Homemade hydrating hair masks have vitamins and minerals that penetrate the hair, cleaning pores and eliminating dead cells from the scalp.
Ingredients such as coconut oil, avocado, honey and eggs can be used to prepare homemade masks that deeply hydrate the hair, being especially recommended for those with frizzy or curly hair.
These masks help define curls, promote hair restructuring, reducing frizz and leaving hair softer and more hydrated. Since they are made with natural ingredients, they can be easily found at home, which makes preparing these masks easier.
Hydration options for curly hair
To maintain the health of curly hair, you can prepare the following natural masks:
1. Honey and avocado mask
The avocado and honey mask contains vitamins A, C and E, which help to deeply hydrate the strands, enhancing hair shine, treating and preventing split ends.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of honey;
- Half an avocado.
How to use: Mix the avocado and honey in a container until you obtain a homogeneous paste. Apply the mask to damp hair and leave it on for 30 minutes, then wash with shampoo to thoroughly remove the mask residue. It is recommended to use this mask once a week or every 15 days, according to need.
2. Honey and yogurt mask
The honey and Greek yogurt mask helps restore hair’s natural strength and shine. This mask is also an excellent option for irritated or dandruff scalps, due to the properties of yogurt.
Ingredients:
- 1 Greek yogurt;
- 3 tablespoons of honey.
How to use: Place the yogurt and honey in a container and mix well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Apply the mask to damp hair and leave for 20 to 25 minutes, then wash with shampoo to remove mask residue. Additionally, you can add a vitamin E capsule to the mixture to enhance the moisturizing effect and prevent hair loss.
3. Aloe mask with honey and coconut oil
Aloe vera gel is an excellent option for strengthening hair strands and stimulating their growth, making them stronger and less brittle and, when mixed with honey and coconut oil, provides greater hydration for dry and curly hair.
Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons of aloe vera gel;
- 3 tablespoons of coconut oil;
- 2 tablespoons of honey.
How to use: Place the aloe vera gel, oil and honey in a container and mix well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Then apply the mixture to damp hair. Apply the mixture to damp hair and leave it on for 60 minutes, then wash with shampoo to remove mask residue.
4. Honey and egg mask
The mask prepared with honey, eggs and olive oil is an excellent source of protein, which helps to strengthen the hair strands, as well as enhancing the hair’s natural shine.
Ingredients:
- 1 or 2 eggs depending on hair length;
- 3 tablespoons of honey;
- 3 tablespoons of oil, it can be olive oil or another;
- 5 spoons of moisturizing hair cream.
How to use: Beat the eggs in a bowl and then add the honey and oil. Mix until you obtain a homogeneous mixture and then add the mixture to the moisturizing hair cream. Apply the mask to damp hair and leave it to act for 30 minutes, then wash with shampoo to thoroughly remove the mask residue.
5. Coconut oil and honey mask
The coconut oil and honey mask promotes deep hydration of the hair and repair of the strands, as coconut oil is rich in fatty acids that penetrate the hair, maintaining the moisture in the strands, leaving the hair shinier and silkier. Honey is a natural humectant that retains moisture in the hair, in addition to softening and softening the strands.
This mask should not be used by people who are allergic to pollen, honey or propolis.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of honey;
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
How to use: Mix the ingredients in a clean, dry container. Then, apply the mask to damp hair and leave it to act for 30 minutes, then wash with shampoo to thoroughly remove the mask residue.
6. Avocado and mayonnaise mask
The avocado and mayonnaise mask is rich in fats, vitamins C and E, minerals such as potassium and folate, promoting hair repair and growth, making it a good homemade moisturizer option for frizzy, dry, damaged hair or hair with split ends.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado;
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise;
- 1 tablespoon of almond oil.
How to use: Mix the avocado, mayonnaise and almond oil in a clean, dry container. Then, apply to damp hair and leave to act for 25 minutes, then wash with shampoo to remove the residue. This mask can be used 1 to 2 times a week.
7. Aloe, honey and glycerin mask
The mask with aloe vera, also known as Aloe vera, honey and glycerin helps to hydrate the hair, as it has nourishing, regenerating and moisturizing properties, and can be used as homemade moisturizer for curly, frizzy or very dry hair.
This mask should not be used by people who are allergic to pollen, honey or propolis.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of honey;
- 2 tablespoons of aloe leaf gel;
- 1 teaspoon of glycerin.
How to use: Mix the ingredients in a clean, dry container. Then, apply the mask to damp hair and leave it for 20 minutes and then wash your hair with shampoo. This hair hydration mask can be used every 15 days.
8. Coconut oil, avocado and argan oil mask
This mask is a great option for dry and curly hair, as it improves hair hydration and nutrition, giving life and shine to the hair, as well as leaving it soft, silky and frizz-free. See other treatment options for dry hair.
Ingredients:
- 2 spoons of coconut oil;
- 2 spoons of argan oil;
- Half an avocado
How to use: Mix the avocado with the coconut oil and argan oil, in a clean and dry container, until you reach a homogeneous mixture. Then, apply the mask to damp hair and leave it on for 60 minutes, then wash with shampoo to thoroughly remove the mask residue. This mask can be used 1 to 2 times a week.
9. Aloe and castor oil mask
The mask with aloe vera and castor oil helps hydrate the hair, as it has nourishing, regenerating and moisturizing properties, in addition to strengthening the hair, reducing dandruff and stimulating its growth. Check out other benefits of castor oil.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of aloe leaf gel;
- 2 spoons of castor oil
How to use: Mix the aloe vera gel and oil in a container until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Then, apply the mixture to damp hair and let the mask act on your hair for 60 minutes, then wash with shampoo to thoroughly remove the mask residue.
10. Coconut oil and olive oil mask
For dry and brittle curly hair, nighttime moisturizing with coconut oil and olive oil is a great option, helping not only to hydrate the hair, but also making it easier to detangle the strands the next morning.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup coconut oil;
- ¼ cup of olive oil.
How to use: Mix coconut oil and olive oil in a clean, dry container and apply to dry hair. Leave it to act overnight, being necessary to wash your hair well the next morning with shampoo and conditioner, to remove all the oil. Furthermore, it is possible to do this nighttime hydration using the oils separately, applying only olive oil or coconut oil.
Tips for caring for curly hair
Some tips for keeping curly hair silky and soft include:
- Wash your hair only 2 to 3 times a week, using a mask, to keep your hair well hydrated;
- Use shampoo and conditioner suitable for curly, salt-free hair;
- Dry your hair with a thin microfiber towel, pressing the strands;
- Comb your hair after showering using a styling cream and a comb with wide bristles, so as not to damage the strands;
- Let your hair dry naturally, without using a hairdryer or tying it up;
- Use a serum or end repair on the days you don’t wash your hair.
To enhance the effect of the masks, a great option is to use a thermal cap, which will help increase the effect of each mask. These masks can be done not only on curly hair, but also on other types of hair, when the hair is weak and brittle. See which type of hydration is best suited for your hair type.
Furthermore, to keep your hair healthy and free of split ends, you should cut your hair every 3 months and avoid using a hairdryer or straightener. See other tips to make your curls more defined.
