Caring for your hair is an everyday job. Besides choosing the right shampoo for your hair type and pairing it with a good conditioner, using a mask regularly will help your hair look amazing.
What are the benefits of a hair mask?
The best hair mask is one that:
- Hydrates your hair.
- Helps prevent hair loss.
- Strengthens weak hair.
- Adds shine.
- Supports growth.
Just like you care for your face with moisturizers, serums, oils and face masks, you should protect and nourish your hair with a good mask.
At eva+avo we've created natural products designed for every hair type. Our avocado-based Nutritive Hair Mask, made with other powerful ingredients like rosemary oil, works magic on your hair, leaving it silky soft and shiny.
Best of all, you only need 10 minutes to get the hair you've always wanted.
Before you start using a hair mask, make sure you're following these tips:
- Use a hydrating shampoo.
- Follow with a conditioner.
- Don't overuse your blow dryer.
- Eat a good diet that includes healthy fats and vitamins.
- Trim your hair regularly to support healthy growth.
How a hair mask works
Hair masks have properties that work on the scalp to rebuild what's known as the hair cuticle.
Their base is much more concentrated than a conditioner's, so they have a more powerful effect on your hair.
For a hair mask to work as intended, it needs 20 to 30 minutes on your hair, always after shampoo and conditioner.
There are many hair masks on the market. We always recommend looking for a hydrating mask with natural ingredients and avoiding harsh products that can damage your hair.
Natural hair masks are also more affordable, and healthier, so you can care for your hair regularly without damaging it.
Also look for a hair mask with a UV filter for extra protection, especially if your hair gets a lot of sun in summer.
How to apply a hair mask
Wondering how to use a hair mask? Here's how. Follow these simple steps to apply your mask and get the results you want. Take note!
- Wash your hair well. Your hair needs to be very clean so it can absorb the mask's ingredients and get the most out of them. Remember to use conditioner too, and massage gently to prepare your scalp.
- Towel off the excess water. It's best to apply the mask to damp hair, not completely dry or dripping wet. Use an absorbent microfiber towel or a cotton T-shirt. This helps the mask's ingredients soak in well.
- Section your hair. Use clips to divide your hair into sections. This helps the mask reach every area of your head as you apply the product to each section.
- Apply your mask and massage. Masks are usually applied from mid-lengths to ends, spreading the product through all your hair with gentle massage so the mask fully penetrates and seals the cuticle.
- Cover your hair. Wrap all your hair in a towel. Some experts recommend a slightly warm towel to boost the mask's effects. Leave it on for the recommended time, and no longer, or the product can lose its effect.
- Rinse your hair well to remove the mask. Once the mask has been on for the recommended time, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and, if possible, let your hair air-dry without a blow dryer or flat iron.
Hair masks for your hair type
Now you know how to apply your hair mask. But which one is right for your hair type?
At eva+avo we believe in the power of natural ingredients to care for our hair. The best part is that when you use these chemical-free products, they have a repairing effect that's good for every hair type.
If you have straight hair, look for a mask that nourishes and adds shine while strengthening the ends. Straight hair especially needs strength to support growth and prevent hair loss.
In this earlier article we covered everything you need to know about hair loss and how to fight it, including natural hair masks.
For dry, damaged hair, use nourishing masks. Avocado-based masks are great for feeding your hair nutrients.
If your hair is curly, use masks that moisturize and hydrate, adding not just shine but also movement and body.
Homemade hair masks
Making a hair mask at home is easy: you just need fresh ingredients and enough time for it to work.
Here are a few homemade masks to keep your hair radiant, just like you!
- Rice mask for curly or dry hair.
For this mask you only need rice flour and coconut oil. It's a perfect recipe to naturally hydrate damaged hair, and it also supports growth and helps hair look smoother with more movement.
Cook a little rice, then blend it with coconut oil. You'll get a smooth mix you can apply as described above. Use it once a week.
Egg and olive oil mask.
Easy, affordable and the perfect formula to hydrate your hair. You can apply this mix to dry hair.
Leave it on for at least 30 minutes, then wash with your usual shampoo and conditioner.
Ideally, let your hair air-dry without a blow dryer or flat iron.
Avocado mask
Avocado is magic. As we've told you, it's one of our star ingredients, and we believe in its powerful nutrients.
This mask hydrates and nourishes your hair so it looks amazing.
You just need a banana and a little honey.
- Mash the avocado and banana until smooth. Add the honey and, if you have it, a little coconut oil.
- Wash your hair well and apply the avocado mask to damp hair from roots to ends.
- Leave the mask on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse and let your hair air-dry.
After washing, you can use our leave-in styling cream. Your hair will be nourished and look fantastic.
Our eva+avo hair care products
All our eva+avo products are designed to nourish and hydrate your hair and give it a healthy look, supporting growth and preventing hair loss.
Our 5-step kit, for example, includes everything you need for your hair care routine, from shampoo to styling cream.
We also offer sizes that are perfect for travel, so you have no excuse to skip your hair care.
Choose the hair mask that suits you best and enjoy amazing hair. And don't forget your eva+avo products!
