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  • Question
    Do you wash your hair before applying a hair mask?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Yes, you should wash your hair before using a mask. Washing opens the cuticles so the mask can penetrate and removes dirt and debris from the hair that could interfere with absorption.
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    Is it good to put milk in your hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Milk can be a great treatment for your hair as the proteins will help strengthen it. Just don't leave it on for longer than 30 minutes.
  • Question
    Do you apply a hair mask to wet or dry hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    A hair mask should be applied to clean, towel-dried hair. Completely dry hair won't absorb the mask. Dripping wet hair won't either.
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    Is egg good for the hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Eggs have fats and proteins that provide nourishment and strength for the hair. They are a great ingredient to use in a DIY mask.
  • Question
    Can I use honey, mayonnaise, and olive for my hair mask?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
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    Yes you can create a mask that has honey, mayo, and olive oil as its only ingredients. This particular mask would be great to use if your hair is dry, curly, or kinky. This mask should not only make your hair shiny, but it should also restore moisture, make your hair more manageable, and the honey may even lighten your hair.
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    Can I shampoo my hair after applying coconut oil?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
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    Yes, you can shampoo your hair after applying a mask that contains coconut oil as an ingredient, especially if your hair is still oily after rinsing the mask, which it will likely be. You should only need to shampoo your hair once, and then be sure to follow up with conditioner.
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    What is a simple hair mask I can try?
    Community Answer
    Just applying natural yoghurt is one of the simplest hair masks you can do if you're looking for a home remedy.
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    How long can I leave conditioner in my hair?
    Community Answer
    Depending on your hair type, you need to leave conditioner in for about one to three minutes, to give it time to let it soak in and get the shine and moisture you want. If you want to leave it in for longer, such as for a hair mask, it can be in for 30 minutes or so, then rinsed out. For longer conditioning, use a leave-in conditioner.
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    How many times can we use a yogurt mask in our hair?
    Community Answer
    Use it about once a month.
  • Question
    Can lemonade be used in a hair mask?
    Community Answer
    No, because lemonade tends to have tons of sugar in it, which can be bad for your scalp.
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    Can I mix eggs, yogurt and baking soda to create a hair mask? If so, how long do I leave it in?
    Community Answer
    Yes, and however long you think it needs to stay in. The range usually is 5 to 45 minutes
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    Can olive oil be kept on overnight?
    Community Answer
    Yes it can, just make sure you don't use too much because it can stain. I like to tightly braid my hair into two Dutch braids then put on a shower cap and leave it on overnight. You might also want to sleep with a towel over your pillow in case some oil seeps out.
  • Question
    Can I mix banana, coconut oil, and yogurt together to make the mask?
    Community Answer
    Definitely. Banana is good for dry hair, and the yogurt and coconut oil is very moisturizing, so all together they are a good mix.
  • Question
    Can I make a mask with only yogurt?
    Community Answer
    Of course! Yogurt is an excellent moisturizer and can be use on its own or with other ingredients, like honey or strawberries.
  • Question
    Can I mix apple cider vinegar and baking soda together and use that as a hair mask?
    Community Answer
    No. The apple cider vinegar will react with the baking soda and turn it into fizz. Both ingredients do specific things to your hair and need to be used separately. Most people use a baking soda rinse first, then once they get it all out, follow up with an apple cider vinegar (diluted with water) rinse.
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    My conditioner says to leave it on for about one minute. Can I leave it on for more than that? If so, for how long can I keep it on my hair?
    Community Answer
    You can keep it on your hair as long as you like. However, that is unlikely to be of any benefit with most drug store conditioners. If you have a good higher-end conditioner, or a very natural one, leaving it on for up to 5-10 minutes could add some extra nourishment to your hair.
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    Can I make a mask with coconut oil and egg?
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    You could, but coconut oil works miracles on its own and leaves a lovely tropical smell. Make sure you wash it all out well, especially if you add the egg.
  • Question
    Can I use banana and milk and eggs as a hair mask? If so, for how many minutes?
    Community Answer
    Yes, and for however long you think it needs to stay in. The range usually is 5 to 45 minutes.
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    Can I use eggs only as a hair mask?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. But it will be more nourishing to your hair to add other ingredients to your mask.
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    What can I use to rinse coconut and olive oil off my hair without damaging the work?
    Community Answer
    Normally, you wash your hair normally to wash out a hair mask or oil, with shampoo and conditioner. It doesn't undo the work - the nutrients from the mask have already been absorbed by your hair. If you wanted, you could just try rinsing with water, but you won't get all out, and your hair may remain greasy.
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    Can I apply the mask at my scalp?
    Community Answer
    Yes.
  • Question
    Does the hair mask need to be applied before washing with shampoo or afterward?
    Community Answer
    It should be applied after shampooing. Don't condition, though, as the hair mask is your conditioner in this case.
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    Can I mix apple cider vinegar and egg as a hair mask?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but make sure the apple cider vinegar is diluted with water, and you are only using the egg yolks.
  • Question
    Can I mix honey, apple cider, castor oil, egg, banana, and ginger together to make a hair mask?
    Community Answer
    No, because the apple cider will conflict with the other ingredients. Not to mention it is bad for your scalp!
  • Question
    Which type of honey is the best to use for hair masks?
    Community Answer
    Natural honey would be best, but other honeys can be used as long as they have some natural honey in them.
  • Question
    Can I mix mayo and eggs to make a hair mask, if so, how long do I need to keep it in?
    Community Answer
    Yes, this mask will do wonders for you hair and the time recommended would be 5 - 40 mins.
  • Question
    Can I mix yogurt and eggs to create a hair mask?
    Community Answer
    Yes! Yogurt is a good moisturizer, and eggs strengthen your hair. To wash out the eggs, it is best to use cool water.
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    Can I mix egg and yogurt?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can it won't hurt make sure it's plain yogurt.
  • Question
    I am doing hair spa at home. I am doing the oil treatment at the beginning of the procedure. After I shampoo and conditioner, the final step for hair spa is hair mask. Can I again use natural oil as my hair mask?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but be careful not to put too much in. If this happens, then you might want to wash your hair again.
  • Question
    Is it OK to not wash out all of a hair mask?
    Community Answer
    If you don't wash out a hair mask your hair gets sticky, especially if you use honey.
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