Homemade Hair Masks

Hair Mask 1: Egg and lemon

Beat egg and add a lemon juice. Apply on hair.

Hair Mask 2: Egg, milk, lemon, olive oil

Beat the whole egg or the part (yolk or white) that is suitable for your hair type. Egg yolk is preferred option. Add a cup of milk. Squeeze a lemon to the mixture. Add 1 spoon olive oil. Whisk the mixture well to get harmonious texture and apply on hair.

Hair Mask 3: Milk and Honey  

Mix a spoon of honey in a glass of milk. Massage the mixture on your hair from root to tip. 

Hair Mask 4: Banana and almond oil

Mash one banana and add 1 teaspoon of almond oil. Mix well and apply into your hair. You can use coconut oil, olive oil or honey in place of almond oil.

Hair Mask 5: Avocado, milk, olive oil

Take a small mashed ripe avocado. Add a cup of milk and 1 spoon olive oil. Mix them well and apply.

Hair Mask 6: Olive oil and lemon

Take 4 spoon of olive oil and squeeze 1 lemon. Mix them and apply on your hair. It is suitable for itchy scalp. It is also reliable to get rid of dandruff.

Hair Mask 7: Egg and Oil

Mix two beaten eggs with 6 tbsp of oil. Beat the mixture to get a uniform texture. Your mask is ready. You can apply on your hair and scalp.

Here are options of oil that can be used with egg yolk to prepare nourishing hair mask:

Egg yolks/Egg whites/Whole egg and Olive oil

Egg yolks/Egg whites/Whole egg and Almond oil

Egg yolks/Egg whites/Whole egg and Castor oil

Egg yolks/Egg whites/Whole egg and Linseed oil

Egg yolks/Egg whites/Whole egg and Lavender oil

NOTE:

The egg yolk is rich in fats and proteins. It is a natural moisturizer. Egg white contains bacteria-eating enzymes and removes unwanted oils from hair. Egg whites contains the bulk of egg’s protein.

• Whole egg and yolks-only treatments can be applied once a month.
• Whites-only treatment can be applied twice in a month.

Use egg white if you have oily hair and egg yolks if you have dry hair.

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Hair Spa at Home: Steps Explained

Hair Spa at Home: Steps Explained

Hair spa is one of the most preferable treatments for damaged hair. A good spa treatment gives life to your damaged hair. You should go through multiple sittings to get desired result. Without doubt, visiting a beauty salon is the easiest option; but it will pinch your pocket for sure. Also in salon spa, your hair can come in contact with harmful chemicals. So, home spa is safe and economic option.

Things you need:

• Hair Oil
• Towel
• Warm water
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Shower comb
• Hair mask

Six easy steps of hair spa at home

STEP 1 Massage your scalp and hair with hot /warm oil

Give a good massage to your scalp and hair with warm oil. Hot oil smooth up cuticles, soften dry and rough hair, seal in moisture, and minimize the look of split ends. You can opt for olive oil, coconut oil, almond oil, or castor oil. These oils are considered good for hair. Massage the hair for about 15-20 minutes.

You can mix essential oil to provide nourishment. Peppermint oil is considered good for dry hair whereas basil, lemongrass, and rosemary are suitable for oily hair. Lavender, cedar wood and chamomile can be applied to both dry and oily hair.

Don’t apply very hot oil to your scalp, else it will damage them. You can use prepackaged hot oil available in the market to avoid risk.

STEP 2 Steam your hair

Take some warm water and dip a clean towel in it. Squeeze it well and wrap the towel around the head to cover all your hair. Leave the wrapped towel on the head for about 15-20 minutes. Steaming helps oil penetrate well into the scalp.

STEP 3 Wash your hair

This step can be performed right after steaming or a day later. If you are washing right after steaming, you have to use lukewarm water for washing hair. If you are washing next day, you should use normal water.

You can use any mild shampoo of your choice.

STEP 4 Apply conditioner

Select a conditioner that suits your hair.  Apply evenly to each strand. For even application, divide your hair into small sections with the help of shower comb. Do not apply conditioner to scalp. You can use homemade conditioner as well.

STEP 5 Apply hair mask

Hair mask gives the required nourishment to hair. You can apply a cosmetic hair mask or prepare at home. Egg hair mask is easy to prepare and suits almost all types of hair. You should massage the mask lightly on hair. Make sure that you use ample quantity of mask that each stand gets covered. Cover the hair with warm towel (Refer step 2). Leave the mask for 20-30 minutes.

Here are some homemade hairmasks

STEP 6 Wash your hair and dab them dry

Wash your hair with a gentle shampoo. Dry your hair with a soft cotton towel. Don’t use a hair dryer as it will dry the moisture you wanted to give your hair.

Suggestion:

You should spa treat your hair once in a week for one or two months to notice the change. Later on, you can limit to once in a month to maintain the health of your shiny hair.

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Make Your Hair Instantly Silky and Shiny

Factors That Damage Outer Layer of Hair

Factors That Damage Outer Layer of Hair

Factors that damage outer layer of hair are:

·        Nutritional deficiencies

·        Harsh chemical in hair products

·        Over exposure to sun

·        Not maintaining cleanliness of hair

·        Exposure to dust

·        Frequent use of hair dye

·        Excessive stress

·        High mineral content in water

·        Exposure to chlorine

·        Heating tools:  hair dryer, hair iron, etc

·        Washing hair with hot water

·        Frequent change of hair products

·        Over exposure to air while biking, riding, etc

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Make Your Hair Instantly Silky and Shiny

Homemade Hair Masks

Make Your Hair Instantly Silky and Shiny

Every woman wants to have silky and shiny hair. Silky hair is good to deal with and shiny hair is always a choice. Hairstyle matters a lot to your look. An average woman can look pretty with a wonderful hair and a good-looking woman can look awkward with rough and dull hair. It is really easy to maintain your appearance with silky and shiny hair. You just need to comb and flaunt your hair in style!

Let’s know why our hair looks dull and rough. The texture of outer hair contributes in making hair lustrous and silky. The outer layer of healthy hair contains natural oil to keep it moist and shiny. When this layer is damage, your hair will look unhealthy, dull, and dry.

Read: Factors that damage outer layer of hair

If you really want to have healthy tresses; you have to take a bit of effort. Wash your hair at least twice in a week. Do not forget to nourish them with the goodness of oil. Conditioning is must for to keep away from dryness.  

Here are some tips to make your hair instantly silky and shiny:

Method 1 -  4 steps

Step 1: 

Apply egg: Break 2 eggs and mix it thoroughly and apply on hair for at least 30 minutes. You can take 3 or more eggs if your hair is long. (You can mix henna with eggs if you have grey hairs).

Step 2:

Wash hair: Wash your hair with a good shampoo.

Step 3: 

Conditioning: Apply a good conditioner on your hair. Don’t apply conditioner on your scalp. If you have mixed henna with the egg; you don’t need to condition your hair once again as henna is a natural conditioner.

Step 4:(Optional)

Use hair serum: Apply small quantity of hair serum on each and every strand.

Method 2 - 2 steps

Step 1:

Egg and Shampoo: If you are running out of time; this can be the best formula Mix egg and shampoo in a container. Apply them evenly in each and every strands including scalp. Leave the pack on your hair for 20 minutes.

Step 2:

Wash & condition your hair: Wash your hair with a good shampoo. You can also apply conditioner.

Method 3 -  3 step 

Step 1:

Oil: Oil your hair with good hair oil. You can use mineral oil, olive oil, almond oil, or coconut oil for oiling.  Wait for 15 minutes

Step 2:  

Wash & condition your hair: Wash your hair with a good shampoo. You can also apply conditioner.

Step 3: (Optional)

Use hair serum: Apply small quantity of hair serum on each and every strand.

These are quick tips to get shiny and silky hair. For long term result, you have to devote little extra time and effort. 

Note:

• Do not blow dry your hair. Take the water out from the strands with a towel.  Leave the hair open for 10-15 minutes to dry. 
• Don’t comb your hair when wet.

Homemade Hair Masks