5 Homemade Hair Masks

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Sometimes it's not all about the clothes, shoes and accessories - shiny and healthy hair can be just as empowering! All you need are minimal ingredients and little time to whip up your very own hair remedy. There's no need for long waits at the salons and getting annoyed by the buzz of chatterboxes.

Hair products like hair sprays, too-strong shampoos and dyeing inflict harm and if you find yourself being distressed by your hair far too often, it's time to try one of these homemade hair masks. You'll be on your way to swaying your beautiful mane on the streets in no time!


Revitalising hair mask

Ingredients:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon of alcohol (vodka, brandy, etc)
• 1 tablespoon of oil (olive, almond or castor oil)
• 1 tablespoon of liquid honey

Method:

• Mix all ingredients and apply onto hair roots till the tips
• Cover your head with plastic bag/shower cap and wrap with a towel
• Leave mixture on for 30 minutes to an hour and wash your hair

For best results, use this mask at least thrice a week.


Banana hair mask for shiny, strong and voluminous hair

Ingredients:

• 2 bananas
• 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 2-3 drops of essential oil (to reduce smell of mayonnaise)

Method:

• Peel the bananas and puree them in blender
• Mix the mayonnaise and olive oil together with the bananas
• Apply on your hair and leave it on for about 30 minutes and wash your hair with lukewarm water
• Save left-overs in an air-tight container and refrigerate

Potato hair mask for hair loss

Ingredients:

• 1 large Potato
• 2 tablespoons of aloe juice
• 20 grams of honey

Method:

• Peel the potato
• Grate it and squeeze the juice
• Mix the aloe juice and honey well until the honey is dissolved
• Rub mixture onto hair roots and gently massage with your fingers
• Put on shower cap and wrap your head with towel
• Wash your hair with warm water and a suitable shampoo after 2 hours

For best results, use this mask twice a week.


Avocado hair mask for frizzy hair

Ingredients:

• 1 riped avocado
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Method:

• Mash the avocado and add in honey and olive oil
• Mix until it turns creamy and apply on hair
• Leave on for about 30 minutes then wash with water, followed by shampoo and conditioner

Papaya hair mask for split ends
Ingredients:

• 1 riped papaya
• Half a cup of yoghurt

Method:

• Remove skin and seeds of papaya and blend in in a blender
• Add the yoghurt and apply thoroughly onto your hair
• Leave it on for 30 minutes and wash hair with warm water

Prevent split ends by keeping your hair trimmed otherwise it may split further up.