Best DIY Products for your Pre-Wash routine.
When it comes to maintaining beautiful hair, incorporating pre-wash treatments can really make a significant difference. DIY pre-wash products can offer a natural and cost-effective way to nourish, moisturise, and strengthen your hair. We want to show you the best DIY pre-wash ingredients and mixes that you can easily use at home, from honey and yoghurt to jojoba oil. These natural remedies cater to various hair concerns and can enhance your overall hair care routine.
Keeping a Beady Eye on these Ingredients
Coconut Oil - Provides an overall excellent moisturisation and can be used as a pre-poo treatment, especially during warmer weather. Definitely suitable for dryer hair.
Olive Oil - Offers a significant moisture boost and is best used in its extra-virgin, cold-pressed form. It’s really great for damaged or sun-damaged hair.
Castor Oil - Jamaican black castor oil or plain castor oil is an ultimate classic. It provides incredible moisturisation, and brilliant shine protecting your hair from breakage. It’s particularly suitable for dense hair or those needing extra moisture.
Mango Butter - Melts easily and is a rich treatment packed with emollients, vitamin A, and E, all great for strengthening your hair. Oh, and it smells amazing. It provides a deep nourishment, promoting softness, shine and facilitates detangling.
Avocado Oil - Ideal for low porosity hair, as it helps reduce breakage and repair split ends by penetrating the hair shaft. It will leave you will the perfect, healthy and strong shine.
Bentonite Clay - Great for those who use heavy styling products, and when combined with any of the listed oil, prevents moisture loss in curls and maintain their definition.
Jojoba Oil - Effective for dandruff-prone or inflamed scalps, providing moisture and calming properties. It has anti-fungal and moisturising properties that tackle both issues. By providing the moisture your hair craves and calming your scalp, it aids a healthy scalp environment and promote overall hair health.
Mixy Mixes - Our Favourite Hair Masks
With these ingredients, combine any of them until smooth and apply evenly to dry hair. These are some of the ones we’ve been using recently. You could try:
Avocado Oil, Olive Oil and Honey
Cinnamon and Coconut Oil
Honey, Egg, Banana, and Olive Oil
Milk and honey
However, one of our favourites is the Honey, Banana, and Yogurt Mix, Why? Honey, acting as a humectant, it attracts and retains moisture, leaving your hair hydrated and lustrous. Bananas, with their softening properties, can help to improve hair texture and reduce frizz. Yogurt is rich in proteins and vitamins, and therefore strengthens the hair shaft, promoting healthy growth and preventing breakage. Apply the mixture to damp hair, focusing on the roots and working your way down to the ends. Gently massage the product into your scalp and hair for a few minutes to ensure proper absorption. Leave it on for 15 to 30 minutes before proceeding with your regular shampoo and conditioning routine. Rinse thoroughly and enjoy the benefits of any of these homemade pre-wash treatments.
Incorporating pre-wash ingredients and mixes into your hair care routine can significantly improve the health and appearance of your hair. Whether you choose oils, masks, clarifiers, or homemade food mixes, each product offers unique benefits to nourish, moisturise, and strengthen your hair. Now go and select the pre-wash products that suit your hair type and concerns to enjoy the transformative effects they bring to your overall hair care regime.
