- In a bowl add 1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoon aloe vera gel, 2 tablespoon yogurt and 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Apply the mask and leave it on for 15-20 minutes before washing it off.
9. Honey and Coconut Milk Pack
Coconut Milk is rich in fat and oils and hence acts as a good moisturizer. It conditions and softens hair while strengthening the follicles.
- Extract coconut flesh using a grater and add warm water to it. Squeeze this mixture to extract coconut milk
- Combine around half a cup of coconut milk with 1 tablespoon of honey and apply on hair and scalp
- Leave it in for an hour and then wash off
- This pack can be used 3-4 times weekly.
10. Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a natural conditioner and mixed with honey will give a beautiful shine and lustre to your hair. ACV is good for itchy and dry scalp as it has antifungal properties. ACV is an excellent hair conditioner, smoothen hair cuticles and cleanse up build up oils. It is a natural detangler and make hair surface flat and smooth.
- Mix ¼ cup of honey with 10 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- Apply to wet hair and let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse with warm water.
11. Castor Oil and Honey
Castor oil boost hair growth and honey nourishes hair. It has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties that prevent scalp infections and the ricinoleic acid improves circulation in the scalp.
- Mix 1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoon castor oil and 1 egg together. Apply this to the head and cover with a shower cap
- Let it sit for one hour and rinse or shampoo the hair.
12. Oatmeal and Honey
Oatmeal soothes and cleanses the scalp and is crucial for growth. It also reduces malnutrition and can be eaten as breakfast to add to a healthy body. For the mask:
- Blend 2 tablespoons of oatmeal with 1 teaspoon honey and 1 tablespoon yogurt
- Apply to the head and let it sit for 30 minutes. Wash off with water and/or shampoo
- Use this twice a week.
13. Honey – Banana Pack
Bananas are a source of potassium that can rehydrate and moisturize hair. They also have vitamin B6, Vitamin C that helps in the creation of sebum, which is a natural oil produced by hair follicles. Its natural oils protect the strands from losing moisture.
- Add a tablespoon of honey to an extra ripe banana and mix to make smooth paste
- Banana gets stuck on hair and hard to wash off, so add 1/4th cup olive oil to avoid this and to make mixture smooth (optional)
- Apply this to the hair and cover with a shower cap
- Wait for 1 hour and rinse or shampoo. Follow this 3-4 times a month.
14. Honey and Lemon Pack
Lemon is a good source of vitamin C that strengthens hair follicles and softens the coarse texture of hair. The juice facilitates circulation and good health of the scalp. For the mask:
- Mix the juice of one lemon along with 2 tablespoons of honey. Apply this mixture to the head and massage the scalp too
- Leave on for 20 to 30 minutes and wash with water. Repeat this remedy 3 to 4 times a month.
15. Potato, Egg Yolk and Honey
Potato contains certain vitamins and elements like iron and zinc that promote hair growth and nourishes follicles. It also cleanses the scalp. Egg and honey nourish hair and promote healthy hair. For the mask:
- Mix juice from one potato, 1 egg and 1 tablespoon honey and apply it on the head
- Leave it for 30 minutes and then wash off. Use it once a week.
Conclusion
Honey is a good moisturizing agent and is a naturally occurring substance. By using honey, we minimize the use of artificial and chemical products that further damage hair.