6 Expert Honey Hair Masks for Healthy, Shiny Locks
For those of you who have been battling the bad hair day for too long, there is good news. It is true that honey can tame even the wildest of tresses. Using honey in hair masks has always been popular. It is a great way to add health to your hair in the most natural way.
Here is a compilation of some of the most effective and popular hair masks with honey in them.
1. Olive oil and honey hair mask recipe:
Things You Will Need :
- Half a cup of honey
- 1/4th cup extra of virgin olive oil
- 1/4th cup of butter milk
Preparing the mask:
- Blend the ingredients well
- Make sure the mix is frothy
- Now apply this evenly all over your hair.
- Leave this on for about 30 minutes
- Wear a plastic cap to prevent dripping
- Rinse off using 4 tbspn of honey mixed into one mug of water.
2. Banana and honey hair mask recipe:
Things You Will Need:
- 2 ripe bananas
- Half a cup of honey
- 1/4th cup of olive oil
Preparing the mask:
The problem with this hair mask is that ripe bananas tend to stay stuck in the hair. This makes them extremely difficult to wash off. You can increase the amount of olive oil to make the mixture even smoother.
- Blend the above ingredients till they turn into a dripping mixture.
- Apply on the hair and scalp evenly.
- Leave this on for about 20 minutes
- Wear a shower cap to avoid mess.
- Rinse under running water.
- Use a shampoo
- Comb through the hair to get rid of banana chunks.
- Rinse again.
- Do a final rinse with 4 tbspn honey mixed in a mug of water.
3. Egg and honey hair mask:
Egg provides the scalp with much needed proteins.
Things You Will Need:
Preparing the mask:
- Beat 2 eggs
- Add half a cup full of honey
- Beat these together into a dripping mixture.
- Apply on the hair and leave on for about 20 minutes.
- Cover your head with a plastic cap.
- Shampoo as usual
- Rinse your hair with honey for extra shine.
- The proportion should be 4 tbspn honey mixed in a mug of water.
4. Avocado and honey hair mask:
Avocado can be used to make great hair masks for dry and frizzy hair.
Things You Will Need:
- Avocado
- A half cup of honey
Preparing the mask:
- Blend half a cup of honey with two cups of over ripened avocado
- Apply this mixture evenly to coat full hair length.
- Leave on for about 15 to 20 minutes
- Wear a plastic cap to avoid mess
- Shampoo and rinse off with honey solution.
5. Yogurt and Honey Hair Mask:
Yogurt can give your hair shine that even the costliest serums cannot. Plus the citric acid present in Yogurt effectively fights dandruff.
Preparing the mask:
- Blend 1 cup of sour yogurt with half a cup of honey.
- Apply this evenly to coat your hair strands.
- Wear a plastic cap for at least 15 minutes.
- Shampoo and rinse off with honey solution.
6. Coconut oil and Honey mask:
Coconut oil is known for its moisturizing and conditioning properties. It has been used for generations for taming wild and frizzy hair.
Things You Will Need:
Preparing the mask:
- For a quick hair mask, blend half a cup of coconut oil (for shoulder length hair) with half a cup of honey.
- For those who have longer or shorter hair, adjust the proportions accordingly.
- Massage this on the hair thoroughly and leave on for 15 minutes.
- Shampoo and rinse off with honey solution.
These simple and effective hair masks including honey are a great way to add some health back to your hair. Try these out and see which works best for you. Do let us know how it helped.
