Try One Of These 5 Homemade Hair Masks For Gorgeous Hair This Weekend

Let’s face it – we women do a lot! Balancing work and home and juggling both responsibilities well is the most common concern of every single day of a working woman’s life… and if you are a housewife, it’s even tougher, because the job is never finished! One thing gets checked off the to-do list, and two more get added. The pressure of keeping up with all our duties and responsibilities is all too real to be ignored, and it only increases manifold as motherhood approaches.

Right from the time you conceive, to the time your baby is delivered, and then onwards till your child becomes a self-sufficient and independent adult – women are constantly stressed about one thing or the other. All this stress takes a toll on your health, and one of the first things to show signs of stress is your hair.

5 Homemade Hair Masks for 5 Common Hair Problems

Hair is very delicate and requires a good amount of care and maintenance to keep healthy. However, not everyone has the time to go for regular parlour visits. Does that mean you leave your hair to God’s grace? Of course not!

Here are 5 easy-to-make DIY hair masks that you can whip up in no time, right in the comfort of your own home!

1.Yoghurt-Based Homemade Hair Mask for Dry Damaged Hair

Ingredients

• Yoghurt
• Honey
• Olive Oil

Procedure

1. In a bowl, whisk all the ingredients together.
2. Use a die-brush to apply the mask evenly on damp hair.
3. Leave the mask on for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Rinse mask with water.

How It Help

Honey has high water content, which helps to hydrate hair. Yoghurt has good fats and milk proteins to strengthen damaged hair. Olive oil moisturises the scalp and also gets rid of dandruff. Use this hair mask and restore your dry and damaged hair to its original good health.

2. Avocado Homemade Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair

Ingredients

• Avocado
• Yoghurt

Procedure

1. Slice the ripe avocado into half. Remove the seed.
2. In a bowl, mash the ripe avocado.
3. Add a cup a yoghurt to this. Mix thoroughly.
4. Use a die-brush to apply the mask evenly on damp hair.
5. Leave the mask on for a minimum of 30 minutes.
6. Wash off the hair mask with your usual method (shampoo and conditioner, or just shampoo – whatever you do regularly).

How It Helps

Avocado is a rich source of Vitamin B and Vitamin E – both are excellent to control frizz in hair. Yoghurt allows for deep conditioning, further getting the frizzy hair under control. Use at least twice a week for good results.

3. Simple Egg & Clay Homemade Hair Mask for Oily Hair

Ingredients

• Egg yolk
• Clay

Procedure

1. In a bowl, take 3-4 tablespoon of clay (depending on volume of hair).
2. Add 1 egg yolk to the bowl.
3. Whisk contents thoroughly for a consistent paste.
4. Use your hands to apply the mask evenly on your scalp. The clay may clog in a die-brush, so it is better to use your fingers.
5. Leave the mask on for about 30 minutes.
6. Wash off the hair mask with your usual method (shampoo and conditioner, or just shampoo – whatever you do regularly).

How It Helps

Clay helps in absorbing the extra oil being produced by your scalp, keeping hair non-greasy. The minerals in the clay are also good for hair growth. Egg yolk acts as a natural conditioner, making your hair silky soft. Apply this mask 2-3 times a week.

4. Rosemary Homemade Hair Mask for Hair Growth/Hair Loss/Hair Fall

Ingredients

• Rosemary
• Vitamin E Oil
• Almond or Coconut oil

Procedure

1. In a bowl, cut open and squeeze ou content of 1 or 2 Vitamin E capsules (depending on hair length.
2. Add 1 twig of finely chopped rosemary.
3. Add at least 5 to 6 tablespoons of a base oil, either almond or coconut. Mix thoroughly.
4. Use a cotton ball to apply mixture evenly at the root of your hair. The rosemary mag clog in your die-brush, hence it is better to use a cotton ball. Massage gently.
5. Leave on for 15-20 minutes.
6. Wash off the hair mask with your usual method (shampoo and conditioner, or just shampoo – whatever you do regularly).

How It Helps

Vitamin E helps to strengthen hair roots and thus improve growth and reduce hair fall. Rosemary is also known to stimulate new hair growth and make hair follicles strong.

5. Coconut Homemade Hair Mask for Extra Volume and Shine

Ingredients

• Coconut oil
• Vitamin E oil
• Castor oil

Procedure

1. In a bowl, mix 5-6 tablespoons of coconut oil, 1 capsule of Vitamin E oil, and 1 tablespoon of castor oil.
2. Heat the mixture till warm.
3. Use a cotton ball to apply mixture evenly at the root of your hair. Massage gently.
4. Leave on for 20 to 30 minutes. You may use steam for better absorption of the hair mask.
5. Wash off the hair mask with your usual method (shampoo and conditioner, or just shampoo – whatever you do regularly).

How It Helps

Coconut oil is perhaps the only oil that gets absorbed in the hair strand. It acts as a strengthening agent for the hair protein keratin and prevents loss of this valuable protein. Castor oil is a very sticky oil and acts as a great conditioning agent. Vitamin E has several benefits as previously explained.

So these were some simple and easy to make DIY hair masks that require less than 10 minutes to whip up – perfect for the busy Indian woman! Which one are you going to use this weekend? Let us know in the comments below!