Karwa Chauth Simple Makeup: For a festival that celebrates love, tradition and marital bond, the beauty of a woman is an important aspect. Karwa Chauth is around the corner and every woman wants to look her best but often the focus remains on glowing skin, makeup and outfits. Many ignore the fact that good-looking hair completes the look. So, before you think of spending a fortune at salons, try giving your hair some TLC at home.
There is still enough left to pamper your hair before Karwa Chauth and you should not fail to make use of it. There are multiple DIY masks that you can easily try at home for shiny and healthy hair using items in your fridge and kitchen such as eggs, yoghurt, honey, methi, aloe vera, and more. I am sure that a lot of us do not want to take the risk of applying products that are packed with chemicals and end up damaging our hair. Therefore, these are a few go-to ingredients when you are looking to keep things natural and chemical-free.
Here are a few simple yet effective DIY hair masks
Egg and Yoghurt Hair Mask: Eggs are rich in proteins that nourish the hair, while yoghurt deeply conditions it. This mask is ideal for dry and dull hair.
Ingredients: 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of yoghurt, 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Method: Beat the egg, add yoghurt and olive oil, and mix well. Apply the mask to your scalp and hair. Leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water followed by a mild shampoo.
Banana and Honey Hair Mask: Bananas moisturise your hair, while honey adds a natural shine. This mask is perfect for frizzy hair.
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, 1 tablespoon of honey.
Method: Mash the banana and mix in honey. Apply the mixture to damp hair, focusing on the ends. Let it sit for 30 minutes and then wash it off with shampoo.
Coconut Milk and Aloe Vera Hair Mask: Coconut milk is rich in vitamins that strengthen the hair, while aloe vera soothes the scalp and boosts shine.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of coconut milk, and 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel.
Method: Mix the coconut milk and aloe vera gel. Massage the mixture into your scalp and work it through the lengths of your hair. Leave it on for 20-30 minutes before rinsing with water and shampoo.
Fenugreek and Yoghurt Hair Mask: Fenugreek (methi) seeds help reduce hair fall and dandruff, while yoghurt moisturises the hair.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds, 3 tablespoons of yoghurt.
Method: Soak fenugreek seeds overnight and grind them into a paste. Mix with yoghurt and apply the mask to your scalp and hair. Leave it on for 30 minutes and rinse thoroughly with water.
Avocado and Olive Oil Hair Mask: Avocado is packed with nutrients that repair damaged hair, and olive oil adds moisture, making this mask great for dull and lifeless hair.
Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado, 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Method: Mash the avocado and mix with olive oil. Apply the mixture to your hair and scalp. Leave it for 20-25 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water and shampoo.