Ingredients such as banana, avocado, honey and yogurt can be used to prepare homemade masks that deeply hydrate the hair, being especially suitable for those with frizzy or curly hair. In addition, these ingredients are not only natural, they can also be easily found at home, which facilitates the preparation of these masks.
Curly hair is beautiful and elegant, however, if it is not well cared for, it can easily look like dry and lifeless hair, ending up breaking easily due to lack of hydration. In addition, if the hair is not well hydrated, the curls are not defined and the hair is out of shape. See how moisturizing curly hair should be done in 3 steps to hydrate curly hair at home. So, to keep your curly hair healthy and hydrated, try preparing one of the following natural masks:
1. Banana and Avocado Mask
The banana mask can be prepared by combining banana, mayonnaise and olive oil and it can be prepared as follows:
Ingredients:
- 1 banana;
- half avocado;
- 3 tablespoons for mayonnaise;
- 1 tablespoon of oil.
Method of preparation:
- Peel the banana and avocado and beat in a blender until you get a paste;
- In another container, put the mayonnaise and oil and mix well;
- Mix banana and avocado paste with mayonnaise and oil and apply to freshly washed hair.
This paste should be applied to the hair that has just been washed and dried with a towel, leaving it to act for about 30 minutes, then washing the hair again with shampoo to thoroughly remove any residue from the mask. Also, to mask the smell of mayonnaise and olive oil, you can add a few drops of mandarin or lavender essential oil, for example.
2. Honey and Yogurt Mask
An excellent Greek yogurt and honey mask will help restore your hair’s natural strength and shine in just one hydration, and can be prepared as follows:
Ingredients:
- 1 Greek yogurt;
- 3 tablespoons of honey.
Method of preparation:
- Place the yoghurt and honey in a container and mix well until you get a smooth mixture;
- Spread mixture over freshly washed hair.
This mixture should be applied to the hair that has just been washed and dried with a towel, leaving it to act for 20 to 60 minutes, then rinsing the hair with water to thoroughly remove residues. In addition, if you prefer, you can also add a vitamin E capsule to the mixture and this mask is also an excellent option for irritated or dandruff scalps, due to the properties of yogurt.
3. Aloe Mask with Honey and Coconut Oil
Aloe gel is an excellent choice for hair and when mixed with honey and oil, it provides an excellent mask to hydrate dry and curly hair.
Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons of aloe gel;
- 3 tablespoons of coconut oil;
- 2 tablespoons of honey;
Method of preparation:
- Place the aloe, oil and honey in a container and mix well until you get a homogeneous mixture;
- Spread mixture over freshly washed hair.
This mask should be applied to the hair that has just been washed and dried with a towel, leaving it to act for 20 to 25 minutes, then washing the hair again with shampoo to thoroughly remove residue from the mask.
4. Honey and Egg Mask
A mask prepared with honey, eggs and oil is an excellent source of protein, which will help prevent hair breakage and hair loss, in addition to enhancing the hair’s natural shine.
Ingredients:
- 1 or 2 eggs depending on hair length;
- 3 tablespoons of honey;
- 3 tablespoons of oil, it can be olive or other oil;
- cheap conditioner to give consistency.
Method of preparation:
- In a container, beat the eggs and add honey and oil, mixing well.
- Add enough cheap conditioner to the mix to add texture and consistency to the mask.
- Apply mascara to freshly washed hair.
This mask should be applied to the hair that has just been washed and dried with a towel, leaving it to act for 20 to 30 minutes, then washing the hair again with shampoo to remove residues well.
5. Night Hydration Blend
For dry and brittle curly hair, moisturizing at night with oils is another great option, not only helping to hydrate the hair, but also making it easier to untangle the hair in the morning, a major problem with curly hair.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup of coconut oil;
- ¼ cup of olive oil.
Method of preparation:
- In a container, mix coconut oil and olive oil and apply to dry hair before bedtime.
This mixture of oils should be applied to dry hair and left to act overnight, being necessary to wash the hair well the next morning with shampoo and conditioner, to remove oil residues. If you prefer, this nightly hydration can also be done using the oils separately, using only olive oil or coconut oil.
To enhance the effect of the masks, while they are working, you can also choose to use a thermal cap or a heated wet towel, which will help to increase the effect of each mask. These masks can be made not only on curly hair, but also on other hair types when the hair is weak and brittle. See which type of hydration is most suitable for your hair type in Hair Hydration.
