Does your hair look like it would benefit from some extra TLC? No problem. Here are 6 incredibly effective DIY hair masks with less than four ingredients each! The result? Super hydrated, silkier, shinier, and healthier hair, to name just a few! No doubt, you can also use these hair masks to reinvigorate your Remy hair extensions, too!
1. Coconut Hair Mask (for shine and moisture)
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Method:
Mix the ingredients into a pot and heat it up until combined well. Apply to the hair (always from top to bottom) and then cover with aluminum foil or a shower cap. Leave for 20 mins and then rinse. On virgin hair extensions, this mask does wonders!
2. Egg Hair Mask (restores shine and soften the hair)
Ingredients:
1 egg
2 tablespoons olive oil (if it’s extra virgin then even better).
1 cup coconut milk
juice of half a lemon
Method:
Beat the egg in a bowl and mix with the coconut milk and the olive oil. Mix well and add the lemon juice. Mix again and massage your scalp with it. Let it sit for about 20 minutes and rinse.
3. Avocado Hair Mask (fights frizz, repairs damage, restores shine and adds moisture)
Ingredients:
1 avocado
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 eggs
Method:
Mix all the ingredients into a bowl and apply to the hair. Leave for around 20 minutes and rinse. Your hair and virgin Remy hair extensions will thank you for that!
4. Coconut and Jojoba Hair Mask (for fuller, shinier, and tangle-free hair)
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon jojoba oil
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Method:
Mix the ingredients well into a pot and heat (the mixture should be warm not burning hot!). Apply to the hair and wrap with a shower cap or warm cloth for about 30 minutes before you rinse.
5. Brown Sugar Mask (remove dead skin, restore itchiness, help dry or flaky scalps)
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil (if extra virgin then even better)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Method:
Mix everything into a bowl and apply to the hair. Let it sit for about 20 minutes and rinse.
6. Strawberry Hair Mask (for glossy shine and elimination of grease and excess oil)
Ingredients:
8 fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Method:
Mix all ingredients and blend well to form a puree. Apply evenly (the hair should be damp for this hair mask) and let it sit for about 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
7. Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Mask (for super shiny hair)
This mask will help smooth and clarify your hair cuticles which is the secret to hair that shine!
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vinegar
½ cup water
a couple of drops of your favorite essential oil
Method:
Mix the ingredients and pour over the hair (damp). The essential oil will help calm the intense smell of the vinegar. Comb through the hair and let it sit for about 5 mins. Rinse well and you will see your hair lying flat and silky smooth.
8. Lemon and Chamomile Hair Mask (to warm up ashy blonde hair)
Ingredients:
1 cup cooled tea
1 lemon juice
Method:
Tilt your head back over the bathtub or sink and pour the solution over wet hair (it should be clean). Rinse after 2-3 minutes. You can also combine the ingredients with a grated potato and apply to your hair. Blow dry on low for a couple of minutes and then rinse for extra shine! You may also want to check out our post about a huge issue: blonde hair (and blonde hair extensions) that change colors!
Have you tried any of these or have some more that have made your locks and Indian hair extensions look stunning? We are dying to know!
