- 1. Avocado mask with honey
- 2. Avocado mask with carrot and almond
- 3. Avocado mask with olive oil and lemon
Avocado natural masks are an excellent option for those with very dry hair, as it is a delicious fruit rich in B vitamins that help to deeply moisturize the hair and enhance the shine of the hair. These homemade masks allow to maintain the vitality of the hair and the healthy aspect in an economical way, treating and avoiding split ends.
In addition, to end the split ends, you can always resort to Velaterapia, a technique that uses the fire of a candle to burn the split ends of the hair. See how this technique is done in Learn how the Hair Candle Treatment is Done.
1. Avocado mask with honey
When mixed with honey, avocado allows to maintain the hydration of the strands while giving a soft and shiny appearance.
Ingredients
- 1 large and ripe avocado, 1 tablespoon of honey.
Method of preparation
Crush the avocado in a container and add the honey, stirring until you get a homogeneous mixture. Then, slightly moisten the hair with warm water and apply the mask on all hair, avoiding placing it less than 2 cm from the root.
Wrap your hair in a shower cap and let the mask act for approximately 30 minutes. After that time, remove the mask, washing your hair with warm water and shampoo of your choice.
2. Avocado mask with carrot and almond
This mixture contains fats, oils and vitamins that help strengthen hair strands, restoring hair life.
This mask that we present must be applied to the hair once a week, especially in cases where the hair gets dry quickly. It is a cheap and fast option that will leave your hair always perfect and well nourished.
Ingredients
- 1 carrot; ½ avocado; 1 tablespoon of honey; 1 tablespoon of almond; 1 plain yogurt and a vitamin E capsule.
Method of preparation
Start by cutting the carrot into small pieces and remove the pulp from the avocado. Then add all the ingredients in a blender and blend well.
Apply the mixture from the root to the ends, with gentle movements, but without applying directly to the root, leaving about 2 cm of hair without mixing. Wrap the hair with a thermal cap and let the mask act for approximately 20 minutes.
Finally, wash your hair with ice water and apply a shampoo and conditioner of your choice.
3. Avocado mask with olive oil and lemon
The oils of olive oil and avocado are perfect for nourishing the hair strands, moisturizing them deeply and leaving the hair stronger and less brittle. In addition, the lemon allows to clean the scalp and stimulates hair growth.
Ingredients
- 1 medium avocado; ¼ of olive oil; 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Method of preparation
Peel the avocado, crush it and then mix in a bowl with the olive oil and lemon juice. Then apply the mixture to the hair, but avoid applying directly to the root. Let the mixture rest on the wires for 20 minutes and then remove with plenty of cold water and an anti-dandruff shampoo, rinsing very well to remove the lemon.
