Olive Oil
Talk about a one-size-fits-all hair helper. Chock full of omega-3 fatty acids, adding olive oil to a hair mask will promote hair strength and growth, add shine and add anti-hair-aging antioxidants. Basically, whatever you’re making, throw some of this in.
Avocado
The biggest benefit of adding avocado to your hair is its amino acids. Those, combined with the natural proteins found in the superfood, stimulates hair production along with soothing your scalp for soft, smooth hair.
Mayonnaise
Stay with me here. Mayo is full of lipids, the main function of which is to absorb moisture (so your hair stays soft but not oily). As a bonus, mayonnaise also nourishes your hair follicles, so the combination of moisture and nourishment promotes hair growth.
Egg
Eggs are like a triple whammy. The entire thing is great for cleansing and strengthening your hair, but you can also separate it for specific benefits. The yolks are basically moisture bombs, while the whites remove any excess oil your greasy head might be harboring.
Coconut oil
While you’d think that adding a type of oil to your head is only going to make it extra greasy, coconut oil is actually doing you favors. It protects the natural proteins in your hair, and the less proteins you lose, the more growing your hair will do. The vitamin E doesn’t hurt, either.
Honey
Natural, raw honey seals in your hair’s moisture, so you avoid too many split ends. At the same time, the antioxidants it carries will give you a shine and promote overall hair health.Apple Cider Vinegar
Hello, greaseballs! This vinegar’s for you. Its main function is to absorb oil, but while it’s doing that, it’s also balancing the pH of your scalp -- happy scalp, happy strands.
Bananas
Bananas
Mash up a banana and it’ll make a great base for whatever mask you’re whipping up. Mostly, a banana’s job is to prevent breakage, which anyone who’s prone to split ends is all too familiar with.
Strawberries
If your hair just needs a burst of vitamins, consider adding strawberries to your mask. The fruit is full of vitamin C, which will add some much-needed nourishment to your head, and it also adds some protection to your cell membranes. We’re working from the inside out, here.
Cinnamon
The spice may not have any heavy-lifting qualities when it comes to hair mask creation, but what it does do is stimulate your scalp as you massage a mask into your head -- this, in turn, will aid in hair growth.