Ultimate Hair Mask

Last night I tried out a natural DIY hair mask. This mask contained the ultimate ingredients for super healthy hair:

Eggs: 

Eggs are rich in protein, the high amount of protein from the raw egg helps rebuild your hair follicles and heal split ends. Eggs are also said to help your hair grow, as well as add shine, thicken, and strengthen your hair.

Coconut Oil: 

Coconut oil has numerous benefits for your hair, ranging from: hair growth, softening, shine, and helping with split ends. Coconut oil helps seal in moisturizer in your hair, provides natural nutrients which help soften your hair. Coconut oil contains vitamin K, vitamin E, and iron which helps eliminate dandruff as well as helping your hair growth.

Olive Oil: 

Olive oil is a natural conditioner for the hair and promotes scalp health. Olive oil has plenty of antioxidants which are essential to keeping the skin of your scalp in healthy shape. Olive oil can help your hair get shiny and very soft. Olive oil massages can improve the blood circulation in your scalp. This increased blood flow can stimulate the follicles, which then produce thicker strands.

The combination of eggs, coconut oil, and olive oil give your hair the best possible combination for having your healthiest hair.  My results were incredible, my hair was incredibly soft, shiny, voluminous, and it shockingly felt thicker (after one use). I absolutely LOVED this hair mask, and will continue to use this method when I want the ultimate hair mask treatment for my hair.

Ingredients:

-  1-2 raw eggs (depending on how much protein you want in your hair/the length of your hair)

-   1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil (depends on the length of your hair) 

-   1-2 tablespoon of olive oil  (depends on the length of your hair) 

Directions:

– Warm up the coconut oil for about 15-20 seconds (Allow it too cool for about 1-2 minutes)

– Combine the coconut oil, eggs, and olive oil together (Whisk it all together until it is very smooth)

– Apply the mask everywhere, with a focus on your ends and roots

-After application, apply a bag (grocery bag) on your hair to seal in the mask/create heat

-Leave the mask in your hair for a minimum of one hour

-Wash out with lukewarm to cool water (hot water can potentially cook the raw egg *gross*)

-Shampoo and condition afterwards

-Enjoy your beautiful hair !

I would love to know if you guys like it, and what your thoughts are after you try out this amazing & natural DIY hair mask!

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5 Easy DIY Hair Mask Recipes

Hair need a little TLC? I have five recipes for DIY hair masks to share today! I’ve tried each of these masks myself and they worked really well to deep condition my hair. The best part is how cheap they are to make. On top of that, they use ingredients you might already have in your kitchen! 

5 DIY Hair Masks

1. Olive oil  + Honey

Recipe:

4 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp honey

Length: 20 min.

This one gave me super shiny and sleek hair. The mixture is very sticky and messy and it’s hard to spread. It smells really good though and the recipe was enough to cover my long, long hair.

This is what it looks like!

2. Avocado + Coconut oil + Honey

Recipe:

- 1 tbsp avocado (mashed)

- 2 tbsp coconut oil

- 1 tsp honey

Length: 20 min.

I had to double this recipe for my long hair and I actually could’ve used a little more than that. My hair came out soft, smooth, and shiny.  This mask started dripping on me just after 10 min. I had to keep a towel around my shoulders and neck to catch the drips. I also had to rinse it out a couple of times because of the chunks.  Still a great mask!

Guacamole anyone? Somehow, I don’t think this will taste the same….

3. Honey + Apple cider vinegar + Egg

Recipe:

2 tbsp honey

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

2 eggs

Length: 20 min.

This mask was much thinner than the others. Luckily, it wasn’t chunky, but it did start to drip almost immediately. It was super wet. This one took some extra rinsing (I’m assuming it was because of the egg).

Looks like I’m about to scramble some eggs!

4. Banana + Honey + Yogurt

Recipe:

- 1 banana

- 1/4 cup honey

- 1/2 cup plain yogurt

Length: 1 hr

This one was enough for all of my hair and then some! If you have shorter hair, you could probably cut this recipe in half. It felt like having oatmeal on my head and it smelled really good.  I only left it on for 30 min because I was already dripping within 15 minutes.  By the 30-minute mark, I was done! This mask was pretty messy as well as sticky. I had to use a fine-tooth comb to get the chunks of banana out. It was all worth it though because in the end, I had nice, shiny hair.

Here’s what this mixture looks like.

5. Coconut oil

Length: Overnight or as 20 min. mask

This one is so simple and probably the least messy of the bunch. I’ve done this one a few times. At night, I just apply coconut oil all over my hair, clip it up and go to bed. Then, I wash it out in the morning. It doesn’t quite give me the results that the others do, but it still makes my hair look and feel nice.

I loved using these masks and seeing how great they made my hair look. Best of all, they’re cheap to make and if you don’t already have the ingredients, they’re easy to find. I think I’ll be using at least one a week.

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Home Remedy for Bald Spots

Onions have been used to help treat baldness and thinning hair for centuries.

Combined with a few simple ingredients, this makes a powerful home remedy.

What You Need:

- 1 onion

- 2 tbsp. Almond Oil

- 1 1/2 tbsp. ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Peel the onion and cut off the ends. Rinse and place in a blender and blend for around 45 seconds.

If you don’t have a blender, slice and grate the onion.

In a small bowl, add around 2 tbsp. of onion and add almond oil and ACV. You may also want to add a few drops of essential ols if you don’t like the smell of the onion.

Get your hair damp and apply mixture to scalp and affected areas.

Massage scalp for 2-3 minutes and let mixture sit for 7-10 minutes.

Rinse hair with cool water then shampoo and condition.

You can repeat this method once every two weeks for best results.

Your hair is made of keratin, the foods you eat also have an effect on your body and hair.

Eating foods filled with protein like eggs, cheese, fish, nuts are a great way to maintaining strong and healthy hair.

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Naturally Thicken Thinning Hair

Are you suffering from thin and brittle hair?

Don’t Worry! Strengthen and thicken thinning hair easily in just a few minutes!

What You Need:

- 2 tbsp. Avocado

- 1 tbsp. Honey

- 2 tsp. Olive Oil

- 1 egg

- Essential Oils

Directions:

Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Spoon out tbsp. avocado.

In a medium sized mixing bowl, add avocado, honey, olive oil, egg and mash together.

Add your essential oils and mix together until pasty.

Apply directly to scalp and use a wide tooth comb to evenly distribute through hair.

Rinse with cool water after a few minutes and use a light conditioner.

Do this method twice a month to strengthen and repair damaged, thinning and brittle hair.

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8 Things That Make Your Hair Grow Like Crazy

There are many situations in which you just want to make your hair grow fast, but unfortunately it doesn’t follow your lead, so you need to try and find a few shortcuts that will make your hair grow like crazy. A good idea in this regard is to follow a few of our tactics, as they will allow you not only to grow your hair better but also improve its health as well.

Get a healthier diet

In many situations, our hair doesn’t grow fast because we do not have a healthy diet. In order to have a fast growing hair, you will need food that includes vitamins, zinc, iron, magnesium, selenium and other minerals.

Castor oil

Castor oil is a great source of vitamin E, so it will definitely help you grow your hair faster. Just shampoo your hair after you massage your scalp with castor oil, then you will be able to obtain some very impressive results.

Flip your hair upside down

Believe it or not, but if you flip your hair upside down you will continually promote hair growth. All you have to do in this regard is to flip your head 2-4 minutes a day, then the results will definitely come fast. At the same time, it also improves circulation, allowing your brain to work better, which is definitely a major plus.

Avoid stress

Stress destroys your hair, and this is definitely something you want to avoid at all costs. If you stay stress-free, then your hair will grow naturally.

Egg masks

Egg masks are widely known for promoting hair growth, basically because they are filled with protein and at the same time they also include selenium, zinc, sulfur and other important ingredients. Do remember that you need to use an egg mask at least once a month in order to obtain the desired results.

Herb infusions

Creating an infusion with a herb like catnip, horsetail, sage, nettle or rosemary will provide you with a great way to stimulate the hair follicles, and that’s exactly what you need to focus on. Not only that, but these also manage to provide you with the necessary luster that you want for your hair.

Take supplements and vitamins

In many situations, your body cannot acquire the necessary supplements, so what you need to do is to supplement the vitamin intake in any way you can. Supplements such as kelp, fish oil, ginkgo biloba and biotin will provide you with some extraordinary results, so do make sure to include them near your diet.

Aloe vera

Aloe vera is known to prevent hair loss, and at the same time it also brings down the dandruff level, while also restoring the natural sheen. Apply an aloe vera gel on the hair often and you will see how impressive the results will be.

These are the best tips you can find out there if you need a long, healthy hair, so follow them to get the best outcome!

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5 Tips on How to Make Your Hair Grow Faster

There’s still no scientific method to accelerate the growth of hair. But there are a variety of ways to stimulate healthy hair growth, as well as a range of conditions that needs to be avoided if you want your hair to grow faster.

Today I share with you 5 proven hair growth tips that have helped me and I hope that will help you.

1. Brush hair with a wide tooth comb

Brush your ends first, and work your way up your hair.

2. If u wear it in a ponytail/bun or pulled up- it will stretch the hair and make it grow faster.

3. Take showers at night

Avoid the hair dryer as much as possible by taking a shower at night so your hair is dry in the morning without damage.

4. Hair grows on average half an inch per month

Only trim what you need off. A dusting is cutting off less than an inch.

5. Try a homemade hair mask with two eggs and four tablespoons of olive oil

It really strengthens your hair.

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How to Grow Your Hair By 1-2 Inches in 1 Week Naturally

Finding how to make your hair grow faster can be challenging, especially if you want to go the natural way.

So, I started search for answers to the question that many women ask – How to make your hair grow faster? If you’re in similar situation, or you just wonder what makes hair grow faster naturally, let me share with you some tips.

1. Don’t wash you hair everyday!

Chlorine dries your hair to a crispy mess.

2. Drink lots of Water to grow your hair faster!

It’s not just good for your hair but also for your nails, skin and flushes out toxins in your body!

3. Massage your head as often as possible for better blood flow.

Regular scalp massage may contribute to healthy,  glowing,  faster-growing hair.

4. Eat alot of vitamin B, wheatgerm, brewers yeast, papyaya and bananas.

Getting the right vitamins for hair growth is very important for the general health of your hair.

5. Don’t wash your hair with hot water for too long as it takes out all the moisture!

It damage your scalp, roots and hair. Better use warm water while rinsing your hair before you shampoo, and use cold water to rinse off the conditioner.

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DIY Sea Salt Texturizing Hair Spray

Oh my goodness, sorry for the radio silence on the DIY side of the blog lately! Busy season with lots of do-it-yourself cooking, versus projects.  But today I’m back with a new and super-easy “recipe” that I’m currently obsessed with — DIY sea salt spray!

I will admit that I am totally a hair stylist’s customer-come-true when it comes to buying hair products.  I never really seek them out on my own.  But when my stylist works her magic and my thin, straight, flat hair suddenly has volume?!? Well, let’s just say that I’ll buy just about any products to try and re-create the look.  One of those, of course, has been my trusty sea salt spray.

Here’s how I made mine:

Begin with 4 basic ingredients:

- 1 cup warm water (for spraying)

- 1 tablespoon sea salt (for texturizing)

- 1-2 teaspoons olive oil or argan oil or coconut oil** (for moisturizing)

- 4-5 drops essential oil (for smelling yummy — use your favorite oil or a mixture)

You’ll also want to have a nice spray bottle ready to go.  I used this glass bottle from Amazon.

A few other optional modifications:

- Dry hair: If your hair is dry and you’d like a little extra moisture, add in an extra teaspoon or two of the oil.

- Oily hair: If your hair is too oily, then I’d go light on the oil and just use 1 teaspoon.

- Curly hair or styled hair: If you want to really “set” or hold a style in place, you can add in a teaspoon or two of hair gel.  (Otherwise, I’ll sometimes just use a bit of regular hair spray after styling my hair.)

** Coconut oil’s melting point is 76 degrees.  So if you store this in a place cooler than that, the coconut oil will solidify a bit.  I’d recommend using olive oil or argan oil if that’s the case.  Or you can also just store the jar on a sunny window sill or warm it up for a few seconds in the microwave before using.

Begin by heating the water until comes to a simmer, and then stirring in the salt until it is completely dissolved.  Whisk in the coconut oil and a few drops of the essential oil.  Then pour it into your bottle and give it a good shake.

Spray it all over your hair while it’s still wet.  Then once you blow it dry and style it…

…get ready for some extra texture!!!

Seriously, the sea salt creates that perfect “beachy” feel that’s perfect for curls, waves, or even just giving your straight look a little extra boost.  Feel free to tinker around with the proportions to find the mix that’s perfect for you.  But otherwise, enjoy this easy (and super affordable!) DIY alternative to the salon prices!

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Naturally Thicken Hair

Thicken hair naturally using a combination of castor oil, plain Greek yogurt and honey.

Repair thin, damaged hair with a natural treatment using castor oil and yogurt.

What You’ll Need:

- 1 tsp. Castor Oil

- 1 tbsp. Plain Greek Yogurt

- 1/2 tbsp. Raw Honey

- Essential Oils

In a small-medium bowl, combine yogurt, honey and castor oil together. Add your essential oils if you have any.

Mix together until thick and creamy. Rinse hair under water before applying mixture as you will need your hair wet.

When applying to hair, use a wide tooth comb to evenly distribute the mixture through your hair.

Rinse, shampoo and condition as you normally would.

This method can be done 2-3 times per month.

Naturally thickens your hair, leaves your hair shiny and feeling soft and will darken your natural hair color without the use of dyes and chemicals.

Tip: You can also add a few drops of castor oil mixed into your shampoo, as this is a lot simpler and you avoid a messy cleanup. Shampoo and condition hair as normal. Repeat daily and after 2-6 weeks you should have noticeably thicker and darker hair.

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5 All-Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Hair Problems

Attaining thick and luscious hair as we see in TV commercials is something we all dream of. Tangle-free and frizz-less hair that can make heads turn! And for achieving that, we mindlessly spend a lot on tons of branded hair products without any guarantee of success, hoping that their application would pump some life into our dry and brittle hair that once used to shine like the night sky.

You know what we suggest? Instead of going for such over-priced chemical concoctions, you can always opt for natural hair masks that will practically cost you nothing (if we were to compare with those giants), and are super-effective as well. So, without thinking about it anymore, try using the below-mentioned hair masks.

Here you go!

1. Add An Instant Volume, Softness, And Shine To Your Hair With This Hair Mask

For ‘spa-like’ hair nourishment, try out the concoction of flat beer, mashed banana, and eggs. When used as a hair mask, this will provide volume to your dull and lifeless hair. Yes, you are right, it has a pretty funny smell, but endure it for a good 15-20 minutes to get fantabulous results. I’m sure you can do that for pretty hair! This full-of-proteins mask is also rich in potassium and several types of vitamins, all thanks to bananas, which help in the healthy revival of your hair. Try it out!

2. Heal Your Dull And Damaged Hair With This Deep Conditioning Hair Mask

We are blessed to have astounding Mother Nature providing us with whatever benefits we want, at the cost of none. One such amazing and surprising natural blessing would be avocado. It not only cleanses our stomach and skin, but is also extremely beneficial in deep cleansing our hair, getting it free from the remnants of dust and pollution that make a home in our scalp. Avocados also help in preventing hair loss and make way for the growth of healthy hair. Just apply a mix of ripe avocados, honey, and olive oil and shampoo it off after two to three hours. Check this video out!

3. Fight All Hair Problems With This Fenugreek Hair Mask

Yes, the usage of fenugreek is not limited to take the taste quotient of our food up! It is also a ‘not-so-hidden’ home product used for restricting hair loss and retaining the shine of our tresses. I’m sure you must have heard it from your grandma to use fenugreek paste to strengthen hair roots. Other than that, you can always soak fenugreek seeds overnight in a jar full of water and rinse your shampooed hair with it. It will cleanse your hair, and its antibacterial properties will prevent any bacterial attack on your scalp. Watch this video to know more about the hairtastic benefits of fenugreek.

4. A Miraculous Hair Mask To Promote Hair Growth And Get Rid Of Itchy Dandruff

A hair mask made out of coconut oil, lavender oil, peppermint oil, and Vitamin E eradicates all hair related troubles, starting from itchiness to hair loss, and most important of all, that much hated stubborn dandruff. This mix is full of antifungal properties, antioxidants, and nutrients to keep your hair follicles healthy and happy. In addition to this, they even keep your tresses soft and shiny for a longer period of time. And finding these ingredients is easy too. What can go better than this? Check the video for more on process and application.

5. Potato Hair Mask Prevents Hair Loss? Here’s How!

Food for the poor, carb king, savior (especially if we go by the role potatoes played in the movie Martian) – there are multitudes of names given to potatoes. Apart from food, we know that potatoes help in getting rid of stubborn tanning, but did we know what an absolute blessing they can be for growing hair? Yes, it may be surprising to hear this, but using potato juice on our scalp can arrest the falling of hair and promote hair growth at an accelerated rate. Just wow!

These hair masks have proved beneficial for me, do tell us how well it worked for you by commenting in the box below!

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7 Natural Ingredients that will Thicken Your Hair

One of the only things men seek advice from me for is hair loss or thinning hair. OK, occasionally they want job seeking advice, but MAINLY they all want the same thing: A way to keep their hair forever. One of the biggest beauty problems men face is baldness with approximately 40 percent of men experiencing hair loss by age 35. Whether it's from genetics, poor diet, or inflammation which can be caused by a plethora of factors males can face baldness sooner than women. While it's been ingrained in most women's brains to obsess over preventing aging before it happens, men tend to ignore thinning hair and a decreased hairline until it's too late. Even with all the natural remedies available, science still claims that the only cure for hair loss is a hair transplant.

1. Jamaican Castor Oil

The oil from this beautiful flower is well known to plump up thinning hair, moisturize hair follicles, and cure bald spots. Get your sweetie (or yourself) to the beauty supply store because this thick oil will keep you looking and (most importantly) feeling young in no time.

Jamaican Black Castor Oil, $10, Check It Out

2. Rosemary

Rosemary is a great preventative measure for baldness. The many health benefits of rosemary make this herb arguably one of the best at stimulating hair growth. Plus, you don't even have to add an extra step to your hair care routine — just throw a bit of rosemary into your conditioner. Bonus: Rosemary is also known to ward off gray hair. Not that gray hair can't be sexy as hell...

3. Apples

Nature's favorite fall candy contains vitamin B2, plus they have arguably one of the highest antioxidant levels of any fruit. In fact, a recent study found that apples generated new hair growth in 70 percent of men ages 21 through 29. Puree some apples to turn them into a mask, and apply once a week.

4. Coconut Oil

Bad diets are a common reason for hair loss. While heart disease may still be far off in your future, you may find that once-full head of hair starting to feel a little thin. The first rule of healthy, growing hair is treating our scalp with just as much care as we typically treat our face. Coconut oil protects skin from free radicals and repairs damage. Apply a tablespoon of coconut oil before bed time and rinse out in the shower to start getting full locks out of that dire situation.

5. Aloe Vera

According to Medical News Today, over 50 percent of men suffer from pattern baldness while women commonly suffer from hormonal hair loss, such as alopecia. Aloe contains vitamin E which is incredibly nourishing for a sad scalp in need of some moisture, but the polysaccharides and glycoproteins are known to incite hair growth. Aloe can be used in addition to a conditioner or on its own as a hair sealant.

6. Honey

Raw, unprocessed honey contains moisturizing and antimicrobial properties that will inspire even the saddest bald patch into growing new, healthy hair. Since our hair faces several toxins throughout the day that strip our hair of its ability to grow, honey can promote hair growth by planting those nutrients back in your scalp. Add some into your shampoo to counteract the drying effect some cleansers have.

7. Lemongrass

Speaking of antimicrobial agents, lemongrass can strengthen hair follicles while creating a healthy bacteria-free environment for hair growth. Much like your grass isn't going to grow or get any greener on unhealthy soil, the same can be said for significant others' hair loss. Add a few drops of lemongrass to conditioner or coconut oil daily to accelerate serious gross.

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Best 5 Natural Hair Masks For Hair Growth

Every girl wants long luscious locks. But everyone is not blessed with long hair and the environment nowadays affects our hair-health in many ways due to which our hair stops growing. You can try natural remedies which are tested and are highly effective in promoting hair growth and they also improve hair-texture. So, here are top-5 natural remedies to promote hair growth without spending a whole lot of money in salons for those chemical treatments.

Curry Leaves and Coconut Oil:

Take some fresh curry leaves and coconut oil in a pan. Heat both the ingredients together until black residue is formed. Apply this black residue onto your scalp and on your strands completely. After 30 minutes, rinse off and shampoo as usual. Repeat it 2 times a week to promote hair growth and to prevent hair fall. Curry leaves stimulate your scalp and thus it helps in faster hair growth.

Tomato and Castor Oil:

Castor oil is very famous oil for hair growth of lashes and eyebrows. It also makes hair grow faster when applied on scalp and you will see the results within a few weeks of application. Blend one tomato and mix it with 2 tablespoon of castor oil. Warm this mixture and apply it on your scalp. Let it stay for 1-2 hours and then wash off with herbal shampoo.

Egg Yolks and Olive Oil:

Take 2 eggs depending on your hair length and beat the egg yolk in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoon of olive oil and one cup of milk in the egg yolk mixture. Also add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for a refreshing feel on your scalp. Mix everything well and massage this mixture into scalp working from roots to tips. Wear a shower cap so that you don’t get egg-y drops on your clothes. Let it stay for 30-45 minutes and then rinse off well so that no residue is left behind. Repeat it 2-3 times a month.

Burdock Oil and Mustard Powder:

Burdock root oil is rich in vitamins and good for hairs. It’s very effective in treating dandruff, hair growth, baldness, and scalp problems and makes hair smooth and shiny. The hair-friendly nutrients present in burdock root oil can improve your hair texture overnight. To make hair-growth mask you need burdock oil and mustard powder. Beat one full egg and mix it with 5 tablespoon of burdock oil and one tablespoon of mustard powder. You can also add aloe Vera gel into this mixture. Mix everything well and then apply it into your scalp and ends. Let it stay for 1-1.30 hours. Then shampoo and make sure the mask is rinsed off completely.  (You can substitute burdock oil for coconut oil)

Yoghurt and Apple Cider Vinegar:

Take one cup of yoghurt and mix it with one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Also add 1 tbsp. of honey and lemon juice in the mixture. Mix it well and apply onto scalp. After keeping the mixture for 30-45 minutes rinse off with water and shampoo as usual. Yoghurt is packed with vitamins and anti-oxidants that moisturizes your scalp and promotes hair growth.

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