DIY Hair Growth Mask

If you set up a goal to grow your hair longer or stop a hair loss, you might be curious to try the cheapest and fastest way to do so- a Mustard Mask. Before you scroll down to ingredients and application, you MUST read this:

Precautions

• Remember that mustard is a quite strong irritating ingredient;

• Don’t use mustard mask if you have a very sensitive scalp, open sores or you are allergic to mustard;

• It is strongly recommended to check the skin’s reaction by diluting a pinch of mustard powder in a drop of water and applying it on the neck. If the skin is slightly burning- it is a normal reaction. If it is itching or looking ugly- stop! Trust your feelings. You don’t need to suffer!

• Be careful not to get the mustard in your eyes during application and washing off;

• Be careful with the variations. Egg yolk and oil are added for a reason. If you don’t add oil- you will burn your scalp!

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp of ground mustard powder (no tubes or cans)

• 3-4 tbsp of warm water

• 1 egg yolk

• 1 tbsp of vegetable oil (my favourites are Coconut, Castor or Burdock Oils)

• 1-2 tbsp of sugar (optional)

Application

• Mix mustard powder with hot water in a small bowl,

• Add the yolk and the oil to the mustard mass. Mix well,

• If it is not your first time, you can add some sugar (the more sugar- the stronger the oven),

• If the mass is too thick, add more water,

• Apply the mask on the scalp avoiding the hair as much as possible,

• Cover your head with a shower cap and leave for 15 minutes or until your tolerance is over (max 1 hour). If you don’t feel heat, add sugar next time;

• Wash the mustard off with lukewarm water (protect your eyes),

• Shampoo and condition your hair as usual,

• Let your hair dry naturally.

General tips

• Make sure you brush your hair before applying a mask;

• Before using Mustard Mask, you can prepare your hair by warming up 3 tbsp of Coconut Oil (any other vegetable oil will do) and applying it thoroughly to the length of your dry unshampooed hair. (It is ok to touch the roots). By doing so, you will protect your hair from the drying effect of a Mustard Mask that is supposed to be applied only on the scalp but will eventually get on your hair anyway;

• I prefer to use Russian ground mustard powder available in Russian food stores;

• If you are trying the Mustard Mask for the first time, be careful with sugar. More sugar- more burning!;

• Use the narrow pointed handle of a rattail comb to divide hair into even sections;

• Apply the mask on your scalp with a paintbrush using hair roots colouring technique;

• Use the mask on dry unshampooed hair;

• Once the mask is applied, slightly massage your scalp;

• Before covering your head with a shower cap, use a clip to hold back the hair so it doesn’t touch the roots;

• Don’t wait a marvel! Use the mask once or twice a week for 1 month for visible results.

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