The Secret to Lustrous Locks: Benefits of Homemade Hair Masks

A hair mask is a hair nourishing treatment. Hair masks contain essential oils, butter and other hydrating components that make hair healthy. Also, hair masks provide more nourishment to your hair than shampoo and conditioner.

If you use chemical products or tools that heat the hair to style it, you may be damaging your hair. Doing different hair styling can damage the hair. In such a situation, a hair mask protects the hair from breakage and keeps the hair healthy.

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The benefits of hair mask are as follows -

• Applying a hair mask gives both moisture and strength to your hair.
• You can apply a hair mask on dry or curly hair. This will keep your hair always hydrated. 
• Applying a hair mask does not cause dandruff in the hair and also eliminates the problem of split ends.
• This helps in hair growth.
• A hair mask makes hair shiny.

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Hair mask for hair fall

1. Method of making and applying egg hair mask -

Ingredients -

• One egg. 
• One cup of milk.

Two teaspoons of lemon juice.

• Two teaspoons of olive oil.

Method -

• First of all, break the egg and mix it with other ingredients.
• After mixing, apply the mixture on the hair and scalp.
• Now cover the hair with a shower cap (shower cap is applied to protect the hair from water while bathing) and leave the mixture like this for 20 minutes.
• Then wash the hair with cold water.

Benefits -

• Egg is rich in protein and amino acids, due to which the hair starts getting nourished.
• It also gives shine to the hair.
• Hair fall is reduced.
• Egg helps in hair growth.

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2. Method of applying and making banana hair mask -

Ingredients -

• Two bananas. 
• One teaspoon of olive oil.
• One teaspoon coconut oil.
• One teaspoon of honey.

Method -

• First of all, put all the ingredients in a bowl. Then prepare a soft paste.
• Now apply this mixture well on the scalp and hair.
• After applying, leave the mixture like this for five minutes.
• Then wash the hair with lukewarm water.

Benefits -

• Bananas make the hair shiny.
• Also makes the hair soft.
• Removes dandruff.
• Prevents hair from getting damaged.
• Moisturizes the hair. 

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Hair mask for dry hair

1. How to apply and make coconut milk hair mask -

Ingredients -

• Half cup coconut milk. 
• One teaspoon of raw honey.
• One teaspoon lemon juice. 

Method -

• First of all, take half a cup of coconut milk in a bowl.
• Now add one teaspoon of raw honey to it.
• Then add one teaspoon of fresh lemon juice to it.
• Now stir the entire mixture well, so that a soft paste can be prepared.
• Now apply this hair mask on the hair with a brush. Apply it well on the entire hair and scalp.
• Then cover your head with a shower cap or soft cloth. Keep this mask on your hair for 25 minutes.
• Now wash the hair with water, then use a natural hair cleanser to wash the hair.
• Now let the hair dry on its own.
• You can use this hair mask every four to five days.

Benefits –

• Coconut milk nourishes and moisturizes the hair.
• Raw honey retains moisture in the hair.
• Lemon juice promotes hair growth and also treats dandruff.

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2. Method of making and applying curd and honey hair mask –

Ingredients –

• Half a cup of curd. 
• Two teaspoons of raw honey.
• One teaspoon of almond oil.

Method –

• First of all, mix half a cup of curd in a bowl.
• Add two teaspoons of raw honey to it.
• Then add one teaspoon of oil to it.
• Mix all these ingredients together well, so that a soft paste can be prepared.
• Use a brush to apply this mask to the hair and scalp.
• After applying, leave it on for 30 to 40 minutes.
• Now wash the hair with water, then shampoo the hair with a mild or natural cleanser.
• Then let the hair dry naturally.
• Repeat this remedy once a week.

Benefits –

• Curd contains beneficial proteins and lactic acid. Which nourishes the hair.
• Raw honey maintains moisture in the hair.
• Almond oil fixes frizzy hair.

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Hair Mask for Hair Growth –

1. How to make and apply onion juice and honey hair mask –

Ingredients –

• Half cup onion juice. 
• One teaspoon of honey.

Method –

• Mix one teaspoon of honey with half cup juice.
• Mix both the ingredients well together.
• Now apply the onion mask on the hair and scalp with the help of a brush.
• Then leave the mask on for half an hour.
• To prevent the juice from getting on the clothes, you can also put a shower cap on the hair and leave the mask on overnight.
• Now wash the hair with lukewarm water. Then use shampoo as usual. You can also make shampoo yourself and apply it.
• Apply this hair mask once or twice a week.

Benefits –

• Onion juice produces collagen, which prevents hair breakage.
• Honey is also rich in antioxidants which keeps the hair healthy.

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2. Method of making and applying castor oil and honey hair mask -

Ingredients -

• One teaspoon castor oil. 
• One teaspoon of olive oil.
• One teaspoon honey (optional).

Method -

• Put one teaspoon of castor oil in a bowl.
• Now add one teaspoon of olive oil to it.
• If your hair is curly, then add one teaspoon of honey to it.
• Mix the ingredients well with a mixer.
• Then apply the oil hair mask to the hair.
• Now cover your hair with a shower cap or soft cloth. Leave the shower cap on for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Now wash the hair with water and apply shampoo.
• To make the hair strong and shiny, apply this hair mask once a week.

Benefits -

• Castor oil opens the hair follicles.
• Olive oil contains antioxidants that help nourish the hair.
• Honey moisturizes the hair.

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First, shampoo the hair. Then apply a hair mask to the hair. Keep the hair mask on the hair for five to ten minutes (tip - you can finish your other work while the hair mask is on the hair). Now wash the hair with the hair mask. Do not apply conditioner after the hair mask. Then dry the hair naturally and make them the way you want.

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To make the hair shiny and retain moisture, hair masks should be applied daily or at least once a week. But if your hair is very dry, then you can apply a hair mask two to three times a week.

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Hair mask is an effective remedy for deep care of hair, which provides nourishment, moisture and strength to the hair. It can be easily made at home with natural ingredients like yogurt, honey, aloe vera, egg, banana, or coconut oil. Hair masks can be prepared according to different hair needs, such as yogurt and honey for dry hair, or a mixture of aloe vera and egg for damaged hair.

Apply the hair mask on clean hair from roots to ends and leave it for 20-30 minutes. Wash it off with a mild shampoo. Applying it once or twice a week makes the hair soft, shiny, and strong. Hair masks help reduce hair problems like dandruff, breakage, and dryness. Regular use makes the hair healthy and beautiful.