Want to treat coloured hair at home? Check out these inexpensive DIY hair masks

Post colour hair care might seem like a lot of work. But it is not that difficult to maintain colour treated hair at home. All you need to do is make sure you do not let your hair get damaged and keep it nourished.

Updated on: May 30, 2021 11:37 AM IST

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Hair dies can take away the nourishment leaving the cuticles open and more susceptible to dryness. If you are someone who has coloured hair or planning to dye it then here are a few inexpensive DIY masks to keep your hair healthy and nourished. (Unsplash)

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Olive oil and honey mask: Take 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil with 1/2 cup of honey in a bowl and mix it well. Heat this in a microwave for a few seconds then cool it a little before applying it on damp hair, focusing on the coloured areas. Cover your head with a shower cap, leave it for 30 minutes and wash it thoroughly. (Unsplash)

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Mayonnaise mask: This is one of the easiest yet most effective hair masks to retain nourishment. Apply this on clean, wet hair and leave it for 20 minutes before washing it off. (Unsplash)

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Banana and honey mask: Mash 1 overripe banana in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of honey and stir well till it turns into a smooth paste. Apply this evenly on damp hair and leave it for 30 minutes before washing it off. (Unsplash)

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Colour boosting mask for blonds: To make this mask, you will have to squeeze the juice of 1 lemon in a bowl then add 1 raw grated potato and 1/2 cup of room temp chamomile tea. Mix all the ingredients well and apply to clean damp hair. Leave the mixture for 30 minutes with a shower cap on then wash it off. (Unsplash)

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Colour boosting mask for redheads: Make a paste of 3 medium carrots, add 2 tablespoons of honey and 3 tablespoons of yoghurt to it and stir well. Massage it into your scalp and hair for 2 minutes then rinse it out. (Unsplash)

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Colour boosting mask for brunettes: To prevent the colour from washing away, you can use this mask. Take 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, 1/2 cup of plain yoghurt, 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a bowl and mix all the ingredients well. Apply this on clean, wet hair and leave it on for 30 minutes then rinse it thoroughly. (Unsplash)

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Pumpkin and honey mask: Both these ingredients are great for providing nourishment. To make this mask, you will need 1-2 tablespoons of honey, 1 cup of pumpkin puree, half a cup of yoghurt. Apply this on damp hair and leave it for 15-20 minutes with a shower cap on so that the hair soaks in all the goodness from the ingredients then wash it off. (Unsplash)