A BEAUTY guru has revealed the DIY treatment that she swears by to grow long hair by summer.
Many of the six ingredients that she mixed to make the haircare mask are readily available in most people’s kitchens.
Naturally Teej (@naturallyteej_) has garnered almost 16,000 followers on TikTok, where she shares natural haircare tips.
She looked in good spirits as she made a DIY protein mask that stimulates hair growth.
“Hey bestie stop thinking about that idiot,” she said.
“We’re growing our hair for the summer.”
She used her eyes to gauge how much of each ingredient to throw in the bowl.
“Two eggs, one banana, honey, olive oil, mayo, one avocado, JBCO [Jamaican black castor oil],” read the text over the screen.
“I couldn’t find my Nutribullet so it was still a bit lumpy.”
Most of the ingredients can be found at local grocery stores, while Jamaican black castor oil is available from Amazon for $7.50.
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“This potent oil is effective for treating dandruff / irritated, flaky scalp, Alopecia dull and damaged hair,” reads the product description.
“As well as dry cracked skin, acne, and discomfort from Eczema and Psoriasis.
“Apply to eyebrows and eyelashes to boost their growth & appearance.”
Customers have given it a 4.6-star rating and have written rave reviews about how it improved the thickness and health of their hair.
One person said they would “recommend this for anyone who is trying to grow their hair,” while another said it makes their “hair feel so soft.”
The TikToker divided her hair into small sections before applying the mask to her tresses using her hands.
She left it to sit for a while before washing and conditioning her hair.
“Shiny, revived curls,” she gushed as she showed the finished results.
The beauty guru ran her hands through her hair before sharing an important tip to avoid accidentally cooking the ingredients into an omelet during the washing process.
“Wash with cold water to avoid having cooked egg in your head top,” she said.
Over 1,300 viewers liked the video and many people took to the comment section saying they were eager to try the mask for themselves.
Eggs have many nutrients and proteins, such as biotin, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin D.
According to Healthline, there are several benefits of using egg yolk in hair including preventing hair loss and stimulating hair growth.
Anecdotal evidence supports claims that black castor oil can be used to promote hair health and growth.
A study in 2012 found that castor oil has antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
