If your hair is damaged you really need to check out these vegan DIY hair masks. We’ve all been on that quest to find the miracle hair fix that will magically solve all our hair troubles. Whether you live in a dry climate, have chemically damaged hair, or just generally struggle to keep your locks healthy, we’ve got you covered. There are thousands of terrible DIY hair care recipes out there, so save your hair from more trauma, we’ve taken the liberty to sort through them and round up our favourite vegan hair masks that WILL change your life – or to be less dramatic – change your hairs life.
Store-bought hair masks can seem like a quick and easy solution. However, there are often too many ingredients that can potentially further damage your hair (such as sulphates, parabens.) Many of our favourite vegan hair masks can be easily made with basic ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen. Read on to learn how to make these hydrating and nourishing treatments. If you liked this article you should also check out our Vegan DIY Skincare Recipes.
DIY Hair Mask for Shine and Softness
This mask is truly magical for hair hydration. It’s made with avocado, which is loaded with fatty acids that coat your hair cuticle in moisture, and agave nectar, which draws water to the hair, acting as a hair taming humectant. And finally, olive oil which is full of vitamin A and E, protecting the keratin present in your hair.
Ingredients:
- 1 avocado
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of agave
- ⅛ cup of coconut milk
Steps:
- Combine and mix all ingredients (either with a blender or by hand is fine)
- Apply the mixture generously to your dry hair from roots to tips
- Wrap your hair up and leave in for at least 30 minutes
- Shampoo and condition as usual
DIY Hair Mask for Rejuvenation
I mean, who doesn’t need a bit of rejuvenation? This mask is a true game-changer for anyone’s hair, made with banana which is a natural hair conditioner, containing tons of potassium and vitamin A, E, and C which is vital for sustaining healthy, beautiful hair. Also avocado for those much needed “good fats” and hydration, as well as lemon which stimulates hair growth and also remedies hair loss.
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- ½ an avocado
- ½ a lemon
Steps:
- Add one ripe banana and half an avocado into a blender or mixer
- Squeeze in half a lemon (or less depending on what you prefer)
- Blend all together until smooth
- Work the mixture into your hair from roots to tips
- Leave in for 30 minutes before shampooing and conditioning as normal
DIY Hair Mask for Itchy, Dry Hair
This mask is made with apple cider vinegar which is a natural cleanser and detangler. It works to prevent split ends, as well as balancing the pH level of the scalp. This is perfect if you suffer from an itchy scalp or dandruff. It’s also an incredible eliminator of grease, making it ideal for those of us with oily hair as well. Mix with agave and coconut oil and you’ve got an incredibly good, scalp-calming DIY hair mask for almost all hair types.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of agave
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
Steps:
- Add coconut oil into bowl and microwave for 30 seconds
- Mix apple cider vinegar and agave in with the coconut oil
- Apply the mixture generously starting from your roots then work your way to the tips
- Leave in for 30 minutes before shampooing and conditioning as normal
DIY Hair Mask for Dehydrated, Damaged Hair
This recipe is the easiest and most beloved DIY hair masks of all time, and it’s just pure oil. Both olive and coconut oil are the heaviest of the oil, however, they’re also the most hydrating. We recommend using this mask once a week for maximum results. So let’s repair those split ends and nourish that thirsty hair.
Ingredients:
- Olive oil or coconut oil
P.S. We recommend trying both to see what works best for you!
Steps:
- Microwave half a cup of coconut oil until liquified (if using olive oil skip the microwave, just add half a cup of olive oil into a bowl). Make sure it’s not too hot before you apply!
- Splitting your hair into sections, use your fingers to saturate your dry hair from roots to tips completely
- Wrap up your hair (even better cover with a shower cap) and leave on for at least an hour – for ultimate results leave in overnight
- Wash and condition hair as usual
“Written by Isabella Ray, the founder of Delilah Wolf Pack, a 70% not for profit clothing line supporting animals in Bali.”
