Homemade Masks To Detoxify Your Hair

How much would you say you spend cleaning your hair? It is no secret that the beauty industry makes millions with this type of product, and despite this you often do not get the hair you expect. Many times, this is because you need to detoxify your hair . 

To achieve this, our recommendation is that you choose products with the least amount of chemicals possible. As this will allow the strands to ‘breathe’ and to properly absorb the nutrients they need to be healthy.

Here are some of the homemade masks that you can make at home from natural ingredients to detoxify your hair.

1. Moisturizing aloe vera and cucumber mask

This mask is made from two ingredients that are very easy to find and extremely beneficial for the scalp: aloe vera and cucumber.

We recommend using the natural aloe vera crystal. The best option will always be that you obtain it yourself from the penca.  If this is not possible for you, then make sure you buy a gel that is free of preservatives.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of aloe vera gel (100 g).
• ½ cup of chopped cucumber, seeded (35 g).

Preparation and application

• Take all the ingredients to the blender and process .
• Pour the homogeneous mixture into a plastic container.
• Store in the refrigerator for an hour.
• Apply to damp hair and leave on for at least 20 minutes.

2. Coconut milk and aloe vera mask

Another way to detoxify your hair and restore its good appearance is to apply a coconut milk and aloe vera mask. Thanks to the coconut, this mixture will be very aromatic. You can use commercial coconut milk, or you can make it yourself at home.

We recommend applying this mask at least once a week. And if you have leftover mixture, store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Ingredients

• ½ glass of coconut milk (125 ml).
• 1 cup of aloe vera gel (100 g).

Preparation and application

• Mix the two ingredients in a bowl with the help of a spoon.
• Refrigerate for half an hour.
• Take it out of the refrigerator every time you use it.
• Apply to damp hair and leave for 20 minutes. 

3. Coconut milk mask

If in addition to detoxifying your hair you want to make it grow, you can use the following mask, twice a week.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of coconut milk (40 g).
• 1 teaspoon of conditioner (10 g).

Preparation

• Mix the two ingredients in a bowl.
• Wash your hair as usual and apply the product from roots to ends. 
• Massage gently with your fingertips for 10 minutes and leave for another 20.
• Remove with lukewarm water.

4. Tonic to control fat

This toner is quite good for controlling excess oil in the hair and is simply made with a little water and baking soda. It can be used up to twice a week.

Ingredients

• ½ cup of baking soda (50 g).
• 1 cup of warm water (100 ml).

Preparation and application

• Mix the baking soda with the water.
• Let it sit for a few minutes until it dissolves completely. 
• Meanwhile, moisten your hair.
• Take the mixture with a brush.
• Apply it on your hair .
• Treat yourself to a massage for a couple of minutes and let the product act for another 5 minutes.
• Rinse with lukewarm water and style as usual.

Other tips to detox your hair

In order to properly detoxify your hair, you should avoid using too many products at the same time. You also have to avoid the use of dryers and irons, as these are very bad for the hair. Of course, it is essential to maintain good hydration with natural masks and conditioners.

• Try to drink more natural water, without flavorings or sugars.
• Swap out your commercial shampoo for one of natural ingredients.
• Avoid the use of beauty products such as gel, spray, serum, among others.