Hey curly fam!! 
So I’ve been experimenting with some DIY hair masks lately and I’m loving the results! I’ve tried a bunch of different combos, but I’m always looking for new ideas!! What’s your fav natural hair mask for your curls? I need something hydrating and frizz-reducing! 
Let me know! 
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Hey there! I totally get you – my curls need constant hydration, especially in the winter months. One of my go-to hair masks is a simple avocado and honey combo. 
Avocado is packed with vitamins and good fats, while honey is a natural humectant, so it draws moisture into your hair. Here’s how I make it:
1 ripe avocado
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil (optional for extra moisture)
Mix it all together and leave it on for about 30 minutes. My curls feel super soft and bouncy after! Let me know how it goes if you try it!
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I would recommend trying a banana and coconut oil mask. Bananas are rich in potassium, which strengthens your hair, and coconut oil is great for deep conditioning. Here’s the recipe:
1 ripe banana
2 tbsp coconut oil
Mash the banana until smooth, mix in the coconut oil, and apply it evenly to damp hair. Leave it on for 20-30 minutes. It’s really effective at keeping my curls moisturized without weighing them down.
Yassss that avocado one sounds soooo good!! 
I’ve tried a banana mask before, but I didn’t love the texture! But I’m gonna give the avocado + honey one a shot because it’s so simple!! I also heard coconut milk is good for curly hair. Anyone tried it? 
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I’ve heard great things about coconut milk! It’s packed with vitamins that nourish your hair and promote growth. You can actually mix it with other ingredients like honey, or even a little bit of aloe vera gel, for a super moisturizing treatment. You might want to make sure the coconut milk is the unsweetened kind, though – no added sugar! 
Coconut milk works well as a light conditioner. I wouldn’t rely on it as a full-on deep mask, but it can be a great addition to other ingredients. Just don’t leave it in for too long, as it can leave a bit of a greasy residue if used too often. I prefer it diluted with something like aloe vera or water for a more lightweight treatment.
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Oh wow, I didn’t know about the greasy residue thing! 
Thanks for the tip! I think I’ll try it with aloe vera like you suggested – sounds like a winning combo!! 
Also, do you guys do this kind of mask every week, or less often?
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I usually do a full deep conditioning mask once a week, but I’ll also incorporate lighter, simpler ones like coconut oil + honey on my off days, just to keep my curls in check. Overdoing it with heavy masks can actually weigh curls down, so I keep it to a once-weekly thing for the deep masks, and then lighter treatments every few days.
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I’d agree with that. You don’t want to overwhelm your curls with too many heavy treatments. I typically do a deep mask every other week and on the other weeks, I just do light leave-in conditioners and oils to maintain moisture. Keeping a balance is key for curly hair!