A beauty enthusiast has shared the homemade treatment she used to revive damaged hair.
She mixed six affordable ingredients in a blender to create a mask that moisturizes and strengthens hair.
Niké (@nikeoje) boasts approximately 505,000 followers on TikTok, where she shares fashion inspiration and self-care tips.
When asked for recommendations using natural ingredients, she shared her recipe for a DIY hair mask.
The words “Hair mask for damaged hair” will appear on the screen.
With a big smile on her face, she scooped two tablespoons of mayonnaise into the mixer, followed by two eggs.
Then she measured with her own eyes how much black castor oil, honey, and extra virgin olive oil to add.
The beauty guru threw in half an avocado before turning on the blender and blended the ingredients until a smooth consistency.
Most ingredients are available at Walmart for a reasonable price, such as avocados for $1, extra virgin olive oil for $3.50, and black castor oil for $2.
“This hair mask hydrates and strengthens hair,” says Nike.
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She recommended leaving it on your hair for up to an hour before washing it off.
More than 10,000 people liked the video, and many viewers thanked us for sharing their tips in the comments section.
One person wrote, “I'll definitely try tomorrow.”
“Does this work on all hair types?” asked another. “Yes,” Nike replied.
This hair mask recipe is based on research that has shown that avocados contain natural oils that are especially helpful for dry hair.
Many people said that after using the avocado mask, their hair felt smoother and stronger.
According to Healthline, avocados are also a good source of biotin, which when included in your diet may help your hair grow healthier.
Honey contains protein, so when applied topically to your hair, it can help maintain shine, promote growth, and reduce breakage.