Hair Mask Recipes for Damaged Hair

Damaged hair is one of the most common hair problems that women face today. There are of course, many factors that contribute to dry and damaged hair which include regular and excessive use of hair tools, dust, pollution and excessive use of chemical hair care products. Lack of proper hair care also leads to hair damage. Although there many types of hair masks available commercially, nothing can do more good to your hair than an all natural, chemical free homemade hair mask recipe. So, here are a few hair mask recipes for dry hair and for other hair types as well.

Hair Mask Recipes for Damaged Hair

Olive Oil Hair Mask Recipes

Recipe #1
Ingredients
Olive Oil- 5 tablespoons
Eggs-2

Method
Mix 5 tablespoons of warm olive oil with two well beaten eggs. Apply this mixture liberally on the hair and scalp with an applicator brush. Wrap your head with a shower cap and let this hair mask for damaged hair be on for around 20 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water followed by a gentle shampoo.

Recipe# 2
Ingredients
Olive Oil- 1 tablespoon
Honey- 2 tablespoons
Apple cider vinegar- 1 tablespoon

Method
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and apply it to the hair and scalp. Use a wide toothed comb to comb through the hair and evenly spread the hair mask. Let it stay for an hour and then wash off with lukewarm water. This is one of the best home hair mask recipes.

Banana Hair Mask Recipes

Recipe# 1
Ingredients
Banana (ripe)- 2
Honey- 2 tablespoons
Milk- half cup

Method
This is a moisturizing hair mask recipe. Mash the ripe banana and add to it the honey and milk. Mix them well together and apply it liberally to the hair scalp, length and tips. Let it stay for around 20 minutes and then rinse off with cool water followed by a gentle shampoo and conditioner.

Recipe# 2
Ingredients
Banana- 1
Wheat germ oil- 2 teaspoons
Yogurt (plain)- 2 tablespoons
Honey- 2 teaspoons
Condensed milk- 2 teaspoons
Essential oil (any)- 3 to 5 drops

Method
In a bowl, add all the ingredients and blend them together using a blender. Remember to keep the consistency of the hair mask thick. Then, wash your hair with a cleansing shampoo, rinse and pat dry with a towel. Apply this hair mask liberally all over the hair and then wrap it up in a shower cap. Let it stay for an hour and then rinse with a mild shampoo followed by a conditioner.

Strawberry Hair Mask Recipe

Ingredients
Strawberries- 8
Mayonnaise- 1 tablespoon

Method
In a bowl, mash the strawberries and add to it the mayonnaise. Mix it well and massage this mixture into clean, damp hair. Wrap your hair with a shower cap and then wrap a warm towel around the hair. Let it stay for around half an hour and then wash off with a shampoo followed by a conditioner.

Hair Mask Recipes for Dry Hair

Mayonnaise Hair Mask Recipe

Ingredients
Mayonnaise- ½ cup
Honey- 2 tablespoons

Method
This is one of the best natural hair mask recipes. Mix both the ingredients well and use a blender if required. Apply it liberally to the hair and comb to spread it well from the roots to the tips. Let it stay for an hour and then rinse off.

Avocado Hair Mask Recipe

Ingredients
Avocado (ripe)
Honey- 1 tablespoon
Olive oil- 2 tablespoons

Method
This one is also one of the best hair mask recipes for frizzy hair. Mash the avocado and add to it the honey and olive oil. Mix until it turns creamy and then apply it to the hair. Let it stay for around half an hour and then rinse off with water, follow by a shampoo and conditioner.

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Use the above hair mask recipes for damaged hair twice a week, and once a week for hair that is less damaged but more dry. Protecting your hair from damage is the best way to obtain beautiful and healthy hair.