Even the most diligent person might experience a littlehair damagefrom time to time.
Maybe your budget won’t allow for it, or time is too precious a commodity for you.
Just be sure to patch test your blend before applyingand always avoid any known allergens.
Avocados and honey to help thirsty curls bounce back.
Your main issues center around finding the right hydration balance.
But avocados are a great mask base because they contain natural oils along with polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids.
In short, they have good fats plus vitamins that help to keep your hair looking healthy and hydrated.
A bonus is that avocado can serve as a detangler.
How to:
Banana to help strengthen hair.
Bananas are well known for their nutritional benefits when we eat them.
But how many of us think about applying the tasty fruit to our hair?
Plus,bananas also have antimicrobial properties1that can help people with dry, flaky scalps.
Thankfully, a DIY banana hair mask doesn’t have to be complicated.
She recommends blending one banana with half an avocado and adding olive oil for a little slip.
Apply this mask to slightly damp or dry hair and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.
Eggs for hair growth.
Desiring long strands is hardly unique.
But for many people, retaining length can be a tall order.
Enter the incredible edible egg.
So what makes the egg so beneficial for your hair?
Simply apply the mixture to a clean scalp ideally after washing your hair.
Work the mixture through your hair, targeting the scalp, roots, and ends.
Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing.
But be sure to “…rinse with cool wateryou don’t want an accidental scramble!”
Coconut oil to strengthen strands.
Apply the oil, making sure to thoroughly saturate all of your hair.
Zesty limes to moisturize and banish flakes.
To make this mask, you’re going to need to spend some time in the kitchen.
Add the lime juice and cornstarch while you continue to stir the concoction.
Don’t fully cook the mixture, but watch for it to thicken from the added cornstarch.
You want it to get to a conditioner texture.
Remove from heat and cool before applying it to your hair.
Rinse out thoroughly, and any excess mixture can be frozen for future use.
How-to:
Apple cider vinegar to clarify your scalp and give you shiny hair.
Along with cutting throughproduct buildupand dirt, it’s been linked withcontrolling dandruff.
Best of all, as aclarifying treatment, it doesn’t need to be paired with anything.
Naturals often use it as a “pre-poo” or prewash treatment.
Hop in the shower and proceed with your regular wash day routine.
ButACV also works as a rinseto help infuse shine.
Don’t worry about the scent because it’ll go away shortly.
You also don’t need to rinse this treatment out once applied.
Mayo for parched strands.
Most people think of mayonnaise as a sandwich condiment.
But this thick spread is also ideal for healing dry hair too.
Plus, traditional mayo is made with egg yolks, another hair-friendly ingredient.
The takeaway.
But your hair and wallet will thank you for going the DIY route.
