Top 3 Homemade Hair Masks for Dry, Damaged Hair
3 DIY Hair Masks for Dry Hair
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Is your hair dry, dull and lifeless?
And you so long for soft, smooth, silky tresses?
Before I tell you amazing ideas to transform your hair, hereโs a little on why your hair is dry and sadโฆ
Dry hair occurs when your hair lacks moisture. In healthy conditions, our hair has a moisture content of 15 to 17 per cent. Anything less will cause it to become stiff and brittle.
So the simple answer to revive your dry hair is to increase its moisture content.
Regular moisturising will improve the hairโs elasticity โ so your hair wonโt snap and break when combing. Plus, well-hydrated hair feels soft and looks no-less-than-stunning.
Next time you feel let down by your dry hair, donโt reach for that hair straighter or head to the parlour to get another chemical treatment. These are just temporary fixes. In the long run, they will make your hair more dry, stiff and lifeless.
There are some great natural hair masks that you can make at home. Iโve tried them, and they work great! And most of the ingredients are already in your kitchen.
We all deserve a little pampering, and so does your hair. Here are 3 easy ways to give your hair some love..
1. Milk & Honey Hair Conditioner
This hair mask is amazing. It will put plenty of moisture back into stressed tresses. Milk is full of fat to make your hair soft and flexible, as well as lactic acid to help clear away old, dead hair cells that may have accumulated on your hair and caused it become rough and lifeless.
And honey? Honey is a natural humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture. Those of you looking for natural ways to straighten hair, ditch the heat and try out this milk and honey mask. It wonโt give you that stiff straighter look (looks artificial to me), using milk and honey on your hair before you wash it causes curls to relax and gives you a smoother, softer and bouncier hair.
You will needโฆ
- ยฝ cup full fat milk (use cream if you have super coarse hair)
- 1 teaspoon honey*
Warm up milk slightly, add honey and stir until fully dissolved
How to use:
Just put it in a spray bottle, spray onto your hair and scalp. Put on your shower cap or wrap your head in muslin cloth or a towel. Leave this on for 20-30 minutes, then rinse off thoroughly. Next wash the hair with one of the natural hair cleansers and dry naturally. Enjoy your soft, silky hair!
If you are using cream, simply mix cream with honey and give it a good stir. Apply on your hair and scalp using your fingers (you can also use an applicator bottle). Then follow the above instruction.
*Use raw honey if you can find, as it contains more nutrients.
Note: Honey has a mild bleaching effect over time, so if you have darker hair I suggest using dark molasses in this recipe. Or you can skip honey altogether, milk itself is a great moisturiser and natural hair straightener.
2. Avocado & Coconut Milk Deep Conditioner
Made with fat rich avocados and hair moisturising coconut milk, this mask will bring new life to your dry, dull hair. The amazing fats in the avocados coat your hair and form a protective barrier, keeping your hair well moisturised, soft and flexible. Avocados also have high protein content (they contain more protein than any other fruits) which impart strength and shine to your hair.
Coconut milk is very hydrating, and it works great as a hair detangler too! Toss in some olive oil and honey and you have a real treat for your hair.
You will need:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon raw honey (optional)
Mash the avocado, then put it in a blender, add the oil, and coconut milk, and blend until smooth.
Start with dry or damp hair. Apply this mask to your hair, making sure itโs saturating your hair and caressing your scalp.
Put on your shower cap or wrap your head in muslin cloth or a towel. Leave this on for 20-30 minutes, then rinse off thoroughly. Next wash the hair with one of the natural hair cleansers and dry naturally.
And donโt be surprised when your hair is super soft and shiny.
Banana Milkshake Deep Conditioning Maskย
This is a superb mask for dry and damaged hair. High in vitamins, and minerals, bananas have amazing moistursing and shine-enhancing power. Couple this with milk and honey and you have a match made in heaven.
This mask will make your hair silky, smooth, and extra shiny. And if you are after the natural straightening effect, milk and banana duo will help you a great deal.
You will needโฆ..
- 1 ripe banana
- Full fat milk* (enough to thin out bananas)
- 1 tablespoon raw honey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon almond oil (optional)
Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Its consistency should be runny, but still thick enough to stay on your hair.
Very ripe bananas work best in this recipe, make sure you blend the mixture until itโs really smooth. Leave no chunks. As itโs really hard to wash out banana chunks.
A better idea is to use baby food banana puree and you donโt have to worry at all.
*If you prefer not to use milk,ย you can use coconut milk instead, which is equally moisturising and hair softening.
How to use:
Start with dry or damp hair. Apply the mask to your scalp and hair (you can use an applicator bottle for this). Put on your shower cap or wrap your head in muslin cloth or a towel. Leave this on for 20-30 minutes, then rinse off thoroughly. Next wash the hair with one of the natural hair cleansers and dry naturally.
Enjoy your beautiful hair!
Tips:
- You may or may not need to condition your hair after using these hair masks, just see how your hair feels after you wash it.
- Make sure you rinse thoroughly and get all of the mask out of your hair
- Do not ever try a beauty treatment on the day you have to go party or somewhere important
Have you tried any of these masks?How did it work for you? Share below!
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