You don’t have to invest in expensive hair care products to keep your locks healthy and well nourished. With the right ingredients – most of which could be found in your kitchen cupboards – you can create a hair saviour from the comfort of your own home and very cheaply indeed!
There are many benefits to applying a hair mask (whether shop bought or homemade) on a regular basis as Garnier explains:
“These hydrating hair masks spend more time sinking into and nurturing hair than your average shampoo or conditioner, giving dramatic benefits in a single use. We put our hair through a lot of stress, whether it’s from heat styling, new hairstyles or exposure to the elements. That can cause serious hair damage. Hair treatment masks can help reduce hair breakage and make your hair feel healthy…”
It’s recommended that you apply a hair mask to your natural hair at least once a week after cleansing with your regular shampoo and conditioner. Read on to discover our favourite DIY hair mask recipes that you can make at home right now.
Keeping your hair hydrated isn’t easy, especially with the winter months around the corner. The cooler weather can have a drying effect on the hair, but you don’t have to leave your locks looking and feeling frazzled all season long. In fact, you can remedy seasonal dryness pretty easily with this DIY hair mask recipe!
Combine 1-part coconut oil and 1-part honey, mix until melted and apply to the hair, working from root to tip. Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave for 20 minutes before rinsing thoroughly with warm water.
Whether seasonal shedding has left your hair looking a little thin or you’re continually struggling with temporary hair loss, this DIY hair mask can provide a healthy boost.
Blend the gel of one aloe leaf, a pack of fresh rosemary, two tablespoons of olive oil and 3 capsules of vitamin E oil. Sieve the mixture until smooth before combining with a deep conditioner of your choice. Apply to the hair and leave in for 30 minutes. Rinse the hair thoroughly, and enjoy the results of this soothing and stimulating concoction.
Everyone’s hair needs a helping hand to remedy dryness and damage, and a simple, two-ingredient DIY hair mask is all you need to do just that. Mash one ripe banana, adding and mixing in a tablespoon of olive oil, until smooth and creamy. Apply to the hair and scalp, and leave to work its magic for 15 minutes.
The banana will have an ultra-hydrating effect, with its high concentration of potassium strengthening the hair from within. Olive oil also contains the vitamin content to boost shininess, correct damage, and reduce the risk of breakages.
Your scalp needs a little love too and if yours is flaky, this DIY hair mask will do just the trick. Mix 2 tablespoons of raw, unrefined coconut oil; 4 teaspoons of raw sugar; 5 drops of peppermint oil; and 2 drops of tea tree oil to make your mask. Apply to a clean and damp scalp, massage in for up to three minutes, and rinse thoroughly.
The exfoliating effect of the sugar will leave your scalp wonderfully smooth, while cleansing tea tree and stimulating peppermint will also boost scalp health.
