DIY HAIR MASK: 6 SUPER EFFECTIVE RECIPES

Taking care of your hair is a fundamental step but it often has a priobitive cost. In these cases, however, DIY can come to the rescue, allowing us to create effective treatments for the health of our hair using ingredients we have in the kitchen, such as olive oil, eggs, lemon and bananas, just to name a few.
One of these most effective homemade beauty remedies is a beautiful 100% natural hair mask to be comfortably done at home and repeated constantly. Obviously, to obtain the desired results, we must first of all identify what our hair type is - oily, dry, brittle or dyed - to proceed with the most suitable mask for us.

Here are 6 super effective DIY hair mask recipes designed for every need.

Before proceeding, however, we remind you of the good hair care rules that we should pay attention to to always show off a healthy, strong and bright hair.

1. Mask for oily hair

Mission number 1 for those with oily and impure skin is to reduce excess sebum and detoxify the root, while avoiding making the ends dull and dry.

The ingredients:

Green clay
Apple cider vinegar

How to make our special mask for oily hair?

Mix the green clay and apple cider vinegar in equal proportions until a smooth and homogeneous paste is obtained.
Apply on the scalp and leave on for at least a quarter of an hour.
Then rinse and wash with a mild shampoo.

Good to know: This homemade hair mask does not cost much and is therefore perfect for those who do not want to spend a lot or have small budgets.
Also worth knowing: The vinegar cleanses the hair by eliminating excess sebum and any polluting particles. The clay absorbs impurities and helps eliminate dandruff.
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2. Mask for dry and brittle hair

Dry and brittle hair needs nourishment and hydration. For this purpose, olive oil is truly a cure-all.In addition to being an easy to find product, this simple but super effective ingredient has extraordinary nourishing properties and helps strengthen the hair fiber. The same goes for honey, avocado and egg yolk, all useful ingredients also to illuminate the hair and make it less opaque and softer.

The ingredients:

1 avocado
1 egg yolk
Olive oil
Honey

The recipe for an ideal mask for treating dry and damaged hair:

Mix 1 avocado, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of liquid honey and 1 egg yolk with a blender until you get a smooth, lump-free paste. If the quantity seems excessive, you can also keep the dough in the refrigerator for a few days, under the film or in an airtight box.
To apply this homemade hair mask, just moisten the uncombed hair with a little hot water, squeeze it and apply the mixture along the entire length with your fingers. In case of very fragile hair, repeat the treatment twice a week. ; as a rule, however, it can be enough even once.
Then cover damp hair with cling film or a hot towel for at least 30 minutes.
Rinse, wash and dry.

Good to know: Avocado can be substituted for banana.
Also to know: Wrapping the hair in cling film (or a warm towel) allows the heat to make the mask more effective.

Another effective homemade solution for dry and brittle hair is an oil bath. The technique is simple and will help you to give hydration and brightness.

3. Fall arrest mask

If you want to combat hair loss, here is an ideal recipe for you.

The ingredients:

2 egg yolks
Olive oil
Honey
Cognac

All the steps to prepare our fall protection mask:

Mix 2 egg yolks, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of liquid honey and 2 tablespoons of cognac.
Apply the mixture to damp hair, massaging gently.
Cover the hair with cling film or a warm towel for at least 30 minutes, up to one hour.
Rinse and let dry.

Good to know: This mask stimulates blood circulation at the root of the hair.
Also worth knowing: The cognac alcohol helps to dry excess sebum from oily hair while the olive oil nourishes them gently, without weighing them down.

4. Homemade volumizing mask for flat hair

If your hair is flat and lacking in volume, here's a simple natural remedy to make with ingredients we all have in the kitchen.

Les ingrédients:

Uncooked rice
Hot water
1 spray bottle

How to make our volumizing mask?

Fill the spray bottle one quarter with uncooked rice and the remaining three quarters with hot water. Leave to stand overnight.
The next day, spray on damp hair before drying. Volume guaranteed thanks to the starch contained in the rice!

Good to know: Rice starch also smoothes, strengthens and shines the hair.

5. Mask for brittle hair

The ingredient:
just plain natural yogurt.

How to do it?
Apply as an ointment on your hair, especially on dry ends if you have long hair. After 30 minutes, rinse thoroughly.

Other mild ingredients can also help dry and damaged hair, undoubtedly castor oil or shea butter is among them. Applied to dry hair, these natural products work wonders.
But be careful, if you have very fragile or dry hair, it is good that you protect them from the sun and other external aggressions.

6. Mask for soft and silky hair

The egg yolk is known to be rich in proteins. In other words, this makes it a precious ally in the preparation of a homemade mask ideal for moisturizing, nourishing and making the hair, especially the ends, soft and shiny. "olive oil" then creates a highly effective nourishing mix.

The ingredients:

3 eggs
Olive oil
Vinegar

How to prepare our mask?

Mix and emulsify 3 eggs, 3 tablespoons of olive oil and a few drops of vinegar.
Apply the mask, insisting on the driest and most fragile areas, such as the tips.
Cover with cling film or a warm towel and leave on for 15 minutes.
Rinse, wash and dry.

Good to know: While the egg yolk and the olive oil nourish the hair, the egg white is used to wrap the hair and strengthen it without weighing it down. As for the vinegar, this is a trick used by beauticians to increase the shine of the hair.