DIY: Homemade Avocado Hair Mask

If you are finding yourself this New Year trying to grow out your hair this homemade mask is for YOU!!  Not only will this mask stimulate the growth of your hair, but it will also add shine and volume to your existing hair.  There is little value to long hair if it's unhealthy.  Here are five tips I learned about while researching what makes hair healthier...therefore more beautiful! 

1.  Eat a well balanced diet.  This includes drinking at least 8 cups of water a day.  Your hair is protein, therefore make sure you are getting enough of that.  Taking a good multivitamin helps as well. 

2.  Don't over brush your hair.  If your hair gets very tangled while you're sleeping try putting it in a bun before bedtime.  NEVER brush wet hair: your hair is at its weakest when it's wet.  If you must, use a very wide tooth comb or your fingers to brush it out.

3.  Use less heat: including styling tools and hair dryer.  If possible plan enough time for your hair to dry naturally.  If you must use heat, use a good heat protectant spray before styling with high end styling tools.

4.  Use a Sulfate free, Paraben free shampoo.  Don't wash your hair everyday; doing so you're getting rid of the natural oils which aid in protecting your hair.

5.  Get a regular trim, every 3-6months.  This will not only give you a clean-healthy look but it will also prevent split ends going up.

Homemade Avocado Hair Mask:

©      1 ripe Avocado

©      2 tablespoons Olive Oil

©      1 teaspoon Coconut Oil

©      1 tablespoon Honey

1.  Using a fork mash avocado and add the rest of the ingredients, mix well until you reach a smooth consistency.  For a silkier mask, place all ingredients in a small blender and blend until reaches smooth consistency, add a few tablespoons of water if needed.

2.  Working with dry hair:  starting at the crown of your head and working in sections, apply mask from the root of hair to ends.  Once a section is covered completely with mask, form a circle at the crown and continue with the rest of the hair.  The mask will hold the hair together, use a hair scrunchie for long hair if needed.

3.  Leave the mask on for at least 30 minutes before washing with your shampoo and following by conditioner-if using.  If your hair is naturally oily and you have a good ripe avocado:  you might need to wash your hair twice after this mask...but the result is worth it!  Repeat one a week for "intensive growth therapy."

I hope you will give this Avocado Hair Mask a try!!  Try doing it with a friend or two...go ahead pamper yourself into the New Year!  Happy 2012!