According to TeensHealth, your hair consists of three layers. When the outside cuticle lifts, it exposes the inner layers of the hair shaft and it no longer has the ability to retain moisture giving it a dry, frizzy appearance. Damage to the cuticle can be caused by excessive exposure to humidity, sun, chlorine and the environment. Chemically treating your hair and the use of hot styling tools can aggravate already damaged hair. Supplying your hair with extra moisture through homemade hair masks can help close the cuticle, trapping much-needed moisture inside the hair shaft and eliminating frizziness.
Eggs
Step 1
Beat one egg yolk until it is thick and foamy. Stir in 1/2 tsp. of olive oil. Add 3/4 cup of warm water. Apply to your hair, leave it in for 10 minutes then rinse with warm water.
Step 2
Beat one egg white until foamy. Mix 5 tbsp. of plain yogurt into the egg white. Massage the mixture into your hair and leave it in for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse your hair with warm water.
Step 3
Mix 2 eggs with 2 tbsp. of water. Apply the egg mixture to clean, damp hair and leave in for 15 minutes. Wash the mixture from your hair with a mild shampoo.
Step 4
Mix 2 eggs with 5 tbsp. of olive oil and massage into your hair. Cover your hair with a 1-gallon plastic bag or plastic wrap for 30 minutes. Shampoo the mask out with mild shampoo.
Fruit
Step 1
Mash together one banana and 1/2 an avocado. Apply to your hair, and cover your head with a 1-gallon plastic bag or plastic wrap. Leave your hair covered for 10 minutes and rinse the mixture out with cool water.
Step 2
Massage a large chunk of hand-softened coconut cream into your hair. Wrap a warm towel around your hair for one hour. Shampoo your hair with a mild shampoo.
Step 3
Mix together one banana, one egg, 3 tbsp. of honey, 3 tbsp. of milk and 5 tbsp. of olive oil. Apply the mixture to your hair, and leave it in for 30 minutes. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
Step 4
Mash together one ripe avocado with 1 tbsp. of honey and 2 tbsp. of olive oil until creamy. Apply to your hair, and leave in for 20 minutes. Wash out with a mild shampoo.
Step 5
Mix one ripe banana and a few drops of almond oil. Apply to your hair for 30 minutes, then wash out with a mild shampoo.
Tips and Warnings
- Homemade hair care products contain no preservatives. Store any unused product in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, then discard.
Things You'll Need
- Bowl
- Spoon and/or fork
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Eggs
- Olive oil
- Plain yogurt
- 1 gallon plastic bags
- Plastic wrap
- Bananas
- Avocados
- Coconut cream
- Honey
- Milk
- Almond oil
- Shampoo
- Towel
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