to treat the itchy, flaky and dry scalp with deep conditioning properties . Bananas are rich in potassium and many minerals. It strengthens and nourishes your hair. Honey is antibacterial and can eliminate itchiness from the scalp.
Ingredients : 1 tablespoon of Coconut Oil, 1 ripe banana, 2 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of coconut milk.
How to use :
- Mash the banana into pulp in a mixing bowl.
- Add other ingredients to the bowl and whisk them well.
- Now, apply it to your hair with the help of a brush.
- Cover it with a shower cap.
- Let it sit for 30 minutes to 2 hours, as per your convenience.
- Wash your hair with lukewarm water and normal shampoo.
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Olive Oil Hair Mask (Olive Oil and Mayonnaise homemade hair mask for damaged hair)
Mayonnaise is filled with the goodness of eggs and fatty oils that can prove to be helpful for dry damaged hair . Also, the vinegar content in it removes the dirt and grime from the scalp. Olive oil’s conditioning properties will make your hair look smoother and silkier.
Ingredients : 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil and 2 tablespoons of full-fat mayonnaise
How to use :
- Take a mixing bowl and add both the ingredients well.
- Apply the mixture to your hair section by section.
- Use a shower cap to prevent it from dripping.
- After 30 minutes, rinse it well and wash your hair with your favorite shampoo.
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Egg Hair Mask (Egg and Aloe Vera gel homemade hair mask for hair growth)
It is one of the best homemade hair masks for hair growth. Aloe Vera is a rich source of amino acids, glucomannans, lipids, vitamins and sterols which nourishes your hair and scalp. Aloe Vera and egg together can curb breakages, hair loss and stimulating the hair growth with the help of proteins and nutrients present in them.
Ingredients : 2 tablespoons of Aloe Vera gel and 2 egg whites.
How to use :
- Take a bowl and mix both the ingredients to get a smooth paste.
- Apply it to your hair.
- Let it sit for 30 to 60 minutes and wash it off with cold water.
Recommended Read: Egg Whites – The Secret to Healthy and Beautiful Hair
Yogurt Hair Mask (Yogurt and olive oil homemade hair mask for damaged hair)
Yogurt is a magical ingredient in itself; it stimulates blocked follicles and promotes hair growth. While Olive Oil with its conditioning properties help to strengthen hair follicles, eggs balance out the oil secretion, resulting in softer smoother hair.
Ingredients : 1 whole egg, 1 tablespoon Olive Oil and 2 tablespoons of yogurt.
How to use :
- Mix all the ingredients well with the help of a blender.
- Make it into a smooth paste and apply it to your wet hair.
- Massage your hair gently and then cover with a shower cap for 15 minutes.
- Wash it with cold water.
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