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Even at the beginning of the 90s, drugstores did not have such a wide selection of hair cosmetics as they do today. As the assortment was significantly reduced, homemade hair masks, often made of commonly used food ingredients, were very popular. Today, a certain return of this trend can be noticed, proposed especially in less waste environments and for people who want to lead a life in the eco trend.
Why is it worth making homemade hair masks?
Homemade hair masks are a cheap, healthy and effective alternative to cosmetics packed in plastic packaging, so it is worth trying the ones that suit your specific needs.
The effect often exceeds expectations, the joy of self-preparation of the cosmetic is also not to be overestimated, also in the further part of the text you will find a few recommended homemade masks that are worth trying.
Homemade masks for dry and damaged hair
1. Nourishing mask with fiber and vitamins
Ingredients:
- mango,
- peach,
- 2 teaspoons of olive oil,
- 1 small packet of natural yoghurt,
- 1 tablespoon of unsweetened muesli.
Blend the yoghurt, fruit and muesli, add the olive oil and gently mix all the ingredients. Apply a thick layer of the mask to your hair and hold it for about half an hour – regular use will keep your hair nourished and shiny.
2. Regenerating hair mask
Ingredients:
- egg,
- 5 drops of sage essential oil,
- 5 drops of rose oil,
- 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil,
- 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel,
- 1 tablespoon of honey,
Mix jojoba oil with honey and heat it in a microwave oven, add aloe gel, egg and essential oils and mix thoroughly. Apply this regenerating mask to damp hair and keep it for 3 hours. After the first rinsing, you can wash your hair again.
Hair growth masks
1. Homemade egg hair mask
Ingredients:
- 1 yolk
- a few drops of lemon juice,
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly with each other, put them on dry hair and hold for an hour, then wash your head.
2. Coconut mask for hair loss
Ingredients:
- coconut oil.
Heat the oil (you can rub it in your hands), then rub it into the scalp and apply it all over your hair. We wrap our hair in foil, put a towel on top – it can stay like this all night long for the best results. After washing off the oil, wash the hair twice with shampoo.
3. Intensely moisturizing honey hair mask
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of honey,
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
Mix honey thoroughly with olive oil, put it on the hair and wrap it with foil and a towel. Keep the prepared mask on your head for 15 minutes, then wash your hair.
Homemade masks for colored and damaged hair
1. A mask for damaged, colored and frizzy hair
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup of vegetable oil,
- 1 teaspoon of chamomile,
- 1 yolk
- 1 tablespoon of honey,
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Heat the oil, add chamomile to it, mix it and leave it for 30 minutes. Drain the liquid, add the yolk, honey and lemon juice to it. Mix the prepared mask thoroughly and apply it to damp hair. We rinse after 30 minutes and wash the head.
2. Protein yoghurt hair mask
Ingredients:
- half a small natural yoghurt,
- egg,
- banana,
- lemon juice (1 teaspoon),
- oil with vitamin E (1 teaspoon),
- optional 4 drops of tea tree oil.
Mix the yogurt, beat the egg and combine both ingredients, add the blended banana and oils and mix thoroughly. It is recommended to keep this protein mask on the hair for 15 minutes, covered with foil and a towel. After this time, the mask should be rinsed off.
Homemade hair masks are a remedy for many hair problems. They are simple to make, cheap, and the enormous amount of nutrients they contain often gives the effects of a good hairdressing salon. To make them as effective as possible, it is good to put a foil cap and a cotton towel on the hair covered with the mask – the high temperature promotes the absorption of active substances by the hair.
However, the right masks are not enough. Even the best care will not bring spectacular results if your hair is treated with styling agents, straightened or dried with a dryer on a daily basis. For this reason, the recommended way to dry washed hair is to blot it on a cotton towel and then wear a turban from your regular cotton T-shirt for about 15 minutes. Such well-groomed hair will dry quite quickly, but it will not be in danger of drying out or split ends, which often occurs with regular use of the dryer.
If you want to additionally protect your hair, it will be good to stock up on silicone oil, which can be used to lubricate the hair ends every day. Regularly used, it will help to prevent split ends and tangles, and in combination with proper care, it will make your hair grow healthy and shiny.
You can also reach for a hair mask available on Medonet Market:
- linen mask for dry and brittle hair Sylveco,
- Biolaven grape hair mask that restores shine,
- nourishing hair mask Vianek regenerating strands.