Coconut Oil Hair Mask

I wrote in this post about how great it felt to be 1 year Gluten Free and what a life changing experience it was for me. One of the scarier issues was losing about 1/3 of my hair in just a few weeks. It was so bad I was afraid to comb it or even to shower. My hair has all come back full and healthy but not quite as shiny and with the same texture it once had. I tried this hair mask and love the effects. I was worried that putting oil on my hair would leave it limp and greasy feeling but it was just the opposite, it is light and full of body.

I took this picture of my hair right after shampooing out the mask to show you how light and silky it left my hair. Thanks again Rachelle for another great idea!

Ultra Moisturizing Coconut Oil Hair Mask

1. Begin by shampooing your hair, use a stripping shampoo if you have one.
2. Dry your hair about half way. You can use a blow dryer or just let it air dry.
3. Place 1 -3 tsp. of coconut oil in your palm, waiting a few minutes for it to melt. Rub it between your hands and then through your hair. If you have oily hair avoid the roots. If you have a dry scalp and hair rub it throughout your entire head massaging into the scalp.
4. Pile your hair on top of your head and cover with a plastic shower cap or a large baggie slit up one seam.
5. Dig out your favorite beanie or winter cap and place it over the baggie. The idea here is to warm up your head to help your hair shaft absorb the oil. Leave on for 1-2 hours.
6. Remove the cap and plastic, wash and style your hair as you normally would.

Another "Eggy" Idea

I follow Kat's Food Blog religiously. She has great recipes and tips from body care to housecleaning and she so honestly shares her experiences so we can all benefit. The other thing is she eats chocolate too, I think we are soul sisters. I was really intrigued by this post, on using egg yolk instead of shampoo. I don't have any reason to not use shampoo, but really, with eggs involved how could I not try it?

I was expecting my hair to be all full of static and out of control without the effects of my shampoo and conditioner. Surprise, surprise! My hair had body and shine and I really liked the way it looked and styled. Another use for the incredible egg. I have been alternating between an egg wash and vinegar rinse, just a vinegar rinse and a regular shampoo/conditioning for several weeks now and am pleased with the results. When my shampoo runs out I may try just the egg and vinegar indefinitely. I will keep you posted.

The Incredible Edible Egg

Just for the record these eggs came from a neighbor, aren't they gorgeous? With the addition of chicks to my family I am interested in anything "EGG". Most recently I found this video on youtube that tells you how to make an egg facial mask. I tried it and was very surprised at the firming effects of the mask. This will become part of my weekly routine and I like that the ingredients are simple and available in my kitchen.

Egg Facial Mask

1 egg
1/4 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. honey
1-2 drops lavender essential oil (optional)

Use only the egg yolk for dry skin and only the white for oily skin. If you have combination skin use both.

Beat egg yolk, white, or entire egg if you are using it. Add remaining ingredients and beat again. Apply to your skin using your fingers or a new paint brush. Let dry, about 10-15 minutes. Remove by rinsing well in lukewarm water. Pat your face dry.