Summer Wig Care on A Budget

With summer in full swing, there are so many activities and exciting experiences you can take part in! Many people will be looking for cost effective alternatives to high priced products in order to keep a healthy relationship with their bank accounts.

After having to live on a strict budget myself, I have picked up a few tips and a few DIY products that have sliced my haircare budget in half. Below are three recipes for hair masks I use regularly and a few tips on how to save a bit of money this summer season. Many of these masks utilize the same ingredients and these ingredients - especially coconut oil - have other uses as well; making shopping for these products easy on your wallet.

Coconut Hair Repairing Mask

What do you need?

• 1 Tablespoon of Coconut Oil
• 1 Tablespoon of Honey

What to do: 

1. Mix all ingredients into a microwave safe bowl
2. Transfer mix into a pot and heat up until melted

• You can choose to either microwave or sit the mixture in a pot of hot water on the stove, like you would when you melt chocolate.

1. Apply to hair from top to bottom evenly and cover with a shower cap
2. Let it sit for 15-20 mins
3. Rinse with warm water!

What does it actually do?

• This mask is great for anyone with dry, damaged hair who may be feeling a bit lackluster as the summer sun bares down with it’s unrelenting heat. As it restores your shine, it will also provides the moisture the follicles are missing without making your hair greasy and leaving it soft and supple. Depending on your hair texture, you can use this 1-3 times a week.

Strawberry Detox Mask

What do you need?

• 6-8 Fresh Strawberries
• 1 Tablespoon of Coconut Oil
• 1 Tablespoon of Honey

What to do:

1. Blend all ingredients to form a puree
2. Apply evenly to damp hair
3. Let it sit for 5-10 mins
4. Rinse well with warm water!

What does it actually do?

• With all of the sunscreen, moisturizers, and other oily, greasy products we may come into contact with in these hot summer months, it may be difficult to maintain a balanced scalp - free of excess oils and grease. If any of this sounds familiar, this is the mask for you! While it focuses on eliminating excess oil and grease, at the same time it will give your hair new life and a brilliant shine.

Avocado Damage Eraser Hair Mask

What do you need?

• 1 Avocado
• 2 Eggs
• 1 Tablespoon of Honey
• 1 Tablespoon of Coconut Oil

What to do:

1. Mix all ingredients into a bowl until you have a creamy homogeneous mixture.
2. Apply to your hair from the ends to the roots. 
3. Let it sit for 15-20 mins.
4. Rinse with warm water.

What does it actually do?

• This mask is the perfect mask if you plan on spending a lot of time in the water this summer. Though many don’t realize it, salt water and chlorine can be much tougher on your hair than you may think. While it will restore the shine that has been stripped away, it also fights frizz and will work to repair any other damage and add moisture. This mask is perfect for use also as a deep conditioner in small amounts. This mask is my go to in the summer and proves to be a great mask for people of all hair textures.

How do you combat dry hair while being budget-conscious?

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