Growing long-length hair can take a while. The wait can feel like an eternity, especially when you’re trying to grow out a haircut or if you just want in on the bun drop challenge.
For a lucky few, growing long and luxurious hair requires doing absolutely nothing. But for the rest of us, it takes patience, perseverance and a lot of care, especially if you color treat your hair.
A number of factors play an important role in your hair’s growth rate. These include health status, diet, hormones, seasonal changes, and climate.
Emotional factors, such as trauma, stress, or anxiety, also affect growth because they reduce the blood and oxygen supply to the scalp, which is essential for healthy hair.
However, you need not give up on that dream of Rapunzel-like hair. You too can achieve it by eating a nutritious diet, following a proper hair care regimen, and applying a little TLC.
Here are five DIY homemade hair masks for maximum hair growth. If you have dry, dull, and frizzy hair, you can also check out these hair masks to tame them.
Contents
Method 1: Egg & Olive Oil Hair Mask
Eggs and olive oil, are not only staple ingredients for a healthy body. They’re also very nourishing for your hair.
Eggs are naturally rich in proteins and fatty acids that fill in moisture gaps in the hair shafts.
Olive oil is rich in antioxidants that ensure a healthy scalp to provide a favorable environment for hair to grow.
The mask also uses plain yogurt, which acts as a cleanser for the scalp, removing dead cells and oils clogging the hair follicles. The lemon juice adds antibacterial properties to the mask.
Things you’ll need:
- Egg (supplies keratin) – 1
- Plain yogurt (scalp cleanser) – 2 teaspoons
- Lemon juice (antibacterial) – 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil (antioxidants) – 1 teaspoon
Step 1. Combine the egg, yogurt, olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl
- Break open 1 egg into a bowl.
- Add 2 teaspoons of plain yogurt.
- Add in 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
- Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice as well.
Step 2. Mix the ingredients and use the hair mask once a week
- Use a hand blender to whip the ingredients into a smooth paste.
- Use a cosmetic brush to apply the mask evenly on your hair and scalp. It’s easiest to apply the mask on damp hair.
- Leave the mask in your hair for 10 minutes before rinsing it out.
- Shampoo your hair as usual.
- Use this mask once a week to give your hair a boost and promote healthy hair growth.
Method 2: Onion Hair Mask
As much as you hate the smell of onions, your hair loves them. Onions are rich in sulfur that slows oil production in your scalp and thus allows new hair follicles to grow.
They are also rich in antioxidants that can prevent premature graying of your hair. The antibacterial properties of onions also help keep scalp problems at bay.
Combining honey with onion juice will help draw in moisture, and its antioxidants will help promote hair growth.
Things you’ll need:
- Red onion juice (slows oil production) – ¼ cup
- Honey (antioxidants) – 1 tablespoon
Step 1. Mix the honey and onion paste
- Add 1 tablespoon of honey to ¼ cup of red onion juice.
- Mix the two well.
Step 2. Apply the onion hair mask once a week
- Apply the onion mask on your hair and scalp.
- Leave in the mask for at least 10 minutes. You can wear a shower cap to prevent all that dripping and leave the frizz-free in your hair overnight.
- Rinse out the mask with plain or lukewarm water, then shampoo as usual. You can also make a DIY shampoo to keep it all-natural.
- Use this mask 1 or 2 times per week for maximum hair growth.
Method 3: Avocado & Rosemary Hair Mask
Avocados are also a great source of healthy fats that leave a deep conditioning effect on your hair.
The mask also contains organic rosemary essential oil, which is popular for reducing hair loss.
Things you’ll need:
- Avocado – ½
- Pure aloe vera gel – 1 teaspoon
- Rosemary essential oil – 10 to 12 drops
Step 1. Mash half an avocado in a bowl
- Scoop out all the pulp from half of an avocado and put it in a bowl.
- Use a fork to thoroughly mash the pulp. You can also use a high-speed blender to get a consistent paste.
Step 2. Add aloe vera gel and rosemary oil
- Pour 1 teaspoon of fresh aloe vera gel on the mashed avocado.
- Finish by adding 10 to 12 drops of rosemary essential oil.
Step 3. Apply the coconut-avocado hair mask once weekly
- Apply the avocado hair mask on each and every strand, covering the entire hair shaft. Apply the mask on your scalp as well.
- Tie up your hair to prevent the mask from dripping.
- Let it sit for 15 minutes, then rinse it out.
- Follow it with your regular shampooing.
- Use this enriching hair mask 1 or 2 times a week for frizz-free hair and faster hair growth.
Method 4: Argan Oil & Honey Hair Mask
Argan oil is a thick, pale yellow oil packed with nutrients, such as omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids and vitamin E, which deeply nourish your hair.
Things you’ll need:
- Argan oil – 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil (antioxidant) – 1 tablespoon
- Honey, optional (extra moisturizing) – 1 tablespoon
Step 1. Mix olive oil, argan oil, and honey
- Pour about 1 tablespoon of argan oil into a bowl.
- Add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- If you have frizzy hair, add 1 tablespoon of honey as well.
- Use a hand blender to whisk the ingredients.
Step 2. Apply the argan oil mask on your hair once every week
- Apply the oil pack on your hair, covering each and every strand from the scalp to the ends.
- Cover your hair with a shower cap or wrap a cloth around your head. Leave it on for 15 minutes.
- Rinse it out, then shampoo your hair as usual.
- Use the mask once every week to keep your hair strong and shiny, and promote faster growth.
Method 5: Indian Gooseberry & Aloe Vera Hair Mask
Indian gooseberry, also known as amla, is rich in phytonutrients that help increase the strength of hair. They also stimulate healthy hair growth.
Pure aloe vera helps conditions your scalp, and add moisture to your hair.
Organic rosemary oil also helps in reducing hair loss.
Things you’ll need:
- Indian gooseberry (amla) powder – ½ cup
- Aloe vera gel (repairs and moisturizes) – ½ cup
- Rosemary essential oil (reduce hair loss) – 10 to 12 drops
Step 1. Combine amla powder, aloe vera gel, coconut oil, and rosemary oil
- Mix ½ cup of fresh aloe vera juice in ½ cup of amla powder.
- Add in 10 to 12 drops of rosemary essential oil.
- Use a spoon to mix all the ingredients into a lump-free paste.
Step 2. Apply the hair pack once weekly
- Apply the mask evenly on your hair. Apply it on your scalp as well.
- Leave the mask in for 1 hour for it to work its magic.
- Wash it out with a mild shampoo.
- Use the mask once weekly to promote healthy hair growth and prevent premature gray hair.
Additional Tips
- Get regular haircuts to snip the splits ends off and prevent further breakage of your hair.
- Always use a conditioner after shampooing your hair. Conditioner helps replace the lipids and proteins inside the hair shafts and prevents hair thinning.
- Use an apple cider vinegar rinse after you wash your hair to maintain a healthy scalp and softer hair.
- Load up on hair-boosting vitamin supplements, after consulting with your doctor.
- Use satin fabric pillowcases instead of cotton covers to avoid hair breakage from friction.
- Do a cold-water rinse at the end of each shower to seal the cuticles of your hair.
Summary of DIY Homemade Hair Masks for Maximum Hair Growth
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Please help. My hair has always been my pride and joy. I figured since it is pretty damn healthy, it could deal with some bleach damage. And I figured the master stylist who did all the color-corrections would know how much would be too much. I was wrong, and now I want to burst into tears every time I look at my hair or touch it. I just don’t know what to do. My hair has also NEVER been shorter than this and it breaks and falls out. What should I do to regrow hair?
Dear Jennie,
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My hair has been breaking for the longest time. My hair is thin and it looks bad. My hair is naturally curly so I straighten it a lot. I cry a lot because it is so frustrating. What should I do?
I’ve had the same problem, and hated my hair for years. I think the best thing is to accept your curls and enhance them. Using heat on my hair has only caused it to be more dry, frizzy, and dull. My hair lost its natural shape. However, I’ve had enough of damaging my hair, and I suggest you try to give it a break too. So far I’ve gone a few months without heat styling, and it feels softer. Of course, the damage has already been done, but my main goal now is to grow out my hair. The best thing is to take growth enhancing vitamins, use natural remedies to promote thicker, strong hair, massaging the scalp to stimulate growth, eating a healthy vitamin rich diet, and getting good sleep. Really just things that will benefit hair health. Use masks weekly, don’t shampoo too often, don’t use harsh chemicals, use heat tools less often. Straightening your hair everyday will make it worse; more frizz, dullness, dryness, breakage, split ends, just not great. Don’t continue this damaging cycle, my advise would be, while I know how hard it is, to give it a break. Your hair is probably thin and breaking because of the damage. Just embrace your hair, find products and remedies that enhance it. There are many things that fight frizz. Just work with it, not against it. <3
Hey! Maybe try to lay off the heat tools, or at least use a really good heat protectant. There are lots of methods for naturally straightening hair without the use of heat. And in the mean time, try hair vitamins and/or at-home hair treatments to make it healthier and more full. Maybe invest in products for curly hair so that it’ll look presentable without having to style or brush it. I don’t know your level of curls so I couldn’t say exactly. Remember that change won’t happen overnight, but be patient and stay committed! Best of luck!
my hair is super thick and soft but it gets super oily so i had stoped using conditioner and that seemed to help but it hasn’t been growing as quickly as it did when i was using conditioner. i feel like conditioner adds to many oils to my already greasy hair.