5 Hair Masks Rich In Protein

Due to its creamy texture, yogurt is considered to be a food that can help smooth, nourish and hydrate hair naturally when used as a mask.

Ingredients

• ½ cup of Greek yogurt (135 g)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil (32 g)

Preparation

• First, pour both ingredients into a bowl and mix until you get a thick and uniform consistency.
• Next, moisten the hair and apply the mask from the roots to the ends.
• Leave on for 30 minutes while you gently massage the scalp.
• Remove with plenty of warm water and wash your hair as usual.

2. Egg mask

The egg is a food rich in proteins that act on the hair follicle, strengthening it. If you’ve seen your hair fall out lately, this could be good for you. 

Egg-based hair masks will make your hair thicker . This is a combination hair mask which means that on dry hair it works as a moisturizer while balancing oily hair.

Ingredients

• 2 yolks egg
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil (32 g)

Preparation

• First, in a container, place the two ingredients and mix until you get a homogeneous consistency.
• Apply to your hair, previously detangled and washed.
• Leave on for 12 minutes and rinse with plenty of water.

3. Coconut milk mask

The third of the hair masks is a rich source of iron that restores and conditions the hair fiber. Thus, it prevents it from opening and frizz from appearing .

Coconut milk is suitable for  all hair types and it provides us with amino acids, vitamins, polysaccharides, trace elements and mineral salts. After applying this mask, you will see your hair with more shine, softness and strength.

Ingredients

• ½ banana
• 1 tablespoon of honey (25 g)
• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise (60 g)
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil (16 g)
• 3 tablespoons coconut milk (30 ml)

Preparation

• Mix all the ingredients with the help of a blender.
• Next, apply to your hair from root to tip.
• Leave on for 1 hour and rinse with plenty of water.
• This hair treatment is ideal to do before coloring your hair.

4. Avocado mask

Besides being a delicious ingredient in salads, avocado is excellent for hair care. This mask can especially help you regulate hair growth and reduce hair loss.

Ingredients

• 1 egg.
• ¼ ripe avocado.
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil (32 g).

Preparation

• Mix all the ingredients to form a consistent paste.
• Next, apply to your hair from root to tip and leave for 45 minutes.
• Finally, rinse with plenty of water.

5. Gelatin mask

Although it may not seem like it, unflavored gelatin or gelatin is an exceptional element for hair masks. It is said that g thanks to its great contribution of proteins, gelatin repairs, strengthens and adds volume to the hair.

Ingredients

• ½ package of gelatin (7 g)
• 1 bottle of shampoo (350 ml)

Preparation

• Mix the shampoo with the gelatin perfectly well.
• Use this mixture 2 or 3 times a month and wash as usual.

6. Mask to enhance hair growth

If you want to accelerate the growth of your hair and make it strong and healthy, take advantage of the properties of this mask with aloe vera or aloe vera.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of hot water (250 ml).
• 1 teaspoon of gelatin (5 g).

• 3 teaspoons of aloe vera gel (15 g).

Preparation

• Combine all the ingredients until you get a homogeneous mixture.
• Wash your hair and apply the mask.
• Leave on for 20 minutes and rinse.
• Repeat the process once a week.

Some Considerations About High-Protein Hair Masks

Although applying these protein-rich hair masks is helpful, its prolonged use is contraindicated on natural or dye-free hair.

Ideally, limit the application to 5 times a month to obtain the best results without saturating the hair fibers.

After using any of these masks, it is important that you rinse your hair with plenty of water (preferably warm or cold) to remove any possible excess product.