From heat treatments to pollution to changing weather, your hair goes through a lot. But you can repair your damaged hair with some DIY oil-based hair packs with natural ingredients. Here are some to get started with.
 

Coconut oil and lemon for dandruff

Coconut oil and lemon for dandruff

We all have faced this common issue at some point or the other. If you leave dandruff untreated, it can escalate to hair loss and scalp infections. You can get rid of dandruff with blend of coconut oil and lemon.

How-to: Take a tablespoon of coconut oil and add juice from half a lemon. Blend it well and apply it on your hair and scalp. Massage your scalp for about five minutes and then leave it on for 10 minutes. Wash it off using a mild shampoo and see the change!

 

Olive oil and honey mask for silky and smooth hair

Olive oil and honey mask for silky and smooth hair

We are sure you guys know about the benefits of applying a honey face pack but did you know that it’s also good for your hair? Honey nourishes and strengthens the hair.

How-to: Take three tablespoons of olive oil and add one tablespoon of honey to it. Whisk and apply it on your hair generously using a brush. Wear a shower cap to seal in the goodness of the mask and leave it on for 30 minutes. Use a mild shampoo to wash it off and flaunt your silky, smooth hair.

 

Coconut and Vitamin E oil mask for frizzy hair

Coconut and Vitamin E oil mask for frizzy hair

If you are tired of fighting frizzy hair every day, it’s time to try this coconut oil and Vitamin E hair mask. Coconut oil will reduce the frizz while Vitamin E will improve your hair’s elasticity and strength.

How-to: Take a tablespoon of coconut oil and whisk in half a teaspoon of Vitamin E. Apply this mixture on your hair and scalp. Gently massage your scalp for about 5 minutes and then leave it on for about 30 minutes. Wash it off using a mild shampoo for smooth and silky hair.

 

Olive oil and amla powder to promote hair growth

Olive oil and amla powder to promote hair growth

Thanks to the presence of vitamins and minerals, amla or the Indian gooseberry is an excellent source of nutrients for your hair. The combination of amla and olive oil will stimulate hair growth.

How-to: Take a tablespoon of olive oil and add half a tablespoon of amla powder. Mix it well and apply it on your hair from root to tip using an applicator. Wear a shower cap and leave it on for 30 minutes to let the mask soak in. Use a mild shampoo to wash off the mask. Apply this mask once a week if you wish for long, beautiful hair.

 

Coconut oil and methi seeds to stop hairfall

Coconut oil and methi seeds to stop hairfall

You will have some methi or fenugreek seeds in your kitchen, so take them out to make this amazing hair mask to stop hair fall.

How-to: All you have to do is take two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds, blend them with two tablespoons of coconut oil and boil the blend together. Once the fenugreek seeds turn reddish, turn off the heat and let the oil cool down. Massage your scalp with this oil and leave it overnight. Wash it off using a shampoo the next day.

If you do not have time for a hair mask but want to nourish your tresses, try the Indulekha Bringha oil, which has the goodness of pure coconut milk oil and Swethakutaja . This oil reduces hair fall, conditions your hair, stimulates its growth and has anti-dandruff properties.