Thick and dense hair looks healthier and that is what we all desire but factors like stress, genetics, dandruff, lack of hair care, hair fall etc, can take a toll on your hair! Just as you detox your body and skin, your scalp and hair needs a detox to once in a while to prevent follicle clogging and to slog off product build up on the scalp and hair.
BENTONITE CLAY HAIR BENEFITS
Bentonite clay is a great natural detoxing ingredient and can work for hair just as it does for the skin. Below are a few recipes for bentonite clay hair masks to keep your scalp and hair healthy-
BENTONITE VINEGAR MASK
In a bowl, add 1/3 cup bentonite clay and enough apple cider vinegar to make a thin mixture. Make sure it isn’t really thick or it would be tough to apply and wash off as well. Apply on scalp and hair and let it sit for not more than 20 minutes. Shampoo off as you usually do and do not forget to condition. Use this mask once every 2 weeks.
BENTONITE ROSEMARY MASK
You need to first make rosemary tea; simmer handful rosemary herb or 2 tablespoons rosemary dried leaves in 1 cup water. In a bowl, add 1/3 cup bentonite clay and enough rosemary tea to make a thin mixture. Make sure it isn’t really thick or it would be tough to apply and wash off as well. Apply on scalp and hair and let it sit for not more than 20 minutes. Shampoo off as you usually do and do not forget to condition. Use this mask once every 2 weeks.
BENTONITE CHARCOAL MASK
In a bowl, add 1/3 cup bentonite clay, 1 teaspoon activated charcoal powder and enough apple cider vinegar, water or green tea to make a thin mixture. Make sure it isn’t really thick or it would be tough to apply and wash off as well. Apply evenly on scalp and hair and let it sit for not more than 20 minutes. Shampoo off as you usually do and do not forget to condition. Use this mask once every 2 weeks.
BENTONITE CINNAMON DETOX
In a bowl, add 1/3 cup bentonite clay, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder, and enough apple cider vinegar, water to make a thin mixture. Make sure it isn’t really thick or it would be tough to apply and wash off as well. Apply evenly on scalp and hair and let it sit for not more than 20 minutes. Shampoo off as you usually do and do not forget to condition. Use this mask once every 2 weeks.
BENTONITE ALOE MASK
In a bowl, add 1/3 cup bentonite clay and enough aloe vera juice or gel to make a thin mixture. Use fresh aloe for best results. Make sure it isn’t really thick or it would be tough to apply and wash off as well. Apply on scalp and hair and let it sit for not more than 20 minutes. Shampoo off as you usually do and do not forget to condition. Use this mask once every 2 weeks.