Homemade Mustard Oil Hair Masks: 4 DIY Hair Packs to Nourish Your Hair and Scalp

Try these 4 natural, homemade mustard oil hair masks to tackle hair problems like dandruff, hair fall and dull hair.

Edited By: Priya Prakashan

Published: September 8, 2017, 5:33 PM IST

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The solution to all your skincare and haircare woes can be found in your kitchen cabinet. If you have been dealing with a lot of hair problems, we will share with you some home remedies that you can use to get back your strong and shiny hair. Mustard oil is one ingredient that can help you get rid of split ends, hair fall, dandruff and provide nourishment to your hair. Mustard is high in omega-3 fatty acids that help your hair grow faster and healthier making it thicker, stronger and shinier. Since it has protein and beta-carotene it helps in  re-growth. The antibacterial and anti-fungal properties help in combating fungal infections in the scalp which keeps dandruff at bay. Use these 4 DIY mustard oil hair masks to bid goodbye to all your hair and scalp problems. (ALSO READ Homemade Mayonnaise Hair Masks: 5 DIY Hair Packs to Condition and Nourish Your Hair).

Anti-dandruff mustard oil hair mask

To make this anti-dandruff hair mask soak 1 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in water overnight. The next day in a blender add 1 tablespoon mustard oil, 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon fenugreek. Blend well until you get a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your scalp and leave it for 30 minutes. Rinse it with a mild herbal shampoo and towel dry your hair. Use this hair mask twice a week to get better results.

Mustard oil mask for hair growth

To make this nourishing hair mask, in a bowl mix 1 tablespoon of mustard oil with 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel. Apply this mix on your scalp thoroughly, massaging it in. After 30 minutes wash it off with some herbal shampoo and air dry or towel dry your hair. Use this remedy twice a week.

Conditioning mustard oil hair mask

For this remedy as well, soak a handful of fenugreek seeds overnight in water. In the morning blend the seeds into a smooth paste and then add 2 tablespoons of mustard oil, a little amount of olive oil, and a cup of yogurt. Mix all the ingredients well and apply this paste from your scalp to the tips of your hair. After 60 minutes, wash it off with a mild shampoo.

Lock in moisture with mustard oil hair mask

To make this hair mask, take a ripe banana and mash it well. To the mashed banana add 2 tablespoons of mustard oil and ¼ cup of plain yogurt. Mix well so that there are no lumps. Apply this paste on your scalp and hair well and cover your head with a shower cap for 30 minutes. Wash it off with shampoo and then condition your hair. Avoid using a blow dryer post using the mask, instead air dry your hair. Repeat this remedy once in a week.

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