What you need to add a little life and nourishment to your hair is lying right there in your kitchen.

Five Protein Masks for Your Hair

Protein masks keep the hair healthy. They also reduce the need for haircutting because of dead ends and damaged hair.

Five Protein Masks For Your Hair

Overview

Does your hair feel dry and brittle? The shine&rsquo;s missing, too. It&rsquo;s not just a bad hair day. Every day, it&rsquo;s the same. Whoever heard of flipping unhealthy hair? It&rsquo;s a nightmare to even imagine it. Especially if there&rsquo;s breakage or maybe dandruff. Ugh!

It&rsquo;s high time you take back control and bring back that luster, softness, and strength. It should always have been sleek, silky hair or, you know, bouncy curls. That&rsquo;s what you want, too. You want to feel that confidence that comes with healthy hair.

But before you go ahead with expensive experiments at your salon, why not try some remedies at home? The nourishment your hair needs is in your kitchen. 
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Protein hair masks

Of all of the types of hair masks that you could use, protein hair masks are among the best. This is because these types of masks stimulate the production and strengthening of keratin, the protein component of hair and nails.&nbsp;

Some of the protein-rich foods that are easily available and that you can source locally are:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Eggs</li>
	<li>Yogurt</li>
	<li><a href="https://merisehat.pk/article/milk-a-nutritional-powerhouse" target="_blank">Milk</a></li>
	<li>Cheese</li>
	<li>Nuts and seeds&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Legumes and beans&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Coconut milk</li>
</ul>

Now, you can use all of these ingredients to make an incredible protein pack for your hair, along with a combination of natural conditioners, such as olive and coconut oil, banana puree, and honey. Or you can squeeze in some citrus fruit juices, such as those of lemons and oranges for cleansing your scalp and further stimulating collagen production. 
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&nbsp;You can easily whip up these in your kitchen today: 
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<h5>&nbsp;1. The Regular</h5>

Ingredients

<ul>
	<li>1 egg yolk</li>
	<li>2 tablespoon yogurt</li>
	<li>1 tablespoon lemon juice</li>
	<li>1/2 tablespoon olive oil&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Components: Folate, vitamins A &amp; E, biotin, whey and casein proteins, squalene, lactic acid, oleic acid, and citric acid.&nbsp;

Directions: If you&rsquo;ve grown up desi, chances are you&rsquo;ve already tried this mask at least once in your life. You&rsquo;d want to mix these ingredients together and apply the paste directly onto your roots while progressing outwardly with your fingers to the tips of your hair.&nbsp; 
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How This works

<ul>
	<li>The biotin, whey, and casein proteins replenish your hair.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The squalene and oleic acid moisturise and lock collagen into the strands.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Vitamins A &amp; E supports scalp health by producing sebum and then preserving the protective lipid layer on a follicular level.</li>
	<li>Citric and lactic acids fight off dandruff and promote hair growth by strengthening the follicles with a protective coating.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Word Of Caution: Be careful not to add over half a tablespoon of olive oil to this concoction. This is because olive oil is extremely dense and washing it out might become difficult afterwards.&nbsp; 
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<h5>2. The &lsquo;Aha!&rsquo; Mask</h5>

Ingredients

<ul>
	<li>2 tablespoon coconut milk</li>
	<li>1 egg</li>
	<li>1 teaspoon white sugar</li>
</ul>

Components: Globulin and albumin proteins, biotin, folate, lauric acid, vitamins C &amp; E, alpha hydroxy acid (AHA).&nbsp;

Directions: Mix the sugar into the coconut milk until it&rsquo;s partially dissolved and then add in the egg. Apply directly onto your roots while progressing outward. Cover with a shower cap and wash away after two hours.&nbsp; 
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How this works

<ul>
	<li>The sugar inside this mask contains alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), which removes dead skin cells. This ensures that the conditioning from other ingredients is more effective.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Coconut milk is an excellent source of multiple vitamins, such as C and E as well as variations of the vitamin B. It also contains protein and fat, and will both replenish, condition, and protect your hair strands.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The egg yolk provides an additional dose of protein whereas its whites clean the scalp of excess oil.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Word Of Caution: If you have dry hair, it might be best to skip the egg whites and stick only to the egg yolk. This is because egg whites remove excess <a href="https://merisehat.pk/article/how-to-oil-your-hair" target="_blank">oil from hair</a> and can have a counterproductive effect on your conditioning efforts. 
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<h5>3. The Breakfast Smoothie</h5>

Ingredients

<ul>
	<li>1 tablespoon of any nut butter (peanut, almond, or mixed nut and seed)</li>
	<li>3 tablespoons milk</li>
	<li>2 tablespoons coconut oil</li>
	<li>1 tablespoon honey 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Components: Casein, whey, and vegetable protein, B vitamins, phosphorus, zinc, and lauric and lactic acid.

Directions: Gently warm the milk and add to a bowl. Mix in nut butter until dissolved and then add coconut oil. Apply paste onto roots and in outward directions towards the ends until all strands are covered. 
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How This Works

<ul>
	<li>Vegetable protein is easier than animal protein for the hair to absorb and retain.</li>
	<li>Nut butter also contains phosphorus and zinc, which strengthen, repairs, and promotes the growth of hair cells.</li>
	<li>Milk provides an additional dose of protein that is locked in by the lauric acid in coconut oil.</li>
	<li>The coconut oil also conditions the hair, an action that is then reinforced by the emollients in honey.</li>
	<li>Honey also acts as a humectant, which means that it locks moisture into the hair. 
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</ul>

Word Of Caution: There&rsquo;s nothing really to watch out for here, but you can replace animal milk with nut milk if you like. 
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<h5>4.Ghar Ki Murghi</h5>

Ingredients

<ul>
	<li>&frac12; cup lentils</li>
	<li>1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds</li>
	<li>1 teaspoon honey</li>
</ul>

Components: Vegetable protein, iron, folate, phosphorus, flavonoids, and saponins.&nbsp;

Directions: Soak the lentils and fenugreek seeds in equal parts water overnight. Blend into a paste, mix in honey, and apply to the hair. Cover with a shower cap for a couple of hours.&nbsp; 
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How This Works

<ul>
	<li>Lentils contain high quantities of vegetable protein as well as iron, folate, and phosphorus. The iron oxidizes the blood cells and, in turn, rejuvenates hair follicles.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Fenugreek seeds have a similar impact.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Flavonoids truncate the transition phase from hair cell resting to growth stage.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Saponins cleanse and thicken hair, making them feel silkier and softer.&nbsp; 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Word Of Caution: There&rsquo;s nothing to watch out for here either, but you can use either legume or seed if you like.&nbsp; 
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<h5>5.&nbsp; Banana Sundae</h5>

Ingredients

<ul>
	<li>1 medium-sized banana</li>
	<li>2 tablespoons coconut oil</li>
	<li>1 tablespoon honey</li>
	<li>1 tablespoon yogurt</li>
</ul>

Components: Silica, isopentyl acetate, casein and whey protein, and lauric acid.

Directions: Mash the banana until it reaches a uniform consistency. Then add the remaining ingredients and apply. 
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How This Works

<ul>
	<li>The silica in bananas boosts hair texture from within. It also contains isopentyl acetate, which is a natural oil that deeply conditions the hair.</li>
	<li>Lauric acid has a similar impact.</li>
	<li>The honey helps preserve this improved texture. 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Bottom Line

You can mix and match the ingredients listed above to find a hair pack that works best for you. Ideally, apply it once a week and keep on for a maximum of two hours at a time.

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