DIY Hair Mask For Soft & Silky Hair

Indulge yourself in a little Me Time with this highly efficient DIY hair mask, which will instantly soften and nourish your hair.

1) The ingredients you’ll need

• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin coconut oil
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp. organic raw honey

2) What are the benefits of each of these ingredients?

• Helps nourish damaged hair: Coconut oil has a unique ability to penetrate the hair shaft and reduce the amount of water that is absorbed into the hair and as such, prevent everyday hair damage. 

• Can help protect against protein loss: Coconut oil is high in lauric acid, which can help protect your hair against protein loss, thus keeping your hair healthy and strong.

• Soothes dry scalp: Coconut oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties which can help reduce scalp flaking. Also, thanks to being highly nourishing, coconut oil can repair the skin barrier and treat both dry skin and dandruff.

• Stimulates hair growth: The vitamins in the yolk of the egg, such as Vitamin A, E, biotin and folate can nourish your scalp and stimulate the growth of hair.

• Moisturizes your locks: The high vitamin content also makes eggs useful in moisturizing your hair and preventing hair breakage.

• Moisturizes the hair: Honey is a natural emollient and humectant, which makes it great at smoothing your hair follicles and adding shine and moisture to your hair.

• Helps with hair breakage: Honey contains 0.5 % protein, which can help restore strong and healthy locks.

• Stimulates hair growth: Honey is full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and amino acids and can promote the growth of epithelial cells on the scalp, which can stimulate hair growth.

3) How to apply the mask

1. Melt the coconut oil in the microwave, then add the egg and honey to it. Mix the ingredients until you get a consistent texture.

2. Apply the mask on damp hair, from root to tip and then wrap your hair in a towel.

3. After an hour, rinse out the mask using water and shampoo.

4. Enjoy your beautiful and soft hair!

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