From Dry to Juicy Curls – I Fed My Hair DIY Avocado Hair Mask

Who said you can’t deep condition your rough frizzy hair with homemade masks? My hair as you can see below needed some serious moisture and I used this recipe for DIY Avocado Hair Mask to get them back to shape- I’ve posted the transformation in my curls at the end of the article.

Not only does it save money, it’s easy to whip up with fruits and ingredients you have lying about in your kitchen. If you don’t have avocado, simply exchange that with bananas or papaya puree!

 

Little did I know, this hair mask was everything my curls avo wanted.

Infact, I’d go as far as to say I was coconuts about this creamy deep conditioner.

After the results I saw, I olive this DIY hair mask & will do this more often.

Believe me honey when I say these ingredients belong together!

Okay, Okay! No more puns in this post! 😛 Let’s get to it! Read why these ingredients are great for frizzy hair & how to apply them (Video Tutorial included) for best results below.

Who is DIY Avocado Hair Mask For

Anyone of ANY hair type suffering from dryness that refuses to go and is dealing with a lot of frizz. This DIY hair mask is great for those who are particular about putting chemicals on their hair & want something natural instead.

Purpose

To reduce dryness which leads to frizz, breakage, split ends & loss of shine. This in turn helps in healthy hair growth. Anyone with clogged scalp can also benefit from this hair mask.

Ingredients of DIY Avocado Hair Mask

 

Avocado

This is not a local Indian fruit yet you get ‘desi’ avocados in INA market, New Delhi. Even farms in Karnataka are now growing avocados. You can also get them from good grocery stores.

The flesh is soft & buttery & is packed full of nutrients like potassium (2x Bananas), Vitamins like A, B6, D, E. It has high levels of protein and antioxidants. All of this is easily absorbed into out scalp, hair shaft. A mask with this will add shine & tame frizzy waves or curls.

Note: Making this a part of your diet will be more beneficial for your health. Topical treatments will work as long as your overall health & nutrition is great.

Coconut Milk

 

Coconut Milk or nariyal ka doodh has protein, Vitamin C, niacin and folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, manganese, zinc, and selenium.It can improve blood circulation in scalp which in turn helps in healthy hair growth. The Vitamin E & omega-6 fatty acids moisturise the curls when used to deep condition.

I’ve used store bought coconut milk but if you want to make fresh coconut milk at home, simply grate a fresh coconut & add it to a blender. Add water to make a thick paste. Squeeze out the liquid with a cheese cloth or ‘channi’ & it’s done!

Olive Oil

A powerhouse of moisturising ingredients! More than just being a dietary staple for health conscious folks, it is a handy oil for people with textured hair.  It is composed of more than 70% Saturated & Monounsaturated fat with Omega-6, Omega-3: 0.76%, Vitamin E and Vitamin K. So adding even a few drops to your deep conditioner will up it’s moisturising capabilities. Remember that if you have low porosity hair, this can be heavy for you. Switch to a lighter oil like Jojoba or Argan instead.

Honey

 

I don’t like honey in my food (there, I said it. I don’t like the taste.) but apart from it’s great medicinal properties, it is great for hair. It can soften the hair (natural emollient), work as an antioxidant (healthy scalp) & a humectant (prevents loss of moisture). It’s highly antiseptic & antibacterial properties can also help against an infected scalp. Here too, if you can get natural honey (my mom has several bottles stored), it is better but you can also use a store bought one. I use a little of both since my store bought one hardly had any left!

Tools

1. Clarifying Shampoo or Sulphate free Shampoo
2. Conditioner
3. Bowl
4. Blender (Machine blender works better)
5. Plastic Shower cap
6. T shirt
7. Wide tooth comb or Detangling Brush

How To Prep

Clarify your hair with a shampoo (I used Pantene lively clean, a silicone free shampoo with sulphate to remove previous buildup).

You can use a non sulphate shampoo as well.

Use your conditioner to detangle gently & remove any knots. I find detangling once before putting a DIY hair mask makes it easier for the ingredients to coat and penetrate hair strands. Remember to rinse out the conditioner completely.

If your hair is already detangled before washing then skip conditioning and directly apply the hair mask after rinsing out the shampoo.

DIY Avocado Hair Mask Recipe

1.  Mash 1 avocado in a bowl to remove any lumps.

2. Add a tsp of olive oil. Add less if your hair gets easily weighed down by oil.

3. Add 1 tbsp of honey.

4. Add coconut milk to get it to a runny texture. You can add less to make a thicker paste and more milk to make a thin paste like I did here. *rolls eyes at self for this absolutely obvious piece of info*

5. Blend until it’s smooth. Remember, if there are lumps in your hair mask, it will be difficult to remove them. Blend as smooth as you can.

6. This how the final mix should look like!

 

How To Apply DIY Avocado Hair Mask

1. Section your hair into 2-3 sections depending on how thick your hair is.
2. Smooth on the hair mask generously. 
3. Use your fingers to detangle first & then use a wide tooth comb/detangling brush to distribute the natural deep conditioner well throughout your hair.
4. Tie your hair into a bun & cover it with a shower cap. Wrap a hot towel around it for some extra power.
5. Leave the DIY Avocado hair mask for 20-45 minutes & rinse it off well! Be careful that you don’t leave any lumps on your hair.
6. After that, it’s time to style!
7. Make sure your hair is wet & divided in 2-3 sections.
8. Use your favourite leave in conditioner/gel & style as normal.
9. Want more styling ideas? Check out this post: Ultimate Guide To Styling Wavy & Curly Hair

You can also watch my video tutorial from start to finish with this DIY Avocado hair mask below!

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Results of DIY Avocado Hair Mask

Do you see the shine!? I’d felt how buttery avocados were when I was mashing them in the bowl & that definitely revived my curls. It was smooth to touch & felt deliciously moisturised. The only thing I would have improved would be to add an essential oil that smells nice next time!

How Often Should I Apply DIY Avocado Hair Mask

Honestly, it depends on how often you can afford to buy good avocado. You can also substitute this with bananas or papaya! But if it’s easy to get for you, twice a month is fine.

I also think deep conditioning is essential in our routine and should be done once a week if you’re starting out, store bought or DIY.

Caution

If you have low porosity hair or have loose curls/wavy hair- be very careful with the amount of oil you use. You can also use a lighter oil like Argan or Jojoba instead. (I can’t stress this point enough!)

If you tried this DIY Avocado hair mask, share your results with me and the curly hair community on Instagram with @thecuriousjalebi  I would LOVE to feature you in this blog post and/or my Instagram page!

If you are looking for more hair masks, check out this special edition of The Curious Column: Mrinalini’s Top 5 DIY Hair Masks.

I’m serious, Mrinalini’s DIY Tapioca hair mask is the bomb so def check out the post linked above.

More DIY hair masks coming soon! Until then, see you on Instagram (@thecuriousjalebi) and Facebook (The Curious Jalebi)!

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Have you got your curls coloured? Here’s some shots and videos of how the colour looks on my curls in the last few days. SWIPE to check it out! For my routine I’ve not changed anything – it’s still shampoo conditioner leave in conditioner or curl Cream and gel – but the amount is where I need to figure what works since after colouring it gets frizzy really really fast! 😅 if you have any tips for me or even things frustrating you, leave them below ⤵️💕

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Love,

Pallavi