Protein Hair Mask

Here are two easy homemade protein treatments for your hair:

Mayonnaise and Avocado

Benefits: 

• Rich in oil and protein
• Moisturizes and strengthens
• Smooths hair cuticle

Ingredients: 

• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• A squirt of honey

Application: 

1. Coat your hair with the mixture, making sure to focus on the middle and ends of your hair.
2. Cover with a plastic bag or shower cap and wrap your head in a towel.
3. Let sit for 20-30 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
4. Shampoo and condition hair as usual.

Yogurt

Benefits:

• Rich in fats and proteins
• Very moisturizing
• Reverses hair damage caused by product build up and air pollution
• Lactic acid in yogurt gently strips away dirt while the milk fat moisturizes

Ingredients:

• 1 egg yolk
• 6 tablespoons of plain natural yogurt

Application: 

1. Coat hair with mixture.
2. Cover with shower cap.
3. Leave on for 20 minutes.
4. Rinse with cool water and then proceed to shampoo and condition as usual. Note: Always rinse the egg mask out with cool water to avoid cooking the egg in your strands.
5. Recommended use is once a month if needed.

DIY Protein Treatments For Stronger Hair - Page 2  was originally published on blackdoctor.org