Here Are Wondrous DIY Coconut Oil And Hibiscus Hair Masks

Owing to our traditional recipies and ways to strengthen hair, women those days had immense knowledge about medicinal values of our herbs and oils, much beyond than what we have today. Combing their wisdom with that of today’s hair experts and stylists, this article contains some amazing hair masks for you ladies.

USES OF COCONUT OIL:

Combat fungal infections –

Strong hair begins at the root. Maintaining your scalp healthy may help your hair grow faster.

One recent lab research found that coconut oil helped to get rid of some types of fungal diseases.

Coconut oil may heal or prevent those embarrassing dandruff and other fungi on the scalp.

Calms irritability :

This oil is a natural saturated fat. The high-fat content in it may help calm scalp irritation, itching, and flaking. The saturated fat in coconut oil can also assist seal hair moisture.

Manage split ends

A review in 2015 recorded that coconut oil is absorbed by hair strands better than mineral oil and other types of oils. This might help stop hair breaking and split ends.

Another study on the uses of coconut oil in India discovered that the oil may help reduce protein loss in hair. This prevents brittle, dry, or breaking hair. The researchers studied that in India, coconut oil is applied both as a hair mask before showering and as a leave-in conditioner after showering.

Preserves from heat damage

Applying a little amount of coconut oil on wet hair before air-drying or using heat styling may guard hair from water and heat damage.

Hygral fatigue occurs when the hair swells up from too much water. Also, too much swelling can damage the hair or make it split and break. This can cause hair to dry more, weaker, and thinner over time.

Here Are Amazing Coconut oil hair masks

Coconut Lemon Hair Mask :

To make the mask:

1. Heat coconut oil on a low flame; add a teaspoon of honey and the juice of half a lemon.( Make sure oil should be of enough quantity to cover your hair)
2. Mix thoroughly and apply gently to the hair and scalp.
3. Let it rest for an hour and rinse well using silicone-free shampoo.

Tip: This hair mask will help fight itchy dandruff and limit your split ends.

Coconut Banana Hair Mask :

To prepare the mask:

1. Mix coconut oil and a ripe banana in a blender.( Make sure oil should be of enough quantity to cover your hair)
2. Mix them well and add coconut milk to the mixture.
3. Apply gently to the hair and scalp.
4. Keep it on for as long as you wish to and then shampoo thoroughly using sulfate-free shampoos.

Tip: This hair mask will help your hair retrieve its moisture by locking it in and will prevent hair loss.

Coconut Egg Hair mask:

Provide your hair the necessary protein with this hair mask.

To prepare the mask:

1. Mix an egg and 1 teaspoon of honey to coconut oil. ( Make sure oil should be of enough quantity to cover your hair)
2. Massage properly into hair and scalp and let the mask rest for an hour or two and then wash it using sulfate-free shampoo.

Tip: This hair mask makes your hair much stronger than before, leaving it damage-free.

Coconut Oil Mix :

To prepare the mask:

1. Add coconut oil in almond oil, argan oil, and a tablespoon of yogurt. Mix them thoroughly
2. Apply this mask to your hair and scalp. Keep it overnight and wash it the next morning.

Tip: This hair mask will make your hair super soft and bouncy along with giving your hair its glossy shine.

Different Ways To Use Hibiscus For Gorgeous Hair

Shoe flowers or Hibiscus is known to be excellent for your hair. Just whisk up these Hair masks to get a beautiful braid.

To Stop Hair Fall

The leaves and petals of the hibiscus flower provide the scalp with nutrients and make the hair strong. All thanks to the vitamin C and calcium it contains. It improves blood circulation to the scalp as well.

To prepare the mask:

1. Crush some hibiscus petals to a fine paste.
2. Add coconut oil and apply it to your scalp, massaging it thoroughly.
3. Let it rest for an hour and rinse off.

Tip: Apply this once a week.

To Add Shine to Your Hair

This hair pack will ease a stressed-out scalp and will restore dry and dehydrated locks by providing them with moisture.

To prepare the mask:

1. Crush hibiscus flowers and mix them with aloe vera gel and almond oil.
2. Apply the mixture on your hair and scalp and massage it.
3. Let it rest for 20 minutes. Rinse it off Shampoo.

Tip: Apply this once in 2 weeks.

To Get Rid of Dandruff

To prepare the mask:

This pack will revive your scalp and will make both your scalp and hair healthier over time.

1. Crush soaked fenugreek seeds, hibiscus petals, and mehndi leaves to a paste.
2. Add lemon juice and buttermilk.
3. Apply the paste to your hair and scalp.
4. Let it rest for 30 minutes and wash off.

Tip: Use this mask once in 15 days.

For Hair Growth

1. Crush 7-8 hibiscus leaves and mix 1/4th cup curd, 2 tbsp almond oil, or coconut oil to form a fine mixture.
2. Apply a dense layer all over your scalp and hair.
3. Wash it off with cool (tap) water after 15 minutes followed by a conditioner.

This accelerates your hair growth and leaves the scalp healthy and clean.

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