Healthy Hair: 5 Easy DIY hair masks for gorgeous locks

Dione Chen

05 May 2016

updated the 3 May 2019 à 11:25

Whether you’ve got dry, oily or weak hair, we’ve got just the right hair mask recipe for you.

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Strawberry mask for oily hair
What you'll need:
- 1/2 cup of strawberries
Blend the strawberries in a blender and sieve out the tiny seeds. Apply the mixture on your scalp and leave for 10 minutes. Rinse off with water.
Strawberries help to regulate the production of sebum and remove excess oil from your hair. For those experiencing oily hair as a result of Singapore's warm, sunny climate, this is the hair mask for you.
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Milk and honey mask for dry, damaged hair
What you'll need:
- 2 cups of creamed milk
- 2 teaspoons of pure honey
Warm the milk to a bearable heat and mix in the honey. Apply the mixture to your scalp and leave on for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with your regular shampoo and conditioner.
Yes, milk and honey are not just used for cereal. This mask will help to both strengthen and regain the health of your hair.
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Banana and almond oil mask for frizzy hair
What you'll need:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1-2 teaspoons of almond oil
Blend the bananas in a blender until smooth. In a small mixing bowl, stir in the almond oil. Apply the mixture to your hair, starting from the roots and working downwards. Leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse off with water.
Bananas help to nourish the scalp and trap moisture, while almond oil strengthens hair roots and prevents hair breakage. If you have dry or damaged hair, we highly recommend this hair mask to you.
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Green tea mask for hair growth
What you'll need:
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons of green tea
Mix the ingredients until creamy. Apply the mixture all over your hair. Leave on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off first with water, then wash with your regular shampoo and conditioner.
Green tea contains many properties that help to stimulate hair growth. This hair mask is the perfect solution for those suffering from thinning hair.
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Avocado mask for shiny hair
What you'll need:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Mix all the ingredients together and apply the mixture all over your hair. Leave on for 20 minutes. Wash off with your regular shampoo and conditioner.
Avocados are known to give both hair and skin a shiny glow, and at the same time soften and smoothen your locks to give them the bounce you've always dreamed of.

Let’s face it, we all want beautiful hair that makes us look healthy and youthful. However, for some of us, this may be difficult to attain. Many of us purchase pricey hair products or sign up for costly hair treatments at the beauty salon just to achieve our ideal image. But, is this really a healthy and sustainable solution for all? On top of the money that some reluctantly part with, the chemicals that interact with our hair may in fact worsen our condition in the long term if not used correctly.

Thankfully, natural home remedies for all types of hair issues are all around us – on the internet, in our bathrooms, and especially in the kitchen. Don’t throw away that lemon you won’t be using to cook! You may just need it to get the shine in your hair you’ve always wanted.

We’ve picked out a few hair mask recipes for you to experiment at home, according to your specific hair type. Give your hair a yummy, inexpensive treat, and it will thank you in return.

Dione Chen

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