How to DIY 5 Easy Overnight Hair Masks

Tools and materials:

• Fenugreek powder
• Aloe Vera water
• Rosemary oil
• Measuring spoons
• Small bowl
• Small spoon
• Blender
• Coconut milk
• Castor oil
• Peppermint oil
• Hibiscus powder
• Rice water

Recipe 1: Fenugreek hair mask recipe

This active ingredient is known to treat a variety of scalp issues like dryness of hair, hair fall and thinning.

1. Measure Fenugreek powder

In a small bowl, measure 2 tablespoons of Fenugreek powder.

2. Add aloe vera water

Aloe is a great conditioner, it boosts hair growth while leaving it smooth and shiny. Add 6 tablespoons of aloe water.

3. Add rosemary essential oil

Rosemary improves circulation and speeds up hair growth. Add 4+ drops of this oil to the mixture.

Then mix carefully with a small spoon until combined.

Mask application: Part your hair into sections and apply the mask to your hair and scalp. Leave the mask on overnight and rinse it out in the morning. 

Recipe 2: Black seed mask recipe

This seed strengthens the hair follicles for healthy hair and treats hair thinning.

1. Measure and blend black seeds

Pour 2 tablespoons of black seeds into a small dish.

Then turn the seeds into a fine powder in a blender, returning the powder to the dish.

2. Add coconut milk

Coconut milk is known to strengthen hair follicles as well as prevent hair fall.

Measure 4 tablespoons of coconut milk and add it to the black seed powder.

3. Mix and wait

Mix the coconut milk with the powder until combined. Then, let the mask mixture sit 1-2 hours before using. 

Mask application: Apply the mask to your hair and scalp. Then, wrap your hair in a silk scarf, leaving the mask on overnight.

Wash out the mask the next morning.

Recipe 3: Castor oil mask recipe

Castor oil enhances the health of hair follicles, promotes hair growth and prevents hair fall.

1. Measure castor oil

Measure 4 tablespoons of castor oil and pour it in a small bowl. 

2. Add coconut oil

Coconut oil nourishes the scalp, fixes dry, brittle strands and adds a healthy shine to the hair.

Measure 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and add it to the castor oil.

3. Add peppermint oil

Peppermint oil relieves a dry scalp, stimulates hair growth and helps treat dandruff.

Add 6+ drops of peppermint oil and mix well with a small spoon.

Mask application: Apply the oil to your hair and scalp.

Then, massage the scalp for 5-10 minutes and leave the mask in overnight. Wash out the mask in the morning.

Recipe 4: Hibiscus mask recipe

Properties of the hibiscus flower allow it to stop hair fall, encourage the regrowth of hair and prevent premature graying. 

1. Measure hibiscus powder

Pour 2 tablespoons of hibiscus powder into a small bowl.

2. Add rice water

Rice water strengthens hair strands, stimulates their growth and causes hair to look smooth and shiny.

Add 4 tablespoons of rice water to the hibiscus powder.

Mix until well combined.

Mask application: Section off your hair and apply the mask to your scalp. Wrap your hair in a silk scarf and leave it in overnight. Wash out in the morning.

Recipe 5: Aloe Vera mask recipe

Aloe vera promotes a healthy scalp, deep conditions and leaves hair smooth and shiny.

1. Measure Aloe Vera

Pour 2 tablespoons of Aloe Vera into a small bowl.

2. Add coconut oil 

Pour 1 tablespoon of coconut oil into the Aloe Vera and mix well.

Mask application: Apply the mask evenly to your hair, section by section, massaging it into your scalp as you go. Leave the mask in overnight and rinse it out thoroughly in the morning.

A few things you should know before using any of these masks: 

• You should make a fresh batch every time. 
• Apply the mask 1-2 times a week.
• Caution: Patch test before use! If there were no adverse reactions to the patch test, use the mask for 30 mins. Then, the next time, you can use the mask overnight for the full process. 

Overnight hair mask DIY

Now that you’ve learned how to make and apply these 5 DIY overnight hair masks, which one will you try first?

Let us know in the comments below!