6 DIY Hair and Scalp Detox Treatments to Strengthen Hair
By Wendy Rose GouldHeading to the salon or your local beauty supply store is fine and good, but your fridge and pantry can provide a host of delectable ingredients that will nourish and rejuvenate your hair as well. From mashed bananas to blended carrots to strawberries, fenugreek seeds and beyond, chances are you have many of these ingredients at your immediate disposal. Snack on some, of course, but also put them on your hair as DIY hair treatments that make for glorious natural hair
1. Carrot Hair Detox
Either finely shred your carrot by hand, or put it in a blender to break it down. Combine with two tablespoons of coconut oil and mix well, then apply to dry hair. Let it set for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse in the sink to keep carrots out of your bathtub drain. Condition and style as normal.
2. Strawberry Banana Hair Detox
Read: How to Properly Use Bananas for DIY Natural Hair Care
3. Almond and Avocado Treatment
Crush or blend your almonds, then cut your avocado in half and remove the pit. Mash the almonds into the avocado and then combine with olive oil, mixing well until you have a smooth consistency. Let the mixture set for 20 minutes before applying to allow the ingredients to fuse, then apply to shampooed hair and let set for 10 to 15 minutes before shampooing.
Read: Moisturizing Avocado and Banana Deep Conditioner Recipe
4. Egg Yolk Mask
5. Fenugreek Strengthener
Blend your fenugreek seeds into a powder, then combine with yogurt to make a paste. Apply to dry hair and allow it to set for 30 minutes before rinsing and shampooing. Fenugreek is rich in proteins and vitamins, which strengthens hair
Read Also: How to Use Fenugreek Seeds to Accelerate Hair Growth
6. Blackseed Oil Conditioner
Maximize the effects of a normal conditioner by adding equal parts coconut oil, blackseed oil, and your normal conditioner. Mix well, then saturate hair and throw on a shower cap. Blackseed oil makes hair fuller and stronger while coconut oil adds shine.
Wendy Rose Gould is the beauty expert for the hair care tutorial and hair care advice site Latest-Hairstyles.com. Wendy is also a regular contributor to Rockin' It Napptural.