7 Hair Masks That Can Moisturize Your Hair This Winter

Winter isn’t nearly here yet, but the hair woes are! Dry, frizzy hair that looks bad after a blow dry is simply a consequence of very little humidity in the air, which then leads to hair drying out and losing its natural moisture.

Heavy-duty conditioners can help, but they are rather hard to wash off and can leave a residue on the scalp. This winter, go natural with a choice of hair masks that can moisturize your hair and keep the winter woes at bay.

1. Avocado Hair Mask

If you’ve eaten this fruit, aptly called butter fruit in some parts of the world, you know just how creamy and luscious it is. For dry and damaged hair, using an avocado mask can bring in some moisture and shine. For best results, use a homemade mask and make it just before you use it to stop the avocado from oxidizing and losing its goodness.

Directions For Use:

• Mash up an avocado with some avocado oil for a double dose of moisturization.
• Mix in two egg yolks to give hair a protein power-up. 3. Apply from the root to the tips and wash thoroughly after one hour.¹

2. Coconut Milk Hair Mask

Coconut milk is rich in nutrients that benefit not just our body but the hair, too. Being creamy in texture, it can retain moisture for a long time. If you have dry, frizzy hair, this mask can help your hair retain moisture for long. You will also be able to style it better.²

Directions For Use:

• Wash your hair thoroughly with a cleansing shampoo. Simmer the coconut milk on a low flame until it attains a creamy consistency.
• Let it cool and apply thoroughly to your hair. Comb through if necessary.
• Put on a shower cap and leave this overnight for best results.
• Wash off with warm water.

3. Peanut Butter Hair Mask

Since proteins and oils are great for the hair, peanut butter should be used more often as a hair mask. For best results, use peanut butter that has no added preservatives. When used over time, this mask can moisturize the hair well and keep it looking sleek even during the winter. So, you see, peanut butter is not only used to get rid of gum that got stuck in your hair, it may be an effective moisturizing hair mask as well.³

Directions For Use:

• Peanut butter can be used in different ways.
• You can mix it with coconut oil and apply it all over the hair for a quick solution.
• Some people also use a mask by melting the peanut butter into spreadable consistency and applying it directly to their hair.
• Rinsing may seem hard, but it is worth a try!

4. Mayonnaise Hair Mask

By now, it should come as no surprise that most homemade hair conditioners come from foods that are rich in oils and fats. Mayonnaise is a hair mask alternative for days when you just don’t have the time for elaborate treatments.⁴

Directions For Use:

• Apply half a cup of plain mayo to damp hair.
• Massage gently and cover with a shower cap for twenty minutes.
• Don’t forget to rinse thoroughly with a cleansing shampoo.

5. Ginger Oil Hair Mask

If you’re not a huge fan of ginger, it is better to get used to it now. Ginger has a host of phytochemicals that can help repair the hair shaft from within. What’s more, you can actually use this mask on your scalp and massage gently to see even better results.⁵

Directions For Use:

• Mix ginger oil with a carrier oil such as jojoba oil, a cup of honey, and a quarter cup of aloe vera juice.
• Massage this mixture gently into the scalp.
• Let the hair soak in the mixture for half an hour and wash thoroughly.

6. Yogurt Hair Mask

Yogurt is not only a healthy ingredient for your gut, it is also good for your hair. Yogurt has zinc which is good for your hair. This hair mask also uses olive oil and egg. The former gives your hair enough moisture to prevent it from drying while the eggs ensure better hair growth.⁶

Directions For Use:

• Mix 2 tablespoons of yogurt, 2 teaspoons of olive oil, and egg white from one egg.
• Apply this mixture and massage this mask thoroughly into your scalp and hair.
• Cover your head with a shower cap and let the mask remain for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Rinse it off with water.

7. Banana Hair Mask

Banana has enough protein to improve your hair’s elasticity. This mask also uses honey and olive oil which acts as a natural moisturizer for your hair and hydrates the scalp preventing your hair from drying.⁷

Directions For Use:

• Mash a ripe banana and add a tablespoon of honey and olive oil each.
• Massage the mask into the scalp and let it remain for at least 15 minutes.
• You can use a shower cap to cover your head while you let the mask remain.
• Rinse with water.

Which hair mask will you try to fight off the frizzy hair problems?