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4 Easy DIY Hair Mask Recipes: Rain-Perfect Edition
The rainy season has stuck its feet already. And, this season, hair trouble starts without giving a hint even. I can see at least 20 strands of hair here and there.
Well! This season reminds me of hair masks more and more. I can definitely buy something ready-made. But, I find no charm in doing so especially when I can make amazing hair masks at home.
The humidity and heat pose a set of problems for my hair. So, every monsoon, I prepare some hair concoctions with the ingredients available at my home. Let’s talk about 4 of my favourite rain-perfect beneficial hair masks.
1. Green Tea and Curd Infused Hair Mask Recipe for Greasy Scalp
No matter, what the season is, a greasy scalp always poses serious threats. Here is a simple hair potion recipe you need to save your greasy scalp.
Ingredients You Need
- Green Tea Bag
- 2 Tablespoons Curd
- 10 drops of Tea Tree Oil
Method of Preparation and Application
- Dip the tea bag in a bowl filled with warm water and prepare a green tea potion
- Take half a cup of this green tea extract, 2 tablespoons of curd, & 10 drops of tea tree oil and mix everything in a bowl
- Now, take a brush or with your hands, cover your entire scalp with this concoction
- Keep it for 30 minutes and wash off with a mild shampoo
The oil soaking ability of the tea tree and the antibacterial properties of green tea make this recipe a potent one for greasy scalp.
2. Honey Infused Hair Tonic Recipe for Dry and Flaky Scalp
Dry and flaky scalp is such a problem that gives me trouble around the year. The following recipe soothes my agitated scalp at least for a few days.
Ingredients You Need
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 5 drops of Lavender or Lemongrass Essential Oil
Method of Preparation and Application
- Dilute the ACV with two tablespoons of water
- Mix everything in a bowl
- As you can see, it is more like a tonic than a mask. So, take a brush and apply it to the affected portions of the scalp.
- Keep it intact for 30 minutes. Wash off with cold water.
The recipe is quite a pH balanced hair tonic that not only hydrates your scalp but also improves your entire hair profile.
3. Rice Infused Hair Potion for Frizzy Hair
Frizzy hair is one of the most common hair woes. So, like many, if frizzy hair is a constant trouble maker in your life, then you need this amazing recipe.
Ingredients You Need
- Half Cup rice powder
- 2 Tablespoons of Aloe Vera Gel
- 4 Drops of Almond Oil
Method of Preparation and Application
- Soak the rice powder in a bowl full of water. Keep it intact for about 60 minutes and prepare a gluey mixture.
- Take the mixture in a bowl and mix the other ingredients. Blend everything well.
- Apply it all over your scalp and also apply through your strands.
- Let your hair absorb all the benefits of rice and aloe vera gel for about 45 minutes.
- Wash off with cold water. You might clean the residues with a shampoo as well.
Well! This hair mask is loaded with minerals, vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants that are pretty beneficial for frizzy hair. Give it a try; I am pretty sure your hair is going to love it.
4. Protein-Rich Hair Mask Recipe for Dull Hair
Dull and shineless hair is a common hair woe for all the women out there. And, I am no different too. The problem becomes severe in the rainy season. And, every time this recipe saves my hair from disgrace.
Ingredients You Need
- A whole Egg white
- 2 tablespoons of Coconut Milk
- 15 Drops of Rosemary Essential Oil
Method of Preparation and Application
- It is the easiest of all to prepare. All you need is to mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Apply this to your dull hair strands. It is best to avoid the scalp while applying it as the coconut milk might make your scalp a bit greasy.
- Keep the hair mask on your hair for about 40 minutes.
- Wash off with cold water. You might follow up with a mild shampoo and conditioner as well.
The lactic acid in Curd helps to clear all the built-offs on your scalp. Egg white makes sure that your scalp does not go without protein. All the antioxidants and enzymes present in this concoction make your hair shiny, smooth, and bouncy.
Well! None of these recipes can solve your hair woes forever. In fact, it would be a blatant lie if someone promises you so. The best part of these recipes is that you have a bunch of natural solutions now that would not cause you any extra trouble.
So, which one of these you are going to try out soon? Let us know in the comment section below. Make sure you share this article with your friends and family. Take care; celebrate life.
