Author: Kadambari R.
To have a long, lustrous and healthy hair like Rapunzel has always been a dream for so many of us. But due to various underlying issues our hair doesn’t grow well. The issues might include taking bath in a salt water or using shampoos which have chemicals in excess, product buildup, stunt growth due to clogged follicles etc. In order to regrow the hair, blood circulation is really important so that the hair follicles grow stronger and healthier. Applying a hair mask with all the essential supplements once a week will yield good results. So, here is Rapunzel Hair DIY for long and strong hair.
RECIPE FOR RAPUNZEL HAIR DIY:
Benefits of ingredients used in this Rapunzel Hair DIY Mask Recipe:
Eggs:
Eggs are enriched with the chemical component Sulfur which stimulates hair growth. They repair your damaged roots and nourish your hair. Eggs also have Vitamin A, E and biotin which makes your hair soft and smooth. Biotin helps in the stimulation of keratin for hair growth which helps in making your hair look glossy. Using Eggs on your hair also enhances elasticity thereby reducing breakage.
Black Castor Oil:
Black castor oil differs from the regular castor oil which is pale yellow in colour. Generally black castor oil is in dark ash colour. It is also known as Jamaican black castor oil and is known to promote the blood circulation in the scalp. It also strengthens your hair follicles. Black castor oil has omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids which enhances the density of hair growth and supports your hair from breakage. It also helps in treating other scalp related issues like flakiness, dandruff and itchy scalp.
Nigella Seed/Black Seed Oil:
Nigella seed has an active key component called Thymoquinone which contributes to the hair growth. This promotes blood circulation and advocates in reducing hair loss. This also conditions your hair and prevents greying of hair. It has antioxidants and aids in controlling hair loss. Nigella seeds have been used for making hair growth oil since the olden days. They provide nourishment and seal the moisture in your hair thereby making your hair more manageable and frizz free.
METHOD:
Things you need:
- Eggs – 2
- Black Castor Oil – ¼ cup
- Nigella Seed Oil/Black Seed oil – ¼ cup
Directions:
To make the Rapunzel Hair Diy Mask, take a bowl and add 2 eggs and whisk it till froth forms. Then add ¼ cup black castor oil and ¼ cup nigella seed oil/black seed oil to the whisked egg and gently beat the mixture till you feel that all the three ingredients are well combined. Black castor oil and Nigella seed oil can be bought from amazon.
Usage:
Before using the diy, make sure to dampen your hair so that the mixture penetrates into your scalp and gives your hair the essential proteins and nutrients it needs. After you dampen your hair, apply the hair mask from roots to ends of your hair and gently massage your hair to promote circulation. Apply this mask as a pre-shampoo mask 2 hours prior to washing your hair and then use a mild shampoo to wash it off. Use this mask once a week to yield best results.
Disclaimer:
- Do a patch test before using this mask since some people might get allergic reactions to castor seeds and black seed/nigella seed.
- You can reduce the quantities of the ingredients as per your requirement or the length of your hair.
