01/11Here are some simple hair spas you can do from the comfort of your home

Here are some simple hair spas you can do from the comfort of your home

With our busy lives, we are not able to take out time for a good hair spa often or even for a relaxing treatment. Whatever your reason, you cannot deny that hair spas are great for your hair and for you, because they leave you feeling like a million bucks. So here’s how you can bring the spa experience home with these easy-to-make DIY hair masks featuring ingredients that you can easily find around your home. Some advantages of a hair spa are they strengthen the hair follicles, they nourish the roots, revitalise the scalp by promoting blood circulation, they help treat dull and dry hair and balance excess oil secretion.

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02/11Strawberry hair spa treatment

Strawberry hair spa treatment

To make this hair spa treatment, you will need one egg yolk, two tablespoons of olive oil, and a cup's worth of strawberries. Make sure to chop the strawberries before you mix it with the other ingredients. Next, apply the mixture on your hair and leave it on for at least 30 minutes. This treatment is loaded with folic acid, as well as vitamins B5 and B6 that can help reduce hair fall. Wash the treatment off with a sulfate-free shampoo.

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03/11Milk and honey hair spa treatment

Milk and honey hair spa treatment

Honey and milk work well together to maintain healthy hair. Together, these two ingredients in a hair treatment provide loads of nourishment to your tresses and work to retain moisture. Use this treatment a couple of times a week to make sure your tresses are silky smooth. All you need is a cup of raw milk and a tablespoon of raw honey. Once you have combined the two ingredients, apply the mixture on your hair and scalp. Leave it on for at least 20 minutes before you wash it off with a mild shampoo.

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04/11Eggs hair spa treatment

Eggs hair spa treatment

Eggs are extremely beneficial for your hair as they are a rich source of protein, which may help to reduce damage and strengthen your tresses. To make this treatment, you need to combine one egg with coconut oil. Apply the mixture all over your hair and leave it on for at least 15 minutes. Make sure you wash it off with cool water and not hot water. Use this treatment on your hair at least once a week.

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05/11Apple cider vinegar hair spa

Apple cider vinegar hair spa

Apple cider vinegar helps remove the build-up of products, pollutants, and other residues and cleans the scalp thoroughly. It also balances the pH levels of the scalp, treats dandruff and seals the cuticles which prevent split ends. This is a great treatment for all hair types. All you need is 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 1 cup water and Pot of hot water and a large towel. Begin by washing your hair with a mild shampoo and towel dry it. Now combine the apple cider vinegar and the water and dip a cotton ball into it and soak it. Apply this mixture all over your hair and let it stay for 10 minutes. Rinse the vinegar out with cool water.

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06/11Coconut Cream Hair Spa

Coconut Cream Hair Spa

Coconut milk and coconut cream is full of the good kind of fatty acids and is filled with vitamins B, C and E have minerals like calcium, iron, selenium, magnesium, and phosphorus. This is a great treatment for dry hair and deeply nourishes and conditions your hair. Ingredients needed are ½ cup coconut cream and pot of hot water and a large towel. Grate a fresh coconut and blend it with water until it is fine. Now strain the mixture with a muslin cloth. Squeeze every last drop of coconut milk from the residue. Take the coconut milk and refrigerate it overnight. Gently take this cream out and save it for your hair. Steam your hair and let it settle in your hair for about 10 minutes. Now apply the coconut cream evenly all over the lengths of your hair and let it stay for an hour. Wash and rinse with lukewarm water and a mild shampoo.

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07/11Banana hair spa

Banana hair spa

Bananas are filled with potassium, natural oils, and vitamins which improve your hair’s texture. They also prevent split ends and breakage by improving your hair’s elasticity. This is especially great for dry and damaged hair. You will need, 1 ripe banana, 2 tsp. olive oil, Pot of hot water and a large towel. Mash the banana into a smooth paste and add the oil to it and mix well. Keep this aside. Begin by steaming your hair for about 10 minutes. This will help your hair to better absorb the nutrients from the mask. After steaming, apply the mask and make sure you cover all your hair. Lave it for 30 minutes and wash with a mild shampoo.

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08/11Avocado hair spa

Avocado hair spa

Avocado is rich in the good kind of fatty acids. These nourish your hair and add luster to your hair, making it look healthier. This is especially good for dry hair. You need 1 ripe avocado, 1 tsp. honey and a pot of hot water and a large towel for steaming. Skin and pit the avocado and mash the pulp into a smooth paste. Add the honey to this and mix well. Apply this mask from root till the tip of your hair and steam your hair as explained earlier for 10 minutes. Remove the towel and let the mask sit for an additional 15-20 minutes. Wash with a mild shampoo.

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09/11Fenugreek (methi) hair spa

Fenugreek (methi) hair spa

If you didn’t know fenugreek is actually known to be a great treatment for hair because it reverses hair damage, treats dandruff and controls oil production in the scalp. This improves the texture of the hair. You will need, 1 tsp. fenugreek seeds, 1 tsp. honey, 2 tbsp. curd and Pot of hot water and a large towel. Soak the fenugreek seeds in water and let it sit overnight. Strain the soaked seeds in the morning and grind it along with the honey and the curds until it is smooth. Steam your hair and let the steam settle in your hair for about 10 minutes. Now apply the mask and let it stay for 30 minutes. Rinse with cool water and wash with a mild shampoo.

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10/11Olive oil hair spa

Olive oil hair spa

Olive oil is a rich source of antioxidants and it helps nourish the hair by deep conditioning it. It hydrates your hair and forms a protective barrier around your hair preventing loss of moisture. You need 2-3 tbsp. olive oil, towel and a pot of hot water. Massage the oil into the hair and scalp until you have covered the length of the hair. Steam your hair for about 10 minutes. Now remove the towel, dip it in the hot water and squeeze out the excess. Wrap this towel around your head and wait a further 10 minutes. This helps your hair absorb the goodness of the oil even more. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo.

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