Get Shiny And Silky Hair With These Masks

It is almost impossible to believe that just the daily wear and tear alone damages our hair. Things like coloring, using a hair dryer, swimming and even the wind destroy it very quickly and prevent you from having silky hair.

For this reason, masks are a great way to nourish and moisturize your hair and keep it healthy.

Although there are commercial masks, we at Veien til Helse will offer you some alternatives that you can make with natural products, which we are almost certain you already have on hand.

Your hair will no doubt absorb the proteins and nutrients that these ingredients provide, and you will have silky hair full of shine, strength and softness.

Egg and olive oil mask

Eggs are one of the most consumed foods in the world. This is because they are rich in fats and proteins. These nutrients also moisturize the hair.

In addition, eggs act as a balm or, in the case of egg whites, as a means of controlling excess fat.

In addition, olive oil offers many benefits due to its high content of vitamin E, along with regenerative and moisturizing properties, which gives you silky hair.

For example, it nourishes, nourishes and repairs the scalp, in addition to strengthening the hair follicles to reduce hair loss and promote hair growth.

Here we share two recipes that you can use according to your hair type.

Too dry and damaged hair

You need

• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons. olive oil (30 ml)

Here’s how to do it

• In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with the olive oil until you get a homogeneous mixture.
• Apply the mixture all over your hair, preferably when it is wet, to help distribute the mask.
• Set up your hair. Cover it with a shower cap and wait for 20 to 30 minutes for your hair to absorb the nutrients
• Wash it with regular shampoo to remove excess oil and eggs.
• Do not forget to rinse it with cold water for better results, thus preventing the egg from hardening in your hair and leaving a mess.

Mask for oily hair

You need

• 2 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons. olive oil (30 ml)

Here’s how to do it

• Mix egg whites and olive oil in a bowl until you get a creamy substance.

• Apply the mixture to wet hair until you have covered each strand of hair.
• As in the previous case, set it up and cover it with a shower cap. Wait 20 to 30 minutes for your hair to absorb the nutrients
• Finally, wash your hair with your favorite shampoo and rinse it with cold water.

Hair mask with banana, eggs, honey and olive oil

This mask can be used twice a week for a month to see better results.

Banana is known to be one of the best natural sources of vitamins and minerals such as potassium, zinc and vitamins A, B and C. For this reason, the direct application in the hair provides moisture, softness and shine.

Thanks to the main ingredients in mayonnaise (eggs, vinegar and oils), this also provides an extraordinary moisturizing source for the hair. Furthermore , it reduces worn hair, eliminates dandruff, and gives it more shine.

You need

• 1 banana
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons. mayonnaise (30 g)
• 1 tablespoon. honey (15 ml)
• 1 teaspoon. olive oil (5 ml)

Here’s how to do it

• Pour all the ingredients into a bowl and mix it with a hand mixer until you get a homogeneous mixture.
• Then apply the mask from the roots to the tips. If you have curly or very dry hair, focus more on applying it to the roots.
• Cover your hair with a shower cap and let the mask sit for 2 to 2 hours.
• Wash your hair with warm water.

Note: Some people use conditioner in clean, wet hair. However, this is an optional step. In either case, your hair will look spectacular.

Hair mask with olive oil, coconut and almond oil for silky hair

This mask consists of natural oils that act on the hair to hydrate and provide moisture.

First, coconut oil has an ingredient called lauric acid that resembles hair proteins. In fact, this fatty acid easily penetrates the inner structure of the hair, where it  provides nourishment and softness, shine and strength.

Similarly, almond oil in the hair is an excellent means of nourishing and restoring it. The reason for this is that it contains nutrients such as vitamins A, B, D and E. As a result, it is a valuable tool to provide moisture, softness, lightness and strength to your hair.

In short, this mask helps to strengthen the hair strands and helps to fight split ends. It will also provide flexibility, clarity, moisture and shine, in addition to giving you silky hair.

You need

• 1 tablespoon. olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon. coconut oil (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon. almond oil (15 ml)
• Hair brush

Here’s how to do it

• Put all the ingredients in a bowl. If the coconut oil is in a solid state, heat it with steam (in a water bath) and mix well.
• With a hairbrush, apply the oils on the tips of your hair, avoiding the roots. Set up your hair and cover it with a shower cap. Let the mask sit for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Wash it off with your favorite shampoo and warm water until you have removed most of the oils. If you want, you can also use conditioner and rinse.

• Your hair will be bright and spectacular.

Try them for silky hair!

If you make these masks regularly, your hair will improve a lot.

However, drinking water and sticking to a good diet that contains all the vitamins you need is the most complete option for your hair to be healthy from the root to the tips.

We hope these recipes help you. They are very practical and use ingredients that are easy to obtain. What are you waiting for?