HAIR MASKS FOR HAIR GROWTH AND THICKNESS.(HOME MADE)
A hair mask is an intense nourishing conditioning treatment formulated to help strengthen, hydrate, de-frizz and restore dry, damaged, processed or curly hair to a healthy, bounce and shine by use of the nourishing ingredients it may contain.
why is it important to use a hair mask?
A hair mask will
Adds hydration and moisture to hair
Diminishes frizz
Improves scalp health
Prevents hair breakage and split ends as it restores dry hair
Reduces hair damage
Softens hair
Stimulates hair growth
Strengthens your hair
Taking care of your hair is an investment that is required in order to maintain a haircare regimen. Try a DIY hair mask if you're searching for an inexpensive and simple approach to take care of your hair and encourage longer, healthier strands.
1.Mayonnaise hair mask
Mayonnaise contains a blend of oils, egg yolks, vinegar, and lemon juice, all of which are essential to maintaining healthy hair. For this nourishing hair mask for especially dry hair,
ingredients: combine 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, and lastly 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Directions: mix well and apply the ingredients above then leave your hair covered for 30 minutes after applying this mixture thoroughly to your hair and scalp. Afterwards, use a sulfate-free shampoo to wash your hair
2.Avocado and Banana
If you have dry hair then this is one of the hair masks you could use with simple easy to find ingredients
ingredients: 2 tablespoons of each avocado and banana (ripe)
With a fork, mix the banana and avocado together until smooth. To fully soak each area of hair, apply the mixture from the roots to the ends. Allow to sit for 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
3.Apple Cider Vinegar
If your scalp is very itchy its time to apply some mask to help with the itchiness. Apple cider vinegar has acidity that helps cleanse your scalp and restore shine
Ingredients: 1 cup of Apple cider vinegar and 10 cups of water
Directions: Mix the two ingredients. After conditioning, rub into damp hair, then leave on for five minutes. Rinse well.
4.Cococnut Oil and Honey
If your hair is dry and damaged . Frizzy hair and broken ends will become silky, lustrous, and smooth after using this easy mask.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of organic unrefined coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of honey.
Directions: Mix the ingredients in a small mixing bowl, stir ingredients until thoroughly mixed. Apply to damp or dry hair, paying special attention to the ends since they are most susceptible to sustain damage. After letting it sit for around thirty minutes, rinse and shampoo as normal.
5.Cococnut Oil ,Honey and Avocado Oil
This hair mask is for Frizzy hair. Bryant Anthony, an advanced designer at Salon Eva Michelle in Boston, says the mixture's fatty acid, mineral, and antioxidant qualities will help add shine and lessen frizz.
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon refined coconut oil, 1 teaspoon of pure honey, 1 tablespoon of avocado oil.
Directions: In a bowl, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until fully blended. Apply with your fingertips, working your way down to your ends from your scalp. Leave on for 10 minutes. After rinsing with warm water, use your regular conditioner and a clarifying shampoo.
6.Castor oil hair mask
Dry scalp and dandruff. Michelle Cleveland, a celebrity stylist, suggests using this mask because castor oil has antibacterial qualities and is rich in fatty acids that hydrate scalp and dandruff.
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of castor oil.
Directions: Fill a small bowl with cold-pressed castor oil. Use the microwave to preheat for roughly ten seconds. Not hot, but rather warm. Apply the castor oil on your scalp and along the length of your hair using your fingertips. After 15 minutes, thoroughly rinse, and then shampoo.
Yoghurt contains lactic acid that help fight dandruff. The antioxidant-rich honey can hydrate your strands. Once a week, use this mask to achieve long, beautiful hair.
Ingredients:4 Tablespoons Yoghurt and 2 Tablespoons Honey
Dirrections:Mix the two ingredients together to form a consistent paste. Add more yoghurt if you want your mask to have a smoother consistency. After applying the paste from root to tip, let it sit for twenty to thirty minutes. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo and follow it with a conditioner.
Renowned for its ability to moisturize, aloe vera aids in nourishing your scalp and hair strands. Your hair will be long and smooth after using aloe vera gel for hair since it provides the scalp with all the nutrients it needs.
Ingredients: Aloe vera gel
Directions :Scoop out the gel from an aloe Vera leaf and transfer it into a clean bowl. Blend in water to get a smooth paste. Put the mask on your hair and scalp. Shampoo your hair after a half-hour or so.
9.Oatmeal hair mask
It works best for people with greasy, dandruff-prone, or itchy scalps. It helps in eliminating excessive oil and results in hair growth by treating dandruff and protecting hair follicles.
Ingridients:Oat meal,milk and almond oil
To produce a paste, combine oats, milk, and either almond or olive oil. After giving your hair a good comb-over, apply the mask gently. After 30 minutes, let it air dry and then give it a quick rinse with warm water. . Do this once a week.
10.Rice hair mask
The amino acids, vitamins and proteins found in rice can really improve your hair's health.
ingredients: rice, rosemary oil, honey and jojoba oil.
Directions: wash the rice and cook it.Add 3 drops of rosemary oil ,one teaspoon of honey and 3 drops of jojoba oil then mix in a blender to form a paste .Apply it on your hair leave for 30min then rinse off
This hair mask is beneficial for dry hair. One of the best benefits of using avocado for hair care is that it gives relief from dull, rough and unmanageable hair by locking moisture into the hair strands and nourishing them.
Ingredients:1 ripe avocado ,1-3 tablespoons of raw shea butter
Directions: cut the ripe avocado into half. Scoop out the flesh and transfer it in a blender. Blend until you get a smooth lump free paste. Take it out and keep it aside. Melt 1-3 tbsp. of raw shea butter in a double boiler. Once it is melted, remove from the heat and add it to the avocado paste. Mix together and prepare your homemade shea butter hair mask.
After applying it all over your scalp and hair, let it sit for half an hour. Use a light shampoo and fresh water to wash off. Once or twice a week, repeat.