1 teaspoon honey 1 whole egg 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Process Why It Works Egg yolk is rich in fats, proteins, and nutrients that make it a natural hair conditioner (1). It provides intense hydration to dry strands and strengthens your hair. Honey, a natural humectant, helps seal in moisture, leading to healthy and shiny locks. ACV is a clarifying agent. It helps in restoring the natural pH balance of the scalp, leading to a healthy and clean scalp. Overall, this mask helps in adding moisture, oil, and shine to your dry and dull mane.
2. Banana And Olive Oil Nourishing Hair Mask
You Will Need
1 ripe banana 1 tablespoon olive oil
Process Why It Works Olive oil is a natural emollient. It is rich in oleic acid, palmitic acid, and squalene (2). Thus, it can soften and add shine to your dull skin. Traditionally, banana has been used in deep conditioning masks due to its hydrating and moisturizing properties. It is also said to nourish and strengthen your hair as it is rich in vitamins and minerals. Using this homemade mask once a week will transform your dry mane.
3. Coconut, Jojoba, And Castor Oil Nurturing Hair Mask
You Will Need
2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 tablespoon jojoba oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon castor oil 1 teaspoon brown sugar 2 drops peppermint oil (optional)
Process Why It Works This mask contains the goodness of different oils such as coconut oil, jojoba oil, sesame oil, and castor oil. Massaging your scalp and hair with this oil mixture will replenish the moisture and natural oils of your hair. The brown sugar gently sloughs off dead skin cells and helps stimulate blood circulation. This fatty acid-rich mask will make your locks soft, smooth, and shiny.
4. Avocado, Egg, And Olive Oil Restorative Hair Mask
You Will Need
1 ripe avocado 1 whole egg 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon honey
Process Why It Works Avocado is a superfood. It is abundant in healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids and essential amino acids (3). These natural oils hydrate and condition your hair. Combined with the benefits of egg, olive oil, and honey, this mask will repair dry and damaged hair.
5. Banana, Honey, And Yogurt Rejuvenating Hair Mask
You Will Need
1 ripe banana 2 teaspoons honey 2 tablespoons yogurt
Process Why This Works Yogurt is hydrating in nature. It is also rich in lactic acid, which is a natural exfoliant (4). It helps in gently removing excess oil, dead cells, and dirt from the hair and scalp. Honey and banana add moisture and hydration to dry hair. This deep conditioning mask makes your hair glossy and frizz-free.
6. Coconut Milk Repairing Hair Mask
You Will Need
1 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons olive oil
Process Why This Works Coconut milk is super hydrating for your hair. It is also nutrient-dense, which helps in repairing dry and damaged hair. It helps in detangling the hair so you have silky, soft tresses. Anecdotal evidence suggests that coconut milk can promote hair growth.
7. Egg And Mayonnaise Hair Conditioning Hair Mask
You Will Need
3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 whole egg
Process Why This Works This ultra-conditioning hair mask coats the hair with rich fatty acids from eggs and mayonnaise. They help in locking in moisture and sealing the cuticles. It leaves your hair super soft and glossy. Make sure you use cold water to rinse off the egg as the heat from warm water can cook it. You can use this mask once a week.
8. Aloe Vera And Honey Moisturizing Hair Mask
You Will Need
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon olive oil
Process Why This Works Aloe vera has moisturizing properties (5). This homemade hair mask provides intense hydration to dry, rough hair. It also softens your hair and adds shine to it.
9. Flax Seed Hair Mask
You Will Need
1/4 cup of flax seeds 2 cups of filtered water 1 tablespoon of honey
Process Why This Works Flax seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids (6). This mask conditions your hair and helps fight dryness and frizz. It is widely believed that flax seeds can promote hair growth and thickness.
In A Nutshell
Why is my hair so dry? Dry hair can be caused due to many factors like: • Living in a hot and dry climate. • Spending too much time in the sun or wind. • Swimming in chlorinated or saline water regularly. • Over-washing your hair. • Using abrasive shampoos, conditioners, or styling products. • Hair coloring or chemical treatments. • Blow-drying, straightening, or curling your hair regularly. Can I use a homemade hair mask every day? No. Apply a homemade hair mask once a week to dry and frizzy hair and once every two weeks to oily hair.
