If your hair is dry, damaged, greasy or just needs some extra attention, nothing beats a homemade nourishing mask with healthy and simple ingredients. By combining the natural properties of the fruit, oils and other treasures you keep in your pantry, you can create a blend that gives your hair strength and shine. In no time you will have a hair that is more beautiful than ever!
Ingrediants
Coconut Oil Mask
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- 120ml honey (optional)
Avocado Mask
- Half an avocado
- 1-2 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon of honey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- 120 ml of mayonnaise (for an anti-frizz effect)
Strawberry Mask
- 8 strawberries
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of honey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Make a Coconut Oil Dry Hair Mask
Step 1. Blend the two oils in a bowl
Coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil are both light, rich in natural properties and used in this mask help seal the moisture inside the hair which then becomes more shiny. Pour them into a bowl and mix them carefully to get the most benefit from both of these moisturizing ingredients.
If you have long hair, increase the doses slightly while respecting the same proportions
Step 2. Add honey to moisturize your hair and revive its light highlights
Honey is another natural ingredient that can seal the moisture inside the stem. In addition to making the hair more hydrated, it rekindles its natural light reflections. Pour 120ml into the bowl with the coconut and olive oil, then mix to make a smooth cream.
If you want to keep your hair color intact, don't use honey
Step 3. Distribute the mask over your hair
Apply it evenly first with your hands and then with a wide-toothed comb to distribute it better. You can also massage it on the roots, but focus especially on the lengths and ends.
Generally the tips are the driest and most damaged, so they need more hydration
Step 4. Put on a shower cap and let the mask work for 15 minutes
Gather your hair in a soft ponytail or bun and then put on the cap to trap moisture. Leave the ingredients on for 15-30 minutes to allow them time to penetrate and heal your hair.
If you plan to rinse your hair in the shower, you can wash your face and body in the meantime
Step 5. Use heat to penetrate the ingredients of the mask even deeper
If you want, you can heat them with the hot air of the hairdryer to replicate the effect of the hairdresser's helmet. Continue to heat the hair for a few minutes to open the cuticles so that the mask can penetrate and do its job.
Step 6. Rinse your hair in the shower and apply conditioner
Wash off the mask carefully, then use the conditioner as usual to remove even the last residues of oil and honey. You can also shampoo, but keep in mind that if your hair is very dry, it will deprive it of other moisture.
Use this mask once a week to keep your hair nourished and disciplined
Method 2 of 3: Make an Avocado Curly Hair Mask
Step 1. Combine the pulp of half an avocado with an egg yolk
Cut a ripe avocado in half and scoop out the pulp with the spoon. Mash it with a fork, then mix it with an egg yolk in a bowl. If you have shoulder length hair, use two yolks instead of one.
- If you want the mask to have a more homogeneous texture, you can mix the ingredients using the blender or food processor.
- This avocado mask is ideal for curly and frizzy hair that tends to dry out.
Step 2. Add honey and coconut oil to make your hair even more shiny
With a single spoonful of both you can make your hair even more hydrated and consequently brighter. Mix the honey and coconut oil with the avocado and egg yolk. Mix the ingredients carefully until you get a smooth result.
- Keep in mind that honey tends to revive the light highlights of the hair. If you want to keep your color unaltered, don't use it.
- If you prefer, you can use extra virgin olive oil instead of coconut oil.
Step 3. Use the properties of mayonnaise to combat frizz
The idea of spreading it on your hair might sound creepy, but there's nothing better than filling up on healthy protein and achieving strong, shiny curls. Mayonnaise is less greasy than oil, so it is also suitable for nourishing hair that tends to become greasy easily.
Step 4. Apply the mask to your hair and leave it on for 20 minutes
Distribute it evenly over your hair, first with your hands and then with a wide-toothed comb. When the result pleases you, gather them in a soft ponytail or bun and put on a shower cap. Leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes.
- Apply the mask all over your hair, but focus especially on the lengths and ends so as not to weigh down the roots.
- The shower cap allows you to trap moisture around your hair.
Step 5. Rinse your hair with warm water, then use the shampoo and conditioner as usual
At the end of the exposure time, enter the shower and rinse your hair with warm water; I recommend not using the hot one to avoid cooking the eggs. In order not to dehydrate your hair, it is best to use lukewarm or not too hot water even when you rinse it after applying the shampoo first and then the conditioner. For the final rinse you should even use cold water. This way your hair will be perfectly clean and your curls revitalized.
Apply this mask once every 5-10 days for healthy and supple curls
Method 3 of 3: Make a Strawberry Oily Hair Mask
Step 1. Crush eight strawberries and mix them with the mayonnaise
Slice the strawberries with the knife and then use the fork to mash them. Transfer the puree to a bowl, add the mayonnaise and then mix to get a smooth cream.
- If you want, you can use the blender or food processor to get an even smoother cream.
- This mask is ideal for removing excess sebum from hair while making it soft and shiny.
Step 2. Add coconut oil and honey to make them shine even more
A spoonful of both is enough for even more shiny hair. These two ingredients perform a humectant action so they help the hair retain its natural moisture. You will have a light and clean hair, having eliminated the excess sebum, but also very soft.
Step 3. Apply the mask to wet hair
This strawberry and mayonnaise blend works best if you apply it to damp hair, then wet it in the shower or sink before using it. Distribute it with your hands or with the help of a spoon, then comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb.
This mask should also be applied generously on the roots, as sebum tends to accumulate in the scalp area
Step 4. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes
In this period of time the ingredients will carry out their purifying and moisturizing action. At the end of the processing time, rinse your hair thoroughly with hot water. You can repeat the treatment once a week to keep your hair shiny and clean without drying it out.
- You can collect your hair to avoid getting your clothes dirty. In any case, it is better to wear a small t-shirt because it could still get stained.
- There is no need to wear a shower cap as the purpose of the mask is not to trap moisture inside the hair shaft.