I have curly hair so I know very well the trials and tribulations you go through trying to care for and style it. The good news is that there are lots of hair masks out there that help keep your curls healthy, strong and lustrous. If you prefer to make your own rather than buy one at the drugstore, then you have come to the right place. Here are several perfect choices for getting the curls of your dreams.
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Egg and Mayo Mask
If your curls just need a boost, this is the hair mask for you. It’s easy to make with items you probably already have in your kitchen and it will revolutionize the way your curls look and feel.
Ingredients:
1 egg
2 tablespoons mayo
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
Directions:
Combine all the ingredients until mixed well. Massage the mixture all through your hair, cover it with a shower cap and allow it to sit for 30 minutes. Rinse well.
Source: buzzfeed.com
Papaya is the Right Choice
Not only will this mask infuse each of your curls with loads of nutrients and antioxidants for good health, but it smells really fresh and delicious too. The mask will condition your hair and make your curls shiny. Perfect!
Ingredients:
½ ripe papaya, skin and seeds removed
1 beaten egg white
1 tablespoon honey
Directions:
Combine the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Apply to your hair and wait 20 minutes before rinsing.
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Coconut Oil Mask
Coconut oil is great for any hair type, but it does wonders for hydrating your curls and helping them look their best. This simple mask is one you can turn to anytime your hair needs a boost. It’s so easy!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons coconut oil
Directions:
Place the oil in your hands and gently rub them together to warm the oil. Spread it through your strands and put your hair into a bun. At the end of the day, rinse well.
Source: mindbodygreen.com
Totally Easy Avocado Mask
Avocado is packed with protein and healthy fats, two things that your curly hair needs to stay strong and healthy. Of course eating an avocado has benefits, but applying it directly to your hair is also a great choice.
Ingredients:
1 pitted and peeled avocado
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 drops lavender oil
Directions:
Mash the avocado, then add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Massage the mask in from the roots to the tips and allow to sit for 30 minutes. Rinse.
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Avocado and Banana
If you really want to pump up the benefits of avocado for your hair, add some banana to the mask. This delicious smelling mask will hydrate each one of your curls and leave you with a lustrous head of hair that is going to get you loads of compliments.
Ingredients:
¼ avocado
½ banana
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons mayo
Directions:
Mash the avocado and banana together really well and add the oil and mayo. Mix well. Massage the mixture through your curls and allow to sit for 20 to 30 minutes before rinsing.
Source: curlynikki.com
Greek Yogurt and Honey
Yogurt is a great source of protein that can infuse your hair and leave your curls stronger and shinier. The honey loads each strand with antioxidants that will make it lustrous and lovely any day of the week.
Ingredients:
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
Directions:
Combine the two ingredients well and massage the mixture through your hair very well. All it to sit for a few minutes, then rinse.
Source: curlynikki.com
For Longer Curls
If you’re trying to grow out your curls, this is the mask you need in your life. It will help strengthen your hair and stimulate growth so that you have the long, shampoo worthy hair you’ve always dreamed of.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon oatmeal
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon almond oil
Directions:
Blend all the ingredients together to form a paste. Comb your hair, then massage the mixture throughout. Wait for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
Source: kinkycurlycoilyme.com
Which one are you excited to try first? What other curly hair tips can you share?
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