Are you looking for some meditative self-care to fill an uneventful evening, or for a cost effective way to achieve life-changing hair benefits? What better way to treat yourself at home than with a DIY hair mask!
No matter what your hair concerns are, this blog is your new go-to guide for choosing nourishing ingredients that will allow you to reach your hair goals from the comfort of your own home! Choose from one of our 7 DIY masks, or create your own concoction with ingredients that are guaranteed to target your specific needs. Most, if not all, ingredients can be found in your fridge or pantry. It’s time to set aside an evening this week to pamper yourself and show your hair some tender love and care!
1. Dry & Damaged Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
Instructions:
Mash the avocado until smooth, then mix in honey, sugar, and olive oil. Apply to your damp hair, focusing on the ends. Leave it on for 30 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.
2. Oily Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsps aloe vera
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 raw egg
- 5 drops tea tree essential oil
Instructions:
Mix egg well, then add lemon juice, tea tree oil and aloe vera. Stir until combined. Apply to damp hair, focusing on the scalp to target oiliness. Leave it in for 20 minutes before rinsing with cold water to avoid cooking the egg.
3. Fine, Volumeless Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- 1 raw egg
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
Mix egg well, then add yogurt.. Once combined, stir in cinnamon. Scrub into damp hair and leave sitting for 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water to avoid cooking the egg.
4. Frizzy Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1 banana slice
- 2 tbsps plain yogurt
Instructions:
Mash the banana until smooth, then mix in coconut milk. Add yogurt and honey and stir until combined. Apply to the entire scalp with damp hair and scrunch before letting sit for 30-40 minutes. Rinse.
5. Color Treated Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions:
Mash the banana until smooth, then mix in coconut oil and honey. Apply to the entire scalp and damp hair. Leave it in for 30 minutes before rinsing.
6. Itchy Scalp and Dandruff Mask
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsps apple cider vinegar
- 5 drops tea tree essential oil
- 2 tbsps aloe vera
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients, then work into damp hair. Focus on the scalp and areas of discomfort. Let sit for 20 minutes before rinsing.
7. General Scalp and Hair Health Mask
Ingredients:
- 6 fresh strawberries
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions:
Blend ingredients until a puree is formed. Apply evenly to dampened hair. Let sit for 10 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
Whether you’re looking to repair dry and damaged strands, add volume, minimize oil production, tame frizz, or soothe a sensitive scalp, ingredients from your very own kitchen can work wonders. With a little hair care research and a splash of creativity, you can customize a hair mask that meets your unique hair needs that can transform your hair from the inside out! Set aside some time this week to begin a new weekly self care ritual. Your hair and scalp will thank you!
Looking for a more personalized hair mask? Check out these 12 common hair mask ingredients and curate a mask just for you!
