Perfect DIY Hair Mask: Nourish Dry, Damaged Hair Naturally

We love experimenting with our hair, but that comes with its fair share of hair damage and brittleness. Does that mean we just let our hair be their normal self? Actually no, to enhance your looks and bring out your personality it is important to keep changing your hair but it is also important to take goo care of your hair.

And for those who think hair care can cost a bomb, then follow the below mentioned DIY recipes and you can thank us forever.

Rice Water and Fenugreek Hair Mask

• Soak two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in rice water overnight.
• Blend the soaked seeds with rice water to form a paste.
• Apply it to your scalp and hair, leaving it on for 45 minutes before washing.

Why this pack: Fenugreek, rich in protein and nicotinic acid, combined with the amino acids in rice water, creates a powerful hair mask. Use this mask bi-weekly to nourish your scalp, strengthen your hair roots, and promote healthy hair growth.

Avocado & Olive Oil Hair Mask

• Scoop out the pulp from the avocado and mash it. Now add olive oil to the pulp and mix properly.
• Apply the mixture to your scalp and strands. Leave it on for about an hour before washing your hair.
• Use this mask once a week.

Why this pack: This nourishing mask can fix split ends and make your hair look healthy too. Avocados have minerals that nourish and soften the hair. While olive oil will add extra shine to your dull hair.

Banana and Olive Oil Hair Mask

• Use one ripe banana and one tablespoon of olive oil.
• Blend or mash the banana until it reaches a lump-free puree. Add the olive oil and continue blending.
• While in the shower, apply the mask throughout the hair and scalp with fingers. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing.

Why this pack: Banana hydrates and moisturizes dull, damaged, dry hair, as it's rich in vitamins and minerals (such as potassium) that can strengthen the hair and balance the pH of the scalp," explains Friese. "Olive oil is rich in healthy fats and vitamin E, which can make the hair look shinier and sleeker. It may also moisturize the hair and heal damage that can cause breakage and split ends.

Lemon and Yogurt Hair Mask

• Take 1 bowl of yogurt and add 3-4 drops of lemon juice to it.
• Mix it thoroughly and apply it evenly onto your hair.
• Keep it on for 20 minutes and then rinse it off and remember to use a conditioner after.

Why this pack: The astringent properties can effectively cleanse your scalp and get rid of dandruff. It also helps to unclog hair follicles and boost hair growth. Yogurt is known for vitamins and fatty acids which help moisturise your hair.

Shea Butter Homemade Hair Mask

• Melt shea butter and add some coconut oil to it. You can also add argan oil instead of coconut oil.
• Apply it to your scalp and strands. Give it one to two hours to work its magic. After a few hours, wash and condition as usual.
• Use it twice a week.

Why this pack: Shea butter mask is a great way to nourish and hydrate your strands. The nutrients present in this hair pack for dry hair moisturise your strands inside out.