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Having dry hair is certainly a problem in itself. Besides disturbing appearance, hair health is also being threatened. Make no mistake, caring for dry hair doesn't have to always go to a salon. You can treat it at home by making your own dry hair mask to restore moisture to your hair. Here are various dry hair masks that you can try to practice at home.
1. Yogurt and oil
The combination of yogurt and oil works together to repair brittle and damaged hair. This mixture of ingredients will work really well on your dry hair which is generally caused by using hot styling tools such as flat iron, hairdryer, or curling iron.
To make a mask, you need three ingredients, namely:
- 1 cup (125 ml) unsweetened plain yogurt and added coloring
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 drops of essential oil such as argan, jasmine or lavender
You just need to put it in a blender and mix all the ingredients together. After mixing, apply to damp hair. Then cover the hair with a head covering and leave it for 20 minutes. After that, rinse with warm water until clean. Repeat two to three times a week for best results.
2. Mayonnaise
The next dry hair mask is mayonnaise. Quoted from Livestrong, Greta Breedove is the author of the book Herbal Treatments for Helathy Hair, mayonnaise can be used as a treatment for very dry hair. The reason is, mayonnaise is made from oil, vinegar, and eggs which are beneficial for hair health.
The way to use it is very easy. You only need to take some mayonnaise into a bowl. Then, first wet your hair with warm water. Next, apply the mayonnaise to your scalp and strands evenly. Massage it occasionally to allow the mayonnaise to absorb well. After that, cover with a head covering and let stand for 30 minutes.
Then, put the shampoo in your hands and rub it on your head without adding water first. This is done to break down the oil content in the mayonnaise in your hair. Next, rinse your hair with cold water using shampoo until clean.
You can also add a few drops of olive oil and an egg to the mayonnaise, so your hair is softer and moisturized.
3. Avocado, honey and olive oil
Avocados are rich in vitamins, essential fatty acids and minerals that help restore shine to your hair. The combination of avocado, honey, and olive oil can improve dry and brittle hair. Not only that, these three ingredients also protect hair from further damage.
How to make it easy, prepare these ingredients in quantities:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon pure honey
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
Blend the three ingredients until they form a paste. Then, wet your hair before you apply it. Gently massage this mixture into your scalp and hair. Then, let it sit for 20 minutes before you wash it off with shampoo. Repeat use once a week for maximum results.
4. Banana and coconut oil
Sometimes, many people are lazy to eat bananas that are soft and too ripe. This is the time for you to use banana fruit as a mask to treat your dry hair.
The potassium and natural oils in bananas help soften hair and protect elasticity by preventing the ends of the hair from getting damaged. Adding coconut oil to your banana mask can help smooth and fill in gaps in hair damaged by heat and sunlight.
You only need to puree one banana and mix it with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Apply to damp hair and let stand for 30 minutes for maximum absorption. After that, don't forget to rinse your hair thoroughly using shampoo.
Apart from using a variety of dry hair masks, you also need to consume enough water to help keep your hair moisturized. Eating foods that contain omega 3 such as avocado, tuna, catfish, and nuts also helps to keep hair healthy and avoid dryness.
Do not forget, avoid over-styling your hair with steam or heat, which can accelerate the damage to your hair. Also, to prevent your hair from drying out, avoid rinsing your hair with shampoo every day.
