Summer hair masks

Shahnaz Husain *

All that 'fun in the sun' during the summer months mean great things for our social life and general happiness levels. Summer is all aboutsun,beachtrips,andvacations, butthe intense heat, sweat, and humiditycanwreak havoc on yourhair.

We are in the middle ofscorching heat and rising temperature can strip your hair of moisture, making it dry, brittle, and fiizzy. Talcing proper careof your hair becomes even more crucial on hot, humid days. These humid days can bring in a lot of hair problems, like itchiness of the scalp, dandruff, hair fall, etc. so we need to put in some extra effort to take care of these tresses.

To maintain healthy and nourished hair during the hot months, using Hair Masks for Summer is essential. Hair masks are a richer version of hair conditioners. A typical hair mask includes rich ingredients like natural oils, butter, and more nourishing ingredients in heavy concentrations when compared to your usual conditioners.

These masks provide deep hydration, repair damage, and shield your hair from environmental stressors. What makes them different from instant conditioners is that the ingredients are usually more concentrated, and the mask is left on your hair for longer — anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours.

1---Olive oil and sugar hair mask----

An olive oil and sugar hair mask combines the moisturizing benefits of olive oil with the exfoliating properties of sugar to treat dry hair and dandruff. Take two tablespoons of brown sugar and five table-spoons of olive oil.

Stir the two a little, but do not dissolve the sugar completely. Work it through your hair gently focusing on the scalp and roots to exfoliate and hydrate and then rinse it out after 15-20 minutes , followed by a shampoo and conditioner. This mask is a great exfoliant for the scalp and hair shaft. It will clear the product buildup and also treat flakiness.

2---Coconut Honey hair mask ----

Mix 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil and 1 tablespoon Honey well in a glass bowl .Now, transfer this mixture to a pot and heat it till it's melted. Apply this mix to your hair from top to bottom, then cover your hair using a shower cap .

Leave it for 30 mins and finally rinse with lukewarm water. Coconut oil is a natural conditioner for every hair type . It strengthens and moisturizes hair when utilized in a hair mask.

3---Honey and Banana hair mask ----

A banana hair mask offers ample hydration to improve shine and manageability if you have damaged or dry hair. Mix one banana and 2-3 tablespoons of honey in a blender. Apply the paste to your hair and keep it on for 30 minutes.

Use cold water to rinse it thoroughly. This will provide relief if you are suffering from an itchy scalp. Bananas contain potassium, which strengthens the roots, while honey draws moisture to the scalp, keeping them from becoming dry and irritable.

4--Banana Honey and Olive Oil Hair Masks ---

Chum a ripe banana in a mixer and strain the puree using a muslin cloth. Now, add 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the puree and mix well. Apply the hair mask on the scalp, hair strands, and tip of the hair for 60 minutes.

Bananas help to strengthen hair, moisturize dry scalp, and cure symptoms of dandruff Honey helps in moisturizing hair and improves its texture .Olive oil softens hair, improves its volume, and strengthens them

5--Avocado and banana hair masks ----

For dry and damaged hair, use this deep-conditioning homemade formula that contains nutrient-rich ingredients, adding the needed protein that would make your hair strands look shiny and healthy. Simply take two tablespoons of banana and two tablespoons of avocado.

Mash rather than blend both of them together along with other ingredients like honey, yogurt, or olive oil until you get a smooth and whipped texture. Apply it from root to end thoroughly. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse it out in warm water to open up the hair cuticles.