Sunday, 23 February 2014

Love Potion - natural moisturizing & strengthening hair masque

I haven't had a protein treatment in about 9 weeks, since my post-relaxer wash, so I guess I am due for one now. But I am not protein's biggest fan, so rather than going for a strong or even a regular strength, full-on treatment, off to the kitchen I go to whip up a moisturizing hair masque with a strengthening twist. Come along!

ingredients for moisturizing + strengthening hair mask


Ingredients:
  • water
  • honey
  • avocado
  • banana
  • spirulina powder
  • pink salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • EVOO & castor oil
  • tea tree, peppermint, and rosemary essential oils
  • 3 tbs of tea which I brewed for a tea rinse (rooibos + mint)


In the Jar
finished product - moisturizing + strengthening hair mask

In my Hair

after applying moisturizing + strengthening hair mask

It felt awesome! (and no it didn't stain lol). I would certainly whip up another batch. I loved it because I got the protein treatment in without the stiff, crunchy mess. My hair felt strong but still soft and moisturized. Thumbs up.


Whip up anything lately?





4 comments :

  1. Oooo sounds like it smells nice! Do you use measured amounts of each ingredient or do you eyeball it? And what is pink salt?This mix sounds really cool, I may just give it a try!

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    1. Sorry Rachel, I should've said in the post. I used 1/2 banana, 2/3 avocado, 1 tsp spirulina powder, 1 tsp honey, and I eye-balled the other ingredients to get a masque-like consistency.

      This pink salt is Himalayan salt which is rich in minerals. I used it for that reason plus salt increases water retention -> moisture.

      Yes! It smelled delish! I even applied some to my face for a mini facial haha You should def try it out, adding your own spin on it if necessary.

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  2. This is a creative "protein" treatment. I may try it out as well

    http://scarletgoal.wordpress.com/

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    1. Yes ma'am gotta get creative re protein, I can't gamble with the 'regular' protein treatments lol too risky!

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