Hair care doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Many celebrities have opted for home remedies that combine natural ingredients to keep their hair radiant and healthy.
Here are some homemade face masks, inspired by traditional, star-approved secrets, that are easy to make and perfect for those looking for effective and economical solutions.
1. Avocado and coconut oil face mask
Benefit: Deep hydration for dry hair.
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Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
Directions: Mix the ingredients until a homogeneous paste is obtained. Apply to hair and leave on for 30 minutes before rinsing.
This mask is used by Kourtney Kardashian, who has revealed that she uses avocado to keep her hair hydrated and shiny. She applies a mixture of avocado, honey, olive oil and lemon juice twice a week, according to CHICMagazine.
2. Coconut oil for shiny ends
Benefit: Hydration and shine at the ends.
Ingredients: Organic coconut oil.
Directions: Apply a small amount of coconut oil to the ends of your hair before bedtime and leave it on overnight. Wash hair the next day as usual.
Blake Lively, known for her role in Gossip Girl and more recently for her movie It Ends With Us or Romper el Circulo in Spanish, has shared on several occasions that she resorts to organic coconut oil to take care of the ends of her hair, achieving a natural shine and smooth texture.
3. Banana, egg yolk and avocado mask
Benefit: Deep hydration and softness.
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, 1 egg yolk, 1 ripe avocado.
Instructions: Mash the banana and avocado until you get a homogeneous mixture, then add the egg yolk and mix well.
Apply the mask to dry hair, cover with a shower cap and leave on for 30 minutes or more. Rinse with lukewarm water and wash hair as usual. This is how Colombian designer Adriana Castro does it, according to People en Español.
4. Olive oil and white sugar
Benefit: Exfoliates the skin.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of white sugar.
Instructions: Mix both ingredients and rub gently on the part of the skin you want to exfoliate.
This exfoliating mask is used by the beautiful Migbelis Castellanos, former Nuestra Belleza Latina and now host of Univision.
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5. Mask of oatmeal and other natural ingredients
Benefit: Smooth and luminous skin.
Ingredients: Oatmeal, honey, turmeric, coconut oil and one egg white.
Directions: Combine all ingredients and spread the mask evenly over your face, avoiding the eye and lip area.
It is a combination rich in fatty acids and vitamin E that offers deep hydration and is Meghan Markle’s favorite, as revealed by her own dermatologist, Nichola Joss.
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