Strong and healthy hair are all that we want. With today’s lifestyle, most of us suffer from hair loss and hair thinning. I am sure, a lot of you would be unhappy with your hair. If you try medical treatment for such issues, they are not very pocket friendly. Also with the busy schedules that we have, it is very difficult to visit doctors/parlours regularly. How amazing it would be if we could spend sometime at home and get better hair. Well, that is certainly possible. A range of oils and ingredients available in your kitchen work wonders for your hair. The best part is, they don’t cost much and do not have any side effects.
You Can Try Some Of The Below Hair Masks For Better Hair.
1. Castor Oil And Almond Oil
Almond oil is a very rich source of vitamin D, vitamin E, fats, magnesium and calcium. With all these benefits, almond oil helps in making hair stronger and thicker. Also, it gets easily absorbed in your scalp. So the nutrients of the oil directly reach your hair roots. On the other hand, castor oil promotes hair growth. It is a rich source of omega 9 fatty acids. These help in increasing the blood circulation in your scalp, promoting hair growth. Castor oil is a little thick and difficult to apply. So, you can either heat it a little in hot water bath or apply it on damp hair.
Ingredients
Castor Oil
Almond Oil
Method
Mix castor oil and almond oil in equal proportion. Apply the oil mixture all over your scalp. Let the oil work for an entire night. It would be better if you cover your hair with a shower cap. This gives two benefits. First, your pillow will not get oil stains. Second, the shower cap will trap warmth. This would give a minor effect of hair steam. So the oil would be able to seep down your scalp into the roots, where it is supposed to work. The next morning you can have a head bath.
2. Banana Hair Mask
Banana is considered a very healthy fruit. It is not only good for your health but also for your hair. Bananas are a rich source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and potassium. They would make your hair stronger and healthier. If you are suffering from hair breakage, you can try this hair mask. Also, Almond Oil is a very rich source of nutrients and gets easily inside your scalp. It will provide all the nutrition to your roots. All that you need for healthy hair are healthy roots.
Ingredients
2 Ripe Bananas
Almond Oil
Method
Properly mash the ripe bananas. Add 2 tablespoons of almond oil to it. Mix them properly to form a paste. Apply the mask all over your hair. Cover your hair with a shower cap for around an hour. You can then wash it with your shampoo.
3. Yogurt Hair Mask
Yogurt helps in nourishing your scalp. Also, it helps in cleansing your scalp. Yogurt also makes your scalp unsuitable for various bacteria. In short it will keep your scalp healthy and nourished and a healthy scalp is a way to get healthier hair. You can add apple cider vinegar to yogurt. The vinegar is anti bacterial and anti fungal. It will help in keeping your scalp healthy against all the micro-organisms that can cause harm. Vinegar will also give shine to your hair.
Ingredients
1 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Method
Mix all the ingredients together and apply the mixture all over your scalp and hair. Let the mask work for 15 – 20 minutes after which you can wash it off. You can also apply only yogurt on your scalp. It will nourish your scalp and will help you in maintaining scalp health. Just apply it all over your scalp. Let the yogurt work for 15 minutes. You can then rinse it off with water.
4. Avocado Hair Mask
Avocados are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and so they help in enhancing hair growth. Also, they help in keeping your hair healthy. You can mix avocado with olive oil and almond oil to make a fine mixture. This would add the benefits of both the oils to your mask. Olive oil is a source of anti oxidants, vitamin E and fatty acids. It would help in making your hair stronger and would prevent hair breakage.
Ingredients
1 Ripe Avocado
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon almond oil
Method
Mash the avocado properly. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon of almond oil to the mashed avocado. Apply the mixture all over your scalp and hair. Cover your hair with a shower cap. Let the mask work for 15 minutes, after which you can wash it.
5. Honey Mask
Honey is a very good moisturiser. The main cause of bad hair is that they loose their moisture to the harsh heat and pollution. Keeping them moist would keep them healthy and shiny. For this, you can use honey hair mask. You can add some olive oil to honey. Olive oil will provide nutrition to your scalp and will make your hair stronger. So, all your problems get solved. Your hair get stronger and shinier. If you have hair fall problems, you can use some castor oil as well.
Ingredients
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
Method
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to one tablespoon of honey. Properly mix them together to make a fine paste. Apply the mixture all over your scalp. Cover your scalp with a shower cap. Let the mask work for half an hour. You can then wash it off with your shampoo. If you are suffering from hair loss, you can add one tablespoon of castor oil as well to the mixture.
6. Egg Mask
Your hair are mostly protein and so are eggs. So, you can use eggs on your hair for a complete protein treatment. Eggs would make your hair healthier and stronger. You can add olive oil to eggs, this would make the mixture smoother and easier to apply. Also, this would add the benefits of olive oil to your mask.
Ingredients
Egg White
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons curd
Method
Mix the ingredients together to form a smooth mixture. Apply the mask on your scalp and hair. Keep the mask for around 20 minutes. You can then wash it off.
Taking regular care of hair is very important if you want healthier hair. You can try these masks weekly to keep your hair healthy and strong.
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