How to Make a Hair Mask
Decide what problems you are aiming to fix with your hair., Make a selection of ingredients from the advice below and make your mask.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide what problems you are aiming to fix with your hair.
Then you can decide on which ingredients will be right for you.
Have a look at the list below to give you a general idea of what hair type category you fit into.
Dry: looks dull, has split ends, damages easily, breaks easily.
This could be due to damage or just lack of oil production.
Oily: becomes greasy if not washed daily, looses its shine and "swish" throughout the day.
Combination: oily at the roots, but dry and damaged towards the ends.
This is often due to over-styling and brushing.
Normal: doesn't have many problems, usually looks shiny, not many split ends, easy to manage.
This type may not need a hair mask. , Then, wash your hair as normal, but don't apply conditioner, just stop after shampooing.
Squeeze any excess moisture out of your hair and comb.
Then, take your mask (make it in a bowl before going for your shower), and apply evenly through the hair.
Leave for 10-20 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.
Finish with a cold rinse to close the hair follicle.
Follow these instructions unless indicated to do differently with any of the ingredients below. -
Step 2: Make a selection of ingredients from the advice below and make your mask.
Detailed Guide
Then you can decide on which ingredients will be right for you.
Have a look at the list below to give you a general idea of what hair type category you fit into.
Dry: looks dull, has split ends, damages easily, breaks easily.
This could be due to damage or just lack of oil production.
Oily: becomes greasy if not washed daily, looses its shine and "swish" throughout the day.
Combination: oily at the roots, but dry and damaged towards the ends.
This is often due to over-styling and brushing.
Normal: doesn't have many problems, usually looks shiny, not many split ends, easy to manage.
This type may not need a hair mask. , Then, wash your hair as normal, but don't apply conditioner, just stop after shampooing.
Squeeze any excess moisture out of your hair and comb.
Then, take your mask (make it in a bowl before going for your shower), and apply evenly through the hair.
Leave for 10-20 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.
Finish with a cold rinse to close the hair follicle.
Follow these instructions unless indicated to do differently with any of the ingredients below.
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