Nadine Haobsh of the Nadine Jolie blog and author of Beauty Confidential and Confessions of a Beauty Addict recently shared some homemade hair masks from The Parlour on 3rd, a salon in Santa Monica, CA that I thought I'd pass along. Since your cash has probably run out from gift buying and you haven't received your Sephora gift cards yet, these are a great option for giving your hair some moisture an oomph in this snow before the big day.
Olive oil moisturizing treatment, by stylist Josh Rosebrook:
1. Take 1/4 cup olive oil and pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds.
2. Part your hair into four sections and apply the warm olive oil to your scalp, section by section. Make sure to work the olive oil from the scalp to the ends of your hair.
3. Put a plastic cap on your hair and let the olive oil work its magic for 30 minutes.
4. Remove the cap. Shampoo, condition, and style your hair as usual.
That one may be a bit much for anyone with an oily scalp, so you may want to try the second recipe - which is really only one ingredient - mayonnaise.
"The easiest, cheapest, and most effective hair mask secret known to stylists is mayonnaise. Who would have thought?," said stylist Robear Landeros. "Mayo is composed of egg yolk, lemon juice and vinegar, which can strengthen and moisturize your hair. Avoid commercial brands. Stick with organic for best results. Place a plastic bag over your hair after you apply. Leave it on for 30 minutes. If you don't mind smelling like a ham sandwich, the end result is worth it!"
Hear that? Avoid the Hellmann's. Better yet, make your own mayonnaise - you'll want it for leftover turkey as well.
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