How to Make Hair Masks for Dry Damaged Hair

Nourish your dry, damaged hair for a healthy glow.

Dry, damaged hair can lead to a series of very bad hair days. Try this quick at-home technique for making your own moisturizing hair mask, and give your hair the nourishing boost it needs to glow.

Things You'll Need

• One-half ripe avocado 1 Tbsp. vitamin E oil Ripe banana 2 Tbsp. fresh or bottled 100 percent Aloe Vera gel

Instructions

Natural Hair Mask

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the hair mask ingredients and mash together until well blended.

2. Work the mask into dry hair, massaging it evenly through the hair strands and lightly onto the scalp. Use a wide tooth comb, if desired, to more evenly disperse the mask.

3. Cover your hair with a warm damp towel or with plastic wrap, and leave the mask in place for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

4. Rinse off the mask thoroughly, but do not shampoo. If possible, sleep without washing your hair in order to allow the remaining oils to absorb overnight.

5. Wash and condition as usual the next morning to reveal softer more luxurious hair. Repeat this process once a month, or as needed, to maintain a healthy glow.

Tips & Warnings

• Try adding wheat germ oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba or other nourishing oils to your hair mask for added moisturizing. Add to the healing benefits of your hair mask by adding one or two drops of bay essential oil, which helps to nourish and strengthen damaged hair.

• As with any personal care product, if you experience an allergic reaction or skin sensitivity, rinse the mask off immediately and discontinue use.

References

• Condition Damaged Hair With Aloe Vera; YGOY; 2007.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Give New Life to Your Damaged Hair