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7 DIY Hair Masks That Will Actually

Work
Hair mask recipes for growth, repair, frizz, dandruff, and more.

BY DORI PRICE Apr 1, 2020

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Whether it's damage, dryness, 1akes, frizz, or fading, we all run into
hair issues. The change in seasons, indoor heat, outdoor elements,
and hot hair tools are only some of the culprits that can cause these
changes. Luckily, you don't have to hit the store or add yet
another beauty product to your Amazon cart: You can head
straight to your pantry for everyday ingredients that you can whip
into a DIY hair mask to Ax your mane.
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 Below, we've compiled the best 7 DIY masks for all of your biggest
hair woes, from an irritated scalp, to dull hair, to damage and
dryness. Shiny, lustrous hair is only a mask away — and you never
even have to leave the house.
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Honey, egg, and apple cider vinegar mask

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The issue: Dry hair. If your hair is feeling (and looking) a little
parched, try this honey, egg and apple cider vinegar (ACV) mask. It
is a great hydrating treatment that provides shine and nourishes
without weighing down strands, says Stephanie Brown, master
colorist at IGK Salon in New York City.

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of ACV.

Directions: Combine in a small bowl. You can double or half the

recipe, depending on your hair’s length. Leave it on for 30 to 40
minutes before rinsing. This nourishing treatment works on all hair
types.

Coconut oil, sugar, and essential oil mask

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The issue: Flakes. If 1akes start to appear on your scalp when the
temperature is dropping, it may be because the heat in your home is
higher and is drying out your skin, says Paul Cucinello, celebrity
stylist and owner of Cucinello Studio NYC. Your scalp is no
exception. This exfoliating treatment helps remove and reduce 1akes
and (bonus!) doubles as a great facial scrub.

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of raw unreAned coconut oil, 4

teaspoons of raw sugar, 5 drops of peppermint oil, 2 drops of tea tree
oil.

Directions: In a small bowl, mix ingredients together. Using your

Angers or a hair color brush, apply mixture directly to two inch
sections of clean, damp hair in the shower. Once evenly applied,
gently massage for 1-3 minutes and then clip your hair up and let it
sit for the duration of your shower.

The sugar in this DIY scrub breaks down to glycolic acid which
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fatty acids and has anti-in1ammatory beneAts, the peppermint oil
helps promote circulation to the scalp , and tea tree oil is antifungal,
antimicrobial, and antibacterial.

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Honey, ACV, and coconut oil mask

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makes your hair look better, says Brown. When strands start to lose
their luster, use an apple cider vinegar mask to enhance glossiness.

Ingredients: Equal parts raw organic honey with apple cider vinegar
and coconut oil.

Directions: Apply the blend to damp hair and leave on for at least
20 minutes, then shampoo out. It’s great for all hair types and helps
lock in color as well.

Cinnamon and coconut oil mask

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The issue: Hair that won't grow. Try a cinnamon-based mask — the
anti-microbial spice is known to stimulate blood circulation and
promote hair growth and strength, says Liana Zingarino, a hair
stylist at Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in New York City.

Ingredients: Equal parts cinnamon and coconut oil.

Directions: Blend ingredients together well. Apply the mask onto

your roots and part, and massage into your scalp. Let it sit for 30 to
45 minutes and rinse. Aim to do this mask at least once a week.

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Green tea and apple cider vinegar rinse

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The issue: Irritated scalp. While green tea has a laundry list of
health beneAts, you can add scalp soother to the list, says Sadah
Saltzman, a hair stylist at Salon AKS in New York City. Thanks to its
antioxidants and nutrients, this powerful ingredient calms and
rebalances an irritated scalp. Peppermint oil is the perfect
complement; it has anti-in1ammatory properties and helps soothe
and hydrate a dry scalp.

Ingredients: 1 cup of green tea, 2 drops of peppermint oil, 1

tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.

Directions: Mix well, massage into scalp and let sit for at least Ave
minutes before rinsing.

Egg white and lemon mask

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The issue: Grease. If you are prone to greasy hair, an egg mask can
work wonders, says Saltzman. Stick with just the whites, which have
protein enzymes that help remove excess oil.

Ingredients: 1 egg white, juice from half a lemon.

Directions: Smooth over hair from roots to ends and leave on for 30
minutes to an hour — longer is better. Rinse with lukewarm water,
not hot!

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Avocado, egg, and olive oil mask

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The issue: Damage. Your hair can get damaged from a variety of
sources: the use of styling tools, the environment (hello, pollution!),
hair dye and more. The good news: it can be Axed.

Zingarino recommends an olive oil and avocado mask. "Packed full

of omega-3 fatty acids, this hair treatment provides the ultimate
strength and shine for your hair," she said. It’s also full of
antioxidants which help Aght off free radicals, which is especially
great for city dwellers. Joel Warren of The Salon Project is also a big
fan of an avocado-based mask, as it "helps to rejuvenate and
moisturize the scalp."
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 Ingredients: Half an avocado, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of olive oil ,and 1
tablespoon of honey.

Directions: Apply to wet hair with your Angertips, starting at the

bottom and working your way up. Warren suggests wrapping your
hair into a bun and covering with a shower cap. To help activate the
ingredients, blow dry your shower cap-covered hair for 10 minutes.
Then let it sit for another 20 minutes and wash out in the shower.

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DORI PRICE Freelance Beauty Editor

Dori Price is a Boston-born, New York City-based freelance writer, editor and beauty, style, and
wellness expert who was the Beauty & Fashion Director at Family Circle for 13 years before she joined
Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Woman’s Day as a freelance beauty editor.

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