Natural care and cosmetics are living their most profitable years, and for an adequate reason, they are ecological, ethical, and much better for our health and that of our skin and hair.
And it’s even better when they’re homemade… Discover our formulae for homemade hair masks!
Which vegetable oil should I pick for my homemade hair care?
Our homemade hair mask recipes are mostly made with ingredients you already have at home. Banana, honey, yogurt… and vegetable oil! And as the choice of this oil depends on the nature of your hair, it will have to be chosen with care:
- Coconut oil – a true all-purpose oil, coconut oil is suitable for all hair types!
- Olive oil – perfect for normal hair, but also for repairing dry hair, olive oil will also enhance curly and frizzy hair without weighing it down;
- Castor oil – nourishing, it promotes hair growth and is therefore suitable for fine and fragile hair;
- Argan oil – nourishing and protective, argan oil deeply regenerates the hair and helps it fight against external aggressions;
- Avocado oil – revitalizing, highly moisturizing, and softening, avocado oil is a strong ally against tangled hair;
- Jojoba oil – is low-greasy and regulating, it is ideal for oily or easily greasy hair and scalp.
Easy DIY hair mask recipes
Because the best tips are often the simplest, know that a vegetable oil bath can work miracles on your hair! Once a month, or a week if you have very dry or curly hair, apply the vegetable oil of your choice to your lengths and leave it on for at least 30 minutes before shampoo.
And since vegetable oil is natural and pure, you can even leave it in your hair for several hours or even overnight for deep hydration and nourished strong hair.
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DIY mask for dry hair
Is your hair tired, dull, and lacking shine? Do not panic! With this natural and homemade mask, you will restore all their shine and vitality.
Indeed, the vegetable oil will deeply hydrate them while the egg yolk will take care making them shine. Particularly rich in vitamins and minerals, egg yolk also has anti-dandruff properties.
In a bowl, combine the following ingredients:
For tired, dull hair:
- 1 egg yolk;
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Apply the mask to your dry or damp hair and leave it on for 30 minutes before shampooing.
DIY mask for blonde hair
Highly hydrating and repairing, honey stimulates the healing of the skin, but also your hair! Combining the virtues of honey and lemon, this mask will highlight the golden and blond reflections of your pretty hair, while giving it all the shine it deserves. No more dull and brittle hair.
In a bowl, combine the following ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of honey, preferably organic;
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice;
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of lukewarm water if needed to obtain the right texture.
Apply the mask to your dry or damp hair and leave it on for 30 minutes before shampooing.
DIY mask for thirsty hair
Just like our skin, our hair needs good hydration to be healthy. However, between the damp cold of the outdoors and the dry heat of the heated interiors, in the winter our hair can dehydrate faster than in the rest of the year.
As a result, your hair is thirsty and becomes dull and brittle with particularly dry ends.
To remedy this, mix the following ingredients in a bowl:
- 2 tablespoons of Aloe Vera gel;
- 2 tablespoons of coconut milk, ideally the one for cooking and not the one you find in the drinks section.
Apply the mask to your dry or damp hair and leave it on for 30 minutes before shampooing.
DIY hair mask for soft and strong hair
Particularly rich in zinc, the banana will hydrate, nourish and repair weakened hair. Combined with the strong moisturizing and softening power of vegetable oil, banana brings shine and strength to your tired hair.
In a bowl, combine the following ingredients:
- 1 mashed ripe banana;
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Apply the mask to your dry or damp hair and leave it on for 30 minutes before shampooing.
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DIY soothing mask for irritated scalp
An irritated scalp is embarrassing, itchy, and can lead to dandruff… Between the cold and wearing hats and other beanies, your scalp particularly needs attention in winter.
The good news, all the ingredients for a homemade soothing mask are certainly already in your fridge!
In a bowl, combine the following ingredients:
- 1 natural yogurt, preferably organic;
- 1 teaspoon of honey, preferably organic;
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil for normal hair or 1 tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel for oily hair.
Apply the mask to your scalp and massage gently with your fingertips. Leave on for 30 minutes before shampoo.
DIY mask to boost hair growth
Do you dream of long mermaid hair, but your hair no longer wants to grow? This homemade mask is made for you! Castor oil has been known and used for centuries for its benefits in hair growth.
Indeed, it stimulates their growth and strengthens them. In this mask, you will also find mustard vegetable oil, which will also make your hair stronger and prevent hair loss.
Finally, grapefruit essential oil also helps fight hair loss, while rosemary cineole essential oil will stimulate the growth of your hair and help you see new ones grow.
In a bowl, combine the following ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of castor oil;
- 1 half tablespoon of mustard oil;
- 3 drops of Grapefruit or Rosemary EO with Cineole.
Spread the mask to your scalp, massaging gently with your fingertips to stimulate blood microcirculation. Then cover your head with a towel or a charlotte to let the heat do its work and leave for 1 hour before shampooing.
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