Hair needs hydration all year round to appear shinier and healthier. For that, it is necessary to make them care. And if you don't want to put the price on branded products, here are our recipes for natural masks to make at home in two steps.
Why do you need to hydrate your hair?
A hair that is lacking in hydration will become dry. It will be rough to the touch, but also dull, so it won't look very good. In order for it to regain its beauty, it needs to be hydrated. And no, water alone is not enough, the hair fiber needs a supply of hydrating agents combined with a fatty substance, which will retain hydration. But it's not just dry hair that needs to be hydrated. Theoretically, all hair types need it, because in addition to giving the hair shine, hydration will strengthen the hair fiber and the hair will then be better protected from free radicals and external aggressions.
But be careful not to confuse hydration and nutrition. They are two completely different things. If we relate this to our human needs, hydration comes from drinking water, and nutrition is from eating food. For the hair – and the skin – it's the same principle. Hair that is lacking in hydration will be porous, that is, its scales will be open and with moisture in the air, they will tend to swell and therefore to frizz. On the other hand, a malnourished hair will have more tendency to break and to split. And unfortunately, it is possible to combine both hair problems.
As a prevention, it is better to limit the use of heating devices, such as the hair dryer, straightening irons or curling irons which will dehydrate the hair fiber, because the heat opens the scales of the hair and therefore makes them porous. But if the damage is already done, it is still possible to repair it by doing hair care, such as masks. So we reveal six natural mask recipes to choose from according to your hair type and to redo at home.
Avocado, honey and olive oil hydrating mask for frizzy and curly hair
Ingredients :
– a tablespoon of honey,
– a tablespoon of olive oil,
– a lawyer,
– an egg yolk.
Recipe :
For shiny healthy hair, mix honey, which will act on the shine of your hair, olive oil, which provides hydration, egg yolk, which soothes the scalp and takes care frizzy hair, and the avocado that is there to nourish the hair fiber. If you have short hair, half an avocado will suffice, if long, go for the whole avocado. Once the mixture is smooth, you can apply it to your hair. To facilitate the pose, you can separate your hair into several sections. To help penetration, massage the mask, insisting on the tips. Leave on for at least an hour by putting your hair in a towel or a charlotte. Then rinse thoroughly and wash your hair with your usual shampoo and conditioner. If you've seen too big and you have some of your homemade mask left, you can keep it in the fridge for three days.
Avocado and banana moisturizing mask for colored hair
Ingredients :
– half an avocado,
– a banana,
– a tablespoon of organic whole yogurt.
Recipe :
If your hair is colored, it needs special attention. Together, avocado and banana will both repair color damage while providing hydration. Dairy with whole organic yogurt strengthens the hydration of the hair fiber. To obtain this mask, mix all the ingredients in a small container then leave on for at least an hour on your damp and already washed hair. Then rinse thoroughly with cool water. You can apply this mask once a week to regain healthy hair.
Aloe vera and lavender hydrating mask for oily hair
Ingredients :
– two tablespoons of aloe vera gel,
– 5 drops of lavender essential oil.
Recipe :
Aloe vera gel is the essential ingredient to provide hydration to oily hair. Its light texture does not weigh down the hair fiber too much and does not grease the hair. Its more? It is an ingredient that can be found quite easily, whether in supermarkets, pharmacies or even on the Internet. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil to your aloe vera gel to cleanse the scalp and thus regulate sebum. Apply it to clean hair and leave for ten minutes before rinsing off with clean water.
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Coconut oil and avocado hydrating mask for dry hair
Ingredients :
– a lawyer,
– a tablespoon of coconut oil.
Recipe :
Take the flesh of an avocado and put it in a container. With a fork, mash it well to get a sort of mash. Once the avocado is more or less smooth, add the coconut oil that you have previously melted, in a saucepan or in the microwave. Then apply the mixture to damp hair and leave the mask on for at least thirty minutes before rinsing off. Avocado and coconut oil are two highly hydrating ingredients, which is why they come together in this mask for dry hair.
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Moisturizing egg and honey mask for normal hair
Ingredients :
– an egg yolk,
– 4 drops of sweet almond oil,
– a tablespoon of honey.
Recipe :
Having normal hair doesn't mean it shouldn't be taken care of. If they are lacking in hydration, then use moisturizers and why not make a hydrating mask yourself? To do this, mix the egg yolk, sweet almond oil and honey in a container before applying this mask to your hair, massaging the lengths. The mask should have the texture of a soft paste. Leave this mixture on for 10 minutes and then rinse it off with water.
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Shea butter and olive oil moisturizing mask for damaged hair
Ingredients :
– two tablespoons of shea butter,
– a teaspoon of olive oil.
Recipe :
First of all, melt your shea butter in a double boiler, to prevent it from cooking at the same time. Once the shea butter is liquid, add the olive oil. Be careful not to apply your mask immediately, as this will burn your scalp. Wait a few minutes for the mixture to cool down and be more bearable. Once the temperature is suitable, moisten your hair so that the mask penetrates more easily into the hair fiber. Apply the mixture by massaging the scalp. Then leave it on for at least an hour. If your hair is very damaged and very dry, you can even leave it on overnight by protecting your hair in a charlotte. Finish by rinsing your hair thoroughly and then shampooing as usual.
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