Your hair needs a little extra TLC every now and then. In fact, it needs a hair mask at least once a week. Getting a regular treatment is very important for the health of your hair, especially if you’re experiencing issues like dryness, split ends, brittleness, dandruff, etc. This doesn’t mean that you have to spend hundreds at hair salons – you can do these treatments at home!
DIY hair masks are healthy, cheap and easy to make – you probably already have all the ingredients in your kitchen. The natural ingredients in homemade masks can be extremely beneficial for your hair and help you get stronger, healthier strands. Also, switching to natural treatments is a great way to give your hair some rest from all the harmful toxins found in hair products.
Here are some of the best DIY hair masks you need to try:
Protein Hair Mask
For dry hair
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
Crack the eggs over a bowl, add one whole egg and the yolk from the other. Add the oils and honey to the mixture and whisk until smooth. Apply to damp hair – massage the mixture in your scalp and work your way to the ends. Leave it on for around 30 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water. Follow up with your regular shampoo.
For oily hair
Ingredients:
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt
Crack the eggs over a bowl, separate the yolks from the whites and add just the whites. Add the yogurt, lemon and coconut oil and whisk until you get a smooth mixture. Apply to damp hair – massage onto the scalp and down the ends. Make sure each strand is covered and leave it on for 30 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water and follow up with your favorite shampoo.
Eggs are loaded with protein and biotin, which will help you get stronger hair, repair from damage and promote hair growth. Egg yolks are best for dry hair because they contain nutrients that are very moisturizing. Honey and coconut oil are amazing natural conditioners, making the hair soft and shiny. All of these combined make an excellent nourishing mask that will moisturize even the driest of hairs!
Using just the egg whites is a great way to nourish and refresh oily hair. Yogurt can help absorb excess oils and lemon juice is a natural cleanser. Together these ingredients make a great, purifying hair mask.
Avocado Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of raw honey
Mash the avocado, add honey and olive oil, and blend until smooth. Apply to damp hair, from roots to ends. Leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse and wash as usual.
Avocado and olive oil contain healthy fats that can repair damaged hair and make it soft, smooth and shiny. Honey has antioxidant properties and adds extra hydration to the hair. Combine these ingredients to heal and prevent split ends, strengthen, moisturize and nourish your hair!
Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon of argan oil
- 1 tablespoon of shea butter
Melt the coconut oil and shea butter in a double boiler or a microwave. Let the mixture cool, then add a tablespoon of argan oil and whip together. Apply to dry hair – massage onto the scalp and down the ends. Put a shower cap and leave it on for around 30 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water and your regular shampoo.
Coconut oil is a well known hair saver – it promotes hair growth, moisturizes and strengthens the hair. Shea butter can improve the texture of your hair, add moisture, softness and shine. The fatty acids and vitamin E in argan oil make it a natural hair conditioner. All of these ingredients are just amazing for all hair types! Combine them to deeply condition your hair and get strong, lustrous, healthy strands!
Deep Cleansing Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons of water
Dilute the apple cider vinegar and lemon juice with water and mix the liquid with half a cup of yogurt. Apply to damp hair, focusing on the scalp. Massage the scalp or leave on for 2 minutes, then rinse and wash with your regular shampoo.
This mask will help you deeply cleanse your hair from all product buildup. Apple cider vinegar and lemon juice have cleansing properties and prevent bacteria growth, keeping your scalp clear and healthy. Yogurt is also purifying and can help absorb excess oils. This mask is a great way to detox your hair and get rid of all toxins from hair products!
Hair Growth Mask
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons of castor oil
- 5 drops of lavender oil
Mix the ingredients together and apply to dry hair. Massage onto the scalp and work your way down the ends. Leave on for at least 30 minutes. Rinse and wash as usual.
Castor oil and coconut oil are amazing hair growth boosters! They can help reduce breakage, hair thinning and hair loss. Also, these natural oils add strength, moisture and shine to the hair. Lavender oil promotes blood circulation, which boosts hair growth when massaged onto the scalp. This mask is suitable for all hair types and anyone that wants healthy, voluminous, long hair!