At-Home Beauty Treatments
DIY Money-Saving Treatments
By Ingrie Williams
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Photos by Jason Mortlock
The next time you’re longing for the spa, head to your kitchen instead. Chances are it’s stocked with the necessities you need to make many problem-solving beauty and skin-care treatments, masks and scrubs. All you need are a few minutes and a handful of everyday ingredients. You may never look at your fridge the same way again!
The problem: Dry hair
The treatment: An avocado hair mask. Thanks to its high fat and protein content, “avocado is very nourishing, just the thing for taming frizz,” says makeup artist David Goveia, who's beautified the likes of Kate Moss and Cameron Diaz.
What you need: Half of a ripe peeled avocado, one egg and two tablespoons of wheat germ oil. (You can also substitute wheat germ oil for olive or castor oil.)
Making it: In a small bowl, mash the avocado until it's smooth. Then add the egg and oil and blend well.
Using it: Massage the mixture to dry hair, starting from the ends up. Once you've applied it all, cover your head with a shower cap or small plastic bag, grab a book and set the timer for 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and shampoo out. Note: You can increase the conditioning benefits by wrapping a warm, moist towel around your head while you wait.
How often to use it: For dry and damaged hair, once a week will help get it back on track. If it's normal to oily, twice a month is recommended.
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