Making an herbal DIY hydrating hair mask is a magical way to take your self-care routine into your own hands. Knowing exactly what herbs, oils, and magic goes into your DIY hair mask is empowering. With kokum butter, mango butter, and shea butter for hair to moisturize and nourish, this hair mask recipe is a lovely way to unwind your day.
Our hair is often a reflection of our inner and outer health, and taking care of it can be a mindful act of self-love. That’s why I’m excited to share this DIY herbal hydrating hair mask recipe that will not only make your hair look beautiful but also help you create a nourishing self-care ritual that connects you to the present moment.
Hydrating Hair Mask with Herbs
This hair mask recipe is made with natural ingredients that are easy to find and are packed with essential vitamins and fatty acids that help to nourish and moisturize your hair.
Ingredients
Black cumin seed oil is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties, making it great for promoting hair growth.
Mango butter is high in fatty acids and vitamins, which help to nourish and moisturize the hair.
Kokum butter is rich in vitamin E, which helps to strengthen hair follicles and prevent hair breakage.
Shea butter is also high in fatty acids and vitamins, which help soothe the scalp.
The essential oils in this hydrating hair mask have a delightful scent. Paired with vitamin E oil, they have nourishing properties for your hair and scalp.
Vetiver essential oil helps to control frizz and add shine to hair.
Bergamot essential oil has antiseptic properties that help to promote a healthy scalp.
Palo santo essential oil is known for its calming and grounding properties, making it perfect for a self-care ritual that helps you stay in the present moment.
Vitamin E oil is said to potentially help with hair growth, as well as its nourishing and moisturizing properties for hair and scalp.
Note: Some of the ingredients in this recipe may cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. Always patch test before use and discontinue use if irritation occurs.
How to Make a Hydrating Hair Mask
To make this nourishing herbal hydrating hair mask use a double boiler to melt together the mango butter, kokum butter, and shea butter.
Once the butters are melted together, remove the boiler from the heat, and let it cool. Add in the black cumin seed oil, avocado oil, and vitamin E oil. Place the mixture to cool in the fridge until it solidifies.
Once it’s solid, take it out of the fridge, mix for a minute, and add the drops of vetiver essential oil, bergamot essential oil, palo santo essential oil, and vitamin E oil. Use a hand mixer to blend until fully incorporated, and then transfer the mixture to a glass jar.
With herbal magic, moisturizing ingredients, and an amazing smell, your hydrating hair mask is ready to use!
DIY Hair Mask Ritual
To create a hydrating hair mask ritual to unwind your day, start by setting an intention for your self-care practice. You may want to focus on bringing more mindfulness, relaxation, or self-love into your life.
Then, gather the hair mask ingredients, and allow yourself to be immersed in the moment. Enjoy the process of making this hair mask recipe for yourself! You deserve it.
How to Use Herbal Hair Mask
Once the hair mask is made, apply it to wet hair. Start at your roots and work your way to the ends. Take this time to massage your scalp and breathe deeply. The nourishing properties of the mask work on your hair and your mind.
As you apply the mask, focus on the sensations and appreciate the time you are taking to take care of yourself. This is the best homemade hair mask, both your hair and mind will thank you.
Leave the mask on for 3-5 minutes at the longest 30 minutes, take this time to relax and indulge in something you love. You may want to do some light stretching, read a book, or simply enjoy a cup of tea.
Wash the Day Away
When you’re ready, wash your hair with your usual shampoo and conditioner. Enjoy the nourishing effects of this lovely hydrating hair mask to follow your shampoo and conditioner routine. Take your time, and feel the hydration in your hair as you wash away any stress from the day. Use the mask up to once a week.
By creating a ritual around your hair mask, you’re taking care of your hair, your mind, and your overall well-being. The next time you feel like your hair needs a little extra love, try this hair mask to give yourself the gift of nourishment and mindfulness. Your hair (and mind) will thank you!
👉 This post is sponsored by Mountain Rose Herbs. All opinions are my own. Mountain Rose Herbs sell only high-quality, organic, and sustainable herbs, spices, oils, adaptogens, and household staples. They are a trusted brand and are where I source my ingredients for all of my herbalism needs. Thank you for supporting brands that support the blog and keep it going!
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DIY Herbal Hydrating Hair Mask
An herbal DIY hydrating hair mask empowers your self-care routine with herbs, oils, and magic. Unwind your day with this hair mask recipe!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) black cumin seed oil
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) avocado oil
- 1/4 cup mango butter
- 1/4 cup kokum butter
- 1/4 cup shea butter
- 5 drops vetiver essential oil
- 5 drops sweet orange essential oil
- 5 drops palo santo essential oil
- 1/4 tsp vitamin E oil
Instructions
- In a double boiler, melt together the mango butter, kokum butter, and shea butter. Once melted, remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Pour in the black cumin seed oil, avocado oil, and vitamin E oil.
- Cover & place the mixture in the fridge and allow it to cool until it becomes solid.
- Take it out of the fridge, mix for a minute, and add the vetiver essential oil, bergamot essential oil, and palo santo essential oil.
- Mix well with a hand mixer and transfer into storage containers.
- To use the hair mask, scoop 1 teaspoon of the mask into your hands, start with wet hair at your ends to work your way up, let sit for 5-10 minutes, rinse, and enjoy your nourished hair!
Notes
Some of the ingredients in this recipe may cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. Always patch test before use and discontinue use if irritation occurs.