Ingredients like banana, avocado, honey and yogurt can be used to prepare homemade masks that deeply moisturize the hair, being especially suitable for those who have curly or curly hair. In addition, these ingredients besides being natural, can also be easily found at home which facilitates the preparation of these masks.
Curly hair is beautiful and elegant, but if it is not well cared for, it can easily have a dry, lifeless hair appearance, eventually breaking easily due to lack of hydration. In addition, if the hair is not well hydrated the curls are not defined and the hair is without form. See how to hydrate curly hair in 3 steps to moisturize curly hair at home. So, to maintain the health and hydration of your curly hair, try preparing one of the following natural masks:
1. Banana and Avocado Mask
The banana mascara can be prepared by combining banana, mayonnaise and olive oil and this can be prepared as follows:
Ingredients:
- 1 banana;
- half avocado;
- 3 tablespoons for mayonnaise;
- 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Method of preparation:
- Peel the banana and avocado and beat in the blender until you get a paste;
- In another container, put the mayonnaise and the olive oil and mix well;
- Mix the banana and avocado paste with the mayonnaise and the olive oil and apply over the freshly washed hair.
This paste should be applied on the freshly washed hair and dry with a towel, letting act for about 30 minutes, then rinsing the hair again with shampoo to thoroughly remove the residue from the mask. Also, to mask the smell of mayonnaise and olive oil, you can add a few drops of tangerine or lavender essential oil, for example.
2. Honey Mask and Yogurt
An excellent mask of honey and Greek yogurt will help restore the strength and natural shine of your hair in just one moisturizer, and can be prepared as follows:
Ingredients:
- 1 Greek yoghurt;
- 3 tablespoons of honey.
Method of preparation:
- Place the yogurt and honey in a bowl and mix well until a homogeneous mixture is obtained;
- Spend the mixture on the freshly washed hair.
This mixture should be applied to the hair just washed and dry with a towel, letting it act for 20 to 60 minutes, then rinse the hair with water to remove the residue. In addition, if you prefer you can also add a vitamin E capsule to the blend and this mask is also an excellent choice for the irritated or dandruff scalp due to the properties of the yogurt.
3. Mud Mask with Honey and Coconut Oil
Slug gel is an excellent choice for hair and when mixed with honey and oil provides an excellent mask to moisturize dry and curly hair.
Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons slug gel;
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil;
- 2 tablespoons of honey;
Method of preparation:
- Place the slug, oil and honey in a bowl and mix well until a homogeneous mixture is obtained;
- Spend the mixture on the freshly washed hair.
This mask should be applied over the freshly washed hair and dry with a towel, letting it act for between 20 to 25 minutes, then rinsing the hair again with shampoo to thoroughly remove the residue from the mask.
4. Honey and Egg Mask
A mascara prepared with honey, eggs and olive oil is an excellent source of protein, which will help prevent breakage and hair loss, and enhance the natural shine of hair.
Ingredients:
- 1 or 2 eggs depending on the length of hair;
- 3 tablespoons of honey;
- 3 tablespoons of oil, can be olive oil or other;
- inexpensive conditioner to give consistency.
Method of preparation:
- In a container should beat the eggs and add honey and oil, mixing well.
- Add to the mix the cheap conditioning in enough quantity to give texture and consistency to the mascara.
- Put the mascara on the freshly washed hair.
This mask should be applied on the freshly washed hair and dry with a towel, letting it act for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinsing the hair again with shampoo to remove the residue.
5. Night Hydration Blend
For dry and brittle curly hair, night moisturizing with oils is another great option, helping not only moisturize the hair, but also makes it easier to unwind hair the next morning, a big problem with curly hair.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup coconut oil;
- ¼ cup olive oil.
Method of preparation:
- In a container mix the coconut oil and olive oil and apply on dry hair before bedtime.
This mixture of oils should be applied to dry hair and should be allowed to work all night, being necessary to wash the hair well the following morning with shampoo and conditioner, to remove the remains of oil. Further if preferred, this nocturnal hydration may also be made using the separate oils, using only oil or coconut oil.
To enhance the effect of the masks, while they act, you can also choose to use a heated towel or a heated wet towel, which will help increase the effect of each of the masks. These masks can be made not only on curly hair but also on other types of hair when the hair is weak and brittle. See the type of moisturizing most suitable for your hair type in Hair Hydration.
