Add coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 20 seconds. The heat will liquefy the coconut oil but also help bond the ingredients to your hair.
2 tablespoons pure coconut oil
Add honey and avocado.
1 tablespoon honey, ½ avocado
Mash the avocado with a fork and stir until smooth. Some lumps are okay.
Apply directly to dry hair starting at tips and, making your way up to the roots. Leave in for at least 30 minutes. It is safe to keep in overnight. Use once a week or when your hair needs a little lift!
Notes
This yields enough of the avocado hair mask for long hair, so if you have a shorter 'do, you may want to half the recipe.
Water repels oil, so if your hair is wet, you will not see the results you want. Always apply this hair mask to dry hair.
Olive oil is also great for hydration. It is very close to the natural oils in your hair. You can substitute 1 tablespoon of coconut oil for 1 tablespoon of olive oil if your hair seems extra dry. I wouldn’t do this more than once a month because you do not want your scalp to stop producing its natural oils. If using once a week, coconut oil is best.