DIY Pumpkin & Honey Hair Mask

Did you know that you can make your own pumpkin and honey hair mask with leftovers in your kitchen?

But don’t just take out word for it. Make your own DIY recipe, apply it to your hair consistently and thank us later.

Let’s discuss:-

*Pssst, catch up on our comprehensive list of the Top 5 DIY Products for Detangling Natural Hair. 

Treatment Type

Moisturising hair treatment

Best Treatment for

Dry, lifeless hair

Benefits of Pumpkin & Honey Hair Mask

Pumpkin is packed with nutrients that promote hair health. It contains Vitamin A, which supports hair growth and scalp health. Additionally, pumpkin is rich in Vitamins C and K, and zinc, all of which are essential for strong, healthy hair.

It has the following hair nourishing properties:-

🌺 It draws moisture into your hair, keeping it hydrated.

🌺 The essential nutrients in pumpkin help strengthen brittle hair.

🌺 Pumpkin is a a rich anti-oxidant, which helps protect your hair from UV rays.

🌺 It has great slip, and can be used as an effective hair detangler

🌺 It adds definition and shine to coils, curls and kinks.

Looking to try another moisturising hair mask? Our Avocado & Aloe Vera Hair Mask is a firm favorite. 

Ingredients

• X 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• X1 tablespoon of honey
• X1 cup of pumpkin puree
• Optional: 15 – 20 drops of Rosemary / Clove Essential Oil.

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

Steps

1. Mix the pumpkin and olive oil in a bowl until you get a creamy consistency.

2. Add the honey and preferred essential oil and mix thoroughly.

3. Transfer the mixture to an applicator bottle / bowl. 

It 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 20 – 20 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water.

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

Give another one of our favourite hair masks a try – check out our DIY Hibiscus & Yoghurt Hair Mask. 

Storage

Leftover pumpkin hair mask can be frozen. You can defrost it on the day you plan to use it.

Recomendation

This mask is best used in your monthly deep conditioning treatment routine.  

NaHaZo Hair Byte

You can add X2 teaspoons of cinnamon to the hair mixture. Not only does it smell great, but tingles the scalp, activating hair growth.

Should you suffer from dry, brittle hair, you can apply this hair mask bi-weekly. 

Allergens

To avoid any allergic reactions or sensitivities, make sure you do a skin patch before applying the hair mask.

Until the next time ladies, happy naturaling!