Homemade Natural DIY Hair Masks for All Your Hair Woes!

By Ruchi Sharma

Whether its stress, pollution or simply lifestyle changes, hair loss and damage has become the new normal. We spend in some big bucks on costly hair treatments at salons in a bid to achieve beautiful hair but those chemicals only make it worse. There are a truckload of products on offer in the market too, claiming to make your hair look absolutely shiny, beautiful, dandruff free and what not! But as they say, natural ingredients are the best when it comes to any kind of beauty regime. That’s why here’s a list of some super easy yet effective homemade hair masks that will ensure you get glossy yet damage free treatment for your hair, ensuring your beautiful locks feel pampered and super happy!

Strawberry Hair Mask that Helps in Natural Hair Growth

Strawberries are delicious and good for your hair too, especially for boosting hair growth.

Ingredients

2-3 Mashed Ripe Strawberries

1 Tablespoon Honey

1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil

Combine all three and apply it all over your hair especially on roots. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and wash off with cool water. 

Simple Egg Mask for hair fall

We all know eggs are great for hair. Looking for a DIY hair mask using egg? Here is a simple yet effective homemade hair mask recipe for splitends!

Ingredients

1 Egg Yolk 

2 Tablespoons Honey

2 Tablespoons Almond Oil

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Mix all the above ingredients well and apply the mask all over your hair including tips of the hair. Leave it on for 30-40 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. The egg yolk will nourish your hair and strengthen the hair strands in turn avoiding split ends.

Yoghurt Mask for Frizzy hair

Yoghurt can actually be combined with various things for hair masks for various hair problems. Here’s one for frizzy hair.

Ingredients

1 Cup Yoghurt

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Simply mix them well and apply it all over your hair, just leave it on for 10 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water, and done! You will notice the difference right from first use.

Banana Mask for Hair Fall Woes

Stress and pollution are the main reasons for hair fall and even breakage issues. Here’s a nourishing homemade hair mask no egg recipe for you. It works well for hair dandruff issue too.

Ingredients

2 overripe bananas

1 Teaspoon Honey

1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil

Mash or blend the bananas and run them through a sieve to remove lumps. Add in the honey and oil to the paste and mix it well. Apply it to your hair evenly specially to the roots and wash it off after 20 minutes with a mild shampoo and water.

Apple Cider Vinegar for Oily Hair

If you have a super oily scalp, this DIY hair detox mask is just for you.

Ingredients

One cup Apple Cider Vinegar

1 Tablespoon Honey

Mix both well and apply it to your hair. You can wash it off after 10 minutes with cold water or lukewarm water. Don’t leave it for too long or it can dry out your hair.

Oil Based Masks

Simple essential oils are without a doubt perfect natural hair nourishment treatment. They are simple and easy to make DIY hair masks. Here are two for your bad hair woes.

Evergreen Curry Leaves Coconut Oil Combo

Now this is one granny nuskha you might have heard zillions of times. Its super easy yet effective not only for hair fall and itchy scalp but also better hair quality over time. Here’s how you can make it.

Ingredients

12-15 fresh curry leaves 

2-3 Tablespoon coconut oil

Wash the curry leaves in running water and once they are completely dry, add them to a pan along with the coconut oil and warm it up till the leaves pop (ensure leaves are completely dry before adding). Once it cools down a bit, apply it all over your hair. You can wash it off in 30 minutes or even leave it overnight.

Vitamin E Hair Mask for Hair Fall

Is your comb always covered with tons of hair after simple brushing? That’s a nightmare for all ladies for sure. Here’s an effective simple evergreen vitamin E mask:

Ingredients 

1 Vitamin E capsule

1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil

1 Teaspoon Castor Oil

1 Teaspoon Almond Oil

Mix all the ingredients and apply it evenly all over your hair. You can leave this pack overnight and wash off in the morning with a subtle shampoo and cold water. This oil based mask will leave your hair shiny with lesser hair fall. You can use it once to twice a week.

P.S.- Do a patch test before applying either of the hair packs! You can apply a tiny amount to an area which is generally hidden.

Tips for Getting the Best Benefits from Hair Masks

1. Application of hair masks should always be on clean hair and scalp to ensure complete nourishment.
2. Messy hair mask application issues? Fret not! Apply it evenly dividing your hair in different partitions starting from the tips of your hair. End it all by covering it with a shower cap for the duration you need to keep the mask on. There, just relax now! All the messy woes for those 10-15 minutes are gone.
3. If possible wrap a hot towel on your hair after you wash off the mask, it will surely help.
4. If you are using an egg mask, always wash off with cold water. If you use hot water it may curdle the egg and leave an unpleasant experience.
5. Never leave a hair mask on for too long as it might lead to more issues like hair breakage.

If you still have persistent hair issues, the best way would be to visit a dermatologist who might help in treating an underlying issue which might be leading to hair loss or related problems.

Do tell us which DIY homemade hair pack worked out for you!