Spring is the season where Nature puts on it’s most stunning look. So, with the help of NATROL, we want to share with you a new secret to help you #OwnYourBeauty
Because who doesn’t want to look youthful, energetic, and stay radiant, right? Who doesn’t want to have the most amazing skin, hair and nails?
So we decided to create 3 challenges for you:
1- COLD SHOWERS CHALLENGEWhat if we told you that a 1 minute daily routine can:
- Make Your Hair Shiny & Strong
- Tighten Your Skin and Make it Glow
- Increase Circulation and Promote Hair and Nail Growth
- Ease Stress and Boost Your Energy for the whole day
- Help you put on your most glamorous look!
That’s why WE CHALLENGED YOU to start taking 1 minute cold showers every morning for a week.
2- HAIR MASK CHALLENGE
We believe your hair deserves a treat! Here are 7 seven recipes we challenge you to try this week to pamper it and get luscious locks!
With the help of one-mask-a-day for the next week you should be able to overcome:
These asks will also help you balance your scalp and stimulate it to promote hair growth. Remember to rinse with cold water for an extra dose of shine!
CHECK THE END OF THIS POST FOR RECIPES
3- NAIL CHALLENGE
Your nails deserve a treat and all that it takes is 15 minutes every day to make it happen!
By the end of this week you should have stronger, longer, whiter and more moisturized nails and cuticles all naturally!
- Soak1: Nail Growth Booster
- Soak2: Nail Whitener
- Soak3: Nail Strengthening Remedy
- Soak4: Exfoliate and Hydrate
- Soak5: Nail Hardening Remedy
- Soak6: Super Strength
- Soak7: The Calcium Booster
CHECK THE END OF THIS POST FOR RECIPES
#OwnYourBeauty with Natrol.
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HAIR MASK RECIPES
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MASK 1: The Protein Booster
Banana has just enough protein to improve elasticity and with the help of egg yolk mixed in, follicles have a boost of protein.
- Use a blender for a smooth mixture of the two.
- Apply to the entire strand, from root to tip.
- Pin hair up, wrap in a shower cap and wait 15-20 before rinsing.
- Shampoo and condition to completely remove.
MASK 2: HAIR GROWTH MASK
Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin which is a compound that stimulates hair growth.The capsaicin stimulates blood circulation to the hair follicles, which ensures better nutrition and healthier hair growth.
- Mix three tablespoons with 6 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Apply the blend on scalp. Leave it on for 30 minutes provided it doesn't cause any uncomfortable feelings.
- Rinse and Shampoo and condition
MASK 3: SMOOTHING MASK
Coconut Oil Mask
Coconut isn’t just for your pina colada. This lightweight oil is perfect for a mask because it locks in moisture without petroleum-based ingredients found in many hydrating hair products.
2 Tbsp coconut oil
1 Tbsp olive oil
- Mix coconut and olive oil.
- Coat the hair with the blend, focusing on brittle ends.
- Wrap hair into a bun, cover with a shower cap and let the mix sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Rinse and shampoo/condition.
MASK 4: MOISTURISING MASK
Honey is a natural humectant—it attracts and locks in moisture. You’ll need 1/2 cup honey and 2 Tbsp olive oil
- After shampooing, let hair dry naturally until damp.
- Mix honey and olive oil (this helps to loosen the honey) and massage into the scalp.
- Coat lightly on the strands.
- Let sit for 10 minutes and rinse.
MASK 5: SOOTHING & REBALANCING MASK
Avocado oil helps rejuvenate and moisturize the scalp. A rich source of proteins, amino acids and vitamins, avocado helps soothe the scalp and promotes long, strong, healthy hair growth.
- In a small mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, add in the avocado and olive . Whip on high until light in color and smooth.
- Dampen hair with water. ...
- After 15 minutes remove shower cap, rinse out mask, and then wash and condition hair as usual.
MASK 6: DEEP CLEAN MASK
This mask has lemon and apple cider vinegar, both known for helping to eliminate excess oils, additionally, lemon acts as an astringent. Yogurt is moisturizing while also helping to wash away any excess oil and build-up in the hair.
1/2 cup of plain yogurt 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon of lemon, diluted with 2 tablespoons of water.Mix all the ingredients together. If you want a deep clean, but also suffer from dry hair, add 1 tablespoon of honey as well. Apply all over, focusing on scalp, massaging it into your scalp in gentle circular motions. Leave on for 1 minute, then rinse away!
MASK 7: OIL CONTROL MASK
Strawberries are packed with vitamin C, which helps control oil and helps wash it away. They are also good for regulating your skin’s pH. The yogurt is moisturizing while also helping to wash away any excess oil and build-up in the hair. Get 5-7 ripe strawberries 1/2 cup yogurt and 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Place the strawberries into a food processor and blend well. Add this puree to the yogurt and apple cider vinegar. Apply to your hair, focusing on scalp and the hair above your ears. Leave it on for 2-3 minutes and rinse away. Like with the banana mask, I suggest well blending the strawberries in this mask.
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NAIL SOAK RECIPES
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SOAK 1: NAIL GROWTH BOOSTER
Brittle, peeling and weak nails are one of the most common complaints and often cause nails to break before they can grow long. The orange juice is packed with Vitamin C that promotes the production of collagen and folic acids that aid in nail growth. Garlic is known to naturally strengthen nails, and is even found in some store-bought nail hardeners. For this soak you just need 15 minutes and 1/2 cup Orange Juice + 1 clove Crushed Garlic.
SOAK 2: NAIL WHITENER
Use Half of a Lemon,1 cup Water, 1 tablespoon Baking Soda mixed together.
Lemon juice is an all around great product to treat your nails. It acts as a natural bleach against yellow stains, contains Vitamin C for growth and gives you extra shine.
SOAK 3: NAIL STRENGTHENING REMEDY
Try mixing 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon honey and 1 tablespoon water.
Optional: a few drops essential oil for a more
pleasant smell
Egg yolk gives your nails strengthening protein, while the honey provides anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal properties. The water is just to help the mask spread more easily.
Mix all your ingredients together, slather it on for about ten minutes and wash off with warm water. This mixture can go on your fingers and will protect your cuticles against bacteria.
SOAK 4: EXFOLIATE & HYDRATE
Soak nails in warm sunflower oil for 10min to condition the nail plate and cuticle area, which are prone to dehydration. Then put 1 tsp sugar on to your hands with the oil and rub them together to exfoliate your skin. Rinse. This will remove dead cells and brighten skin as the oil moisturises.
SOAK 5: NAIL HARDENING REMEDY
If you have brittle or discolored nails, soaking them in apple cider vinegar once per day for 15 minutes may help to fix these problems. The nutrients and acids naturally found in ACV are not only great for strengthening nails, they are also known to heal and prevent microbial infections that sometimes cause excessive breakage and yellowing.
SOAK 6: Super Strengthening Nail Soak
Did you know that Gelatin contains collagen like characteristics to strengthen your nails?
Put 1/2 packet of plain gelatin in a small mixing bowl, and pour 1/2 cup boiling water over the gelatin. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or a disposable stirrer. Soak nails for 10 minutes. Then rinse well.
SOAK 7: THE CALCIUM BOOSTER TREATMENT
For this soak, you need 2 egg yolks, ¼ cup milk and 1 tablespoon honey. Mix the ingredients in a small bowl and stir to make a good soak. Soak your nails for about 10 minutes. Rinse them well and apply cuticle oil. Calcium from milk and protein from the eggs will make your nails stronger.
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