7 DIY Hair Mask Recipes For Various Hair And Scalp Problems

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JAKARTA - Everyone must have experienced hair problems, ranging from dry hair, split ends, dandruff, loss, dullness, to gray hair. Changes in seasons, the influence of outdoor and indoor temperatures, and the effects of heat from styling tools are just a few of the factors that cause hair damage.

No need to bother choosing which treatment products are suitable for dealing with hair problems. Because some ingredients at home can be easily transformed into an artificial hair mask that is no less effective at controlling hair damage. Launching Good Housekeeping, Tuesday, February 22, here is a DIY hair mask recipe that you can try to make yourself.

Baking soda hair mask

Continuous use of hair care and styling products can result in a buildup of product residue on each strand of hair. The buildup can lead to frizzy, greasy hair, to dandruff. Get rid of this excess oil and residue buildup with a baking soda hair mask.

Ingredients: Half a cup of shampoo, 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda

Directions: Mix shampoo with baking soda, mix well and apply to wet hair. Gently massage the mixture into your scalp and leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

Coconut oil hair mask

Coconut oil hair mask works to restore moisture to dry hair and prevent split ends, frizz, and breakage.

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil.

Directions: Before going to bed, warm coconut oil in the microwave, then massage it into damp hair, avoiding the roots (Tie the strands into a bun or cover with a shower cap). Shampoo in the morning.

Coconut oil, sugar and essential oil hair mask

This mask aims to help get rid of dandruff. Because it is made from natural ingredients, this mask also doubles up as a good facial scrub for the skin.

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of raw raw coconut oil, 4 teaspoons of raw sugar, 5 drops of peppermint oil, 2 drops of tea tree oil.

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Apply the mixture to the inside of your hair using your hands. After applying evenly, massage gently for 1-3 minutes then tie your hair and let stand a few minutes before showering.

The sugar in the mask breaks down into glycolic acid which dissolves dead skin cells. Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids and has anti-inflammatory benefits, peppermint oil helps increase circulation to the scalp, and tea tree oil is antifungal, antimicrobial, and antibacterial.

Avocado, honey and olive oil hair mask

Avocado, honey and olive oil hair mask specially designed to treat frizzy hair caused by overuse of styling tools, hair dyes, chemical treatments. The omega-3 fatty acids in avocados help strengthen hair and add shine. Avocado-based masks also help rejuvenate and moisturize the scalp.

Ingredients: Half an avocado, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey and 3 drops of selected essential oil.

Directions: Stir the ingredients until they are thoroughly combined, then apply to wet hair with your fingertips, starting at the bottom and working your way up. Wrap hair with a shower cap. To help activate the ingredients, dry your hair covered with a shower cap after 10 minutes. Leave it for another 20 minutes, then wash it off.

Banana, honey, egg and olive oil hair mask

This mask can be used for those who have hair loss problems. Bananas and eggs are rich in amino acids so they can increase elasticity, strengthen and increase hair thickness.

Ingredients: 2 egg yolks, 2 peeled ripe bananas, 2-3 tablespoons of honey, half a cup of conditioner, 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

How to make: Blend all ingredients until it becomes mush. Cover your hair with a towel or shower cap, let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

Cinnamon and coconut oil hair mask

Cinnamon and coconut oil masks are suitable for those who are naturally bald. Try a cinnamon-based mask, an anti-microbial spice known to stimulate blood circulation and promote hair growth and strength.

Ingredients: Cinnamon and coconut oil in equal amounts.

Directions: Mix ingredients well. Apply the mask to your roots and sections, and massage into your scalp. Leave it for 30 to 45 minutes and rinse. Use this mask at least once a week.

Egg white and lemon hair mask

Egg white and lemon hair mask is effective against limp hair and oily scalp. If you are prone to oily hair, an egg mask can make a difference. Stick with just the whites, which have protein enzymes that help remove excess oil.

Ingredients: 1 egg white, lemon juice

Directions: Apply a hair mask from root to tip and leave it on for 30 minutes to an hour, the longer the better. Rinse with warm water.