Here are the most effective DIY hair masks for hair growth worth trying. These hair masks will not only promote hair growth but also help with dry, frizzy, oily, damaged, and thinning hair. Most of the ingredients used in these hair masks are natural everyday ingredients so read on…

Note; People with allergies or hypersensitivity should refrain from using home remedies until you do a skin patch test. Perform one by applying a little bit of your mixture behind your ears or on your upper inner arm and wait for 5 minutes. If there is redness, itching, or rashes, it means that you are allergic to the ingredients.

10 DIY Hair Masks For Hair Growth

There are many natural ingredients that can be used as hair masks to help promote hair growth. Below are my personal favorite hair mask recipes for hair growth that I highly recommend you try.

1. Avocado Hair Mask For Hair Growth

Avocados are a good source of nutrients that can benefit the hair. They contain vitamins A, E, and C, as well as B vitamins and minerals like iron and zinc. These nutrients can help to nourish the hair and scalp, and they may help to promote healthy hair growth.

Eggs are a good source of protein and other nutrients that can benefit the hair. The protein in eggs can help to strengthen and repair damaged hair, and the vitamins and minerals they contain can help to nourish the scalp and promote healthy hair growth.

Coconut oil is often used to moisturize all hair types. It is rich in fatty acids and other nutrients that can help to nourish the hair and scalp, and it can also help to reduce protein loss from the hair.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 tablespoon of organic coconut oil
• 1 egg

Preparation:

Mash the avocado into a smooth puree, and add in the coconut oil (melted) and egg. Mix together into an even mixture and apply it to your scalp evenly. Leave the mask on for at least 30 minutes before washing it out with shampoo and water.

2. Aloe Vera Hair Mask For Hair Growth

Aloe Vera gel is rich in vitamins and minerals that can help to nourish the hair and scalp, it also contains compounds that can help to reduce inflammation and promote healthy hair growth. Lavender essential oil and honey help promote healthy hair growth. 

Ingredients:

• 1 Aloe Vera plant
• 2 drops of lavender essential oil
• 1 teaspoon of organic raw honey

Preparation:

Extract the gel from an aloe Vera leaf and place it in a bowl. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil and a teaspoon of honey to the aloe Vera gel and mix well. Apply the mixture to your hair and scalp, making sure to massage it well.

Leave the mask on for about 30 minutes, then rinse it out with warm water. Repeat the process once or twice per week for the best results.

Another option is to use aloe Vera gel, which has been shown to help stimulate hair growth. Simply apply the gel to the hair and scalp, leave it on for 30 minutes, and then rinse it out with water.

3. Essential Oils Hair Mask For Hair Growth

There are many different essential oils that can be used in a hair mask recipe to promote healthy hair growth. Such as lavender, rosemary, peppermint, and cedarwood essential oil.

Lavender essential oil is known for its calming and soothing properties, and it can also help to promote healthy hair growth. Rosemary essential oil is rich in antioxidants and can help to stimulate hair growth plus circulation to the scalp.

Peppermint oil is refreshing and invigorating, and it can help to improve the health of the scalp and promote hair growth. Cedarwood essential oil is known for its woodsy, earthy scent, and also helps stimulate hair growth.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 2 drops of any of the essential oils above

Preparation:

Mix all of the ingredients above well and apply the mask to your hair and scalp, making sure to massage it well. Leave the mask on for about 30 minutes, then rinse it out with warm water. Use this hair mask once or twice per week for the best results.

4. Curry Leaves Hair Mask For Hair Growth

Curry leaves are are rich in antioxidants and proteins, these antioxidants neutralize free radicals and keep your hair healthy and strong. It also contains beta carotene which stimulates hair follicles and promote new hair growth.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of fresh curry leaves (or 6 tablespoons of curry powder)
• 1/2 cup of plain yogurt (homemade yogurt is best)
• 2 tablespoons Of organic coconut oil

Preparation & Application:

Wash the curry leaves clean, and blend it into a paste. Next using a double boiler or microwave, melt the coconut oil. Finally, mix both coconut oil, curry leaves with the yogurt into a paste.

Apply the mask to your scalp and hair evenly and leave it in for 30-45 minutes before washing it off with warm water. Use a herbal shampoo only and repeat this remedy once a week for best results. Read about the benefits of curry leaves.

5. Fenugreek Hair Mask For Hair Growth

Fenugreek seed promotes healthy and fast hair growth due to its rich hair-growing properties such as potassium, protein, iron, and calcium, and it’s a great source of vitamins A, K & C. Protein and iron are very effective in stimulating hair growth and thickness.

Yogurt is also rich in protein, without protein, your hair won’t grow. People who eat a low-protein diet tend to experience hair thinning and hair loss. Read more.

Ingredients:

• 1 Tablespoon fenugreek seed powder
• 6 Tablespoons Plain yogurt
• 2 Tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1/4 cup water (optional)

Preparation & Application:

Simply mix all of the ingredients above into a clean dry bowl until you have a smooth even mixture. Cover the bowl and let it sit aside for 3 hours for the fenugreek seed powder to rise.

It will also give it enough time for the mixture to become thick and slimy. If your mixture is very thick, mix in a few spoons of water until usable.

Now using clean fingers, apply the mask to your entire hair and scalp and cover it up with a shower cap or a clean towel. Leave in the mask for 30-45 minutes before washing it out. You can use an herbal shampoo afterward.

6. Chia Seeds Hair Mask For Hair Growth

Studies show that chia seeds are very rich in phosphorus which is known to stimulate hair growth. Chia seeds also contain l-lysine which is a building block of protein known to promote fast hair growth. If that’s all not enough, chia seeds contain 9 essential amino acids that help you get stronger hair, nails, and skin.

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons of organic coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons of raw apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup of organic honey
• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds

Preparation & Application

Combine all of the ingredients above in the mixing bowl, heat it in the microwave oven for 30 seconds to melt the coconut oil. Mix well and let it sit aside to cool. Apply this remedy to your hair after shampooing, begin from the roots upwards.

Leave it in for 30 minutes and rinse with warm water. Keep the rest of your remedy in a glass container and close it tightly for future use.

7. Avocado & Honey Hair Mask For Hair Growth

Avocado, egg, and olive oil provide essential vitamins and nutrients such as proteins, and essential oils plus zinc that can help promote healthy hair growth. The honey adds a touch of moisture to help keep your hair looking soft and shiny.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of honey

Preparation:

Mash the avocado in a bowl until it is smooth and free of lumps. Add the egg, olive oil, and honey to the avocado and mix well to combine. Apply the mask to your hair, starting at the roots and working your way to the ends. Cover your hair with a shower cap or wrap it in plastic wrap to keep the mask from dripping.

Let the mask sit on your hair for 20-30 minutes. Rinse the mask out with warm water and shampoo and condition your hair as usual. You can use this mask once or twice a week for the best results.

8. Simple Egg Yolk Hair Mask

Egg yolk is rich in fatty acids, it helps nourish and moisturize the hair, making it appear stronger and healthier. It also contains vitamins and minerals that can help support hair growth and prevent breakage, such as vitamin A, vitamin B12, and zinc.

Ingredients:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

Preparation & Application

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, honey, olive oil, and mix well to combine. Apply the mixture to your hair, starting at the roots and working your way down to the ends. Leave the mask on your hair for 15-20 minutes.

Rinse your hair with warm water, and follow up with your regular shampoo and conditioner. You can use this mask once or twice a week to help strengthen and nourish your hair. 

9. Garlic Hair Mask For Hair Growth

Garlic oil is rich in B-6 and C, manganese, and selenium and works by penetrating down into the hair bulb. As it warms the scalp it promotes blood flow to the capillaries, encouraging new hair to grow while preventing existing hair from falling out.

Ingredients:

• 8 Garlic cloves peeled
• A Teaspoon of Coconut oil (or any carrier oil)
• A Teaspoon of Castor oil

Preparation & Application

Add the garlic into a high-speed blender and blend it into a paste, use a cheesecloth or a muslin cloth to squeeze out the garlic juice into a clean bowl. Add in your oils and mix well until you have an even mixture.

Next, comb your hair and make sure that there are no tangles, using a chunk of cotton, soak it into the oil and begin to apply it to your scalp. Make sure to apply it all over your scalp evenly. Leave it in for up to 30 minutes before washing it off with your favorite herbal shampoo.

Repeat this remedy 2-3 times per week to get the hair of your dreams. I also recommend adding a few essential oils to your mixture to reduce the strong scent of the garlic. Peppermint or rosemary essential oils are great for hair growth as well.

10. Onion Hair Mask For Hair Growth

Read about the benefits and side effects of using onion in your hair.

Ingredients:

• 1 Onion
• 1 Tablespoon Of Castor Oil
• 1 Tablespoon of Organic Turmeric Powder
• 1 Cup Of Water

Preparation & Application

Remove the onion peel and cut it into small cubes, add in more onions if you have very long hair. Boil the water and add in your onions and turmeric. Stir it and leave it on low heat for an extra 10 minutes or until the onions cook.

Strain the mixture, let it cool, and add all the ingredients, including the castor oil into a high-speed blender and blend until you have a smooth even paste.

Now apply it to your hair evenly and massage your scalp for a few minutes to ensure that the onion juice is evenly distributed.

Leave it in for 30-45 minutes before washing it off with a chemical-free shampoo. Repeat this remedy 2 times per week for best results.

Do Hair Masks Make Your Hair Grow Faster?

While hair masks can help to nourish and moisturize the hair, making it appear healthier and more vibrant, they are unlikely to make your hair grow faster. Hair growth is mostly due to genetics and hormones, so hair masks help but it really depends on your background. 

However, maintaining a healthy scalp and hair through the use of nourishing hair masks, as well as using gentle hair care products and avoiding excessive heat styling, can help to promote healthy hair growth.

Which Hair Mask Is Best For Your Hair?

The best hair mask for you will depend on your hair type and needs. If your hair is dry and damaged, you may benefit from a hair mask that is rich in moisturizing ingredients, such as avocado or coconut oil. If your hair is fine and prone to tangles, you may want to use a hair mask that contains protein, such as an egg or yogurt mask, to help strengthen the hair.

People with oily hair may want to use a hair mask that contains ingredients that can help to balance the scalp, such as tea tree oil or apple cider vinegar. It’s also a good idea to choose a hair mask that is free from harsh chemicals and sulfates, which can strip the hair of its natural oils.

Conclusion

Simple ingredients from your kitchen help improve the health of your hair and stimulate hair growth but consistency and choosing the right ingredients are very important. I hope you enjoyed this post or found it helpful. You can find me on Pinterest for more helpful tips.