Natural Masks For Dull Hair

Restoring the luminosity of dull hair is not an easy task. The lost shine diminishes the aesthetic sensation.

In general, this type of hair is dry, rough and difficult to style. They look bad to the eye and to the touch.

So, know some natural masks and tips to treat dull hair.

Characteristics of dull hair

The loss of shine or luminosity in the hair is due to an imbalance or alteration in the hair shaft and cuticle. This can be caused by poor diet, the weather, mechanical aggressions (such as some styling products, rough or dry brushing, the iron or the dryer, etc.), the sun’s rays (especially in summer when leaving the swimming pool full of chlorine or salty sea), stress, pollution (smog, tobacco) and the use of water that is too calcareous or “hard”.

Homemade rinse for shinier hair

This lotion will make your hair more than luminous in just 15 minutes. It is a very good option for a salon result, but at home and with natural products.

You only need fresh rosemary and water:

• In a pot, place a large amount of water and add fresh rosemary branches.
• Place on the fire and let it boil 15 minutes.
• Remove, let it warm and strain the infusion.
• Apply the liquid to the scalp as a final rinse, after your traditional shampoo and conditioner wash. Do not rinse.

Carrot, egg and avocado mask

For this recipe for a homemade mask for dull hair you will need a carrot, half an avocado and an egg yolk.

• Put the carrot in the blender (once you peel it) and grind it until you get a paste. You can also grate it.
• Add the egg yolk and the crushed and peeled avocado.
• Mix well until you have a smooth and creamy paste. The proper consistency is when you can spread it into your hair without it dripping. If this does not happen, you can add a little olive oil.
• Apply to the scalp and let it work for 20 minutes.
• Rinse with plenty of lukewarm water and wash as usual.

Fruit lotion for shinier and silkier hair

For this recipe you need 2 bananas, 2 oranges and 5 tablespoons of honey.

• Peel the bananas and then mash them.
• Squeeze the oranges.
• Blend everything for several minutes until you have a smooth paste.

• Apply the lotion to the scalp and hair in its entirety (especially at the ends, where it is usually drier and duller), massage well with the fingertips.
• Let it act for two hours, cover your head with a plastic cap or a towel.
• Rinse well and wash as usual.

Never forget that hair health is part of your overall health. Your dermatologist can always advise you.

Images courtesy of Marta Norgaand, Boudewijin Berends, Maria Morri, Martin de Witte, Hebe Aguilera, and Andrea Castelli.