Homemade Hair Mask!

Hello Beautiful readers,

Today, I wanted to share one of my favorite homemade hair masks which I use once a week along with a plain coconut oil treatment. This is a really simple recipe with ingredients you can find all around your home! What you will need: 1 Avocado, 1/2 Banana, 1 Egg, 1-2 Tbs Honey, 2 Tbs Coconut oil. You can experiment with the mixture depending on your hair length, I would categorize mine as long and this is a perfect amount for me. 

When you have combined all the ingredients blend it using a blender, ninja, food processor etc. You want it all to combine nicely. One of my favorite things about this mask is the texture, I've made other masks and they were either to runny, or chunky and it was not pleasant. This is a whipped texture that stays in your hair with no dripping and rinses out with no hassle. 

Apply this mixture to hair until it is all covered, use a plastic bag to cover your head so the mask won't get on your towel, then wrap your head in a towel and let it sit! : )

I love doing this mask on a lazy day when I have no where to be, I am able to leave it in my hair for hours while cleaning, doing homework or watching a movie. You don't need to leave it in for long, just 20 minutes and wash it out. When ready to rinse use cold water then a hair cleansing shampoo, this will help rid the hair of build up from the mask, and other hair products, condition, and you will be good to go :)

If you can, let your hair air dry without brushing it. This will help restore your hair without breakage when your hair is wet. 

Enjoy!

Anna x

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Best Hair Products for Winter Weather

It’s during winter I am thankful for hair care products, especially when it is in the negatives, the air is very dry which leaves my hair a static, limp and lifeless mess. The three products I’m sharing with you are Josie Maran Argan Oil Hair Serum, AVEDA damage remedy daily hair repair and TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Leave-In Spray.

The Josie Maran Argan Oil Hair Serum, I apply after I shower when my hair is still damp. I place 3 drops in the palm of my hand and rub my hands together warming the oil. I then start at my ends and run my fingers through my hair, avoiding my roots because scalps produce natural oil. This oil is great and after using it since November I have noticed a difference in my hair. It is hydrated, shiny and easily manageable.

Next I apply AVEDA damage remedy, this stuff is a miracle. I color my hair and I find at times my hair finds it difficult, when I apply the damage remedy it really helps! It contains protein and this is needed for your hair to be strong and avoid breakage, split ends and brittleness. It also protects against heat, and smells amazing. It is a very fresh floral scent that takes you to the warm summer days… even in the dead of winter! I apply this right after the oil, when my hair is damp. I squeeze about a quarter size amount in the palm of my hand, rub together and apply to my hair. I am not afraid to add a small amount of this to my roots, it has never caused my hair to be greasy, just smooth, shiny, and smelling 

great!

The last product I want to share with you is the TRESemme Thermal Creations, which is a leave in spray that works with heat to protect against heat damage. Yes, the AVEDA protects against heat, but I mainly use it for the protein, so the TRESemme is my main heat protector. It works wonders, fights against heat and makes my hair feel silky and full of life.  It smells incredible and I even use it when I am not using heat on my hair, and just let it air dry. This product is a must during the cold winter days, when I dry my hair quite often because I don’t want to freeze when I step out my door! I apply it right after the AVEDA damage remedy, blow dry my hair, and Ta-Da beautiful hair! I don’t battle frizz, static or breakage anymore!

If you use any of these products I would love to know! What are your favorite hair products?