Make It Yourself: hair mask & hot oil treatments

**QuilterMom** · 02-02-2006, 01:07 PM

Hot oil treatment

http://recipes.robbiehaf.com/SkinBodyProducts/13.htm

**QuilterMom** · 02-02-2006, 01:07 PM

Revitalizing Avocado Hair Treatment

http://recipes.robbiehaf.com/SkinBodyProducts/10.htm

**QuilterMom** · 02-02-2006, 01:08 PM

Split End Hair Repair

http://recipes.robbiehaf.com/SkinBodyProducts/23.htm

**QuilterMom** · 02-02-2006, 01:09 PM

http://www.healthrecipes.com/hair_styles.htm

Fruit Smoothie Hair Mask
Blend 1/2 a banana, 1/4 cantaloupe, 1/4 avocado, 1 tablespoon wheat germ oil and 1 tablespoon yogurt. For extra conditioning, squeeze in the contents of a vitamin E capsule. Leave in hair for 15 minutes.

Honey & Olive Oil Hair Mask
Mix 1/2 cup honey and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Work a small amount at a time through hair until coated. Cover hair with a shower cap; leave on 30 minutes. Shampoo well and rinse.

Dandruff Treatment
Boil 7 heaping tablespoons dried thyme in 2 cups water for 10 minutes. Strain and cool. Pour 1/2 mixture over clean, damp hair. Massage into scalp, do not rinse. Use the rest of the solution another day.

Yogurt Hair Mask
Beat 1 egg white until foamy. Add to 6 tablespoons plain natural yogurt. Apply to hair in small sections at a time. Leave in for 15 minutes. Rinse.

Egg & Olive Oil Hair Mask
Mix two whole eggs with four tablespoons of olive oil. Smooth through hair. Wrap head with plastic wrap, and leave in hair for 10 minutes. Rinse well.

**QuilterMom** · 02-02-2006, 01:11 PM

http://magazines.ivillage.com/countr...4869-6,00.html

Banana Hair Mask

Thanks to the strengthening properties of potassium and vitamin A, the same fruit we eat to soothe aching muscles restores shine and health to hair in our Banana Hair Mask.

Apply this mask to hair, cover your head with plastic wrap and relax for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and shampoo as usual.

1 banana
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Make the mask: Mash the banana in a small bowl until completely smooth. Add mayonnaise and oil and blend until creamy. Use immediately.

**QuilterMom** · 02-02-2006, 01:13 PM

http://www.girlposse.com/in_the_kitc..._hairmask.html

Banana Mango Hair Mask

For a deep, penetrating hair conditioning treatment, head to your fridge and
pantry.

You Will Need:
2 Vitamin E Capsules
1 Small Ripe Banana
1/2 Soft Mango
1 Egg Yolk

What To Do:
Combine all ingredients in a blender until thoroughly mixed.
Wet hair and work the mixture through from the dry ends to your scalp. (if you have oily hair at the scalp, do not put the mixture there).
Cover with a shower cap for 20 minutes (30 minutes for severely damaged hair).
Rinse with warm water, then wash as usual.

**QuilterMom** · 02-02-2006, 01:14 PM

http://www.girlposse.com/in_the_kitc...hairshine.html

“Banana Hair Shine”

To moisturize dry, summer scorched hair, you will need:
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 heaped tablespoon of plain yogurt
1/2 an avocado (skin and pip removed)
1/2 large, ripe banana

To use:
Shampoo hair as usual
Towel dry
Blend all the ingredients together
Work the mixture into the hair, being sure to coat every strand
(if you have oily hair, do not apply to the roots of your hair, apply to ends
only)
Comb mixture through hair
Cover head with a shower cap
(if you do not have a shower cap, you could cover with plastic wrap or a warm
towel)
Leave the treatment on for 25 minutes
Rinse with warm water
Shampoo
Towel dry
Style as usual

**QuilterMom** · 02-02-2006, 01:16 PM

http://www.girlposse.com/in_the_kitc...polishing.html

Hair Polishing

What You Need:
two eggs
1 cup of olive oil

What You Do:
Mix the eggs and olive oil together.
Apply to the hair. Working through from the roots to the ends.
Put a shower cap on and cover with a towel.
Leave on for 20 minutes.
Rinse out.
Wash and condition as usual.

**QuilterMom** · 02-02-2006, 01:17 PM

http://www.girlposse.com/in_the_kitc...ir_042003.html

Shiny Hair

What You Need:
1 large banana
1 tablespoon of honey

What You Do:
Mash the banana with a fork and add the honey.
Mix well together.
Wet hair with warm water.
Apply the banana honey mix all over your hair.
Put a shower cap on and cover with a towel.
Leave on for an hour.
Rinse out.
Wash and style as usual.

**QuilterMom** · 02-02-2006, 01:18 PM

http://www.girlposse.com/in_the_kitc...anagement.html

Mane Management

Dry, damaged hair needs all the help it can get.

What you need:
4 tablespoons of mayonnaise
half an avocado

What you do:
Try blending the 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise with half an avocado
Massage the mixture into your hair
Cover with an old towel or shower cap for twenty minutes
Wash out with warm water and follow with a light shampoo

**QuilterMom** · 02-02-2006, 01:19 PM

http://www.girlposse.com/in_the_kitc...lky_locks.html

Soften Those Silky Locks

Hair so dry you can use it to exfoliate your skin? Try some natural remedies to soften those silky locks.

What You Need:
1/4 of a cup of olive oil
1 teaspoon of wheatgerm oil
3 drops of lavender oil
1/2 teaspoon of fresh rosemary

What You Do:
Warm the ingredients to a temperature which is comfortable to you for use on your head.
Comb the oil through your hair from the roots to the ends if your hair is dry all over, or just comb through the ends if you have a normal to oily scalp.
Cover with a shower cap and wrap your head in a towel.
Leave on for twenty minutes.
Shampoo the oil out and condition as usual.

**QuilterMom** · 02-02-2006, 01:21 PM

http://www.girlposse.com/in_the_kitc...ummerhair.html

Honey-Banana Smoothie

Been too busy to stock up on beauty supplies lately? These hair treatments can be mixed up at home as long as you have been able to make it to the market this week.

For An Intensive Once A Week Treatment, you will need:
1/8 teaspoon of lecithin
1/2 banana
1 teaspoon wheat germ oil
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1 teaspoon sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon of honey

What you do:
Put all the ingredients into a blender
Whip until smooth like a smoothie
Resist the temptation to drink the mixture
Dampen your hair thoroughly
Work the mixture through your hair using downward strokes (use an old hair brush or comb to be sure to reach each strand of hair)
Wrap an old towel around you neck to catch the drips
Leave the treatment on for 45 minutes.
Sit back, relax, have a cup of tea and read the paper
Rinse out. Shampoo as usual.
If your hair is in need of extra moisturizing; put the mixture on your hair an hour before bedtime so it has time to dry. Put an old towel on your pillow and sleep with the mixture in overnight.
Rinse out. Shampoo as usual.

Use the mixture right away. Do not store.

**QuilterMom** · 02-02-2006, 01:22 PM

http://www.recipezaar.com/132649

Homemade Deep Hair Conditioner

This is from the BEAUTY column of the Weekend magazine dated March 18th'2005. This hair mask will do wonders to your tresses! The fatty acids in the oil are moisturising, the lime juice is perfect to adjust the pH balance of your hair and the banana is full of potassium which promotes a healthy scalp. Enjoy!
1 banana, mashed
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

Mix everything together.
Apply on to your dry hair and leave it on for 30 minutes.
Wash out with a mild baby shampoo.

**QuilterMom** · 02-03-2006, 11:25 AM

http://www.pioneerthinking.com/hotoiltreat.html

The Ingredients

1 teaspoon soybean oil
2 teaspoons castor oil
The Instructions

Combine ingredients then warm on low heat. Massage mixture into the scalp and hair. Wrap hair in a hot towel for 15 minutes. Shampoo & rinse out.

**QuilterMom** · 02-03-2006, 11:26 AM

http://www.pioneerthinking.com/hotoiltreat.html

Rosemary Hot Oil Treatment
(For Dry Hair)
1/2 cup of dried rosemary leaves
1/2 cup olive oil

Combine ingredients then heat up until warm. Strain. Coat the entire scalp and ends of hair with the oil mixture. Wrap hair in saran wrap and a towel over that, leave on for 15 minutes. Wash hair twice to remove the oil. Use this treament twice a month or when your needs a deep conditioning. Leaves your hair shiny and rehydrated.