- 1. Banana and Avocado Mask
- 2. Honey and Yogurt Mask
- 3. Aloe Vera Mask with Honey and Coconut Oil
- 4. Honey and Egg Mask
- 5. Nighttime Hydration Blend
Ingredients such as bananas, avocados, honey and yogurt can be used to prepare homemade masks that deeply moisturize the hair, being especially suitable for those with curly or curly hair. In addition, these ingredients, in addition to being natural, can also be easily found at home, which facilitates the preparation of these masks.
Curly hair is beautiful and elegant, but if not properly cared for, it can easily look dry and lifeless, ending up easily with a lack of hydration. In addition, if the hair is not well hydrated the curls are not defined and the hair is shapeless. See how to hydrate curly hair in 3 steps to hydrate 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 mask can be prepared by combining banana, mayonnaise and olive oil and it can be prepared as follows:
Ingredients:
- 1 banana; half avocado; 3 tablespoons for mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Method of preparation:
- Peel the banana and avocado and beat in a blender until you get a paste; In another container, put the mayonnaise and olive oil and mix well; Mix the banana and avocado paste with the mayonnaise and olive oil and apply on the freshly washed hair.
This paste must be applied over the freshly washed hair and dried with a towel, leaving it to act for about 30 minutes, then washing the hair again with shampoo to remove the residue from the mask. In addition, to mask the smell of mayonnaise and olive oil, you can add a few drops of mandarin or lavender essential oil, for example.
2. Honey and Yogurt Mask
An excellent mascara of honey and Greek yogurt will help restore the strength and natural shine of your hair in just one hydration, and can be prepared as follows:
Ingredients:
- 1 Greek yogurt; 3 tablespoons of honey.
Method of preparation:
- Put the yogurt and honey in a container and mix well until you get a homogeneous mixture; Pass the mixture over the freshly washed hair.
This mixture should be applied over the freshly washed hair and dried with a towel, allowing to act for 20 to 60 minutes, then rinsing the hair with water to remove the residues. In addition, if you prefer you can also add a vitamin E capsule to the mix and this mask is also an excellent option for irritated or dandruff scalp, due to the properties of yogurt.
3. Aloe Vera Mask with Honey and Coconut Oil
Aloe gel is an excellent option for hair and when mixed with honey and oil it provides an excellent mask to hydrate dry and curly hair.
Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons of aloe vera gel, 3 tablespoons of coconut oil, 2 tablespoons of honey;
Method of preparation:
- Put aloe vera, oil and honey in a container and mix well until a homogeneous mixture is obtained; Pass the mixture over the freshly washed hair.
This mask should be applied over the freshly washed hair and dried with a towel, allowing to act between 20 to 25 minutes, then washing the hair again with shampoo to remove the mask residues.
4. Honey and Egg Mask
A mascara prepared with honey, eggs and olive oil is an excellent source of protein, which will help prevent hair loss and breakage, in addition to enhancing the natural shine of the hair.
Ingredients:
- 1 or 2 eggs depending on the length of the hair; 3 tablespoons of honey; 3 tablespoons of oil, can be olive oil or other; cheap conditioner to give consistency.
Method of preparation:
- In a container you should beat the eggs and add the honey and oil, mixing well. Add to the mixture the cheap conditioner in sufficient quantity to give texture and consistency to the mask. Pass the mask over the freshly washed hair.
This mask should be applied over the freshly washed hair and dried with a towel, leaving it to act for 20 to 30 minutes, then washing the hair again with shampoo to remove the residues.
5. Nighttime Hydration Blend
For dry and brittle curly hair, nightly hydration with oils is another great option, helping not only to hydrate the hair, but also facilitates the untangling of hair the next morning, a big problem with curly hair.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup of coconut oil, ¼ cup of olive oil.
Method of preparation:
- In a bowl, mix coconut oil and olive oil and apply to dry hair before bedtime.
This mixture of oils must be applied to dry hair and left to act all night, being necessary to wash the hair well the next morning with shampoo and conditioner, to remove the remains of oil. In addition, if you prefer, this night hydration can also be done using the oils separately, using only olive oil or coconut oil.
To enhance the effect of the masks, while they are working, you can also choose to use a thermal cap or a heated wet towel, which will help to 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 which type of hydration is best for your hair type in Hair Hydration.
