Relaxed Heads - Do You Use Honey For Hair Health?

[Aggie]

I may need to get me some honey. I am thinking about adding it to my deep conditioners, especially ones that don't offer much slip.

 

[sunnieb]

I'm back!

I don't think I've done a honey-only rinse in months! My hair missed it. I missed the nice honey brown I had.

Well, I'm sitting here with honey on my hair right now. Since I'm freshly relaxed, I want to do a honey rinse weekly at least until I'm around 6-8 weeks post. After that, I'll just continue to add honey to my weekly dc.

I hope to be honey brown again in time for summer!

 

[sunnieb]

Here's my hair from this morning. I see the honey shine, and a hint of brown.

 

[Evolving78]

Here's my hair from this morning. I see the honey shine, and a hint of brown.
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That looks nice! I can't use it, since I have a black rinse in.

 

[sunnieb]

Fought off hair laziness and currently doing a honey treatment.

 

[sunnieb]

I had to get an early start this morning, so I forgot to rub in some Carrot Oil and NTM as usual.

Well as I'm winding down I noticed my hair looks shiny. It's the honey!

Love how the shine isn't just sitting on top of my hair. Using honey makes the shine come from within!

*ignore that annoying gray hair *

 

[TonicaG]

Hello Ladies:

Honey is an awesome humectant for our hair. I too add it in my lil' conditioner cocktail and it works very well. My hair is always very soft when I use it. Just an fyi... honey will lighten your hair. I have some lighter patches throughout my head but I don't mind nor do I try to color my hair, "I let it do what it do!" Black Molasses have the same properties as honey but will darken your hair. Just thought I'd share!

Smooches!

 

[TwoSnapsUp]

Ladies, do you add heat or are you letting the honey condish sit it your hair, and for how long?

Does anyone add the honey to an oil and put it in their hair? How do you like it?

 

[sunnieb]

Ladies, do you add heat or are you letting the honey condish sit it your hair, and for how long?

Does anyone add the honey to an oil and put it in their hair? How do you like it?

I just let the honey sit then rinse. Usually 20 minutes or so is good enough.

I just did a honey condition and air drying now. Can't wait for the honey softness tomorrow!

 

[sunnieb]

Loving my hair today! I washed early enough to air dry completely. I slept in a top knot to have a slight curl, but not too tight.

Here's a pic when I took my hair down this morning and shook it out. I'm seeing a hint of brown already and the softness is amazing!

****says my pic is too large. Ugh!

ETA: Adding pic

 

[sunnieb]

I've ignored my hair and paid the price.

I'm dealing with a major setback, but on the road to recovery. Luckily, I have enough hair (thanks to LHCF) to hide the damage while I correct it.

I'm doing a honey treatment now as part of my weekly hair routine again. Plus, I need to re-read my hair posts and stop getting lazy!

 

[destinyseeker]

@sunnieb I’m stopping the laziness as well and joining back in with the honey and longer deep conditions. My hair loved it.

 

[sunnieb]

@destinyseeker have you done a honey treatment yet?

Friday night and sitting with honey in my hair for another 5 minutes.

 

[demlew]

@destinyseeker have you done a honey treatment yet?

Friday night and sitting with honey in my hair for another 5 minutes.

Coastal Scents has their honey on sale for $4.53 (reg $12.95). **I've never used it so I can't attest to its quality, but I'm buying some since they've never disappointed me.

 

[sunnieb]

Coastal Scents has their honey on sale for $4.53 (reg $12.95). **I've never used it so I can't attest to its quality, but I'm buying some since they've never disappointed me.

That's a great price! I pay $15.99 for my 2lb 14 oz jar of honey.

 

[destinyseeker]

@destinyseeker have you done a honey treatment yet?

Friday night and sitting with honey in my hair for another 5 minutes.

@sunnieb
I’m on it in the morning! I’m definitely paying Costal Scents a visit.

 

[sunnieb]

Doing my weekly honey treatment now.

My honey is starting to get a bit 'solid'. Feels like liquid brown sugar. Is it because of the cold weather? Hmmmmm.....

 

[sunnieb]

Found another good honey article. Think I'll try some of the recipes. I'll post the full article and recipes below in case the website disappears one day.

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Most of us know honey as an alternative sweetener contributing to a healthier lifestyle. But who knew that slathering the sticky, sweet substance onto your hair could help? Okay, some of you probably did know honey has conditioning properties. But did you know that it’s also a great ingredient for boosting hair growth?

Honey, being an emollient, is one of my favorite ingredients to use in hair packs. But as soon as I learned that it also promotes hair growth, I decided to do my research to know if it really works. Here’s what I found:

Is Honey Good For Hair Growth?

• Honey is an emollient which means it seals moisture in your hair, keeping it conditioned. This reduces breakage, which is often a cause for slower hair growth.
• It has rich antioxidant properties which prevent damage, keeping your scalp and hair healthy.
• Honey strengthens the hair follicles, curbing hair fall.
• Honey also comprises antibacterial and antiseptic qualities. This prevents scalp infections and soothes issues like dandruff, eczema, and psoriasis, allowing for unhindered hair growth.
• Honey cleans the hair follicles by getting rid of impurities. This minimized clogging is often a reason for hair loss.
• Using honey as a hair care ingredient not only boosts hair growth but also stimulates hair re-growth from dormant follicles.

Keeping these points in mind, I have put together a list of honey hair masks that helps promote hair growth.

 

[sunnieb]

Olive Oil And Honey Hair Mask Recipe

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  • You Will Need
  • Half cup Honey
  • 1/4th cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4th cup Buttermilk (optional)

Processing Time
30 minutes

Process

1. 
   
   • Blend the honey and olive oil together and microwave for 30 seconds.
   • Once the mixture has cooled, add the buttermilk and stir.
   • Now, apply this evenly all over your hair.
   • Leave the honey mask on for about 30 minutes.
   • Wear a plastic cap to prevent dripping.
   • Rinse out the mask with cool/lukewarm water and shampoo.

How Often?
2-4 times a month

Why This Works
Olive oil is a natural conditioner that improves hair health while the honey boosts hair growth.

 

[sunnieb]

Banana and Honey Mask Recipe

You Will Need

• 2 Ripe Bananas
• Half cup Honey
• 1/4th cup Olive Oil
• Processing Time
• 20 minutes

Process
The problem with this hair mask is that banana gets stuck to the hair and is hard to wash off. You can increase the amount of olive oil to make the mixture even smoother.

1. Blend the ingredients till they turn into a smooth, consistent mixture.
2. Apply this onto your hair and scalp evenly.
3. Leave the mixture on for about 20 minutes
4. Wear a shower cap to avoid a mess.
5. Rinse the mask out with cool/lukewarm water and shampoo.
6. Comb through the hair to get rid of banana chunks. Rinse again.

How Often?
3-4 times a month

Why This Works
Bananas are a great source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium, all of which are essential for healthy hair growth.

 

[sunnieb]

Egg and Honey Hair Mask

You Will Need

• 2 Whole Eggs
• 1 cup Honey

Processing Time
20 minutes

Process

1. Beat 2 eggs and to this, add half a cup of honey.
2. Mix the ingredients until you get a smooth, consistent mixture.
3. Apply the mixture onto your hair, starting at the roots and working it down to the tips.
4. Cover your head with a shower cap and wait for 20 minutes.
5. Rinse the mask out with cool/lukewarm water and shampoo.

How Often?
3-4 times a month.

Why This Works
Eggs are power packed with the right proteins your hair needs to grow. This pack provides your follicles with the nourishment required for healthy hair growth.

 

[sunnieb]

Avocado And Honey Hair Mask

You Will Need

• 1 Ripe Avocado
• 1/2 cup Honey

Processing Time
20 minutes

Process

1. Blend half a cup of honey with one ripe avocado
2. Apply this mixture evenly to coat the full length of your hair.
3. Leave it on for about 15 to 20 minutes. You can wear a shower cap to avoid a mess.
4. Shampoo and rinse off with a honey solution.

How Often?
3-4 times a month.

Why This Works
Avocados are packed with antioxidants that prevent damage and boost scalp health. It also contains oils that nourish and condition your hair.

 

[sunnieb]

Castor Oil And Honey Hair Mask

You will Need

• 1 tbsp Honey
• 2 tbsp Castor Oil
• 1 Whole Egg

Processing Time
1 hour

Process

1. In a bowl, combine the ingredients until you get a smooth mixture.
2. Apply the mask to your hair and scalp.
3. Leave it in for one hour.
4. Wash off with cool/lukewarm water and shampoo.

How Often?
2-3 times a week.

Why This Works
Castor oil is one of the best oils you can use to boost hair growth.

 

[sunnieb]

Coconut Oil And Honey Mask

You Will Need

• 1/2 cup Coconut Oil
• 1/2 cup Honey

Processing Time
15 minutes

Process

1. For a quick hair mask, blend half a cup of coconut oil (for shoulder length hair) with half a cup of honey.
2. For those who have longer or shorter hair, adjust the proportions accordingly.
3. Massage this into your hair thoroughly and leave it on for 15 minutes.
4. Rinse the mask out with cool/lukewarm water and shampoo.

 

[sunnieb]

Coconut Milk and Honey Hair Mask

You will Need

• 200g Coconut Milk
• 2 tbsp Honey
• Processing Time
• 1 hour

Process

1. In a bowl, combine the ingredients until you get a smooth mixture.
2. Apply the mask to your hair and scalp.
3. Leave it in for an hour.
4. Wash off with cool/lukewarm water and shampoo.

How Often?
Up to twice a week.

Why This Works
Coconut milk contains essential fats and proteins that your hair needs for strength.

 

[sunnieb]

Aloe Vera And Honey Hair Mask

You Will Need

• 1 tbsp Honey
• 2 tbsp Aloe Vera Gel
• 2 tbsp Yogurt
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Processing Time
20 minutes

Process

• In a bowl, combine all the ingredients until you get a smooth paste.
• Apply the mask to your hair and scalp.
• Leave it in for 15- 20 minutes.
• Wash off with cool/lukewarm water and shampoo.

How Often?
Once a week

Why This Works
This mask gets rid of dandruff while soothing the scalp and balancing pH.

 

[sunnieb]

Yogurt And Honey Hair Mask

You Will Need

• 1 cup Sour Yogurt
• 1/2 cup Honey

Processing Time
15 minutes

Process

1. Blend the yogurt with the honey until you get a smooth mixture.
2. Start applying the mixture to your hair from the roots to the tips.
3. Wear a shower cap to avoid a mess and wait for 15 minutes.
4. Wash off with cool/lukewarm water and shampoo.

How Often?
Once a week.

Why This Works
Yogurt adds shine to your hair while the honey thickens it. The citric acid present in yogurt effectively fights dandruff.

 

[sunnieb]

Trying to decide which honey mask recipe to do tomorrow...

 

[sunnieb]

Ended up doing a honey/jojoba oil mask. I used about a cup of honey mixed with 1tsp jojoba oil. I'll rinse in out in an hour and airdry.

 

[sunnieb]

@shortdub78

Looks like jojoba/honey mask is a hit with my hair.

I left it in for an hour and rinsed. My hair feels so soft! I'll do this mask for another few weeks before trying another mix.

Here's a pic from this morning.