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Avocados aren’t just for guacamole.
Meet the Experts
Benefits of Avocado Hair Masks
Why apply amaskinstead of eating the delicious fruit?
Keep scrolling for some of the best DIY avocado hair masks to keep your hair shiny and moisturized.
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How to Use Avocado Hair Masks
Williams has a few tips for applying aDIY mask.
“If not, use warm water to rinse the hair so the cuticle can swell.
This allows for better absorption of the nutrients into the hair strand.
Towel dry the hair, then apply the avocado mask.
Cover the hair with a plastic cap and leave the mask on for 20 to 30 minutes.”
When combined, apply the mask to towel-dried hair from roots to ends.
Cover with a plastic cap and let the mask sit for 10 to 20 minutes.
Shampoo and condition as usual, using lukewarm or cool water.
Shampoo and condition as normal, using cool or lukewarm water.
Avocado oil is rich in fatty acids that nourish the hair strand from the inside out.
This oil strengthens the hair, promotes hair growth, and adds shine."
To make thisshiny hairmask, combine a tablespoon of avocado oil with a tablespoon of coconut oil.
Looking for strength as well as shine?
Throw a whisked egg yolk into the mix.
When the mask is complete, apply the mixture to dry hair from roots to ends.
Cover with a plastic cap and let sit for 10 to 20 minutes.
Wash and condition your hair thoroughly using cool or lukewarm water.
Blend avocado with coconut oil until you get a smooth paste.
Apply to hair, leave on for 20 to 30 minutes, and rinse with warm water.
Then, follow up with shampoo and conditioner.
Williams says, “This simple DIY avocado mask combines the benefits of coconut oil with avocado.
Nourishing Scalp Mask
Dry,itchy scalp?
Apply the mask to towel-dried hair.
Damage Repair Mask
Have a bunch of bananas that are about to go bad?
Strengthening Hair Mask
The recipe for this mask was made famous byCardi Bherself.
The Grammy winner touted this particular concoction as her miracle hair growth and strengthening mask.
Blend this mix up until it resembles a smoothie, and slather it on your hair.
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