5 High Protein Hair Masks

How often do you take care of your hair? Most of us don’t remember to take care of them until we see the first signs of split ends or dandruff. So, in this article, we’ll cover hair mask tips to keep your hair young and beautiful.

Hair is mainly made up of keratin, a protein rich in sulfur. There are several external factors that gradually deteriorate hair fibers, including:

• chemical treatments
• Use of flat irons and dryers
• Dyes

Proteins play a very important role in the health of our hair.

Its main function is to cover the hair structure and contribute to the formation of the hair follicle. Therefore, a low protein diet will be reflected in weak hair and split ends.

Avoid these problems with the following high protein masks:

1. Yogurt Hair Mask

The lactic acid in the yogurt in our first hair mask helps to cleanse the scalp as well as help reduce frizz.

Another benefit is that you will have hair with a super soft and moisturized texture.

Ingredients

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

Method of preparation

• First, put the two ingredients in a container and mix until you get a thick, even consistency.
• Then moisten your hair and apply the mask from root to tip.
• Leave on for 30 minutes while gently massaging the scalp.
• Finally, rinse with plenty of warm water and wash your hair as usual.

2. Egg hair mask

Egg is a food rich in proteins that act on the hair follicle, strengthening it. So if lately you’ve noticed that your hair is falling out too much, this is the perfect recipe.

Egg based hair masks will make your hair more voluminous.

This is a mixed hair mask, that is, on dry hair, it works as a moisturizer, while balancing oily hair.

Ingredients

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

Method of preparation

• In a container, place the two ingredients and mix until you get a homogeneous mixture.
• Then apply on previously untangled and cleaned hair.
• Leave to act for 12 minutes and finally rinse with plenty of water.

3. Coconut milk hair mask

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

Coconut milk is suitable for all hair types, as it  offers amino acids, vitamins, polysaccharides, trace elements and mineral salts.

After applying this mask, you will notice your hair with more shine, softness and strength.

Ingredients

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

Method of preparation

• Mix all ingredients in a blender.
• Apply to hair from root to tip.
• Finally, let it act for 1 hour and rinse with plenty of water.
• This hair treatment is ideal to be carried out before dyeing your hair, as it neutralizes the damage caused by chemical products.

4. Avocado hair mask

Besides being a delicious ingredient in salads, avocado is excellent for hair care. This mask regulates hair growth and decreases hair loss.

Ingredients

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

Method of preparation

• First, mix all the ingredients together until you get a consistent paste.
• Then apply to hair from root to tip and leave for 45 minutes.
• Rinse with plenty of water.

5. Unflavored gelatin mask

Although it doesn’t seem like it, flavorless gelatin is an exceptional element for hair masks. Gelatin, as it has a high protein content, repairs, strengthens and adds volume to the hair.

Ingredients

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

Method of preparation

• Thoroughly mix the shampoo with the gelatin.
• Use this mixture 2 or 3 times a month, and wash your hair normally.

6. Hair mask to enhance hair growth

If you want to accelerate the growth of your hair, and you want the strands to be strong and healthy, don’t hesitate and enjoy the properties of this mask with aloe vera (aloe vera).

Ingredients

• 1 cup of hot water (250 ml)
• 1 teaspoon of gelatin (5 g)
• 1 scoop of aloe vera gel (15 g)

Method of preparation

• Incorporate all ingredients until you get a homogeneous mixture.
• Then wash your hair and apply the mask.
• Finally, let it act for 20 minutes and rinse.
• Repeat the process once a week.

Some considerations about protein-rich hair masks for hair

• Although the application of these masks is of great help, their prolonged use is not indicated for natural or dye-free hair.
• After all, if we overuse it, our hair can become brittle, stiff and dehydrated.
• The ideal is to limit the application to 5 times a month, to obtain the best results without saturating your hair fibers.
• After using any of these masks, it is especially important to rinse your hair with plenty of water.
• When finished, we must wash the threads with shampoo to eliminate other residues.

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