Your body is summer ready, your skin is summer ready but what about your hair? Don’t let the summer heat get to your hair, protect it! Sun and summer often take a toll on your hair by creating excess sebum production in the scalp that results in causing hair fall, itchy scalp, dandruff and breakage. Due to intense humidity in summer, the hydration level of your hair falls which leads to making hair dry, lifeless and frizzy.
Wondering how you can protect your hair from the sun and summer heat? Well, don’t worry got your back! Start creating and using DIY hair mask using amla powder. The DIY hair mask will provide extra care, nourishment, and protection to your hair.
Why Use Amla Powder for Hair Care?
Amla is rich in antioxidants and has high nutritional value that helps repair your dull and damaged hair by improving overall texture. Also, it adds strength to each hair strand, controls dandruff, nourishes the scalp, and controls excess sebum production.
Read along to know how you can create different hair masks using amla powder.
1. Hibiscus Powder, Coconut Oil and Amla Powder for Frizzy Hair
Both hibiscus and coconut oil are natural nourishing ingredients that not only moisturize the dry hair & scalp but tame frizzy hair while making them soft and manageable.
Recipe for creating this hair mask:
Bring out 1 tablespoon of each amla powder and hibiscus powder in a bowl. Add 3-4 tablespoons of coconut oil and create a fine paste by mixing everything.
Apply this DIY hair mask to your scalp and hair. Leave for 25-30 minutes. Rinse well with water and mild shampoo. For best results, use twice a week.
2. Curry Leaves & Amla Powder for Repairing Damaged Hair
Curry leaves are a blessing for hair as they are rich in various nutrients that provide endless benefits like repairing damaged hair by controlling hair fall and dandruff. Also, these leaves nourish hair follicles and promote hair growth.
Recipe for creating this hair mask:
Take some fresh curry leaves in a blender, add water and blend well to create a fine paste. Now add 2 tablespoons of amla powder to this fine paste and mix well.
Apply this magical paste to your scalp and hair. Leave for 25-30 minutes. Rinse well with water and mild shampoo. For best results, use twice a week.
3. Lemon Juice & Amla Powder for Controlling Dandruff
Lemon juice has antioxidant properties that help control dandruff and lets you get rid of scalp irritation and itching.
Recipe for creating this hair mask:
Take 2 tablespoons of amla powder for hair in a bowl and squeeze a lemon into it. Create a fine paste by mixing both ingredients.
Apply this mask to your scalp and hair. Leave for 25-30 minutes. Rinse well with water and mild shampoo. For best results, use twice a week.
4.Yogurt & Amla Powder for Dull & Dry Hair
Yogurt has protein and lactic acid that works magic to add life to your dull, lifeless and dry hair. Also, it nourishes hair and helps make your scalp healthy.
Recipe for creating this hair mask:
Take 3 tablespoons of yogurt in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of amla powder. Create a fine paste by mixing both ingredients.
Apply this mask to your scalp and hair. Leave for 25-30 minutes. Rinse well with water and mild shampoo. For best results, use twice a week.
Conclusion:
Other than DIY hair mask using amla powder you must start following a proper hair care routine that includes double cleansing, mask & conditioner application along with a nourishing hair serum that tames frizz and dryness. Don’t forget to pick hair care products that are free from harsh chemicals like paraben, silicone, and sulphate.
