Different people have different choices regarding their hair, as they have other goals like treating damage, adding moisture, and shine. But many of them are very expensive. Instead of purchasing, you can make hair masks at home as well. You might not even have to go out to bring the ingredients as they are probably at home in your kitchen. Homemade masks are good for your hair as it’s calm and restores cuticle damage from the curler or straightener, color, chlorine, and saltwater. And they act good for all types of hair. Some of the best hair masks are listed below.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is considered a powerhouse of beauty and is best for controlling and softening thick hair. Fatty acids are the main reasons why hair can soak up coconut oil easily. Coconut oil has Vitamin E present, responsible for new hair growth, and a UV filter to restrict sun damage. It also keeps your hair moisturized to prevent it from drying.
There are many methods for using coconut oil, which, eventually, are based on your requirements. Apply it to your hair, massage it on your scalp, and let it sit on your head for almost 10-15 minutes, and then rinse your hair with water first and then wash it with shampoo. For de-frizzing and moisturizing, you can apply oil midway from the hair to the ends, basically replacing the conditioner with coconut oil. According to professionals, coconut has antibacterial properties, so when you massage your hair with coconut oil, it promotes hair growth by unblocking and opening pores. It also helps in combating dandruff.
Milk and Honey
If you have thin hair and want a hair mask that can cure your hair’s damage, honey and milk is the right hair mask for you. Honey has keratin which is responsible for keeping your hair strong and avoiding breakage of hair. It promotes cell restoration for a healthy scalp, and it also has anti-inflammatory properties which will not cause irritation (and if your hair is already itchy, it will calm it down too). Honey and milk might help support the hair’s structure and soften the hair because of the mixture’s zinc, iron, proteins, vitamin B12, and amino acids.
Milk has a liquid and thin density. So, in a spray bottle, you can take a cup of milk and a tablespoon of honey, mix it and apply it after you have shampooed your hair (as a conditioner). Leave it on for 10-20 minutes. And then wash it with warm water, which would later result in shiny and smooth hair.
Banana and Olive Oil
This hair mask can make your hair as if it just came out of a fairytale. Olive oil has many fatty acids and vitamin E, which makes your hair sleek and glossy. Olive oil is also responsible for healing the damage that causes your hair to break and moisturizes the hair. On the other hand, bananas are responsible for moisturizing and hydrating your dry, dull, and damaged hair. Bananas also manage the pH level of the scalp as it’s rich in minerals and vitamins.
For making a DIY homemade hair mask, all you have to do is take a ripened banana and just one tablespoon of olive oil and mash it to the point where there are no lumps. When in the shower, use your fingers to spread this mixture evenly in your hair and scalp. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, and then rinse your hair thoroughly.
