While I love winter, it definitely means I need to put in more work to keep my hair healthy. Where I live, the temperature can sometimes shift 20 degrees in one day, which often leaves my locks frizzy or lackluster.
I’ve found the key to keeping my hair looking healthy year-round is doing a weekly hair mask I make myself- I promise it’s easier than you think and super effective! As you’ll see below, you can whip up a powerful one right at home using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Here are six of my favorite go-to recipes for all kinds of hair issues, from dryness to dullness to excess oil (and one that addresses all three). I encourage you to try one the next time you want to give your hair a little salon-quality TLC at home.
COCONUT OIL + EGG+ OLIVE OIL
Use it to boost shine
Best for all hair types
INGREDIENTS:
1 raw egg
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
DIRECTIONS:
Combine and mix the coconut oil, olive oil and egg.
Apply the mixture to dry hair, focusing on your ends and roots, then cover your hair with a disposable shower cap and let the mask work for a minimum of one hour.
Rinse the mask out with cool to lukewarm water.
Shampoo and condition as you normally would, making sure to thoroughly remove the mask.
YOGURT + APPLE CIDER VINEGAR + HONEY
Use it to boost shine, moisturize, promote hair growth, and reduce oil at the scalp
Best for all hair types
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
DIRECTIONS:
Combine and mix all ingredients in a bowl.
Massage the mixture into the scalp, starting from roots and working down to the tips of your hair.
Pin your hair up, cover with a disposable shower cap and let the mask sit for at least 15 minutes.
Rinse with warm water, then shampoo and condition as you normally do.
STRAWBERRY + COCONUT OIL
Use it to reduce oil production in the scalp
Best for oily hair
INGREDIENTS:
6-8 fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon coconut oil
DIRECTIONS:
Blend all ingredients into a smooth, puree consistency.
Apply the puree evenly to damp hair, pin hair up, cover with a disposable shower cap and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Rinse well with warm water, then shampoo and condition as you normally do.
AVOCADO + EGG
Use it to restore moisture
Best for damaged or dry hair
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 avocado
1 egg yolk
DIRECTIONS:
Mash up the avocado and blend in the egg yolk.
Apply the mask to your entire head, pin your hair up, cover with a disposable shower cap and let sit for 15 minutes.
Rinse well with warm water, then shampoo and condition as you normally do.
MANGO + OLIVE OIL
Use it to help stimulate hair growth
Best for thinning hair
INGREDIENTS:
1 ripe mango
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
DIRECTIONS:
Peel, then dice the mango and mash thoroughly. Add the Olive Oil and mix.
Massage into your scalp for 3 minutes, then spread evenly throughout the rest of your hair.
Pin hair up and cover with a disposable shower cap for 30 minutes.
Rinse well with warm water, then shampoo and condition as you normally do.
BANANA + HONEY
Use it to tame frizz
Best for curly or wavy hair
INGREDIENTS:
1 medium-sized banana
1 tablespoon honey
DIRECTIONS:
Mash banana in a bowl until smooth, then add honey.
Apply the mixture to dry or slightly damp hair, pin hair up and cover with a disposable shower cap.
Leave the mask in your hair for 25 minutes.
Rinse well with lukewarm to cool water, then shampoo and condition as you normally do.
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