Beauty Tips and Tricks: Hair Masks
Tips to moisturize your hair.
Since summer is here, I thought that I would do a short beauty section on some homemade hair masks. Lots of people experience dryer then normal hair during the summer months due to the sun. Add that on top of your usually hot iron tools if you use them and by the end of the summer your hair may look like straw. So here are a few things you can whip up at home to put the moisture back into your hair. Enjoy!
- Olive Oil and Honey: Mix 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil with 2 tablespoons of honey. Heat in the microwave till warm. Mix them together and put the mixture on to your hair, paying close attention to the ends. Wrap your hair in a warm towel or place a shower cap on and let sit for 30 minutes. Wash hair as normal.
- Avocado Mask: Flesh of one full avocado, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 egg yolk and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix all ingredients till creamy. Apply the mixture to your hair and wrap. Leave it on for 30 minutes and then wash as normal.
- Egg Mask: Beat 2 eggs and 2 tablespoons of full fat milk together. Apply the mixture to your hair and wrap. Let it sit for 30 minutes and wash as normal.
- Mayonnaise: Yes mayonnaise really does work. Most of us have heard this before, but never have really tried it. Simply massage mayonnaise throughout your hair and wrap. Leave on for 30 minutes then wash as normal. You will be surprised at how well this works.
A few other things to keep in mind if your hair is a little dry. Try to stay away from the hot styling tools as much as you can. Your really hurting your hair more then need be. Try to avoid washing your hair every day. A lot of people don’t realize that you don’t need to wash your hair every single day. Give your natural oils a chance to build up before washing. If you are washing everyday, then try to skip the shampoo and just shampoo every other day. Sometimes shampoo can be rough on your hair.
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June 17th, 2009 at 9:01 am
A short and very powerful article. I really enjoyed reading it and agree with you 100% I had also read that washing hair regularly with shampoo and very hot water can damage it permanently or using a hot blow dryer after a warm bath. The home made tips and recipes for hair treatment sound like good healthy fun for all the family and all that money is saved too. Thanks very much for sharing!
June 17th, 2009 at 9:07 am
I have long hair…i used to wash my hair everyday but now i wash it weekly (2 weeks to be exact). Thanks for the tip that a little dry can hurt my hair.
June 17th, 2009 at 9:28 am
A very informative and helpful article. Thanks for sharing.
June 17th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Good article! I will try the avocado one. In general I have mixed feelings about home made masks because I have had good experiences and I have also had horrible experiences. Like once I did this mayonnaise mask and the smell of mayo was so strong that I got disgusted with it and didn’t eat any for a couple of years
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June 17th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Some very helpful tips here. I must give one or two of them a try. thank you.
Christine
June 17th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Great post!!..this is really nice ones..Great tips too..I LIKED it..thanx for sharing this wonderful work.
June 17th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
My mother was a hairstylist/make-up artist. I used to sleep with these same masks. I would seal my head up really well with a shower cap and place an old towel on my pillow. The results are evem more amazing. I had the most gorgeous hair. I never used any hair spray or gels my hair was so much more manageable. I can’t do this now, because I cosleep with my boys. I would stay away from sleeping with the egg mask. The mayo is just as affective. Awesome read, it’s good to see people sticking to the basics.
June 17th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Nice and informative, did not know there was hair masks, thanks for sharing.
June 17th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
The staying away from dryers is a good tip any time of year.
June 17th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
a great article!!
June 17th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Very informative article with very beneficial tip for having great hair. Thanks
June 17th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
A really great article with excellent tips,in which I am sure a lot of women will be happy to read.I have long hair and I agree mayonnaise does really work.
June 17th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
I never use a dryer, it absolutely fries my hair. I have used mayo and egg whites on my hair and it does my hair good. Can’t do it too often though or your hair gets lank.
June 26th, 2009 at 4:14 am
nice tips… i used mayonnaise and it’s very effective!
July 20th, 2009 at 3:08 am
the tips in your last paragraph are what i always follow. have never tried a mask but may give it a try this winter.