What are hair masks?Hair masks are deep-conditioning treatments that are applied to the hair before your shampoo-conditioning routine. Whether it’s at a salon or at home, the end result is softer, shinier and more manageable hair!
How do they work?Hair masks don’t actually repair hair damage. They cannot repair split ends or prevent breakage. Their aim is to condition the hair cuticle and close it, making your hair appear soft and shiny.
Active ingredientsMany hair masks today promise a revitalised mane with the help of active ingredients. An active ingredient in a hair mask is more likely to affect the scalp rather than the hair itself, which is dead. Active ingredients help improve the quality of skin on our scalp in the same way that a moisturiser helps keep our skin hydrated in summer. This, in turn, may affect hair roots, embedded in the scalp. Hair loss, weak hair, dandruff and many other hair problems can be tackled with a mask aimed at the scalp.
So hair masks are good?Yes, definitely. While they may not alter the chemical composition of the hair, they can definitely make the hair softer. Also, an intangible fringe benefit comes from the fact that a hair mask makes you take some time out for yourself; it’s a way to pamper yourself.
Which one should I use?Store aisles are chock-a-block with products today, so choose a hair mask that tackles your specific hair problem, whether it is dryness, dullness, weak hair or a dandruff-ridden scalp.
How do they work?Hair masks don’t actually repair hair damage. They cannot repair split ends or prevent breakage. Their aim is to condition the hair cuticle and close it, making your hair appear soft and shiny.
Active ingredientsMany hair masks today promise a revitalised mane with the help of active ingredients. An active ingredient in a hair mask is more likely to affect the scalp rather than the hair itself, which is dead. Active ingredients help improve the quality of skin on our scalp in the same way that a moisturiser helps keep our skin hydrated in summer. This, in turn, may affect hair roots, embedded in the scalp. Hair loss, weak hair, dandruff and many other hair problems can be tackled with a mask aimed at the scalp.
So hair masks are good?Yes, definitely. While they may not alter the chemical composition of the hair, they can definitely make the hair softer. Also, an intangible fringe benefit comes from the fact that a hair mask makes you take some time out for yourself; it’s a way to pamper yourself.
Which one should I use?Store aisles are chock-a-block with products today, so choose a hair mask that tackles your specific hair problem, whether it is dryness, dullness, weak hair or a dandruff-ridden scalp.
Raid your pantry
1. If you have a mayo jar nearing its expiry date, use it as a hair mask. It has egg, oil and lemon — ingredients that are great to perk up your tresses. Slather it on your hair, starting from your tips, moving upwards but leave the scalp out. Now bunch up your hair under a shower cap and let the body’s natural heat open up the hair cuticles for better absorption. Rinse off with warm water, and then shampoo and condition as usual.
2. Mash a banana, an egg and add a few splashes of olive oil and honey. Use as above.
3. Mix a cup of full-fat cream with two tablespoons of honey. Use as above.
2. Mash a banana, an egg and add a few splashes of olive oil and honey. Use as above.
3. Mix a cup of full-fat cream with two tablespoons of honey. Use as above.
With expert inputs from make-up and hair expert Asha Hariharan.
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