How to Make & Use a Super-Moisturizing DIY Maca Hair Mask

Tools and materials:

• Ripe avocado
• Maca powder
• Spoon
• Bowl
• Avocado oil
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Leave-in conditioner
• Gel
• Hair oil
• Comb

What is maca root?

Before we start, I just want to explain what maca root is to those of you who may not know. It is a plant that grows in Peru. It is a superfood and has so many benefits for the body.

Maca benefits for hair and body

Maca helps with healthier hair (by stimulating growth), creates healthier glowing skin, and boosts energy. In addition, it can help to regulate anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders and can help to aid rapid muscle repair after workouts, among many other things.

Maca powder hair mask recipe

1. Combine the ingredients

Add three teaspoons of maca powder to a bowl, then add a cup of water and stir until you have a smooth consistency.

Scoop out half an avocado and blend it into your food processor. Next, add in three tablespoons of a healthy oil of choice; I chose avocado oil. Finally, scoop in the maca and water mixture.

Let the mixture blend for about 45 seconds, and then spoon it back into the bowl. If you are someone who likes a thicker or thinner mask, you can definitely tweak the recipe to fit your preference.

2. Apply the DIY maca hair mask

Dampen your hair with water (I recommend a spray bottle for this), then apply the mask to all of your hair.

3. Rinse out

After letting the mask sit for about an hour, rinse the mixture out of your hair, using your fingers to detangle your hair. Then apply shampoo and conditioner to your hair. 

My hair is so moisturized and defined, even when wet.

4. Style hair

I’m going to style my hair using some leave-in conditioner and then some gel for a bit of extra hold and definition.

Once my hair is dry, I’m going to go in with some hair oil and rake it through my curls to break up the gel cast and create some more volume. Then I’m going to go in and separate any curl clumps or any frizzy pieces.

Finally, I’m going to go in and comb out my hair with a wide-tooth comb to make it nice and full and big.

DIY maca hair mask tutorial

As you can see, my hair looks super healthy and defined, and my scalp feels amazing. I’ve had an itchy, dry scalp in the past, and this DIY maca hair mask has really helped alleviate that.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and you’ll give the mask a go for yourself. Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Products used:

• Red Maca Powder
• Avocado Oil
• OGX Thick & Full + Biotin & Collagen Volumizing Conditioner
• Not Your Mother's Mothers Naturals Combing Cream Butter
• Eco Styler Krystal Styling Gel
• The Innate Life Rose Hair Elixir