Me myself: hair mask at home

Ahead of a series of New Year’s weekends, which means that there is an opportunity to take time for yourself. Sessions of procedures at the cosmetologist, face masks are an indispensable part of the program. But let’s not forget about the hair. And if the soul asks for creativity, you can try to make a hair mask yourself at home.

Features of homemade hair masks

Do-it-yourself mask is not just skin and hair care. There is also a psychological meaning in such a procedure – you are doing something for yourself, concentrating on your beauty, well-being, health. Nowadays, when the whole planet is engulfed by a virus and people stay at home for months, get sick, recover, try to work and do their best to maintain their usual way of life, such little things are very important. And the better the hair lies and shines, the more self-confidence we experience: I am fine, I like myself and will gladly turn on the zoom camera.

And now there are plenty of reasons for the deterioration of hair quality: an unbalanced diet, lack of physical activity, improper drinking regimen, lack of sleep, past illnesses – literally everything affects the condition of our hair. But if you make a mask once or twice a week, then the result will not be long in coming. With its help, you can restore even the most “killed” hair in a fairly short time. What does this magical product do?

  • Nourishes and restores.

  • Eliminates breakage and split ends.

  • Hydrates and adds shine.

  • Promotes volume.

  • Removes static electricity.

And this is not a complete list of the advantages of hair masks. The main thing is to use them for their intended purpose, in accordance with the condition of the hair and not to abuse the care, but to make a mask no more than 1-2 times a week, otherwise there is a risk of making the strands heavier, oversaturating them with various moisturizing and nourishing components.

Are there any downsides to masks? If we talk about self-prepared products, then there is a risk of overdoing it with ingredients or using a spoiled product, and then the result may not be at all what you imagined. Yes, and wash off homemade masks is much less convenient than store-bought ones. Plus, there is a risk of an allergic reaction. That is why we are in the editorial office with two hands for the use of ready-made cosmetics, especially since there are more and more natural formulas among them. However, understanding modern trends, we cannot but talk about homemade hair masks.

Our short and simple test will help you determine which hair mask is right for you right now.

How to make a hair mask at home

There are a lot of fans to do “everything with their own hands” now. And simple hair masks at home from this point of view are a great reason to devote a couple of hours to yourself. But in order for the effect of your own prepared mask to please, you should follow a few rules:

  • use only high-quality and fresh products;

  • say “no” to metal utensils, mix the ingredients in a glass or plastic container;

  • strictly follow the recipe;

  • in no case do not prepare the mask for the future – use it immediately as prepared, send the rest to the trash without regret;

  • before applying the mask, test it on your wrist for allergies (it is recommended to do the same, by the way, with all new cosmetic products);

  • Apply the mask to dry hair before washing.

So, what kind of masks can be prepared for hair using folk remedies? Any! See for yourself:

  • nutritious;

  • restoring;

  • against hair loss;

  • for hair growth;

  • moisturizing.

In the manufacture of natural hair masks, it is worth starting from the presence of a particular problem. We at Healthy-Food firmly believe that there is nothing better than a ready-made cosmetic mask, which has been worked on by an entire scientific laboratory and has been tested by dermatologists, trichologists, etc.

But if the soul asks for beauty creativity, we will be happy to tell you how to make a hair mask at home and give some simple recipes for “folk cosmetics”.

Home nourishing hair masks

A nourishing hair mask at home is suitable for those who believe that the strands are dry, lost their shine, and become confused. As you can imagine, there are a lot of useful masks, a couple of homemade recipes seemed especially nice to us.

Mask «4 oils»

You will need four types of oil: burdock, almond, grape, argan – a teaspoon each. Mix all the oils and heat a little in a water bath. Then divide your hair into four zones and apply the mixture to the strands. Wrap your head first with plastic wrap (it is even more convenient to put on a shower cap), and then with a warm terry towel and leave for an hour. Rinse with warm water, use shampoo and conditioner.

Such a mask will soften, strengthen and nourish the hair, making it silky and shiny.

Mask with avocado, banana and lemon juice

An effective hair mask at home can be prepared by gathering the following ingredients:

  • half a banana;

  • 1 avocado;

  • 1 tbsp. l lemon juice.

The pulp of avocado and banana should be thoroughly rubbed and, adding lemon juice, apply to dry hair for 40-60 minutes. (Steam bath in the form of a film or a shower cap cannot be arranged with this mask due to the content of lemon, which can irritate the scalp). Wash off the mask with shampoo. Hair will become shiny, volume will appear in the root zone.

Restoring hair masks at home

Making natural hair masks is a special kind of meditation and relaxation. Time dedicated to yourself is priceless.
To restore hair, use foods rich in unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins E and group B, medicinal plants are suitable. We have collected the best masks for hair restoration at home.

Olive oil and banana mask

Olive oil, banana, honey and cinnamon essential oil are the best ingredients for a homemade hair repair mask. Combine in one container:

  • 1 Art. liter. olive oil;

  • half a banana;

  • 3 drops of cinnamon essential oil (apply it on your wrist first to check for allergies).

Pour a tablespoon of warm honey into the resulting mass (it also makes sense to pre-test it for allergies). Mix and apply to dry curls. Wrap with a towel and leave for 30-40 minutes. Then wash off with shampoo.

Such a set of ingredients in this mask for hair restoration at home will certainly affect the structure of the strands, you will notice this as soon as the hair dries: they will become flowing, shiny, as they say, alive.

Mask with yogurt and banana

A great option for a hair mask after washing at home. How to make such a mask? Mix 100 ml of natural yogurt, half a banana and a tablespoon of warm honey in a blender. Apply the resulting mixture to clean, damp (or dry) hair and rinse after 30 minutes.

Simple strengthening masks against hair loss

We touched on the topic of hair loss more than once and described in detail how you can deal with the problem not only under the supervision of a trichologist, but also on your own. Today we would like to share a recipe for a firming mask against this scourge.

Mask with onion and yolk

Grate the onion on a fine grater and squeeze out about a tablespoon of juice. Mix with egg yolk, a tablespoon of honey and add 1 teaspoon of castor and burdock oils. Rub the mixture into the hair roots and warm your head with a terry towel. After an hour, the mask should be thoroughly washed off.

Effective homemade masks for hair growth

The problem of slow hair growth worries many girls. Whatever methods they use to grow thick hair. However, medical factors are often the cause of hair loss and slower hair growth. Therefore, first of all, we recommend that you seek the help of a doctor. As a local remedy, you can try this mask.

Mask based on castor oil

Take a couple of tablespoons of castor oil, one egg yolk, 2 tablespoons of warmed honey, pour some cream into the mixture. Mix everything thoroughly. Make sure the mask is warm, but not hot. Apply to dry hair and leave for an hour.

If you make such a mask regularly, there is a chance that the hair will begin to grow more intensively.

Moisturizing hair masks at home

The most versatile are moisturizing hair masks. They will benefit everyone, as any type of hair needs moisture. If you do not know what mask to prepare, feel free to choose a moisturizer. From improvised means, use only fresh and proven products.

Mask with aloe and oil

Mix a tablespoon of aloe gel with a tablespoon of olive oil and the same amount of natural yogurt. Apply to dry hair for 30-40 minutes. After such a mask, hair, especially long ones, looks just great – healthy and shiny.

Mask with honey and glycerin

Mix some glycerin (about 10 ml) and a tablespoon each of warm honey and olive oil. Apply the mixture to the ends of the hair or to the entire length and leave for 40-50 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly and wash your hair with shampoo (+ balm). Such an easy-to-prepare mask perfectly fights dry hair and even split ends.

Overview of ready-made cosmetic masks

And yet, in our opinion, there is nothing better than ready-made cosmetic products for restoring, nourishing and moisturizing hair. If we raise the question of what to choose, ready-made masks or homemade ones, we in the editorial office unambiguously vote for ready-made ones.

Moisturizing mask Elseve “Hyaluron filler”, L’Oréal Paris

This mask made a very strong impression on our editors. Firstly, we really appreciate hyaluronic acid as one of the most active moisturizing ingredients, because it is able to retain 1000 times its own weight in moisture. This means that the hair stays hydrated for a long time. Generously filling the hair with moisture, the mask makes them more elastic, dense and beautiful. Rescues from dehydration and adds volume without the effect of weighting.

Fructis Triple Recovery Oil Mask 3-in-1 for very dry and damaged hair, Garnier

There are enough oils in this mask to satisfy the appetites of extremely dry hair. Shea, macadamia, jojoba, almond oils are enclosed in a texture that envelops every hair, but does not create the effect of greasy hair at all.

Nourishing hair mask with olive oil Olive Fruit Oil Deeply Reparative Hair Pak, Kiehl’s

A mask with olive oil, avocado and lemon extract will help revive hair, restore softness, shine and elasticity.

Revitalizing hair mask Fructis “SOS Recovery”, Garnier

This mask gives an instant recovery effect. Cerafil and amla oil are responsible for this result – they strengthen the hair and smooth its surface. Thanks to the active fruit concentrate, the hair grows stronger and less prone to damage.

Dream length steam mask, intensive repair for long damaged hair with keratin and castor oil, L’Oréal Paris

First you need to apply a balm with vegetable keratin and castor oil to your hair to nourish the hair along the entire length, and then put on a warming cap mask with lotion to restore long damaged hair. Due to the thermal effect, the effect on the hair will be more active.

Mask for damaged hair Fructis SuperFood “Papaya. Recovery, Garnier

Papaya and amla extracts help restore hair, glycerin moisturizes, and oils help retain moisture, add shine and softness. After using the mask, the hair is perfectly combed.

Botanicals hair mask “Geranium. Radiance Elixir, L’Oréal Paris

This color-preserving mask helps restore dull, color-treated hair with nourishing oils and shine-enhancing geranium oil. There are no silicones, parabens and dyes in the composition.

Botanic Therapy Nourishing Coconut Milk Mask, Garnier

The original mask for nourishing hair in the milk format combines a fluid consistency and a nourishing composition. The formula with coconut oil, almond oil and aloe juice softens hair and adds shine.

Nourishing hair mask Elseve “Luxury 6 oils”, L’Oréal Paris

This mask only takes a few minutes to restore shine, silkiness, softness and beauty to your hair.

Express mask with a complex of prokeratin, reconstructing the surface of the hair, Vichy

The purpose of this mask is to restore the cuticle of the hair and make it smooth along the entire length. Prokeratin and Vitamin B5 formula completes the task in minutes.

Summary results

What is special about homemade hair masks?

They give a special psychotherapeutic effect, which is incomparable with anything. And besides, home masks really contribute to the restoration of damaged strands, because:

  • nourish and restore;

  • eliminate fragility and split ends;

  • moisturize;

  • give shine;

  • increase volume;

  • remove static electricity;

  • smooth;

  • make hair more manageable.

How to make a homemade mask?

All you need is desire, time and fresh, natural ingredients. It is also worth following some rules:

  • use only quality products;

  • for mixing, choose only glass or plastic dishes (food ingredients will simply oxidize in a metal bowl);

  • strictly follow the recipe;

  • in no case do not prepare the mask for the future, the remains must be thrown away, you cannot store a home mask;

  • before applying the mask and spending half an hour or an hour in it, test it on your wrist and make sure that you are not allergic to any of its components;

  • most often, a homemade hair mask is applied to dry hair, before washing.

What are homemade hair masks?

Like any other hair masks, they are:

  • nutritious;

  • restoring;

  • moisturizing;

  • against hair loss;

  • stimulating hair growth;

  • strengthening.

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