DIY Hair Mask Using Kitchen Items

Last week I dropped gems on how to care for your skin using household items, but this week I want to give your hair a little TLC. It’s no secret cold weather can leave your hair dry and brittle, or the sweat from going to the gym (yay New Year resolutions) can leave your hair in a frizz. Let’s lock in some moisture, regain that shine, and leave our hair feeling wonderful with these recipes! Double the recipe if you have long or thick hair, and reduce it if your hair is shorter or thinner in texture.

Purify

This recipe will cleanse your hair and leave it with a perfect shine and strength.

What you’ll need:

3 tablespoons honey

2 eggs

3 tablespoons ACV ( Apple Cider Vinegar)

How to:

1) In a bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk together.

2) Apply to hair evenly and place a plastic shower cap on top. Allow to sit on hair 30-40 minutes before rinsing out.

Dawn

This recipe is tough on grease! If you’ve been in the gym and worked up a sweat, your hair needs this simple combo!

What you’ll need:

1 lemon, juiced

1 egg white

How to:

1) In a bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk together.

2) Apply to hair evenly and place a plastic shower cap on top. Allow to sit on hair 30-40 minutes before rinsing out.

Nourish

Currently writing this article with this mask coating my hair. My hair loves this and soaks up all the nutrients from the avocado, oil, egg, and honey. Revive those damaged curls— it’s a must try!

What you’ll need:

1 avocado

1 egg

2 tablespoons of olive oil

2 tablespoons of honey.

How to:

1) In a bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk together.

2) Apply to hair evenly and place a plastic shower cap on top. If desired, use a blow dryer to intensify the ingredients, applying heat for 10 minutes.

3) Allow to sit on hair an additional 20-30 minutes before rinsing out.

Grow

A combination of spice, oil, egg, and almond milk is said to promote hair growth. Combine these ingredients and make sure you take a before pic of your #lengthcheck so you can see how much adding this weekly mask aids in your #hairgoals.

What you’ll need:

4 egg whites

5 tablespoons almond milk

2 tablespoons coconut oil

2 tablespoons cinnamon

How to:

1) In a bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk together.

2) Apply to hair evenly and place a plastic shower cap on top. Allow to sit on hair 40-50 minutes before rinsing out. Repeat weekly.

Flow

You won’t have to worry about fly-aways or frizz with this fatty hair mask. Allow your hair to soak up the good stuff and show off the new strength it’s gotten from this powerful mix.

What you’ll need:

2 eggs

4 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoon honey

How to:

1) In a bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk together.

2) Apply to hair evenly and place a plastic shower cap on top. Allow to sit on hair 40-60 minutes before rinsing out.