Ah, avocado. If there is an award for best all-round fruit (yes, they are technically a fruit), avocados can certainly be crowned MVP in the versatility category. Of course, they are great in smoothies, but there are also guacamole, heart-healthy avocado fries, vegan tacos, avocado hair mask...

The last one may be surprising, but while avocados clearly shine in the culinary department, they also provide some important benefits for your hair and scalp-so why do you often find avocado oil for many skins And star ingredient products in hair care. This is why experts recommend incorporating avocado hair mask into your hair care routine to get healthy, shiny hair. 

Although the idea of ​​mashing one up and applying it to the hair and scalp (instead of corn flakes) may seem cumbersome, its benefits make it worth the effort. 

Elizabeth Trattner, a comprehensive health expert and acupuncturist, said: “The scalp should be healthy for hair to grow, just like flowers grow in fertile soil.” So to speak, avocados can help you The scalp becomes a fertile landscape, thanks to its rich healthy fats and vitamins. "The natural oil from avocado helps heal and moisturize dry scalp," said celebrity hair stylist Andrew Fitzsimons. scalp? We don't know her. 

Trattner said that another benefit of the avocado hair mask is that the nutrients and oils in the fruit can also enrich dry hair. In other words, be sure to apply from the root to the end, not just the scalp. In addition, Fitzsimons said that the avocado hair mask can also be used as a good hair combing agent, which can easily comb the hair without pulling or damaging the hair. 

Does your strand crave some major moisture? Try this avocado hair mask formula from Fitzsimons, featuring lemon juice, olive oil and manuka honey. "Lemon juice has antibacterial properties and is the perfect natural repair agent for dandruff," he said. "Manuka honey is great for hydration and shine." 

½ lemon juice

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Apply the avocado hair mask evenly to the hair. 

3. Cover the scalp with a shower cap. 

4. Let the avocado hair mask sit for 45 minutes. 

5. Wash off with shampoo and conditioner.  

Don't want to DIY avocado hair mask? Trattner offers an easier option, using store-bought avocado oil, which you can use once a week. 

1. Mix equal amounts of food-grade avocado oil with conditioner. (Trattner recommends Lovacado's extra virgin avocado oil.)

2. Comb the mixture into hair strands. 

3. Braid your hair or tie it into a loose bun on top of your head, leave it overnight, and wash it off with shampoo in the morning. Pro tip: Replace the soft pillowcase with an old one and/or put an old dark towel on the pillow because avocado oil will stain. 

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