Spa-Quality Hair Care at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (with Pictures)

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   Get the oil ready. Get a small dish hot and melt some coconut oil or olive oil (1–2 tablespoons, or 15–30 milliliters). You can use either a microwave or a stovetop, but watch out that it doesn't get too hot while you're doing it! To the touch, it should feel warm and pleasant. [1] Try one of these combinations for a more luxurious spa experience:[2]

   • Mix together 1 teaspoon of almond oil, 1 teaspoon of coconut oil, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
   • Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of olive oil, 2 tablespoons (45 mL) of coconut oil, and 4 to 5 drops (0.5 mL) of vitamin E oil
   • Another excellent option is castor oil, which, being thick and heavy, penetrates deeply into the cuticle layer of your hair.

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   Spend five minutes massaging the oil into your scalp. Blend the remaining oil into your hair, starting at the scalp and working your way out. [3] The blood flow to your head will thank you.

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   Cover your head with a warm, wet towel. Soak a fresh towel in hot water. Get it as damp as possible by wringing out the excess water. Tuck the towel into the space between your ears. If you need to, you can clip it shut. [4]

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   For the next 5 or 6 minutes, keep the towel wrapped around your head. The oil will be sealed in, and the hair follicles opened, by the heat. In this way, the oil can more easily reach your scalp and nourish your hair. [5]

   • Wait 15–20 minutes if your hair is extremely dry. [6]
   • You can leave an overnight treatment in your hair if you're using extra virgin olive oil.

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   Use lukewarm water to wash your hair. Get the oil out with a lot of mild shampoo. If your hair is extremely dry, you can use conditioner, but the mask you'll apply in Step 2 should be sufficient nourishment. [7]

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   Pick your disguise and get it ready. A hair mask can be of any variety. A store-bought one will do, but a homemade one will do even better. Use your own recipe, or try one of the recipes provided below. [8]

   • For extra-long or thick hair, simply double the recipe.

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   From the scalp out, apply the mask to your hair. Separate your hair into sections if you need to. Distribute the mask throughout your hair using a wide-toothed comb. This process can be messy, so cover your shoulders with a towel or a hair-dyeing cape.

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   Wearing a shower cap is highly recommended. Long hair should be pulled up into a loose bun before being fastened with a clip. Wearing a shower cap while using a face mask will not only keep you clean, but will also help the mask work better by retaining the heat from your scalp.

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   Keep waiting for 15 to 30 minutes It's important to follow the mask manufacturer's guidelines for how long to wait before removing the mask.

   • Avoid wearing the mask for any longer than recommended. Don't go to sleep with the mask on if the instructions say you should only wear it for 10 or 15 minutes. It could even lead to hair loss. [9]

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   Get the mask wet and dry it. Use a gentle shampoo and lukewarm water to remove the mask. After applying conditioner, you should wash it out. If the mask recipe calls for a specific method of cleansing, use that method. [10]

   • Please wait a few minutes before rinsing out the conditioner. Your hair will get even softer after doing this. [11]
   • Remember that there are masks that can be used in place of conditioner. [12]

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   The hair should be patted dry. Stop using the hair dryer and let it air dry. Hair dryers are harmful to hair. [13]

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   Make a simple, nourishing mask out of bananas and olive oil. Banana and 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15 ml) blended in a blender. Rub the mask into your scalp and hair and relax for 30 minutes. Shampoo should be used to remove the mask. [14]

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   Make a simple, effective mask by combining honey and yogurt. Combining 2 tbsp. (30 g) of plain yogurt with 1 tbsp. (5 honey gram) Wait 15 to 20 minutes after applying the mask before washing it out. Shampoo off the face mask. After, if necessary, condition the ends. [15]

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   Create a seasonal pumpkin mask with a focus on deep conditioning. Combine 1 cup (225 grams) of unsweetened pumpkin puree with 1 to 2 tablespoons (22 between 5 and 45 grams) of honey The mask should be applied to the scalp and hair and left on for 15–20 minutes. Finish up by rinsing it off. [16]

   • You might not even need this entire mask.
   • Make a face mask out of what's left.
   • Avoid using puree labeled for use in pumpkin pies. You can't compare the two.

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   If your hair is dry and damaged, try a honey mask. Place half a cup or 175 grams of honey in a bowl. Blend in a few tablespoons (15-30 ml) of olive oil and the same amount of avocado or egg yolks. You should put on the mask, let it sit for 20 minutes, and then wash your hair with warm water to remove it. [17]

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   Make your own nourishing avocado mask and try it out! Put half of an avocado (after peeling and pitting it) in a blender. Blend the mask until smooth, then add an optional ingredient from the list below. You should leave the mask on your hair for 15 minutes. Shampoo should be used to remove the mask. Get the best results by using this mask once a month. [18] [19]

   • For moisture, use 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of argan oil, sour cream, or egg yolks.
   • For a dry scalp, use 10 drops of rosemary essential oil.
   • For stubborn buildup, try using 1 tbsp (15 ml) of apple cider vinegar.

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   Make a quick, effective, and personal face mask by using eggs. Egg whites, egg yolks, or whole eggs, a half cup's worth (120 mL), into a cup The eggs should be mixed until they are a uniform color before being applied to the hair. After twenty minutes, remove it with cold water. Use these products (and at what intervals) according to your hair type:[20]

   • Hair that is particularly fine or brittle can benefit from a mayonnaise and eggs hair mask because it contains protein and moisture.
   • Monthly normal hair loss is equivalent to about 2 eggs.
   • 4 egg whites, once a month, if your hair is oily.
   • About 6 egg yolks per month for dry hair.

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