Aside from making some adjustments [ adding hot oil treatments and heat!], I wanted to incorporate a hair mask. But I wanted to make the hair mask myself!  So where did I go for ideas? Well…YouTube University! There, I came across different things I could try. After getting inspo and doing research for a few days, I decided to go with an aloe vera  avocado hair mask. Since 2022, I have been using this hair mask, and it has helped with keeping my hair moisturized as well as aiding in the growth of my hair.

I do want to mention that up until a few weeks ago [ July 2025 ], I was using the hair mask after I did the hot oil treatment so it waa as follows: hot oil >> shampoo >> condition>> hair mask >> LCO but I did switch to the following steps: hot oil >> shampoo >>condition >> hair mask >>LCO
The reason for the switch was that the hair mask needs to be applied to clean hair.

Even though I’m almost 10 years in, I’m still learning and that’s the beauty of the natural hair journey! 🥰

These are the ingredients I use:

Avocado [ 1 large]

Avocado contains healthy fats and  Vitamin A, which is known to promote hair growth. Avocados also contain Omega-3 fatty acids and Lutein, both of which are essential for healthy hair.

                                                                               Aloe vera [ 4 tablespoons ]

Aloe vera helps to make hair softer and reduces the chance of breakage.

1 egg

Eggs are a popular ingredient in many hair care products. They are the perfect natural product to provide moisture and strengthen hair! Also, eggs are a great source of protein, which is essential for hair growth. Not to mention, eggs are also rich in biotin- an important nutrient for healthy hair.

                                                                            Honey [ 2 tablespoons]

Honey, like most of the other ingredients, is used in a variety of ways. It can be applied to the scalp and hair to promote growth and reduce dryness. It is also believed to help with dandruff-related itching and scalp irritation. My preference is pure honey.

Hair oil [ 4 to 6 drops ]

The oil that I typically use is The Multi-Purpose pure blend oil from Melanin Haircare. The Multi-purpose oil, which includes Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Argan Oil, helps to keep hair nourished. I also use it for my hot oil treatment.

*The multi-purpose oil is currently out of stock but you can sign up for their newsletter to find out when the oil will be back in stock. In the meantime, if you do not have the Melanin multi-use oil, you can use the following combination:

4 drops of the multi-use oil or 1 drop of castor oil, 2 drops of jojoba oil, 2 drops of extra virgin olive oil- you can use any oil of your choice. These are my preferences!

Castor oil helps with hair growth and scalp health by promoting blood circulation.

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Jojoba oil strengthens hair and promotes hair thickness.

Olive oil adds shine and helps with scalp health.

Photo by Roberta Sorge on Unsplash

Water [ 1 cup, but depends on the consistency you want; rosewater is my preference!]

If you have most of these ingredients in your home already, this could be quite affordable.

Also wanted to mention,  I tried making the hair mask a week in advance and freezing it, but it no longer had the thick consistency I wanted.

Hence, I make the hair mask the day before or day of my wash day.

Now, it can get messy, but the way my hair looks when I wash out the hair mask makes it worth it

After applying the mask all over [including the edges!], I put the heat cap on for 15 to 30 mins. Once that’s done, rinse with lukewarm water for 5 minutes to make sure there’s no residue.

Hope you’ll try this out!

Be optimistic and keep on moving no matter what!
xxxx

Ohemaa