Home Made Hair Masks For Soft Shiny Hair

Daily exposure to harsh sunlight, weather changes, stress and pollution, makes our hair brittle, dull and prone to damage. While we know of countless products that are available in the market, nothing works better than natural ingredients. Try these easy breezy hair masks, which are easy to whip up and will work wonders on your hair.

Egg -Yogurt Hair Mask

It is a simple mask made from common kitchen ingredients. Egg is a rich source of protein and helps in treating damage. Yoghurt adds shine and reduces hair fall when used regularly while honey provides moisture and keeps hair nourished. This intensive treatment restores essential hydration and enhances strength.

What you’ll need

1/2 cup Yogurt

1 Egg

1 tbsp. Honey

Mix one egg,  half cup yoghurt with one tablespoon honey and blend until smooth. Apply this mask properly covering all hair strands and wear a shower cap for 20 minutes. Wash with a mild shampoo and conditioner. Hair will look healthy, shiny and lustrous.

Aloe Vera – Coconut Oil Hair Mask 

Aloe Vera is commonly used as a nourishing mask for the skin. However, its gel is equally effective in keeping hair healthy and frizz-free. Aloe Vera gel is an amazing conditioner that rejuvenates dry hair and prevents hair fall.

Coconut Oil has been traditionally used to moisturize the scalp and hair. It helps in getting rid of dandruff, promotes growth and tames unruly hair. It improves health and warm coconut oil can also be used as a deep conditioning treatment.

What you’ll need

5 tbsp. Coconut Oil

5 tbsp. Aloe Vera Gel

Take five tablespoons each of Coconut oil and Aloe Vera gel (these measurements can be changed depending on the length of the hair). Apply on the scalp and hair and cover with a shower cap. Leave for 45 minutes to 1 hour and wash with a hydrating shampoo. Coconut oil and Aloe Vera treatment leave each strand super soft, shiny and hydrated to perfection.

Mayonnaise Hair Mask

Using this delicious sandwich ingredient is the simplest way of getting a spa-like treatment at home. Mayonnaise contains oil and eggs which are ideal for pampering hair. It helps in controlling frizz, revives hair in a single application, and is considered to be one of the most effective conditioners.

What you’ll need

Half Cup Mayonnaise

Apply mayonnaise liberally on your scalp and hair ensuring that all the strands are evenly coated. Cover with a shower cap and leave for 30 minutes. You can wrap your head in a warm towel for better results. Wash with a mild shampoo and conditioner.

Banana Hair Mask

Banana is a rich source of potassium and vitamins. Its use makes hair soft and manageable. Banana, when used with honey and yoghurt, fights hair fall, makes hair shiny and moisturizes your locks.

What you’ll need

1 Ripe Banana

2 -3 tbsp. Yoghurt

1 tbsp. Honey

Mash a ripe banana and blend all the ingredients in a blender(Ensure there are no chunks otherwise it will be difficult to wash the hair).
Apply this mask thoroughly on hair. Cover with a shower cap for 30 minutes. Rinse hair well after using this mask as banana tends to stick to the hair and scalp. Wash with a shampoo and conditioner.

Castor Oil-Honey Mask

Castor Oil has a thick consistency and you can mix it with an oil of your choice. It helps in increasing hair growth and promotes strength. It controls hair fall, conditions, restores damaged hair and provides shine.

What you’ll need

5 tbsp. Castor Oil

5 tbsp. Honey

Mix five tablespoons each of castor oil and honey in a bowl. Apply evenly on the hair and scalp and cover with a shower cap. Use a warm towel over the shower cap for 30 minutes. This will help in opening the pores and the scalp will soak the ingredients. Wash with a mild shampoo for smoother shinier hair.