These days due to miscellaneous factors we observe hair thinning, breaking, and finally loss of hair. Some of the factors can be applying heat to hair, pollution, using too much of hair dyes, and the list goes on. There are also many ingredients and natural remedies to treat such damaged hair.
Amongst them, Coconut Milk, also known as “Nariyal ka Doodh” is a fantastic ingredient for treating Dry or Damaged Hair.
Coconut milk is packed with vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5, B6, iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and sodium. Besides, Coconut milk contains a good concentration of Lauric acid, a compound with antiviral and antibacterial properties.
So, with all such amazing properties, Coconut milk can do a great favor for your hair in restoring the lost shine, thickening your hair, and preventing your hair from further damage. Now, let’s see how to use Coconut Milk onto your hair.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- Organic Coconut Milk – 1 cup
- Aloe vera Gel – 3tbsp
- Tea tree Essential oil – 10 drops
Benefits
- Because of the excellent moisturizing properties of Coconut milk, it’s used as a treatment for dry, itchy, and irritated scalp. A gentle massage for 5 minutes with coconut milk is beneficial for restoring dry and damaged hair and also split ends.
- Aloe vera gel keeps your hair well-nourished and moisturized. It can make your hair super shiny, frizz-free, and smooth.
- On the other hand, Tea tree oil with antibacterial properties, it can wash away all dirt particles, dandruff, and anything that’s clogging the surface of your hair.
How to Prepare and Apply?
In a small bowl, add a cup of homemade or organic Coconut milk. Then add in three tablespoons of aloe vera gel and 10 drops of Tea tree essential oil.
To make Coconut milk, you should firstly blend coconut pulp and squeeze out all the milk with the help of muslin cloth.
Now, mix all the ingredients until combined or blend until a smooth consistency.
Apply the mask all over your hair and scalp using your fingers or hairbrush. Let it stay for about an hour and wash off with a mild cleanser.
Up to the very end!
I hope this DIY Coconut milk hair mask recipe will help you to restore the dry and damaged hair effectively. Try this mask and let us know your experience by leaving a comment below. We’d love to know!
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