Hair Mask- Best 3 DIY Hair mask for smooth, healthy and shiny hairs

Best 3 DIY Hair masks for smooth, healthy and shiny hairs. 

A common problem among youngster has damaged hair. It might because of using heat styling, colouring, and everyday wear and tear, we put our hair through a lot which results in frizz, flyaway, dryness, breakage, and plenty of other side-effects that make our hair more difficult to manage hence we recommend hair growing tonic.  Here We’ve got the scoop on how to minimize and combat hair damage, including 3 DIY hair masks for damaged hair that will help moisturize and revive your strands. 

But most importantly we need to manage to root cause of the problem i.e., Intake of poor diet, excessive chemical treatments, oxidative stress from your environment, and heat styling that can damage your hair and its proteins. 

Here are some easy and very effective hair masks which give relief in many hair problems or a combination of hair problems.  

Banana hair mask – 

Banana is creamy and pulpy in texture. Also, it contains a good amount of water and can be used as a good moisturizer. Also Bananas contain a fair amount of fibre and several antioxidants. In general One medium-sized banana of 100 grams approximately contains 

• Calories 89 kcal 
• Protein 1.1 g 
• Total Fat 0.3 g 
• Saturated fat 0.1 g 
• Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g 
• Total Carbohydrate 23 g 
• Sodium 1 mg 
• Potassium 358 mg 
• Dietary fibre 2.6 g 
• Sugar 12 g 
• Vitamin A 1% 
• Vitamin C 14% 
• Iron 1%
• Vitamin B-6 20% 
• Magnesium 6% 

The calorie count of banana is high compared to other fruits but low in fat and protein. In both the forms of banana i.e., the unripe banana the carbs content is mostly in the form of starch and resistant starch, but in the banana ripens, the starch turns into sugar namely glucose, fructose and sucrose. 

Along with this bananas contain silica element that helps your body to synthesize collagen and may make your hair stronger and thicker. Not only this but bananas also have antimicrobial properties that can heal flaky and dry scalp, relieving dandruff symptoms. Generally, a maximum of the hair conditioning products are made up of silica or contains silica, as a conditioning element.  

Not only the fruit part but also it’s the flower, leaves etc. are used from ancient times for beauty purpose. The mask made with banana helps to remove frizz from hair and also works great in the case of dandruff.  

How banana mask is helpful for hair?  

• This mask conditions your scalp and also promotes the healing of dry and irritated skin.
• It is great for dandruff as it will infuse moisture and antioxidants into your hair.
• Using egg with the given two-ingredient is particularly good for encouraging hair growth and sleek, glossy hair.  
• Banana with coconut oil is a great combination of hair that could use a silky, moisture-rich treatment.  
• You can also use this mask after bleaching or colouring your hair to treat hair follicles that may have been damaged. 
• Mixing the avocado with bananas is particularly good cause the minerals and proteins combination which is a fat-rich fruit soften and condition follicles of the hair showing signs of ageing, or add a bit of a volume boost. 

Ingredients for the banana hair mask  

• 2 medium-sized banana  
• Honey 2 tbsp. 
• Coconut oil 2tbsp

( increase the quality of ingredients according to your hair length)  

Procedure 

Mix all ingredients and blend it with the blender. Apply the paste firm bottom part i.e., form end of the hair and then apply in all hair. Leave this for a minimum of 1-2 hours and wash it with shampoo. Don’t use conditioner after this. Use this mask once a week.  

Egg hair mask 

In an egg both of the 2 part i.e., egg yolk, the yellow ball suspended in the white of an egg when you crack it open, are useful for hair. In egg, the yellow part called egg yolk is densely packed with nutrition and proteins, such as biotin, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin D. On average an egg of 100 grams contains approximately  

• Calories 155 
• Protein 13 g 
• Total Fat 11 g 
• Saturated fat 3.3 g 
• Polyunsaturated fat 1.4 g 
• Monounsaturated fat 4.1 g 
• Cholesterol 373 mg 
• Total Carbohydrate 1.1 g 
• Sodium 124 mg 
• Potassium 126 mg 
• Sugar 1.1 g 
• Vitamin A 10% hair mask at home
• Calcium 5% 
• Iron 6% 
• Vitamin D 21% 
• Vitamin B-65%
• Cobalamin 18% 
• Magnesium 2% 

Egg contains the nutrients that are the same ones that are in healthy, glossy hair. Many people apply the egg yolk to their scalp as a treatment for hair loss, brittle hair, or to try to make their hair grow faster. 

How an egg mask is helpful for hair?  

• It helps to moisturize hair that appears dry.  
• We may consider egg as a superfood for your hair due to the unique combination of vitamins found inside. Vitamins A and E, biotin, and folate make hair more resistance to damage • It helps the hair to grow and healthy in texture.  
• It also helps hair will grow out stronger and be less prone to breakage and shedding. • Egg contains a significant amount of iron which now a day, most deficit element in the body.  

Ingredients for egg mask 

• Egg 1 
• Olive oil -2 tbsp. ( you can also add castor oil/ coconut oil instead of olive oil)  
• Raw milk – 2 tbsp. 
• Lemon juice – 6-8 drops (optional)  

Procedure 

Take both the part (egg white and egg yolk) in a container. Add all the ingredients. Mix it well. Detangle your hair and apply it form your roots to the tip of the hair. Keep this mask for at least 10-15 mints. And wash it with cold water by applying shampoo and conditioner. Try to use this mask once a week for better results.  

Aloe vera hair mask 

Aloe vera is a well known medicinal plant from ancient times. And still, there is plenty of research that has proven it. However, there is no evidence of regeneration of hair by aloe vera but has proven solution of many of the hair problem including infection, frizzy hairs, dandruff etc.  

Aloe vera mask can be used in artificial gel form or consumed directly from the plant. It contains polysaccharide and glycoprotein which provides a cooling effect on the scalp. Same also contains proteolytic enzymes which repair dead cell of the hair scalp and also initiate the dormant or resting hair follicles for hair growth along with moist and smooth texture.  

 Which also helpful for people who recently have their hair transplant. It maintains the pH level of the scalp and cleanses the pores. It conditions your hair naturally. And provide Frizz-Free and shiny hair.  

• Energy 20.68cal  
• Carbohydrate- 495 mg 
• Protein -22 mg 
• Dietary fibre- 0.17 mg 
• Protein- 22mg 
• Vitamin C – 60.11 mg 
• Calcium- 24.48 mg 
• Sodium- 89.09 mg 

The most vital substance in aloe vera is water. Approximately it contains 98.5 % moisture and remaining water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, enzymes, polysaccharides, phenolic compounds and organic acids. All these components not only provide soothing, moisturizing, and protective effect on hair and skin but also rejuvenates hair, giving it elasticity and preventing breakage. 

How aloe vera mask is helpful for hair?  

• Due to its antibacterial property, it prevents infection and inflammation in the scalp. • It moisturizes the hair.  
• It prevents Fizziness in the hair.  
• Aloe vera mask prevents dandruff.  
• It helps to strip off extra oil accumulation from the scalp.  
• Due to the presence of vitamins A, C and E, and choline content it promotes healthy cell growth. • The presence of several fatty acids and enzymes may help in reducing inflammation. • Aloe vera mask is greatly helpful for different hair including oily hair, brittle, dry or damaged hair, and curly hair. 

Ingredients 

• Fresh aloe vera leave/ aloe vera gel 
• Coconut oil  
• Apple cider vinegar ( for itchy scalp) / Fresh curd Or yogurt ( for dry hairs) / Honey ( for Smoothing effect) [ optional ]  

Procedure 

Take an appropriate amount of aloe vera gel according to your hair length. Mix 2 teaspoon of coconut oil ( you can increase the amount as per the requirement). Add other ingredients. Detangle your hair and start applying form the end of your hair towards the scalp. Make sure that while applying the mask your hands move towards the direction of the end. Split your hair in a different section for better application and at last comb it with a wide-toothed comb, so that it covers the whole hair.  

Cover your head with a towel wet in hot water or you can use a shower cap and apply heat by hair drier. Keep this mask for at least 30 minutes and then wash it off with normal water.  

With this effective hair mask, we need to follow a healthy lifestyle routine and a proper hair care process which was discussed in our previous article. 

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Conclusion of Hair Mask

• Along with these remedies, here are some precautions that are necessary to avoid damage hair.  
• Always have a healthy and nutritious diet filled with fruits, vegetables, and good fats to promote hair growth. Also, keeping hydrated is a must, so make sure you’re drinking a minimum of 8 to 10 glasses of water a day.  
• Most importantly try to get back to our basics as many conventional hair products ranging from shampoos and conditioners to serums are filled with toxic chemicals, alcohols, sulphates, and many artificial fragrances which may strip the hair and often cause scalp irritation over time. However these products may provide a quick fix, but they do not address the core of the problem or help foster healthy hair in the long run. 
• Avoid excessively using hair-styling products use hair mask. 
• Always avoid direct contact with chlorinated water in the swimming pool. 
• Don’t wash your hair daily and instead rinse them every few days. 
• The point which we always take lightly is about our towel. It can weigh pretty heavily on your hair, causing breakage close to the roots. Also, the aggressive motion of rubbing your hair in a towel can aggravate the cuticle, worsening frizz and flyaway of hair, so try to avoid this situation and try to use a microfiber towel or let your hair dry naturally.  
• Get Trim hair frequently to avoid split ends.  
• Try to rinse your hair with cool water instead of warm as it seals the cuticles and reduces moisture loss.

Author

Ms. Neha Lilhore
Dietitian and Nutritionist
B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
M.Sc. Food and Nutrition (Home Science)

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