Damaged hair is a common problem. Your hair goes through a lot, ranging from heat styling to coloring. The result?
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Dryness, frizz, breakage and other unseen side-effects that make your hair even worse. Thankfully, there are DIY hair mask ideas that can help you to restore the health of your hair. Do-It-Yourself hair mask recipes are great for repairing and soothing cuticles (the outermost layer of your hair).
These homemade recipes are super easy to use and work on all hair types in very less time. Moreover, it requires ingredients that are already available in your kitchen.
Hot Oil Treatment for Dry Hair
A hot oil massage treatment is a real treat for dry and damaged hair. Oils which are beneficial for your damaged hair are sweet almond oil, avocado oil, and extra virgin coconut oil. Warm up your favorite oil and add some infused herbs. Apply it on your hair, wrap it in a hot towel and let it sit for 1 hour before washing it away.
Milk and Honey Mask for Damaged Hair
Milk and honey work on dry, damage, and thin hair. This DIY hair mask will help you to restore the vitality of your hair.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons honey
Use low-fat skim milk if you have fine hair, use cream if you have coarse hair and use whole milk if you have healthy hair.
How to use it:
- Warm up the milk and add honey.
- Stir the mixture until it is fully dissolved.
- Apply it over your dry hair and massage it thoroughly to ensure that every strand is covered.
- Let it sit for at least 15 to 20 minutes and cover with a towel or shower cap.
- Then rinse it with your regular shampoo and conditioner.
Banana and Olive Oil Mask for Damaged Hair
The banana and olive oil mask are ideal for restoring damaged hair. If your strands are suffering from the heat, chemical, sun damage, or chlorine, this DIY hair mask can help promote healthy strong hair from root to tip.
Bananas contain amino acid that adds strength and balance the pH level of your hair. Olive oil brings essential moisture. If you use it once a week, then you will see a big difference in the health of your hair.
Avocado and Olive Oil Hair Mask
Both avocado and olive oil have moisturizing properties which makes your hair feel soft and shiny.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripped avocado
- 1 or 2 tbsp olive oil
How to use it:
- Mash avocado into a paste and add 1 or 2 tbsp of olive oil.
- Separate your dry hair into four sections.
- Apply the paste to each section of hair and cover with a shower cap.
- Let it sit for 30 minutes and rinse it well using a mild shampoo and conditioner.
Egg and Mayonnaise Hair Mask
Eggs are good for dry and damaged hair, especially the egg yolk, which is rich in fat and protein. A homemade hair mask with egg and mayonnaise can add a plenty of moisture to your dehydrated hair.
Ingredients:
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup mayonnaise
How to use it:
- Take 3 egg yolks and add 1 cup of mayonnaise.
- Mix well to make a thick paste.
- Apply it over your dry hair and cover your hair with a shower cap or towel.
- Leave the mask for 15 minutes and rinse it thoroughly without shampooing your hair.
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