This COVID-19 Quarantine has many of us in disbelief and uncertain about many things. An attitude of gratitude is what is helping me to get through this tough and challenging time. Yes, the hair salons are closed and many beauty supplies are closed at the moment. But, this does not mean that your hair has to suffer or you have to suffer. I want to challenge you to pull yourself up during this time and look around to take a moment to see what is going right. Do you have your health? Do you have your family? Do you have something to eat? Then that should be celebrated. You will be surprised at how you feel afterward by doing this exercise.
Now is the time to get creative with what you have and spend more time taking care of yourself and looking more from within. If you have to take a moment to pray for strength, protection, and abundance. Now as for conditioning your hair. If you run out of deep conditioner no need fret. Your solution could be sitting right in your pantry. Below I have listed 2 amazing DIY hair recipes for you to try at home.
Bananas
Bananas are great at aiding the hair with elasticity. Bananas are potassium-rich so they help with preventing dandruff and keeping hair strong.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is great for softening the hair and adding shine. You can use it alone as hot oil treatment or add it with other ingredients.
Honey
Honey is a natural humectant that helps to smooth hair follicles and moisturizes the hair.
Simple Banana Mask**
1 ripe banana
1 Tbl of olive oil
Blend ingredients well. Separate hair in sections. Apply to each section of hair. Use a conditioning cap, shower cap, or plastic bag to cover your hair only. Leave on for 30 minutes.
Creamy Avocado Deep Conditioning Mask**
1 large, ripe avocado
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. unsweetened almond milk
Blend ingredients well. Separate hair in sections. Apply to each section of hair. Use a conditioning cap, shower cap, or plastic bag to cover your hair only. Leave on for 30 minutes.
Remember make the most of what you have during this time.
-Stay Beautiful and Stay Great!!
**(If you are allergic to any ingredients do not use, results will vary depending on hair texture and a variety of other things)