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Hair masks are one of the absolute best ways to dramatically boost your hair’s health and moisture levels in an incredibly short period of time. Whether your hair is going through a dry spell or you’re recovering from an intense chemical treatment, a hair mask can be the perfect weapon in your arsenal for flawless, runway-worthy hair.    Recently, the DIY hair care craze has taken off, with many hair care enthusiasts seeking the practical simplicity of all-natural ingredients while being able to tailor the hair mask to his or her hair by picking and choosing ingredients that are compatible for the given hair type. Read some of our favorite recipes below and find one for your hair type and hair needs! Dry Hair DIY Mask   For dry, frizzy hair that absolutely craves moisture and hydration, you’ll want something that will both deeply penetrate the hair for hydration while also coating the outer layer to seal in the cuticle to lock in moisture. Two exceptional, all-natural oils for this hair mask include coconut oil, which is an incredibly rich oil that coats the hair strand exceptionally well while deeply penetrating the hair shaft, along with olive oil, which is an incredibly rich oil that fills in the cracks of the cuticle to add softness and shine. Lastly, pure avocado infuses the hair with fatty acids and minerals to dramatically boost hair health while sealing split ends and taming frizz. 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil ½ an Avocado Mash the avocado in a bowl and mix in a bowl with the oils. Apply to hair for 20 minutes and rinse with water.   Scalp Healing DIY Mask When it comes to fixing scalp issues including dandruff, dermatitis, and inflammation, you’ll want to use ingredients that booth soothe and heal the scalp while also regulating oil production and preventing excess grease and buildup. Apple cider vinegar does an incredible job at lowering the pH of the scalp to prevent dryness and irritation while also acting as a potent antifungal and antibacterial ingredient. Jojoba oil, with its chemical similarities to human sebum, helps to regulate oil production of the scalp, while additional essential oils act as anti-inflammatory ingredients to calm scalp irritation. 1 Tablespoon Jojoba Oil 1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar 5 Drops Rosemary Oil 5 Drops Eucalyptus Oil Mix the ingredients in a dropper bottle and apply to the hair from root to tip, allowing to sit for forty minutes before rinsing.   Damage Repair DIY Mask After your hair has been damaged from excessive heat styling or a harsh chemical treatment, you’ll want to make sure you both ensure the optimal moisturization of the hair as well as infuse the hair with ingredients to maximize the hair’s natural repair process. The first ingredient to boost your hair health is a raw egg yolk, which is rich in protein, vitamins A and E, and biotin, all of which provide crucial building blocks for healthy hair strands. The next ingredient, mayonnaise, is loaded with amino acids and proteins, which dramatically boost your hair’s rejuvenation process and enhances hair growth. Lastly, shea butter provides essential fatty acids and intense moisture to seal the cuticle and provide a massive hair restoration! 2 Eggs 1 Cup of Mayonnaise 1 Tablespoon of Shea Butter Mix the ingredients in a bowl and apply directly to hair. Allow to sit for 20 minutes and then rinse out with water.  

Hair perms are one of those long standing hair procedures that have stood the test of time, beginning in the 1870’s as a primitive way of manipulating one’s hair with heated tongs to today’s more technically advanced methods. While the process of perming one’s hair has undergone many changes over the past century or so, the main reason for getting a perm is the same: to provide long-lasting, well-defined curls and waves to hair that is naturally straight and untextured, providing a more permanent solution to these hair types that doesn’t require constant styling and manipulation. Perms are an incredibly popular hair care procedure, and if you have straight or relaxed hair, you’ve probably considered a perm at least once or twice in your life. But before you go and get that new perm, it’s important to consider the pros and cons of this popular procedure.  What is a Hair Perm? A hair perm is any procedure that involves manipulating the hair's natural texture. Initially, this was done with heated tongs or crimps, but today’s procedures involve incredibly powerful chemicals that first open up the permanent disulfide bonds of the hair, then allow for manipulation into a new, more textured style, followed by an application of more chemicals that then seal the disulfide bonds. The result? Hair that has a completely new, more shapely texture than its natural state. These curls or waves can last for several months and can be reapplied for long-term results.  The Positives of a Hair Perm A perm is incredibly effective at doing what it’s supposed to do, which is manipulate the hair’s natural structure into a long-lasting textured state. Rather than constantly curling and styling your hair every time after washing your hair, a perm lasts several months, regardless of how many hair washings occur. Additionally, a hair perm gives your hair more volume and fullness, creating that added look of density that so many of us crave. With this added volume, you’ll find that your hair is far easier to style and set, opening the stage for so many different styles to wear on a daily basis! Lastly, without having to constantly style your hair each day, you save yourself a tremendous amount of time in front of the mirror, freeing you up to enjoy your life and saving you the extra hassle! The Negatives of a Hair Perm As amazing as a hair perm sounds, there are some important negatives to keep in mind. For one, hair perms require incredibly strong chemicals to alter the hair’s natural shape and texture, and these chemicals can cause long-lasting damage to the hair strand that can progressively weaken and degrade the hair strand with frequent treatments. This can unfortunately lead to a frustrating amount of breakage and split ends. Secondly, hair perms are extremely good at setting your hair in a semi-permanent shape, which is great if you always want your hair looking one way. However, if you ever feel like changing the style of your hair, you’ll face a great degree of difficulty in restyling hair that has undergone a perm. Lastly, perms can be extremely expensive to apply, which can lead to a massive drain on your wallet over the long term. You definitely don’t want to go cheap on a perm, so this is a key to keep in mind!