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DIY Avocado and Coconut Oil Hair Mask

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Use up overripe avocados with this natural, effective DIY avocado, coconut oil, and honey hair mask. It builds strong, soft, healthy hair!
Course Self-Care
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword 30 Minutes or Less, Avocado, Easy, Homemad Hair Mask, Honey, Quick
Prep Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 1 hair mask

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons pure coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ avocado

Instructions

  • 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.