The monsoon weather can be harsh, leading to tangled and dry hair, even with regular conditioning. While oil massages and hair wash routines help, sometimes laziness or circumstances like being unwell can disrupt these routines. Skipping oiling for a week or more can result in dry, rough, and unhealthy-looking hair. Dryness can lead to split ends and breakage, hindering hair growth.
Getting back to an oiling routine can take time to restore shine and health. However, a natural trick can repair dehydrated and damaged hair quickly: a homemade coconut-rose hair mask. This spa-like treatment is cost-effective and delivers amazing results naturally. This guide shares the process and showcases the stunning results achieved with this DIY hair spa.
Home Hair Spa – Ingredients and Steps for Amazing Results
Things You’ll Need:
- Natural Hair Oil (like MABH fast growth hair oil)
- Coconut milk
- Dried rose petal powder
- Mixing bowl
- Vitamin E oil/Olive oil (Optional)
- Mild shampoo (SLS & paraben free)
- Hair conditioner (Optional)
Before starting the tutorial, observe the before look of lifeless, un-oiled hair, demonstrating the need for a hair spa treatment.
Step 1: Detangling
Begin by gently combing and detangling your hair using a wide-tooth comb. This step is crucial to minimize breakage before starting the spa treatment.
Step 2: Warm Oil Application
Take your chosen natural hair oil and gently warm it using a double boiler. Warming the oil enhances its shine-boosting properties. Apply mild herbal oils, virgin coconut oil, or olive oil, avoiding chemical or scented oils.
Step 3: Scalp Massage
Apply the warm oil to your scalp and hair roots, starting from the back and moving towards the hairline. Massage gently with your fingertips for 3-10 minutes to stimulate circulation. Don’t forget to apply oil to the ends of your hair, especially focusing on split ends.
Step 4: Preparing the Hair Mask
Prepare the spa mask by mixing coconut milk and dried rose petal powder. This mask softens, conditions, and strengthens hair, adding bounce. For a homemade version, grate fresh coconut and squeeze out thick milk. Mix coconut milk with rose petal powder to form a smooth paste.
Optionally, add 2-3 drops of Vitamin E oil or substitute with coconut/olive oil for extra nourishment.
Step 5: Mask Application
Part your hair and apply the prepared mask evenly, covering the scalp and hair from root to tip. Ensure all hair strands are coated with the mask.
Cover your hair with a shower cap or towel and leave the mask on for 1-2 hours, or even up to 3 hours for deeper conditioning.
Step 6: Rinsing and Cleansing
Rinse your hair with a mild, sulfate and paraben-free shampoo. Condition if needed. It might require two rinses to completely remove the mask. Gently towel dry your hair.
Step 7: Natural Drying
Allow your hair to air dry naturally, avoiding heat styling tools. This helps to smooth the hair and enhance its straightened appearance.
My Stunning After Hair Spa Results:
The hair after this spa treatment is visibly transformed. Notice the shine and smoothness achieved without any styling tools. The conditioning step was even skipped to highlight the natural results of the hair spa.
This DIY hair spa is a multi-tasking recipe that offers numerous benefits: softening dry hair, repairing damage, strengthening roots, and preventing split ends. Most importantly, it delivers visible shine and health to your hair in just one treatment. Try this home spa and experience the transformation!