A homemade hair treatment helped one woman grow enviable long, thick hair.
She created a green hair mask by mixing three ingredients and oil that you can buy at the grocery store.
Sharon Nwosu (@dailydoseofshaz_) has amassed around 19,000 followers on TikTok, where she shares beauty tips.
She grew her hair out to show off its straight length before revealing the DIY hair treatment she vowed to use to make it grow longer.
The words on the screen read, “Green hair mask that promotes growth and thickness.''
She blended one fresh aloe vera leaf with avocado, banana, raw honey, and Ayurvedic-infused oils.
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Walmart sells fresh aloe vera leaves for $2.18 each, avocados for 78 cents, bananas for 27 cents, and raw honey for $5.32.
Sharon revealed on YouTube that she created the Ayurvedic-infused oil by mixing several ingredients together.
These include herbal hair mix oil, organic rosemary leaves, horsetail, moringa powder, black cumin seeds, fenugreek powder, amla powder, and brahmi powder.
She also adds clove, jojoba oil, extra virgin olive oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil, sweet almond oil, castor oil, peppermint oil, and tea tree oil.
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The ready-made Ayurvedic hair oil is available on Amazon for $46.
The ingredients in the mask came out to a smooth green consistency and were easy to apply once I divided my hair into four sections.
Sharon recommended using the mask before shampooing, but used a spray bottle to dampen the hair before applying.
She used her hands to apply the dark green mixture to her hair from roots to ends.
“Please close the steamer cap for 30 minutes,” said the text on the screen.
The same steamed cap can be purchased at Amazon's Luxebell store for $22.
The beauty guru didn't reveal what products she used to wash off the mask once her time was up.
Sharon's DIY hair mask
material:
- 1 fresh aloe vera leaf
- 1 whole avocado
- 1 banana
- raw honey
- Ayurvedic infused oil
first step: Blend the ingredients in a blender until smooth
Step 2: Divide your hair into 4 sections
Step 3: Apply the mask from the roots to the tips of your hair
Step 4: Cover with steamer cap and leave mask on for 30 minutes
She showed how shiny and healthy her hair styled with cornrows looked after the treatment.
“This is one of my favorite DIY hair masks for moisture, softness, length and thickness,” Sharon said.
“Frequent use (once every two weeks or once a month, depending on your hair's protein tolerance) will promote hair growth and scalp health.”
“A protective style keeps my hair moisturized longer,” she added.
More than 1,100 people liked the video, and one viewer said in the comment section, “I want to make my own mask.”
According to Healthline, aloe vera contains vitamins A, C, and E, which all contribute to cell turnover, promoting healthy cell growth and shiny hair.
Honey has emollient and moisturizing properties that help add shine and hydration.
It also contains about 0.5% protein, which helps strengthen hair and reduce breakage.