How to soften hair with avocado
Ripe avocado is a nutritious fruit and is used to make masks in skin care. Not only that, when using avocado as an ingredient to condition hair, it also helps to make hair soft and shiny...
The effects of avocado inhair beauty
InavocadoContains ingredients such as omega 3 fatty acids, amino acids and natural oils that work to deeply moisturize and improve the texture of hair fibers. These substances are very beneficial for dry, damaged hair. Antioxidants such asvitamin E, vitamin C... has the effect of preventing free radicals that damage hair and scalp, keeping hair healthy. The ingredients of vitamin D, vitamin B, beta carotene, minerals... in avocado are effective in restoring, repairing damage or stimulating hair growth quite effectively. Therefore, when using avocado tohair care, will bring the following effects:
- Moisturizes hair: According to a study published in the journal Taylor & Francois, the natural oils in avocados help keep hair moisturized and soft.
- Prevent hair loss:Vitamins and minerals like copper and iron help prevent hair loss.
- Helps hair growth: Vitamin B7 found in avocados plays an important role in hair health and helps hair grow back thicker.
- Create shine for hair:Potassium and magnesium are minerals that give your hair a natural shine and improve its texture.
How to makehair maskfrom ripe avocado
Mask from ripe avocado + egg yolk:
Egg yolks contain a lot of protein that helps improve split ends and heat damage. This helps reduce hair breakage and stimulates hair growth, making it smooth.
How to do: Mash ½ ripe avocado and mix well with 1 egg yolk. Wet hair and apply the mixture to hair. Use your hands or a wide-toothed comb to brush evenly from roots to ends to ensure the mixture covers all hair strands. Use a special shower cap to cover hair and leave for about 15 minutes. Then wash hair as usual. Apply hair treatment with avocado + egg yolk 1-2 times a week, after a short time you will see improvement in your hair.
Mask from ripe avocado + fresh milk:
Fresh milk contains a lot of protein, vitamins and minerals. When combined with the nutrients in ripe avocado, it will increase the effectiveness in improving the condition of dry, split hair and help restore damaged hair.
How to make: Puree 1 ripe avocado + 30ml unsweetened fresh milk. Wet hair and apply the mixture to hair, making sure the mixture covers all hair strands. Cover hair with a special cap and leave for about 20 minutes. Rinse hair with cool water, dry hair.
Doing this 1-2 times a week will help improve your hair in a short time.
Mask from ripe avocado + ripe banana:
Ripe bananas contain high levels of silica. Silica (silicon dioxide – SiO₂) has the ability to help increase nutrient absorption, maintaining shiny, healthy hair. If not provided with enough silica, the body will reduce the absorption of minerals and vitamins, negatively affecting the hair. Therefore, when the mask is supplemented with this substance, it will improve the smoothness and shine of the hair. When combining nutrients from ripe avocados and ripe bananas, it will help restore damaged hair, improving the health of both hair and scalp.
How to do: Puree ½ ripe avocado + 1 ripe banana. You can add honey, unsweetened yogurt, unsweetened fresh milk. Apply the mixture evenly on the hair strands and cover tightly and incubate for 30 minutes, then wash your hair with cool water. Do this 1-2 times a week, after about 2-3 weeks your hair will be improved and smoother. In addition to the above recipes, you can combine ripe avocado with other ingredients such as coconut oil, olive oil... to create an effective hair mask.
