Whether you have dry, frizzy, damaged, or color-treated hair, there is a homemade mask recipe out there for you! There is a wide variety of masks, from deep conditioning treatments to moisturizing masks. Below are the best homemade hair mask recipes that you can try for yourself!
Avo-Coconut Milk Mask
Avocado is an excellent source of vitamins A, B, and D, essential in maintaining healthy hair. The coconut milk will help moisturize your scalp, while the avocado gives you that extra dose of hydration! Start by mashing up an avocado into a bowl, then add two tablespoons of full-fat canned coconut milk. Combine to form a smooth paste. Apply this mixture on damp hair after shampooing and conditioning as usual. Leave it for 15 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water.Â
Banana Honey Mask
Bananas are known to give our body an energy boost due to their high levels of potassium but did you know they can also make your hair shiny? The natural sugars in bananas help give your hair a boost of shine, while the honey will help moisturize and repair any damage. Mash up one ripe banana until it forms a smooth paste, then add two tablespoons of raw honey. Apply this mixture on damp hair after shampooing and conditioning as usual. Leave it to sit for 30 minutes before rinsing out with lukewarm water.Â
Banana Yogurt Mask
This is the perfect homemade hair mask recipe if you have curly or frizzy hair that needs extra moisture! The yogurt will nourish your scalp, giving your curls some bounce, while the bananas provide intense hydration! All you need to do is mash up half a banana into a bowl, then add four full-fat plain Greek yogurts. Combine them until it forms a smooth paste, then apply from root to tip on damp hair after shampooing and conditioning as usual. Let it soak for 30 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water.
Honey Avocado Mask
Want shiny locks? The honey in this homemade hair mask recipe will help add that extra glow, while the gel-like consistency of avocados gives your strands an intense dose of hydration! All you need to do is mash up half an avocado into a bowl, mix in two tablespoons of raw honey, and one tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil. Apply this mixture on damp hair after shampooing and conditioning as usual. Leave it for 40 minutes before washing out thoroughly.Â
Coconut Oil, Mayonnaise, Yogurt Mask
The coconut oil provides intense hydration, while the mayonnaise and yogurt will help repair any damage. Start by mixing three tablespoons of full-fat plain Greek yogurt, one tablespoon of mayo (or olive oil), and two tablespoons of extra virgin coconut oil until it forms a smooth paste. Then apply from root to tip on damp hair after shampooing and conditioning as usual. Leave it for 30 minutes before rinsing out.
Coconut Milk, Honey & Egg Yolk Mask
If you have color-treated hair that needs an additional dose of moisture, this is the perfect homemade hair mask recipe for you! Honey helps add shine, while eggs provide extra hydration. Coconut milk will help moisturize your scalp, giving you that summertime glow! Start by mixing two tablespoons of full-fat canned coconut milk, one tablespoon raw honey, and two egg yolks until it forms a smooth paste. Then apply from root to tip on damp hair after shampooing and conditioning as usual. Leave it for 30 minutes before rinsing.
