7 homemade hair masks you’ll love

It’s definitely time you set out an evening this week to treat yourself and give your hair some TLC if you’re reading this. We’ve compiled our top 7 favourite DIY hair masks and hair treatments for you to try in order to help you organise your night of lathering and slathering. Get ready for good hair by pouring yourself a glass of wine, loading Netflix, and turning on your TV.

Why use a hair mask?
Hair masks may give your hair a tonne of health advantages in just 20 minutes while being quick and highly effective. Think of hair masks as very effective hair conditioners that may smooth and hydrate your hair, encourage growth, add lustre, and even fight against infections. While some hair salons provide pricey hair treatments that produce comparable results, we’ve chosen to get our hair masks directly from Mother Nature. Each of the hair masks in this collection simply needs a few simple, organic materials that can all be found in your refrigerator or cabinet and are obtained directly from the Earth. All of the hair mask recipes we’re about to share with you are fantastic for moisturising, protecting, and nourishing hair. so you can ensure you’re putting your best hair forward.

If you prefer, scroll down for the instructions for each DIY hair mask.

The components

Here is a list of the organic items that will be used in the recipes we’ll be sharing with you. To ensure that the materials you’re using to your hair are devoid of growth agents and pesticides, we advise choosing organic whenever possible:

The avocado

• Strawberry
• Lemon
• Honey

Oil from Coconut

• Coco Milk

Sugar, Brown

the banana

Simple Yogurt

• Eggs
• Cinnamon
• Olive Oil

1. Honey and Coconut Oil Hair Mask (Repairing)
   How-To Hair Mask

Let’s examine the components and their advantages.

COCONUT OIL
Coconuts appear to be the secret ingredient for beautiful hair. The uses for coconut oil are countless: it can be used for hair and skin, is a healthy cooking fat, helps with digestion, supports the body’s natural hormones, etc. Because coconut oil has a high capacity to hold moisture, it prevents hair breaking and maintains hair silky and moisturised. Coconut oil enters the hair more thoroughly than other conditioners since it is rich in fatty acids, resulting in gorgeous, soft, silky, lustrous hair. Whenever possible, we advise using organic coconut oil.

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HONEY
Honey has so many advantages! First off, honey is an excellent natural humectant for locking in moisture in your hair. In other words, it draws moisture into the hair and keeps it from evaporating. If you have dry hair and need an extra push of moisture and hydration, this is very great. Additionally, honey has emollient properties that help smooth and soften hair and restore any lost lustre and lustre.

THE INGREDIENTS – 1 tablespoon each of honey and coconut oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine everything in a bowl.
2. Put the mixture in a pot and heat it until it melts.
3. Apply to the top and bottom of the hair, then cover with a shower cap.
4. Let it stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Rinse

Do you require further instructions on how to prepare this honey and coconut oil hair mask at home? To watch a video tutorial, click here.

2. Homemade Hair Mask (Hair Growth): Coconut Oil + Cinnamon

Let’s examine the components and their advantages.

CONGO OIL
Because of its moisturising and moisturising qualities, Coconut Oil is used in many different hair mask recipes, as we discussed in the recipe for the last mask.

CINNAMON
In addition to promoting hair growth, cinnamon also strengthens hair follicles and combats dandruff and hair loss. When cinnamon is applied to your hair, it increases blood flow to the scalp, which in turn stimulates the creation of new hair. This hair mask is the one you need if you want longer hair. Let’s start stirring now!

INGREDIENTS:
Coconut Oil, 1 tbsp
cinnamon, 1 teaspoon

1. Combine these two ingredients in a bowl, making sure to thoroughly combine them.
2. Create a centre part in your hair and begin by putting the product on your scalp and down the part.
3. Work the product into your scalp with your fingertips. Additional Head Massage
4. Cover your hair with a hair tie and a towel or shower cap.
5. After 30-45 minutes, remove the mask by rinsing with your regular shampoo and conditioner.

If applied once a week, this mask works best and is most effective.

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3. Lemon and Egg Hair Mask (Oily Hair)
   simple hair mask

Let’s examine the components and their advantages.

EGGS

The proteins, fatty acids, and vitamins A, D, and E found in eggs help keep your hair shiny and lustrous. Since protein makes up the majority of your hair, an additional protein boost makes hair feel regenerated and healthy. It makes an excellent omelette and is also a fantastic natural conditioner.

LEMONS
Lemon juice has the ability to absorb extra oil and grease in the scalp, making it the best choice for people with oily scalps. Lemon’s high vitamin C content promotes healthy hair growth, and its acidic nature will assist clean your hair of any dust and product buildup. Limonene, a substance found in lemons, gives lifeless, dull hair some bounce and gloss. Lemon juice is also great for fighting Dandruff, as it has anti-fungal properties. Who knew lemons had so many advantages?

Coconut Oil, Avocado + Honey Hair Mask (Damaged Hair)
DIY Hair Mask

Let’s break down the ingredients and their benefits.

Ok, just a fair warning- this one might make you look like you have guacamole on your head, but we promise it’s worth it.

AVOCADOS
Ever wonder why health nuts tout avocados as an essential ingredient to a well-balanced meal? That’s because the guacamole ingredient is a natural, healthy fat, which offers nearly 20 different vitamins and minerals including potassium, folate (which repairs damaged cells), Vitamins C and E (which both promote hair growth). In other words, avocados add shine, moisturize, provide your hair with essential vitamins and proteins, and even help protect your hair against heat and everyday wear.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 avocado
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 tablespoon of Coconut Oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. Rinse well with warm water.

BONUS INGREDIENT: APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Apple cider vinegar is known for having antibacterial and antifungal properties which help with flaky and itchy scalps. Rinse.

7. Since apple cider vinegar is slightly acidic, when you dilute it with water, it works amazingly to balance the pH level of your scalp and cure any ailments. Let it sit for 5-10 mins.
8. It’s so simple but effective

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There you have it! As you can see, you don’t have to go far or spend a fortune when it comes to hair masks. INGREDIENTS:

• 1 egg
• ½ lemon

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mash avocado and put the mash in a mixing bowl.
2. By simply utilizing key ingredients in your kitchen and understanding each ingredient’s benefit to your hair, you can mix and match them as you see fit to solve your hair problems. Tie your hair up and cover with a shower cap.
3. If you’d like to learn the root cause (no pun intended) of your dry hair treat the hair from within click here.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. It also cleanses the hair without stripping natural oils and helps retain the moisture in your hair for better conditioning. Leave the mask on your hair for about 30-45 minutes.
2. Apply to damp hair from top to bottom.
3. Strawberries are full of Vitamin C, which helps your body create collagen, an important part of the hair’s structure. Learn more here. Let this mask sit for 30-45 minutes and rinse with shampoo and conditioner.

Of course, the best way to get rid of oily hair is through preventative measures. Let sit for 15-20 minutes.

5. Now go ahead and schedule that night of pampering for yourself – you deserve it. Tie hair up and cover with a shower cap
6. Mix the sugar and hair oil together into a bowl

2.

If you’d like to kick this hair mask up a notch, here’s a recipe for a hair mask that will not only help with your oil issues, but also soften and restore that natural shine.

ANOTHER VARIATION…ADD IN SOME COCONUT MILK
Surprise! Coconut milk is a natural hair repairing remedy. They are full of natural oils, potassium, carbohydrates, and vitamins, all of which help lock in moisture and help eliminate that annoying frizz.

YOGURT
This recipe kind of sounds like we’re making a parfait, but we promise that yogurt has incredible benefits for your frizzy hair. Exposing your hair to this acidic apple cider vinegar also hardens the outside of the hair, which results in hair that shines, is smooth and silky, and less prone to tangling. It’s no surprise, since coconut milk is made from the healthy, white flesh of coconuts. Consider doing an ACV hair rinse to give your hair a bit of a refresh. Who knew this sweet baking ingredient was the key to healthier hair?

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
Extra virgin olive oil has always been used as a natural conditioner to treat dry hair. Apply to your hair from top to bottom

3. Apply evenly to damp hair.
4. Do you have dry hair? Coconut milk also contains Vitamin E and healthy fats, which nourish dry hair, moisture hair root to tip, and acts as a natural hair de-tangler.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 egg
• 1 cup of coconut milk
• 1 squeeze of lemon
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

1. Squeeze one half of a lemon into a mixing bowl.
2. Yogurt has high levels of lactic acid, which helps treat dull and damaged hair, so this ingredient is a must.

Now let’s learn how to make this parfait, err, I mean hair mask!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 sliced banana
• 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon of honey

DIRECTIONS:

1. Coconut Oil, Strawberry + Honey Hair Mask (Shiny Hair)
   DIY Hair Mask

Let’s break down the ingredients and their benefits.

STRAWBERRIES
This hair mask recipe is great to achieve overall hair health, and one of our particular favorites because the strawberries make it smell so delicious. Add eggs, honey, and oil to the avocado mixture and mix well.

3. Let the mask sit on your hair for 15-20 minutes
4. Crack an egg, and be sure to only use the egg white.
5. It’s a great resource for preventing hair breakage, split ends, and even fly-aways!

Do you scratch your head a lot? Do you have issues with dandruff and dry hair? This mask is going to be your best bet to help remedy those issues. Are you suffering from hair loss? If so, coconut milk is loaded with vitamins like Niacin and Folate, which stimulates circulation in the scalp, promoting hair growth. Apply the mask to damp hair from top to bottom.

3. Rinse with your regular shampoo and conditioner.

Boom! Frizz-be-gone! O

6. This strawberry hair mask also eliminates excess oil and grease and will give your hair a glossy shine.

INGREDIENTS

• 6-8 fresh strawberries
• 1 tablespoon of Coconut Oil
• 1 tablespoon of honey

DIRECTIONS

1. It also produces soft and shiny hair by locking in the moisture and preventing dryness of the scalp. Rinse
2. Banana, Yogurt + Honey Hair Mask (Frizzy Hair)
   DIY Hair Mask

Let’s break down the ingredients and their benefits.

BANANAS
We go bananas for bananas in hair mask recipes! Bananas are secret wonders for hair conditioning. So how does apple cider vinegar work for hair? Here’s a quick science lesson:

Apple cider vinegar contains loads of vitamins like B vitamins, vitamin C and potassium. Combine all the ingredients together in a blender or mash the banana and mix the ingredients until they are all blended together well.

2. Blend all ingredients to form a puree.
3. Mix the egg white and lemon juice together until you have a smooth consistency.
4. Apply to your hair from the ends to the roots.
5. Brown Sugar + Olive Oil Hair Mask (Dry Hair)
   DIY Hair Mask

Let’s break down the ingredients and their benefits.

BROWN SUGAR
Brown sugar is a great exfoliant for the hair that helps get rid of those dead skin cells from your scalp and any other leftover residue buildup.