Baal kitne rukhe ho gaye hai. Baal kitna jhad raha hai. Dandruff bahot zyada hai…the complaints against your hair continue unabated. Do what may, you aren’t getting a permanent solution to any of this jhanjhat. The secret is to treat your hair from its roots to get to the root of the problem. Olive oil is one of the best ingredients for a nourishing mask for your precious tresses. Enriched with Vitamin E and other antioxidants, they retain the moisture balance in your hair, apart from protecting your hair from damage and breakage.
Here are 11 olive oil hair mask recipes to start with and #BeALittleMore proactive with taking care of your hair woes.
1. Simple Olive Oil Mask
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
Method
- Massage olive oil into your hair evenly and thoroughly.
- Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave it for about 15-30 minutes.
- Wash it off with warm water and then follow it up with shampoo and conditioner.
2. Olive Oil & Honey Hair Mask
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
Method
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- Apply the paste to your hair.
- Cover it with a shower cap and leave it on for about 1 hour.
- Wash it off with warm water and follow it up with a shampoo and conditioner.
3. Olive Oil & Coconut Oil Mask
Coconut oil enriches your hair with the goodness of moisture, keeping it healthy and strong. What’s more, the combination of these two oils work wonders for controlling scalp itchiness and dryness due to its anti-fungal properties. It is especially a boon for those with thin, fine, and damaged hair.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Method
- Make a paste of the oils and massage your hair with it.
- Wear a shower cap to prevent the oil from messing with your clothes.
- Leave on the oil mixture for 45 minutes.
- Wash thoroughly with warm water and end it with a round of shampoo and conditioner.
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4. Olive Oil & Egg Hair Mask
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Method
- Whisk the eggs together in a bowl till it starts frothing. Then pour the olive oil and keep whisking till it forms a smooth paste.
- Apply this mixture to your hair with your fingertips or with the help of your comb.
- Cover with a shower cap and leave it on for 30 minutes.
- Wash it thoroughly and ensure that there are no remnants of the oil left in your hair.
- Finally, rinse it off with shampoo and conditioner.
5. Olive Oil, Honey & Egg Mask
Both the white part and yolk of an egg is known for controlling damage to your hair and boosting hair health. That apart, eggs are also rich in Vitamins A and E, as well as folate, which are all good for your hair too. On the other hand, honey is beneficial for imparting the moisture that your hair needs.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Method
- Whisk the egg in a bowl thoroughly till bubbles appear.
- Pour olive oil and honey into the egg batter and mix thoroughly to get an even paste. You can also pour all the ingredients in a blender to get a smooth paste.
- Massage the mixture into your hair and let cover your hair with a shower cap.
- Leave it on for about 30 minutes.
- Wash off the mixture from your hair with warm water and finally rinse it off with shampoo and conditioner.
Read: 8 Natural Ingredients To Reduce Hair Fall & Treat Dandruff
6. Olive Oil & Mayonnaise Mask
Ingredients
- ¼ tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
Method
- Take a bowl and whisk together olive oil and mayonnaise until they have mixed well.
- Apply it to your hair and cover with a shower cap.
- Let this be for about 30 minutes before you thoroughly wash it off with warm water and finish it off with a nourishing shampoo and conditioner.
7. Olive Oil & Baking Soda Hair Mask
Baking soda is rich with the goodness of anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that keeps flakes on the scalp under control and also acts as a great exfoliator.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp baking soda
Method
- Take olive oil in a bowl and then pour the baking soda into it. Whisk them together to get an even clumpless paste.
- Massage it into your scalp and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes.
- Wash it off thoroughly with warm water and then shampoo and condition your hair.
- Use it bi-weekly or monthly for best results.
8. Olive Oil & Avocado Mask
Avocados are laden with fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that offer your hair the moisturising properties that it needs. The minerals help control hair breakage by sealing the cuticles.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado (ripe)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Method
- Take the avocado, peel it, and mash it until you get a smooth consistency. Pour olive oil and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- Massage your hair with it and then cover your hair with a shower cap.
- Leave this on for about 1 hour.
- Wash off the mixture from your hair and finish it off with a relaxing shampoo-conditioner session.
9. Olive Oil & Banana Mask
Laden with potassium and antioxidants, bananas are a saviour for those experiencing hair fall. The fatty acids in the fruit also restore the moisture content in your hair. Use it once a week for best results. This hair mask is especially effective for dry and damaged hair.
Ingredients
- 1 banana (ripe)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Method
- Add olive oil and banana to a mixer and blend until smooth.
- Massage it into your hair and cover with a shower cap.
- Leave it on for about 30 minutes.
- Wash off the oil from your hair and finish it off with shampoo and conditioner.
10. Olive Oil & Vitamin E Oil Mask
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp Vitamin E Oil
Method
- Mix olive oil and Vitamin E oil together.
- Massage it into your hair and scalp generously.
- Leave it aside for about 1 hour after covering with a shower cap.
- Wash it off thoroughly with warm water and finally shampoo and condition your hair.
11. Olive Oil & Tea Tree Oil Mask
Tea tree is a very useful remedy for treating dandruff and irritation of the scalp.
Ingredients
- 2-4 tbsp olive oil, as per the length and thickness of your hair
- 2-4 drops of tea tree oil
Method
- Blend the two ingredients evenly.
- Massage your hair with it liberally.
- Cover your hair with a shower cap and keep it on for about 30 minutes.
- Wash it off completely with warm water and then follow it up by a relaxing shampoo and conditioner session.
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