What do these ingredients do?
Eggs have protein and biotin which can aid in hair strength. The stronger your hair is, the better able it is to defend against breakage.
Apple cider vinegar* has antifungal and antibacterial properties. It can be used for clarifying and maintaining pH all while being a detangler for your hair. It is a wonderful asset to leave in and deep conditioner* because it reduces frizz, adds shine, and reduces the porosity of the hair. Also, apple cider vinegar* has been known to help in aid with hair growth because it stimulates hair follicles.
Yogurt has lactic acid which is good for providing a moisture and strength. Yogurt especially Greek yogurt also strengthens the hair strand without making it feel hard.
List of oils
- Tea Tree
- Black Castor Oil*
- Argan Oil
- Peppermint oil*
- Coconut oil*
What did I do:
I poured all of these things into a microwavable bowl and whisked the ingredients, but my coconut oil* was not liquid so I put it in the microwave for 2 minutes or until it is liquid.
*Warning: It will be really hot so do not put it on your scalp until it cools down for a bit.
When the mixture cooled down, I smoothed it into my hair from the ends to the roots and put on a processing cap. After thirty minutes, wash the mixture out with shampoo because your hair will smell like eggs and that is not cute.
Results:
After rinsing out my hair, my hair felt soft but strong. My curls were very defined and I loved the volume, although the hair is thinner when wet. I don’t really need any more volume since my hair is really thick, but I was happy to know that my hair did have a lot of it. My hair also was full of sheen and shiny, but not oily.
Ofcourse you can get as creative as you want with your own DIY mask the point is the more healthy natural ingredients we use to care for our hair the better our hair will respond.
If you are the girl who likes to keep things simple you can use one or two ingredients and mix them with some cheap conditioner and call it a day as well. Grow your hair out long and shiny with a diy hair mask, I promise you won’t regret it!
ladee neenah says
Many of those special sounding ingredients in hair care products are just the scientific names of the active ingredients found in the ordinary DIY ingredients. So when you use those products you are still putting eggs on your hair plus some chemicals to give it some texture and some preservatives to make it last longer on the shelf and some kind of fragrance to make it smell good. I did DIY for the first two years and while I still do on occasion, I’ve learned what my hair likes and educated myself on ingredients so I am better at picking products that will work for me and avoiding those with questionable ingredients.
Angelina Shodeke says
What essential oils do you use??