Dry and Damaged Hair: 4 Protein Hair Masks to Revive It at Home
If your hair feels dry, brittle, or damaged from heat styling, chemical treatments, or environmental factors, a protein hair mask can help restore its strength and elasticity. Protein-rich masks work by filling in gaps in the hair shaft, improving structure, and reducing breakage. Here are four easy-to-make, natural protein masks you can prepare at home to bring your hair back to life:
1. Egg and Olive Oil Protein Mask
Best For: Weak and brittle hair
Ingredients:
1–2 eggs (depending on hair length)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey (optional, for extra hydration)
Instructions:
Whisk the eggs in a bowl until well-blended.
Add olive oil (and honey, if using) and mix thoroughly.
Apply the mixture to damp hair, focusing on the lengths and ends.
Cover with a shower cap and leave it on for 20–30 minutes.
Rinse with cool water (avoid hot water to prevent cooking the egg) and shampoo as usual.
Benefits:
Eggs are rich in protein and biotin, which strengthen the hair.
Olive oil deeply moisturizes and adds shine.
2. Greek Yogurt and Banana Hair Mask
Best For: Dry and frizzy hair
Ingredients:
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 ripe banana
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions:
Mash the banana until smooth.
Mix in the yogurt and coconut oil to form a creamy paste.
Apply to clean, damp hair, covering it from root to tip.
Leave the mask on for 30 minutes, then rinse and shampoo.
Benefits:
Greek yogurt is high in protein and lactic acid, which strengthen and repair hair.
Banana provides moisture and reduces frizz.
3. Avocado and Mayonnaise Mask
Best For: Damaged and over-processed hair
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon castor oil (optional, for added nourishment)
Instructions:
Mash the avocado until smooth.
Mix in the mayonnaise and castor oil.
Apply generously to damp hair, focusing on damaged areas.
Cover with a shower cap and leave for 30–40 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly and shampoo.
Benefits:
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and vitamins that nourish hair.
Mayonnaise contains proteins and oils that restore moisture and strength.
4. Gelatin and Aloe Vera Protein Mask
Best For: Split ends and lack of elasticity
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup warm water
2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
1 teaspoon argan oil or jojoba oil
Instructions:
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