6 DIY Hair Spa Recipes To Try at Home

A hair spa involves 3 basic steps – deep conditioning or massaging, application of the hair pack or hair mask and rinsing. In this article, we have mentioned some oil massaging recipes as well as hair mask and hair pack recipes so that you can enjoy complete hair spa treatments at your home.

# Olive oil, Almond Oil, Sesame oil and Coconut Oil Hair Massage

The first step for a perfect natural hair spa treatment is a scalp massage using a natural oil or a combination of a few natural oils that promote healthy hair. In this recipe, we have included all the natural oils that are known for their benefits for healthy hair. An effective homemade tips for hair growth must include an oil massage. It improves blood circulation to the scalp and hair follicles and promotes hair growth.

Ingredients:


Olive Oil – 1 Teaspoon
Almond Oil – 1 Teaspoon
Coconut Oil – 1 Teaspoon
Sesame Oil – 1 Teaspoon

Method

Mix equal portions of olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil and sesame oil in a bowl and massage it thoroughly into your scalp. Make sure the oil covers all the hair strands right from the roots to the tips. Immerse a towel in warm water, squash out the excess water and wrap this warm towel over your head in order to cover the hair. Wait for 15 to 20 minutes and then move to the next step of the hair spa treatment.

# Vitamin E Oil, Olive Oil, and Coconut Milk Hair Massage

One of the best ways to have healthy skin and hair during the monsoon season is undergoing a nourishing and refreshing hair and body spa treatment which helps in conditioning and moisturizing the rough and frizzy hair strands. Both vitamin E oil and olive oil are essential for hair growth because they supply necessary nutrients to the hair follicles. Coconut milk nourishes and conditions the hair, and makes it shiny and manageable so is often included in homemade masks for dry hair.

Ingredients:

Vitamin E Oil – 4 to 5 drops
Olive Oil – 2 Tablespoons
Coconut Milk – 3 Tablespoons

Method

Pour all the ingredients in a glass bowl and mix thoroughly to form a smooth concoction. Spread it over the scalp and hair uniformly and massage your scalp with your fingers for 5 minutes. Soak a towel in warm water, squash out the excess water and wrap this warm towel over your head in order to cover the hair. Wait for 15 minutes and then move on to the next step of the hair spa.

# Avocado and Honey Hair Mask

Application of a hair mask is the next important step involved in a hair spa treatment. It works as a deep conditioning treatment to make the hair soft and silky. The healthy fats present in avocado and heavy cream possess emollient properties that penetrate into the hair strands readily and honey locks moisture into the scalp and helps maintain the moisture balance of the scalp at an optimum equilibrium which is neither too dry nor too oily. It is undoubtedly one of the best natural hair fall remedies available.

Ingredients:

Avocado -1 Peeled and Cut into Small Cubes
Honey – 1 Tablespoon
Heavy Cream – 2 Tablespoons

Method

Empty all the ingredients in a blender and blend them to form a smooth paste. Wash your hair and apply the concoction on wet hair. Wear a shower cap to inhibit the hair pack from dripping. Wait for 20 minutes and rinse off thoroughly with water and wash your hair with a mild shampoo followed by a conditioner.

# Banana and Egg Hair Pack

Although this modest fruit is ignored by health conscious people because of its high-calorie content, bananas are actually loaded with various other nutrients like vitamins and minerals that make it an important ingredient in home spa recipes. The potassium and natural oils present in ripe bananas increases the natural elasticity of hair, thereby preventing breakage and split ends. It also helps in softening the hair strands by closing open cuticles. Eggs are one of the best natural protein sources, integral to improving overall hair health.

Ingredients:

Ripe Banana – 1
Egg – 1
Honey – 2 Tablespoons
Milk – 3 Tablespoons
Olive Oil – 2 Tablespoons

Method

Mash the banana and add the beaten egg, honey, milk and olive oil to it. Mix thoroughly to form a smooth blend. Apply this hair pack evenly on your hair and cover it up with a shower cap. Wait for 30 minutes and then rinse your hair well with water. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo followed by a conditioner.

# Coconut Milk Hair Mask

Regular coconut oil massage is the best solution to the question of how to stop grey hair naturally. But other than coconut oil, pure coconut milk is also beneficial for hair care. Coconut milk is a useful ingredient for hydrating dull and dry hair which helps in preventing breakage, split ends, and frizzy hair. The healthy fats present in coconut milk are readily absorbed into the hair follicles. It supplies necessary nutrients and moisture to the hair thereby making them strong from the root. It is one of the best natural hair masks to prevent hair fall and promote hair growth.

Ingredients:

Coconut Milk – 1 Cup
Essential Oil – Few Drops (Optional)

Method

Crush some coconut flesh to extract fresh coconut milk from it. Collect this milk in a bowl and refrigerate it for 1 night. Apply this cream on your scalp and hair the next morning by dividing your hair into 4 or 5 sections. Apply it properly on the scalp and hair roots. Don’t forget to cover the tips of the hair which are more prone to damage, split ends and breakage. Leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes and then wash off with a mild shampoo. Reapply this simple hair mask once very week to heal and repair damaged hair.

# Mayonnaise and Honey Hair Mask

Mayonnaise is an easily available and inexpensive ingredient that can be used in DIY spa recipes for deep conditioning hair masks because it strengthens the hair shafts with the goodness of eggs and increases the strength and volume of hair. Mayonnaise supplies L-cysteine to the hair strands, which is a powerful antioxidant. Research shows that amino acid L-cysteine makes up 18% of the hair, and it is a keratin forming substance that promotes hair growth density.

Ingredients:

Mayonnaise – 1 Cup
Honey – 1 Tablespoon

Mix the constituents in a glass bowl and apply it thoroughly to damp hair coating each and every hair from root to tip. Cover your hair with a shower cap and wrap a warm towel around it. Wait for 20 minutes and then wash the pack off thoroughly with water. Use a mild moisturizing shampoo to cleanse out hair. Reapply this hair mask once every month to keep your hair smooth and shining.
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