Hair Masks
Hey girls, you all know that I want longer hair. My aim is to grow it another 6 inches. Realistically I would probably reach this goal at the end of the year, not by summer! :( Anyway, I have been obsessed with the condition of my hair and I have cut down on the amount of heat styling in a bid to avoid regular trims. The past month, I have been bombarding my hair with hair masks...
Here's a photo below of my hair mid length. It looks quite smooth as I just straightened it, the colour is looking a bit random so I may do a semi permanent hair dye as my roots are showing. My hair has grown about an inch and a half since the beginning of February when I got my hair cut and coloured.
Sometimes I just feel like giving up on growing my hair and feel like getting a sexy short angled bob instead. I may do that one day, just for fun!
Here's what I have been using... I use all treatments prior to washing, I apply all over my hair and wear a shower cap so that I can let my hair sweat for roughly 30mins. I then shampoo and condition as normal.
Here's a photo below of my hair mid length. It looks quite smooth as I just straightened it, the colour is looking a bit random so I may do a semi permanent hair dye as my roots are showing. My hair has grown about an inch and a half since the beginning of February when I got my hair cut and coloured.
Sometimes I just feel like giving up on growing my hair and feel like getting a sexy short angled bob instead. I may do that one day, just for fun!
Here's what I have been using... I use all treatments prior to washing, I apply all over my hair and wear a shower cap so that I can let my hair sweat for roughly 30mins. I then shampoo and condition as normal.
- BODY SHOP- BRAZIL NUT MOISTURE MASK. This is to restore and strengthen dry, damaged or chemically treated hair. I apply to dry unwashed hair. I have used and purchased this many times before over the years, I can really see a difference after I use it. It feels and looks much healthier and softer. Price £8 / 200ml
- PHILIP KINGSLEY - ELASTICIZER. This is an intensive moisturising treatment for all hair types to add elasticity, manageability, bounce and shine. You apply this to wet unwashed hair. This is my favourite mask to use as when I rinse this out, my hair feels incredibly soft and it really feels stronger and less dry after I dry my hair. Price £23.50 / 150ml
- LUSH - MARILYN. This is a hair moisturiser for blonde hair, that doesn't put me off just because I'm a brunette. I apply this to dry unwashed hair. I feel like it neutralises the colour of my hair making it look less brassy. I don't feel it makes a major difference with regards to softness. Price: £7.60 / 225g
When I don't put my faith into science, I generally use pure oils as a deep conditioning hair mask. I either use coconut oil, almond oil, olive oil or avocado oil. I may mix them depending on the mood I am in. If I have got time on my hands, I will try to massage the oils deep into my scalp to stimulate hair growth.
(Images: Google - made into a collage by me.)
What's your favourite hair mask?
Disclaimer: The elactizer and brazil nut hair mask were provided for consderation for review. I did not get paid to mention them and I am not affiliated with the brands. This is my honest opnion as always.
Comments
I feel like I lose more hair when I do the oil treatments but the hair is over all lot better after the oil treatment!! I usually leave it on over night and put a towel over my pillow.
Ive never used a mask before, but I am tempted to try!!
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@Shellsea Oooo I have never mixed coconut oil with bananas, I must try that!!!
When I have the time I treat my hair with:
1/2 fresh,smashed avocado
1 egg
1/2 fresh, smashed banana
1 ts organic olive oil
1 ts organic coconot oil
I mix it all together and leave the mask on my hair at least an hour.
xoxo
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i prefer this Kiehl's hair mask that they've since discontinued but it was pink and had a pepperminty smell.
right now my hair is quite healthy because i haven't coloured it in ages and i only blowdry and straighten my bangs. but i still want to try a mask for extra nourishment so i'm looking for a light one. any suggestions?
-dani
Although when I want to "weigh my hair down" to aid my straighteners perform at their best, I use a hair mask as a conditioner- it works wonders!
I just never get it cut! I use a semi permanent black dye which fades to a nice colour and i use the intensive conditioners that come with the dye for about 15 mins every week, my fave is Loreals casting creme gloss, the conditioner is amazing! I really recommend not cutting! Its a pain for a while, but now mines the length i want and i love it!.. plus its in great condition i get so many compliments about shine and lenth! Keep going you'll get there!
Lil xx
my hair is very dry and really needs some hairmasks
I love your page by the way!
I also use Dabur's Vatika (has coconut oil, henna and other natural ingrediants). I warm it up and apply it to my ends, and leave it in for around 6 hours.
I tried Lush's H'suan Wen Hua because my cousin RAVED about it - but it didn't do much for my hair at all. Have you ever tried it?
i so wish you can tell me...
Will probably get some oils too, coconut sounds more appealing than the olive oil in my kitchen xx
@Ella Pretty yes I have tried Lush's H'suan Wen Hua but didn't think it was anything special, it was just blah. x
@maja it's certainly less than 2kgs, it's basically pretty covered cardboard. xx
@javaholic thanks, I will try that, it's worth a shot :) x
@Lipstick on the cup That mask sounds lovely, if I have time i will enter your contest, but doubt it :( xx
My hair is fine and I highlight it so I have to take extra care of it. I think my hair experienced an important change when I tried the range Bonacure from Schwarzkopf. I like the color save or the hair repair treatment, both are great. I also use the shampoo and since then, my hair is stronger and revitalised.
Thank you for your great reviews :)
xox
Ginger
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