At the end of winter, our hair tends to lose its luster. Blame it on the often harsh weather, static electricity, and overheated indoor spaces. These are all factors that damage the hair fiber. Add to that possible hair loss induced by the change of season, and you’ll find yourself with a dull, brittle, lifeless mane… Faced with these different symptoms, it is urgent to update your hair care routine.

You probably know that to limit the damage, you should start by reducing (or completely stopping) the use of heat styling tools. No more blowouts and straightening, at least for a while. Then, it’s important to deeply repair your hair fiber. This involves professional treatments at salons but also at home. Natural ingredients have indeed proven their effectiveness and can help address various hair concerns. All you need to do is find the right hair care recipe tailored to your needs.

The nourishing hair care recipe

When dealing with brittle hair, the first step is to deeply nourish the hair fiber. To do this, avocado is essential, packed with “good fatty acids” and nutrients, excellent for both overall health and hair health. Combine it with the nourishing richness of coconut oil, the hydrating power of honey, and the soothing properties of lavender essential oil, and you have a hair care recipe with powerful benefits.

However, be cautious with essential oils: test them beforehand on the inside of your elbow to ensure you are not allergic. Also, their use is not recommended for children under 7 years old and pregnant or breastfeeding women (with the exception of some, such as real lavender).

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 3 drops of lavender essential oil

Instructions:

In a bowl, mash the avocado and then add the remaining ingredients. Mix until you get a smooth and homogeneous mixture. Then, apply your mask evenly throughout your hair, leave it on for at least thirty minutes (the longer, the better), and then proceed to shampoo.

The hydrating hair care recipe

To restore softness and suppleness to your hair, it’s essential to provide it with extra hydration. We turn to aloe vera, a plant rich in water and therefore highly hydrating. But its benefits don’t stop there. It also provides strength and shine to the hair. For enhanced results, you can add rosemary essential oil, which both strengthens the lengths and promotes hair growth.

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons of aloe vera gel
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 teaspoons of sweet almond oil
• 2 drops of rosemary essential oil

Instructions:

Mix all the ingredients well in a small bowl. You can use an immersion blender to make it easier and give the preparation a foamy texture. Then, apply the mixture to your entire hair (dry or slightly damp), focusing on the ends and scalp. Leave it on for 1 to 2 hours and then proceed to shampoo.

The repairing hair care recipe

Egg is also a very promising  ingredient for caring for dry, damaged, and tired hair. Thanks to its high protein and good fat content, it has exceptional nourishing and repairing properties. Combine it with a vegetable oil and a bit of honey, and you’ll get a hair care recipe that’s both strengthening and softening.

Ingredients:

• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon of honey
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Instructions:

Beat the egg yolks in a bowl. Then, lightly heat the coconut oil until it becomes liquid before pouring it over the eggs. Finish by adding the honey. Mix everything together and immediately apply the mask to the hair, strand by strand. For an enhanced treatment, you can wrap your hair in a warm towel or plastic wrap. Leave it on for a good hour before rinsing and washing.

The illuminating hair care recipe

To bring light to dull hair, nothing beats lemon! Indeed, it has the ability to tighten the cuticles and remove limestone deposits to reveal all the nuances of your hair color. But be careful: it’s acidic. So, be sure to use it  with vegetable oil and egg yolk for a repairing and softening effect.

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 egg yolk

Instructions:

After thoroughly mixing all the ingredients together, apply the mixture to your hair, avoiding the roots to prevent greasing the scalp. Leave it on for 30 minutes then rinse with clear water before shampooing.

The comforting hair care recipe

For nourishing and repairing, bananas are also a miracle ingredient for caring for damaged hair. In addition to making it soft and supple, it’s also known to stimulate hair growth. So, there are plenty of reasons to opt for this homemade mixture.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 egg yolk

Instructions:

Mash the banana in a bowl to ensure there are no lumps. Add the jojoba oil, honey, and egg yolk. The last two ingredients are optional but they provide even more nutrients and hydration to this hair care recipe. Mix everything well and apply it to your hair, avoiding the roots if they tend to become greasy quickly. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes before shampooing.

The holidays are coming to an end soon. After several weeks spent basking in the sun, it’s clear that our skin and hair have taken more than their fair share of abuse. Take advantage of the remaining time to make it up to them by concocting some homemade mask recipes. Whether it’s for your face, hair, hands, or feet, we’re sharing our favorite treatments with you.

For the Face

Homemade Anti-Wrinkle Mask: Egg, Lemon, and Olive Oil (or Argan Oil). Comprising only 3 basic ingredients, this recipe is one of the nourishing homemade masks that also boasts anti-aging properties. The proteins in the egg white will strengthen skin elasticity, lemon provides a shot of vitamin C, and oil deeply moisturizes. It’s a powerful and highly effective combination.

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 1/2 lemon
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil or argan oil

Preparation:

Start by beating the egg white until it’s frothy. Then add the other ingredients and mix gently. Apply to your skin and leave it on for 20 minutes. Remember to rinse thoroughly, and you can finish with a cotton pad soaked in hydrosol or micellar water to avoid leaving the lemon on for too long (which can irritate your skin).

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For the Hair

Homemade Repairing Mask: Honey, Avocado, Egg, Olive Oil. 

There are several homemade mask recipes that can nourish the hair fiber, usually utilizing honey, avocado, or egg as potent moisturizing ingredients. Note that you can replace avocado with a banana for the same effect.

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Preparation:

In a blender, combine the egg yolk, diced avocado, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil (if you also have almond oil, you can add another 2 tablespoons). Once the mixture is well blended, spread it on your dry, pre-detangled hair. Then tie up your hair and place a warm towel on your head to enhance the effects of the treatment. After 30 minutes, you can wash your hair. The result? Immediate softness. Repeat twice a week.

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For Hands and Feet     Homemade mask

Homemade Nourishing Mask: Coconut Oil, Cottage Cheese, and Egg. 

Hands and feet, which are heavily used, tend to be neglected. But tight skin and cracked heels are a big no-no! To deeply moisturize the particularly dry skin of these body parts, turn to coconut oil, egg, and yogurt. Coconut oil, rich in fatty acids, quickly heals cracked skin. Cottage cheese, on the other hand, contains enzymes that soothe irritated and dry skin. The result is soft, deeply nourished skin.

Ingredients:

• 1 pot of cottage cheese (or plain yogurt)
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons of coconut oil

Preparation:

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until you get a creamy mixture. Generously apply the homemade mask to your hands and feet. Leave it on for about twenty minutes before rinsing with warm water.