You can nourish and refresh your hair with a simple homemade hair mask, whether your hair is dry, damaged, oily, or just in need of extra care. By mixing natural fruits, oils, and creams available at home, you can quickly make a useful mask mix to keep your hair shiny, healthy and beautiful!
Ingredients
Coconut Oil Mask
- 30 ml coconut oil
- 15 ml olive oil
- 120 ml honey (optional)
Avocado Mask
- avocado
- 1-2 egg yolks
- 15 ml honey (optional)
- 15 ml virgin coconut oil or olive oil (optional)
- 120 ml mayonnaise (for frizzy curly hair)
Oil Reducing Strawberry Mask
- 8 strawberries
- 30 ml mayonnaise
- 15 ml honey (optional)
- 15 ml virgin coconut oil or olive oil (optional)
Step
Method 1 of 3: Making a Coconut Oil Mask for Dry Hair
Step 1. Combine coconut oil and olive oil in a small bowl
Coconut oil and olive oil are mild natural oils that can lock in moisture in dry hair and make hair shinier. Combine the two ingredients in a bowl to maximize the benefits of these hydrating ingredients.
For longer hair, increase the dose of each ingredient while maintaining the proportions
Step 2. Add honey to moisturize and lighten hair color
Honey is another natural ingredient that locks in moisture, and is great if you want to lighten your hair color a little. Add 120 ml of honey to the bowl and mix well to thin it out.
If you don't want to change your hair color, don't add honey
Step 3. Carefully spread the mixture over the hair using a comb
Use your hands to coat your hair with the mixture, then smooth it out using a wide-toothed comb. Make sure you apply the mask from the roots to the tips of your hair.
Focus on using the mask, especially on the ends of your hair. Usually, the ends of the hair are the driest and most damaged parts of the hair
Step 4. Cover your hair with a shower cap and let it sit for 15 minutes
Pin your hair or twist it into a light bun, then put on a shower cap to hold in the moisture. Wait for 15-30 minutes for the mask to fully absorb into the hair strands.
If you plan to rinse your hair in the shower, you can turn on the shower, then wash your face and body first while you wait
Step 5. Apply heat to the hair to help the mask penetrate the hair strands
If you want, you can expose your hair to heat using a hairdryer. Point the tool at the hair for a few minutes to open the cuticles and help the mask work effectively.
Step 6. Rinse hair in the shower and apply conditioner
Wash your hair and remove any remaining mask from the shower, then use your normal conditioner to remove any excess product. You can wash your hair too, but if your hair is very dry, shampooing can actually remove more moisture from your hair.
Use this mask once a week to keep hair healthy and smooth
Method 2 of 3: Making an Avocado Mask for Curly Hair
Step 1. Mix avocado with one egg yolk
Cut the ripe avocado in half and remove the flesh. Mash the avocado with a spoon or fork, then mix it with one egg yolk in a small bowl (or two if your hair is shoulder length).
- For a smoother texture, mix the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- The avocado mask is perfect for frizzy, unruly hair that is prone to dryness.
Step 2. Add honey and coconut oil to add shine to the hair
Add honey and coconut oil (one full spoon each) to make hair shinier and more moisturized. Toss the honey and coconut oil with the avocado and egg mixture, and make sure you grind or thin the honey and mix it evenly with the other ingredients.
- Honey can lighten your hair color slightly so don't use honey if you don't want to change your hair color.
- You can also replace coconut oil with virgin olive oil.
Step 3. Add mayonnaise if you have unruly curls
While it may seem odd to apply mayonnaise to your hair, it is rich in healthy proteins that make your curls healthy and shiny. In small doses, mayonnaise can also increase the moisture in your hair without leaving oil that collects on curly hair.
Step 4. Spread the mask over your hair, put on a shower cap, and let it sit for 20 minutes
Use your hands to apply the mask to your hair and cover each strand by combing your hair with a wide-toothed comb. Pin or hold your hair back with a hair tie, and cover it with a shower cap for 15-20 minutes.
- Remember to apply the mask all over your hair, from the roots to the tips.
- Using a shower cap helps lock in the moisture that the mask produces.
Step 5. Rinse hair with cold water, then wash your hair and apply conditioner
After waiting for the mask to soak into your hair, go into the shower and rinse your hair with very cold water to prevent the eggs from cooking and sticking to your hair. After that, wash your hair with warm water and shampoo, apply conditioner, and rinse your hair again with cold water. Thus, the rest of the mask can be lifted and the hair curls back healthy and beautiful.
Use this mask about once a week to keep your curls healthy and beautiful
Method 3 of 3: Making an Oil Reducing Strawberry Mask
Step 1. Puree 8 fresh strawberries and mix with mayonnaise
Cut the strawberries with a knife and use a fork to mash them. Place the mashed strawberries in a small bowl with the mayonnaise, and mix the two ingredients together until they become creamy.
- Use a blender or food processor for a smoother mixture.
- This mask is perfect for removing oil while leaving hair shiny and smooth.
Step 2. Add coconut oil and honey for extra shine
Add coconut oil and honey (one full spoon each) to make your hair look shinier. These natural humectants can also lock in moisture so your hair doesn't get too dry when you remove excess oil.
Step 3. Apply the mask on damp hair
Strawberry masks are more effective on wet hair. Therefore, rinse your hair thoroughly in the shower or sink first. Use your hands or a spoon to apply the mask to your hair, then smooth it out from the roots to the tips of your hair using a wide-toothed comb.
Make sure you coat the strands thoroughly, especially at the roots as the roots are usually the oiliest part of your hair
Step 4. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes before you rinse your hair
Wait 15 minutes for the hair to absorb the mask. When finished, rinse your hair with warm water. You can use this gentle mask once a week to keep your hair shiny and free of oil.
- You can pin your hair back if you don't want the mask to get on your clothes, or wear an old T-shirt that you don't mind getting stained with the mask.
- You don't need to cover your hair with a shower cap because when you use this mask, you won't lock in moisture.
