Keeping your hair healthy during the Coronavirus
More people than not are choosing to self-isolate to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, I am not going to sit here and tell you what you should or shouldn’t do during the outbreak (because you should probably know by now). What I am going to tell you are some home DIY tips and tricks to keep your hair looking and feeling as healthy as possible.
With self-isolation comes spare time. What do you do with that spare time? Try and maintain those healthy locks and turn them from looking drab to fab! Whilst I would love to have you in the salon chair, we have taken the responsible decision to the close the salon as of Monday 23rd 2020.
Please bear in mind, if you are a hair extensions wearer please avoid using oil on the bonds. This could cause the hair bonds breaking down.
9 DIY self-isolation hair masks
Hair mask for dry hair
Honey, egg and apple cider vinegar mask
What it helps:
Dry hair, if your is feeling parched or simply as dry as the Sahara desert, try this honey, egg and apple cider vinegar mask. A great hydrating treatment, that provides shine and nourishment without weighing down your strands.
Ingredients:
1 tsp of honey
1 Egg
1 tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar
Method:
Combine in a small bowl, double or half the recipe depending on your hair’s length.
Leave it on for 30 to 40 minutes before rinsing.
Hair mask for dandruff
Coconut oil, sugar and essential oils mask
What it helps:
Dandruff. If flakes start appear on your scalp, this hair mask will help exfoliate and remove and reduce dandruff.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp of coconut oil,
4 tsp of raw sugar,
5 drops of peppermint oil,
2 drops of tea tree oil
Method:
In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients.
Using your fingers or a hair colour brush, apply the mixture directly to two inch sections of clean, damp hair in the shower.
Once applied, massage 1-3 minutes, then clip your hair up and let it sit for the duration of your shower.
Hair Mask to combat dullness
Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar and Coconut Oil mask
What it helps:
Dullness, this mask enhances the natural glossiness of your hair
Ingredients:
Equal parts of all three ingredients.
Method:
Apply the mixture to damp hair, leave for 20 minutes and then wash it out.
Hair Mask to promote hair growth
Cinnamon and Coconut Oil Hair Mask
What it helps:
Natural hair growth. The anti-microbial spice is known to stimulate blood circulation and promote hair growth and strength
Ingredients:
Equal parts of coconut oil and cinnamon
Method:
Blend ingredients together well. Apply the mask onto your roots and massage well. Let this mixture sit for 30 – 45 minutes. Repeat once a week.
Soothing Hair Mask for irritated heads
Green Tea and Apple Cider Vinegar rinse mask
What it helps:
Soothing the scalp, if it feels irritated.
Thanks to its antioxidants and nutrients, green tea helps calming and rebalances an irritated scalp.
Ingredients:
1 cup of green tea,
2 drops of peppermint oil,
1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
Method:
Mix well, and let it sit on the scalp for 5 minutes before rinsing.
Hair Mask for Greasy hair
Egg white and lemon Mask
What it helps:
Greasy hair. If you are prone to greasy hair, an egg mask can work wonders! The protein enzymes in egg white helps remove excess oil.
The ingredients:
1 egg white,
juices from half a lemon
Method:
Smooth over hair from roots to ends and leave for 30 mins – 1 hour. Rinse with lukewarm water.
Hair Mask for Damaged Hair
Avocado, egg and olive oil mask
What it helps:
Damage
The ingredients:
Half an avocado,
1 egg,
1 tbsp of olive oil,
1 tbsp of honey
Method:
Apply to wet hair and then wrap it up with clingfilm or a shower cap.
Blow dry to activate the ingredients for 10 minutes and then allow to soak into your hair for a further 20 minutes.
Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair
Banana, yoghurt and Honey Hair Mask
What it helps:
Frizzy hair. Yogurt has high levels of lactic acid, which helps treat dull and damaged hair, so this ingredient is a must. Whilst bananas are full of natural oils, potassium, carbohydrates, and vitamins, all of which help lock in moisture and help eliminate that annoying frizz.
The Ingredients:
1 sliced Banana,
2 tbsp of plain yoghurt
1 tbsp of honey
Method:
Combine all of the ingredients together. They must be blended together, no chunks!
Apply the mask to damp hair and leave it on for 30-45 minutes. Wash and bam! Frizz be gone.
Hair mask for all hair types
Coconut, Strawberries and Honey hair mask
What it helps:
This hair mask recipe is great to achieve overall hair health, and one of our particular favourites because the strawberries make it smell so delicious.
Ingredients:
6 – 8 strawberries,
1 tbsp of coconut oil,
1 tbsp of Honey
Method:
Blend all the ingredients together and apply evenly to damp hair. Wash off after 10 minutes.