These 8 Hair Hacks Will Have You Giving Rapunzel A Run For Her Money In No Time

Oct 30, 2018 by apost team

According to the fairy tale, Rapunzel had hair that was 70 feet long. This might sound impressive to you, but did you know there are hair hacks that can make your hair just as strong? These 8 homemade masks help enhance hair health and stimulate hair growth.

1. Egg and Mayo Mask

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Ingredients:

  • An egg
  • 6 tablespoons of mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon of honey

Preparation:

  • Mix all of your ingredients together in a bowl
  • Use clamps to create four sections in your hair
  • Apply the mixture thoroughly to every section of hair. After each section is coated, twist it up and clamp it.
  • Add some extra mixture to your scalp and edges to promote full coverage.
  • Put plastic wrap or a shower cap over your hair to trap the heat.
  • Leave the mask on for 15 to 20 minutes.

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What It Does:

This mask helps reduce overall breakage while strengthening hair follicles. In addition, it provides deep conditioning and moisturizing while promoting healthy hair growth.

2. Coconut Milk and Matcha Mask

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Ingredients:

  • A teaspoon of matcha
  • 200 milliliters of coconut milk
  • 3 to 4 drops of castor oil

Preparation:

  • Mix the matcha and coconut milk in a bowl.
  • Part your hair. Soak each part in the bowl.
  • Use a clip to secure your hair.
  • Put the castor oil drops on your palms.
  • Gently massage this oil onto your scalp through your fingers.
  • Let the mask sit for 20 minutes.
  • Rinse the mask out and use your normal shampoo.

What It Does:

This mask nourishes hair with essential minerals, helping to make your hair silky and soft. If you use it two to three times each week, you'll also have hair follicles stimulated, so they'll grow faster.

3. Onion Mask

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Ingredients:

  • An onion
  • 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
  • A leaf blade of aloe vera

Preparation:

  • Put your onion in the blender. With a sieve, separate the paste from the onion water.
  • Extract gel from the aloe vera blade.
  • Blend all the ingredients together into a juice mix.
  • Put the mixture on your dry scalp to wet it.
  • Let it sit for 60 minutes.
  • Rinse the mask out with water.

What It Does:

This is a great recipe to treat thinning hair and hair loss. In addition, onion juice has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that fight any issues with the scalp.

4. Ghee Mask

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons of ghee
  • A tablespoon of olive oil

Preparation:

  • Mix the ingredients together into a bowl.
  • Put the mask onto your hair.
  • Let your mixture stay in for around 20 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water and a mild shampoo.
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What It Does:

Ghee is a natural conditioner that works great for frizzy and dry hair. In addition, it has antioxidants and nutrients that allow you to do away with split ends.

5. Banana Mask

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Ingredients:

  • 1 to 2 bananas
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey

Preparation:

  • Mash your bananas until they make a paste in a bowl.
  • Add the honey to your paste and mix it.
  • Apply the mask to slightly damp, clean hair after your shower.
  • Place a shower cap over your hair.
  • Wait for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Rinse the mask out with your normal shampoo.

What It Does:

This mask is best optimized for thin or fine hair because it has awesome thickening and strengthening properties. Bananas are also a good source of potassium, which nourishes your hair follicles and scalp. It also maintains your hair's elasticity and prevents breakage.

6. Avocado Mask

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Ingredients:

  • An avocado
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Preparation:

  • Put the avocado in a bowl and mash it until you have a paste.
  • Place the olive oil in the bowl with the paste. Mix it thoroughly.
  • Put the mixture on your scalp and hair, paying special attention to your hair tips.
  • Put on a shower cap. Let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes.
  • Wash the mask out with shampoo and cool water.

What It Does:

Avocado and olive oil are both full of moisturizing properties, so your hair will be left looking healthy and shiny. In addition, avocado has biotin. This vitamin strengthens hair and reduces overall damage.

7. Flax Seed Mask

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Ingredients:

  • A cup of water
  • 2 tablespoons of flax seeds

Preparation:

  • Put the water in a pot and boil it on the stove.
  • Once the water is boiling, add the flax seeds.
  • Let the water continue to boil on a low to medium heat until it becomes thick.
  • Set the pot on a cool surface to cool down.
  • When the mixture becomes thick, apply it to the hair. Let it sit for 60 minutes.
  • Wash the mask out using your normal shampoo.

What It Does:

Flax seeds have a high omega-3 content. These fatty acids nourish hair and increase elasticity. The mask also has the potential to reduce eczema, dandruff, dry skin, and other irritating skin issues.

8. Coconut Oil Mask

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
  • A tablespoon of aloe vera gel
  • 3 to 4 drops of lavender oil

Preparation:

  • Mix all the ingredients inside a bowl.
  • Apply the mask, starting with your roots and working down to your ends.
  • Cover your hair using a towel. Let the mixture sit for one hour.
  • Use warm water to rinse off the mask.

What It Does:

This mask is great for shining, conditioning, and nourishing your hair. In addition, it's capable of combating scalp infections and reducing hair loss.

Do you use any of these hacks? Do you have any other DIY tips to care for your hair? Tell us in the comments and pass this on to your friends so they can get useful tips as well.

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