How to do a DIY hair spa at home for dry, damaged hair

You will learn a simple at-home hair spa routine that deep conditions dry, damaged hair with kitchen ingredients. It suits anyone dealing with frizz, split ends or breakage who wants a salon-style treatment without harsh chemicals. You only need oil, a yogurt and honey mask, a shower cap and about 45 minutes.

DIY Hair Spa at Home for Hair Fall & Damaged Hair | Natural Ingredients, by Rohit Sachdeva on YouTube. 1 min 16 s.

Video length
1 min 16 s
Time to do it
45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Steps
7

What you need

Steps

  1. Comb out all the tangles with a wide-tooth comb. Warm 2 to 3 tablespoons of coconut or olive oil in a small bowl until it is just warm, not hot.

  2. Massage the warm oil into your scalp with your fingertips in small circles for about 5 minutes, then pull it through to the ends.

  3. Mix the mask in a clean bowl: 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel. Stir until smooth.

  4. Section your hair and apply the mask from mid-length down to the ends, then smooth a thin layer over the scalp.

  5. Cover your hair with a shower cap and wrap a warm towel around it. Leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes.

  6. Rinse with lukewarm water, then shampoo with a mild sulfate-free shampoo, working mainly on the scalp.

  7. Apply conditioner to the ends only, leave for 2 minutes, and rinse with cool water to help seal the cuticle.

Tips and common mistakes

Do a patch test on your inner wrist before using egg or essential oils in any hair mask.

Keep the water lukewarm, since hot water strips moisture and makes frizz worse.

Once a week is enough for most hair types, and twice a week can weigh fine hair down.

Skip egg in the mask if you plan to rinse with warm water, because it can cook in your hair.

Questions

How often should I do a hair spa at home?

Once a week works well for dry or damaged hair. Normal hair only needs it every two weeks.

Can I do a hair spa without a steamer?

Yes. A shower cap plus a warm towel traps enough heat to help the mask soak in.

Will a hair spa stop hair fall?

It conditions hair and cuts down breakage, which can look like less shedding. Sudden or heavy hair loss needs a doctor.

This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.

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