2015-10-27
Joybynature.com Team
Oct
27

 

A woman’s beauty is known through her tresses. The shiner and softer your hair are, the more gorgeous you look. However, as winters approach, they start losing their shine and become prone to dandruff. We bring to you some amazing homemade hair masks, which will surely help you get rid of dandruff this winter season. Take a look.

  1. Honey, lemon and curd mask

Owing to its citrus properties, both lemon and curd act on dirt and dust deposits on the scalp. It is the dirt and dust deposits on the scalp, which lead oil secretion, further resulting in dandruff. Besides, honey provides nourishment to dull and dry hair. To make this hair mask, add about four spoons of honey to two spoons of curd. Also, squeeze in a few drops of lemon juice into it. Mix well and then apply it onto your tresses. Leave it on for about an hour. Later, wash off with a mild shampoo.

Honey is really helpful in curing acne-prone skin. To know more about its benefits, click here.

  1. Hibiscus leaves and flowers mask

Be it its leaves or flowers, hibiscus is really good for hair. Its application adds volume to the hair and also helps in treating dandruff woes. To make a hibiscus mask, boil its leaves and flowers in some water. It would be great if you get red hibiscus flowers.  Once the liquid cools down, strain it. Then make a paste of both flowers and leaves. Pour some lukewarm coconut oil to this paste and mix well. Later, apply it onto your hair and allow it to stay for about one hour. Wash off with a mild shampoo.

  1. Curd, aloe vera and mayonnaise pack

This multi-purpose pack is not only known for treating dandruff, but also provides shine and nourishment to your tresses.  For this, take once cup of curd. Add two spoons of aloe vera gel and mayonnaise each to it. Also pour in a few drops of vitamin E oil. Mix well. You can add a few drops of lemon juice too to this mixture. Divide your hair into two halves and spray some water. Then apply this mixture on your scalp and hair. Let it sit for about an hour and then wash off with tap water.

Aloe vera gel is also useful in treating severe acne breakouts. To know how, click here.

  1. Coconut and olive oils’ mask

 Coconut oil has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. This is why it is useful in treating dandruff. Moreover it is a great nourishment agent. Olive oil too moisturizes the hair properly. So, mix two tablespoons of coconut and olive oils each. Massage this mixture onto your hair and roots. Leave it for about an hour and the, rinse off with herbal shampoo. Apply it regularly for promising results.

  1. Egg hair mask

Egg is a multitasking ingredient for sure. It is rich in protein, which helps in strengthening your tresses, boosting growth and treating dandruff. To make this hair mask, beat one egg white. Add about one spoon of olive oil to it. Mix well and then, apply it to your scalp and hair. Let it stay for about half an hour. Rinse well with a mild shampoo.

  1. Oatmeal hair mask

Oatmeal is a great beauty product, which is used in several face and hair masks. It is really helpful for people having oily scalp, dandruff and irritation. Oatmeal protects your hair follicles, thus acting on the excess oil secretion. Elimination of excess oil leads to less dandruff. So, mix two spoons of oatmeal, milk and almond oil together. Apply it onto your scalp and tresses. Later, rinse off well with lukewarm water. Repeat it at least twice a week.

Oatmeal is also a great remedy for weight loss. To know more about it, click here.

  1. Peppermint oil and green tea wash

Peppermint oil has anti- bacterial properties and therefore, takes away all the dirt and oil from the scalp. Also, green tea has antioxidants, which improve good blood circulation. To prepare this rinse, make a cup of green tea. Let it cool down and then, add a few drops of peppermint oil and one teaspoon of white vinegar. Spray some water onto your hair and later apply this concoction. Let it stay for about five minutes. Then, wash off with a mild shampoo. A weekly application of it will surely help you in getting rid of your dandruff.

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