Just in the name of taking care of your hair, you put it through various chemical treatments. Not to mention that it may be regularly chemically stressed, courtesy of the numerous whims and style trends.

Over time, this results in weak, damaged and brittle hair. Although a good diet paves the way to great hair, you can do damage control by external means.

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An avocado hair mask is a natural, nourishing hair treatment. The healthy oils and fats present in avocado are not only good for your body, but also great for damaged hair. The oils are light and moist, just like your own skin secretions, and thus get readily absorbed into your scalp.

intro avocado mask

Avocados also have the best combination of nutrients for smoothing and weighing down unruly hair. Using it in various combinations of hair masks is nothing short of a miracle for troubled hair.

Here are two methods to make a nourishing avocado hair mask at home.

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Method 1: Avocado, Honey and Olive Oil

Things you’ll need:

things need

  • Ripe avocado – 1
  • Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Honey – 2 tablespoons
  • Bowl
  • Knife
  • Fork
  • Spoon
  • Hair color brush
  • Shower cap

Step 1. Halve and pit a ripe avocado

Step-1 Halve and pit a ripe avocado

Cut 1 ripe avocado in half with a knife and remove the pit using your hands.

Step 2. Scoop out the pulp

Step 2.1 Scoop out the pulp

Step 2.2 Scoop out the pulp

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Scoop out the pulp of the avocado with a spoon and put it in a bowl.

Step 3. Mash the pulp

Step 3 Mash the pulp

Thoroughly mash the pulp into a paste with a fork.

If you are having trouble mashing the avocado into a smooth, lump-free texture, use a blender to complete the job.

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Lumps and chunks of avocado will get stuck in your hair, leaving you with a very frustrating job of picking them out with a comb.

Step 4. Add olive oil

Step 4 Add olive oil

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the avocado paste.

Olive oil is suitable for most hair types. Being extremely hydrating, it protects your hair from damage.

Step 5. Add honey

Step 5 Add honey

Now, add 2 tablespoons of honey to the mixture as well.

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The vitamins present in honey help strengthen the scalp as well as your hair. Honey also coats the hair strands, thereby helping to retain moisture.

Step 6. Mix thoroughly

Step 6 Mix thoroughly

Mix the ingredients together thoroughly. Your hair mask is now ready to apply.

If you have dandruff or an itchy scalp, you can also add a few drops of tea tree essential oil to your hair mask.

Step 7. Apply the mask on your hair

Step 7 Apply the mask on your hair

Apply the homemade avocado hair mask on your hair with a hair color brush. If you have an oily scalp, don’t apply it close to your scalp.

Cover your hair with a shower cap, and leave the mask on for about 10-20 minutes.

Rinse it off with cool water. Then, shampoo and condition your hair as you normally do.

If your hair is extremely dry and damaged, use this hair mask every 2 weeks until you observe a considerable change.

But if your hair doesn’t require much conditioning, you can redo this hair mask once a month or even less frequently.

Method 2: Avocado, Olive Oil and Egg Yolk

Things you’ll need:

things need

  • Ripe avocado – 1
  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Egg yolk – 1
  • Knife
  • Bowl
  • Blender
  • Spoon
  • Hair color brush
  • Shower cap

Step 1. Halve and pit a ripe avocado

Step 1.1 Halve and pit a ripe avocado

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step 2 remove pit

Cut 1 ripe avocado into half using a knife and remove its pit.

Step 2. Scoop out the pulp into a blender

Step 2.1 Scoop out the pulp into a blender

Step 2.2 Scoop out the pulp into a blender

Use a spoon to scoop out the pulp of the avocado and put it in a blender.

Step 3. Add egg yolk

Step 3.1 Add egg yolk

Step 3.2 Add egg yolk

Step 3.3 Add egg yolk

Step 3.4 Add egg yolk

Break an egg and drain the egg white into a container. Transfer the yolk to the blender. Since you only need the yolk for this mask, you can simply discard the white.

Egg yolk, which is naturally abundant in fats and proteins, helps soften, hydrate and deep condition your beloved tresses.

Step 4. Add olive oil

Step 4 Add olive oil

Pour 2 tablespoon of olive oil into the blender. It provides extra nourishment to hair.

Step 5. Blend into a smooth paste

Step 5.1 Blend into a smooth paste

Step 5.2 Blend into a paste

Put the lid on the blender and pulse until you have a paste of a fine consistency.

Step 6. Transfer the hair mask to a bowl

Step 6.1 Transfer the hair mask to a bowl

Spoon the contents of the blender into a bowl.

Using a hair color brush, apply the nourishing avocado hair mask on your hair. Liberally apply the mask on damaged or frizzy hair.

Step 6.2 Transfer the hair mask to a bowl

Cover your hair with a shower cap, and leave the mask on for about 10-20 minutes.

Use lukewarm water to rinse your hair. Shampoo and condition as usual.

Use this mask once a month or less frequently if you hair is naturally conditioned. But if you feel like this mask is especially suited to your hair, you can apply it every 2 weeks.

Tips for making avocado hair mask

  • Make sure that the avocado used is a ripe one.
  • Once prepared, the hair mask should be used completely. These masks don’t keep for long.
  • Apply the hair mask on wet hair if you are finding it difficult to spread it on dry hair.
  • You can keep the hair mask on for up to 1 hour. The longer it stays on your hair, the better its effects will be.
  • Never rinse your hair with hot water. Always use lukewarm water to wash your hair.
  • Never brush wet hair. Wet hair is always weaker and susceptible to breakage. Ideally, you should let your hair dry before brushing it. At most, gently finger-comb your hair while it’s wet.
  • If you have avocado bits stuck to your hair strands, very patiently comb them out.
  • Avocado hair masks are great for thick and wavy hair types. Do not use these masks if your hair is limp and thin.
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