Natural Hair Masks – Benefits and Recipes
Most people think that a simple shampoo and conditioner are enough for their hair to look smooth and shiny. The truth is that most of the commercial conditioners and shampoos are filled with chemicals that will continuously damage the hair without you even noticing. For this reason, you have to replace those harmful products with more natural ones. If this isn’t possible, you must at least try to make a hair mask 1 or 2 times per week to regenerate your hair and make it look healthier. The masks that we have listed below are extremely easy to prepare and use, they include natural ingredients and come with magnificent benefits.
Almonds and Bananas
If your hair is extremely dry and damaged, then you should definitely use this hair pack. Here is what you need:
– 2 bananas
– Almond oil – 5 – 8 drops
Preparation
Mash the bananas until you obtain a smooth paste and add the almond oil. Mix well, then apply the mask on your hair and cover it with a shower cap. Leave it on for 60 minutes. Use cold water to rinse off and after that apply a mild shampoo and a conditioner. This mask will not only hydrate your hair, but will also help you get rid of the dandruff and the scalp irritations. After a few applications, your hair will be shinier and softer.
Eggs
These ingredients can be used in different forms and for this reason we have prepared 2 recipes.
Recipe No. 1
This mask is beneficial for those who want to have a lustrous and soft hair. You will only need 2 or 3 eggs for this pack.
Preparation
Beat the eggs until the white and the yolk are blended and massage this mixture into your scalp and hair. Let it cure for about 20 minutes and use lukewarm water to rinse off. Use just a small quantity of shampoo to wash your hair. Air dry your hair and the egg’s smell will disappear.
Recipe No. 2
For this pack you will need:
– Yogurt – 1 cup
– 1 egg
– 1 lemon
Preparation
For this second pack you will have to mix the yogurt with the egg and after that squeeze the juice from the lemon. Mix it well and apply the mask on the hair for about 45 minutes. Cover it using a shower cap. Use cold water to wash off and then shampoo your hair and apply conditioner. It’s as simple as that.
Wheat Germ Oil, Cream and Lemon
If your hair tips have suffered serious damage, then this recipe is ideal for you. Also, this mask is beneficial for the frizzy hair.
Ingredients
– 2 lemons
– Sour cream – ¼ cup
– Wheat germ oil – ¼ cup
Preparation
Squeeze the lemons to extract the juice. Mix the lemon juice with the sour cream and the wheat germ oil and apply the solution on the entire length of your hair. Let it cure for almost 30 minutes. Use lukewarm water to cleanse the hair and then wash it with a mild shampoo and apply conditioner. With this mask, you will have a more disciplined hair.
