Avocado and Olive Oil
The presence of split ends results when the cuticle’s structure gets weak. Hair damage is mostly caused when you style your hair by curling iron, straightening iron, blow-drying, or coloring your hair (because many chemicals cause harm). Sometimes, it is the pollution in the atmosphere that causes hair damage. There is nothing you can do to repair split ends. You have to chop them off for a nicer, cleaner look, but you can apply a hair mask to make them look healthy.
Avocados have a few vitamins and minerals that lock the cuticle and proteins to soften and nourish the hair. A coat of olive oil for making the damaged hair extra shiny and sleek. You can make the hair mask by mashing the avocados and a half cup of olive oil together (avoid lumps). Put it on the split ends and let it sit for half an hour.
Yogurt
Many professionals confirm that a mask of yogurt can assist in keeping frizz in control. Lactic acid is responsible for hydrating the damaged hair and avoiding frizziness. When you wash the yogurt out, it also helps clear away the dead skin that develops in your hair follicles. You can pair it up with literally anything for different goals. To prevent hair loss, you can add coconut oil to restore the moisture; for shiny hair, you can mix avocados in it, etc. You can also add olive oil for sleek and shiny hair, let it sit for 10-15 minutes, and then wash it with warm water.
Apple Cider Vinegar
According to many experts, apple cider vinegar can have advantages for different hair types. It can help in detangling long hair. It might assist in closing the cuticles of colored hair, in turn, repairing the damaged hair. It can also assist in taming curly hair. It might also help clean the hair follicle from debris and assist in slowing down the hair fall. And if you already have dry hair, make sure you are not using it more than is required, as it can make your hair drier by stripping off many oils.
For a light mask, blend honey and apple cider vinegar (this is used as a connecting agent to keep the hydration away from the scalp and hair). Transfer this mixture into a spray bottle and then spray it into the hair. Let it sit for 10 minutes, and then wash it with warm water for better results.
Brown Sugar and Coconut Oil Mask
It must sound like you might be preparing some base for cookies, but this mixture does wonders to your hair and scalp if you are experiencing itchy and dry scalp. Its fine particles might help in exfoliating the scalp without being too rough on your hair. This mixture will help you in getting rid of any flakiness, dandruff, and itch. As we have read before, coconut generates hair growth and reduces hair fall, whereas brown sugar encourages scalp health and combats dandruff and lice.
Take two tablespoons of brown sugar and one tablespoon of coconut oil. Massage it into the scalp after shampooing (mainly on the scalp). Wash and condition the hair.
Conclusion
These DIY hair masks help in repairing the hair big time. Purchasing those expensive hair masks has no guarantee that they will be effective at all. Instead, make these hair masks at home with available and affordable ingredients, and get that shiny hair you have dreamed about.
