DIY Honey, Yoghurt & Olive Oil Hair Mask

Looking for a natural, effective hair mask to hydrate and soften your hair?

This DIY honey, yoghurt & olive oil hair mask is a must-try. Made with simple ingredients you likely have in your kitchen, it’s easy to apply and provides noticeable results.

Ready to give it a try? Let’s dive straight in:-

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Treatment type

Moisturising & Strengthening (Protein) Hair Mask

2. Preparation time

5 minutes

3. Benefits of Honey, Yoghurt & Olive Oil Hair Mask

Honey, yogurt, and olive oil are all excellent ingredients for hair care.

Honey acts as a natural humectant, drawing moisture into your hair strands. It also has antibacterial properties that can help soothe scalp irritation.

Yoghurt contains lactic acid, which exfoliates the scalp and helps to remove dead skin cells. It can also strengthen hair follicles.

And lastly, olive oil is a rich source of fatty acids, which nourish and moisturize hair. Its penetrating properties allow it to deeply condition the hair shaft.

This hair mask therefore, has the following nourishing properties. It :-

🌺moisturises and hydrates your hair; 

🌺strengthens and repairs thin, brittle hair;

🌺gives great definition to your curls, coils and kinks;

🌺adds shine to your hair; and 

🌺promotes overall healthy, strong afro-textured hair  

Ingredients

• X 2 tablespoons of honey
• X1 tablespoon of yoghurt
• X1 tablespoon of olive oil (or your preferred carrier oil)
• Optional: 5 – 10 drops of Rosemary / Clove essential oil.

For longer or shorter hair, you can double (halve) the ingredients accordingly.

Steps

1. Mix the honey, yoghurt and olive oil in a bowl until you get a creamy consistency.

2. Add a few drops of your preferred essential oil to the mixture.

The hair mask is now ready for use.

Application

1. Apply the mask to clean, damp hair. Make sure you coat your strands generously from root to tip.

2. Cover your hair with a shower cap for at least 30 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water.

3. Continue with your normal wash / co-wash routine.

Keen to try another honey infused hair mask? Our DIY Pumpkin & Honey Hair Mask will keep any hair dryness at bay. 

Storage

As this is a fairly easy hair mask to use, it is recommended that you prepare enough for single use. If, however, you have any leftovers, this can stored in the freezer for future use.

Recommended Use

🌺This mask is best used once a month, during your deep conditioning routine.

🌺Should you suffer from dry, brittle hair, you can apply this X2 a month, for at least 2 months (if your hair is not protein sensitive).

🌺Honey, yoghurt and olive oil hair mask is a great detangler. Should you have pesky knots and tangles after long periods of protective styling, then this is the perfect hair mask for you. 

Check out our Top 5 DIY Products for Detangling Natural Hair.

NaHaZo Extra Hair Byte

You can add X2 tablespoons of Aloe Vera juice to this mixture for added shine, as well as extra nourishing and detangling properties.

Allergens

Be on the lookout for any allergic reactions or sensitivities that point to your hair not agreeing with this mask.

Also, if your hair is protein sensitive, do not apply more than once a month.

Have you tried this hair mask? What has your experience been using this product? Share your thoughts in the comments below.