Get ready, we’re going to whip up a delicious cranberry and honey hair mask!
Last month, I shared tips on how to create your own home-made hair mask from the pumpkins guts you may have lying around after carving out Halloween jack-o-lanterns.
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This month, I’m going to broaden your horizons and help you utilize any leftover cranberries.
Commonly used to make traditional Thanksgiving Day dishes, cranberries also make a scrumptious DIY hair mask best suited for dark colored hair of all textures.
The cranberry and honey hair mask is supposed to boost vibrancy and make your hair look brighter. Plus, it is paraben-free and gentle enough for everyday use.
To add to that, cranberries are full of antioxidants, and have been used for their medicinal properties for hundreds of years.
Even today, it’s used as a common natural remedy to cure urinary tract infections.
Not only are cranberries good for you on the inside, but they are also good for you on the outside!
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Make Cranberry and Honey Hair Mask in 4 Easy Steps
When preparing a cranberry and honey hair mask, be mindful to keep an old towel or cloth around because the cranberries may stain your clothing.
- Rinse one cup of fresh cranberries and then pour the berries into a blender, adding two teaspoons of honey, and puree until they form a paste-like mixture.
- Cover the mixture and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to help it thicken.
- Remove and it’s ready to use.
- Apply it to wet hair and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then, gently rinse out the mask with warm water.
If you have any leftover puree, apply it to your face. Cranberries, and many other nutrient-rich fruits, also make great face masks.
First, apply the mask to your face. Second, leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water. Cranberries fight free-radicals that cause wrinkles, they help to keep skin moisturized and help with collagen production.
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Or for a simpler, yet not as fulfilling option, you can buy Garnier Whole Blends Color Care Mask Argan Oil & Cranberry in a 10.1 oz. container from any local drugstore for $6.99.
After shampooing, apply a generous amount of product to your color-treated hair. Gently work it through your hair, from root to tips.
Let it seep into your tresses for three to five minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
If you try either of these suggestions, let the rest of us know how it goes by replying below.
