Best Hair Masks for Common Hair Concerns by Experts

August 14, 2020 by Forest Essentials

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Your scalp is an extension of your face that gets equally exposed to environmental stressors and other factors. Like face masks help to release toxins from the face, while they nourish the skin, hair masks also have the same function for your scalp and hair. The scalp’s skin is more delicate, and it has more sebaceous glands and hair follicles with a lower barrier function as compared to the skin on the rest of the body. To help you achieve healthy, long and lustrous hair, read along as Forest Essentials’ Ayurveda Expert decodes the best hair masks for every hair type.

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Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair

Aloe Vera Hair Mask

Step 1: Take equal amounts of Aloe Vera juice, Amla powder, Shikakai and Neem powder.

Step 2: Mix till it achieves a paste like consistency.

Step 3: Apply this hair mask on the scalp and keep it on for 20 minutes.

Step 4: Rinse it off with the Bhringraj & Shikakai Hair Cleanser, which is sulphate free and gentle on the scalp. Follow with the Bhringraj & Shikakai Conditioner.

Benefits:

This hair mask provides deep nourishment to the hair and scalp that frizzy hair lacks. When used regularly, you will notice a visible difference in the texture of your hair as Aloe Vera and Amla are excellent sources of nutrition for the scalp.

Hair Mask for Dry Hair

Honey Hair Mask

Step 1: Take 4 tablespoons of warm cow’s milk and stir it with a proportionate amount of honey to make a smooth paste.

Step 2: Coat your hair with this mixture and let it stay for 20-30 minutes.

Step 3: Rinse it off using the Amla, Honey & Mulethi Hair Cleanser. Follow with the Amla, Honey & Mulethi Hair Conditioner for shiny, glossy hair.

Benefits:

The lactic acid present in cow’s milk helps your scalp to remove dirt and debris. When mixed with honey as a hair mask, the duo helps to reinvigorate the hair. Honey acts as a natural humectant that works as a magnet to attract moisture to the strands.

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Hair Mask for Hair Growth

Curd Hair Mask (Shirolepa)

Step 1: Soak Methi or Fenugreek seeds in boiled rice water, overnight.

Step 2: Grind these seeds the next morning and mix the powder with appropriate amount of Yoghurt or Curd to make a hair mask.

Step 3: Then, apply to the entire scalp and wash your hair using the Japapatti & Brahmi Hair Cleanser and Conditioner.

Benefits:

This hair mask helps the hair follicles to become stronger to reduce hair fall and encourage better hair growth. These Ayurvedic herbs are also renowned to cure headaches and help reduce stress.

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Hair Mask for Glossy Hair

Banana Hair Mask

Step 1: Mash one Banana and mix it with one whole egg until the mixture has an even texture and consistently. To avoid the mess, you can also use the Japapatti & Brahmi Intensive Repair Hair Masque on the length of the hair, to soak in the benefits of Ayurvedic herbs and fresh Banana Pulp. Whip one whole egg into the hair mask for a more lustrous sheen.

Step 2: Apply the masque to your hair, especially to the split ends and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes

Step 3: Rinse the hair mask thoroughly out of your hair using lukewarm water and the Japapatti & Brahmi Hair Cleanser. Follow with the Japapatti & Brahmi Hair Conditioner.

Benefits:

Bananas contain silica, a mineral that helps your body to produce collagen and help to make your hair thicker, less frizzy and glossy. Bananas also have antimicrobial properties that can heal a flaky scalp and also help with dandruff. Herbs including Japapatti help make the hair stronger.

Got questions? Our Ayurveda Experts has answered a few for you!

For how long should I keep my hair masks?

You should not keep a hair mask on for more than 20-30 minutes, depending on the ingredients, or it can be challenging to wash them off.

What shampoo/cleansers should I use after hair masks?

Use natural, sulphate free shampoos or hair cleansers with no added chemicals for your hair to reflect the optimal benefits reaped by the hair mask. May we suggest you to explore our collection of Ayurvedic Hair Cleansers.

How often should I use hair masks?

You can use a hair mask twice a week, depending on your hair type. If your hair is limp and oily, you can use a hair mask once a week.

For more queries, chat with our Ayurveda Doctors and Experts on our website chat from Monday-Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm. Read more about hair masks at Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-use-hair-mask

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