DIY Naturally Nourishing Hair Mask

Hydrating & Revitalizing for Winter Hair

Winter weather can leave your hair dry, dull, and damaged. Treat your locks to this indulgent Naturally Nourishing Hair Mask made with avocado oil, lavender hydrosol, and luxurious essential oils like rose and cacao. This easy-to-make, emulsified hair mask deeply nourishes and hydrates hair, leaving it soft, shiny, and revitalized. Perfect as a gift or for pampering yourself during the colder months.

Yields: 1 250 mL Glass Jar

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ tbsp (12g) emulsifying wax 
• 6 tbsp (60g) refined avocado oil
• ¾ tbsp (5g) beeswax
• 1 tbsp (14g) vegetable glycerin
• 5 ½ tbsp (66g) rose hydrosol
• 2 drops rose essential oil 
• 3 drops cacao absolute essential oil
• ⅛ tsp tinosan (as a preservative) 

Instructions:

1. Melt the Oils: In a clean double boiler, combine the beeswax, emulsifying wax, and avocado oil. Gently heat until melted, stirring occasionally.
2. Heat the Hydrosol & Glycerin: In a separate pot, gently warm the rose hydrosol along with vegetable glycerin. Be careful not to overheat.
3. Blend Together: Once the oils are melted and the hydrosol mixture is warm, remove both from heat. Slowly pour the warm hydrosol mixture into the oils, and blend immediately using a stick blender until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, whisk vigorously every 2-5 minutes until the mixture has cooled and emulsified. Re-emulsify if Necessary: If the mixture doesn't emulsify fully after cooling, gently re-melt it on low heat and blend again.
4. Add Essential Oils & Preservative: Stir in the rose and cacao essential oils, followed by the tinosan preservative.
5. Store & Label: Once the mask has cooled and emulsified, scrape it into a clean 250 mL jar. Cap and label your jar. Use within 2-3 months for optimal freshness.

To Use:

1. Apply to Dry Hair: Scoop 3-4 tbsp of the mask and apply to dry hair, making sure to coat evenly.
2. Soak for 30 Minutes: Allow the mask to soak into your hair for at least 30 minutes. For deeper nourishment, wrap your hair in a towel or shower cap.
3. Rinse & Shampoo: Rinse the mask thoroughly from your hair, then shampoo and condition as usual.