Top 10+ Superfood Hair Masks for Hair Growth + More

Calling all superfood lovers who don’t mind growing some lush Rapunzel hair! Let me wow you with these top 10+ superfood hair masks for hair growth to get those beautiful long locks! 

We all know eating superfoods turns your body into a super human. But how about getting a little messy and smudging mashed superfoods all over your hair?! 

What does that do? 

Well, friends, I’m here to tell you these delicious gifts of nature can do absolute wonders for your hair. 

A superfood hair mask is a leave-in treatment infused with the most nutrient-rich & antioxidant-loaded fresh produce of the Earth that can benefit your hair in several ways.

Because superfood hair masks often contain more vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, polyphenols and flavonoids than a store-bought or regular homemade hair mask, they may promote more intense healing and repair than your usual hair care routine!

If you want to see your hair grow longer, thicker, shinier, softer and all things good when it comes to hair, then it’s time to try out these top 10+ superfood hair masks for hair growth and silky tresses!

Top 10+ Superfood Hair Masks

1.    DIY Spirulina Hair Mask for Hair Growth 

If you want those lustrous mermaid locks, then a DIY spirulina hair mask is JUST the thing you need to try. 

With 70% protein (the best natural protein powder in the world!), fatty acids and iron, spirulina offers a synergy of nutrients needed to boost your hair growth. 

Eating spirulina stimulates hair growth on a crazy new level. But who knew this superfood from the sea doesn’t just work from the inside-out, but also when slathered on your scalp as well! 

Using spirulina on the scalp fights dandruff, thanks to its zinc content and antimicrobial action. It also purifies and cleanses the scalp while promoting stronger and healthier hair roots.

What you Need 

• ½ cup Greek yogurt (where to get it)
• 1 tsp spirulina powder (where to get it)
• 1 tsp coconut oil (where to get it)
• 7 drops lavender essential oil (where to get it)
• 5 drops peppermint essential oil (where to get it)
• Mixing bowl & spoon (where to get it)
• Disposable shower cap (where to get it)

Directions 

1. Blend all the ingredients above in a bowl.
2. Apply evenly throughout your hair, massaging into your scalp for a minute.
3. Cover with a disposable shower cap and leave it on for up to 1 hour.
4. Wash off thoroughly with a shampoo. You can shampoo twice. Conditioner is optional because the hair mask is already moisturizing and conditioning. 

2.    DIY Chlorella Hair Mask for Ultra Long Hair 

A close cousin of spirulina, chlorella is another one of the top superfood hair masks you have to experiment with! 

Chlorella contains an abundance of hair-friendly nutrients that keeps your hair healthy, shiny and strong. It is a natural whole food source of biotin and copper that are fully absorbed into the body enabling them to be quick acting.

Taking chlorella internally not only encourages amazing hair growth but also detoxifies hair loss-promoting toxins and reverse premature graying of hair. 

Applying a DIY chlorella hair mask also offers a whole slew of benefits! It is perfect for removing the build-up of hair product residue, nourishing the hair follicles deeply to promote better hair growth and also increasing hair thickness and shine.

Here’s what you need to make a DIY chlorella hair mask for hair growth + more:

What you Need 

• 1 tsp chlorella powder (where to get it)
• 1 tbsp rhassoul clay powder (where to get it)
• 2 tbsp aloe vera gel (where to get it)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (where to get it)
• 1 tbsp rose water (where to get it)
• 7 drops rosemary essential oil (where to get it)
• Mixing bowl and spoon/whisk (where to get it)
• Disposable shower cap (where to get it)

Directions 

1. Mix rhassoul clay, chlorella, aloe vera gel, apple cider vinegar, rose water and rosemary essential oil in a bowl.
2. Apply the hair mask on damp scalp and hair, massaging deeply.
3. Put on a shower cap and let the goodness sink in for 20-30 minutes.
4. Rinse thoroughly with enough water.
5. Shampoo twice and condition.
6. Follow-up with an apple cider vinegar hair rinse with 1 part apple cider vinegar and 4 parts water (1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar and 1 cup of water). 

3.    Flaxseed Hair Mask 

Flaxseed hair gel used as a hair mask has taken the natural hair care world up by a storm! It is purported to turn your hair into this head of gorgeous silky shiny tresses.

This comes as no surprise because when boiled, flaxseeds have a natural mucilage to them that locks moisture into the hair, gives good slip and makes your hair easy to detangle, which means it really conditions it to the max. 

Let’s see how to make a DIY flaxseed hair mask for a head of enviable hair that makes people turn THEIR heads to look at yours! 

What you Need 

• 2 tbsp flaxseeds (where to get it)
• 1 cup distilled water (where to get it)
• 1 tbsp castor oil (where to get it)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (where to get it)
• 5-10 drops lavender essential oil (where to get it)
• Pot and stove 
• Wooden spoon for stirring 
• Muslin cloth (where to get it)
• Disposable shower cap (where to get it)

Directions 

1. In a small pot, add flaxseeds and water. 
2. Bring it to a boil on medium heat, stirring occasionally. 
3. Lower the flame and let it simmer till the mixture thickness and turns into a gel-like consistency.
4. Separate the water from the flaxseed using a strainer or muslin cloth.
5. Add the castor oil, coconut oil and lavender oil and mix well to combine.
6. Once the gel cools down, transfer it into a clean and dry container.
7. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
8. Massage the flaxseed gel onto your scalp for a couple of minutes.
9. Distribute it along your hair length.
10. Cover with a shower cap and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
11. Rinse and cleanse with shampoo and conditioner.

4.    Aloe Vera Hair Mask for Thicker Hair

Aloe vera is a HERO ingredient when it comes to getting more volume in your hair. Yes, it stimulates fuller hair growth like no other! 

This thick succulent is rich in enzymes, Vitamin A, C and E which help prevent inflammation as well as repair and strengthen hair strands.

It is well known to soothe scalp irritation associated with dandruff, eczema and psoriasis.

By rubbing pure Aloe vera on your scalp, you help fight dandruff and provide a healthy environment for your hair follicles to produce fortified, thicker and longer hair!

What you Need 

• 3 tbsp aloe vera gel
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp raw honey 
• 1 vitamin E capsule 

Directions 

1. Mix and store in the refrigerator for up to a month. 
2. Apply as a hair mask for 30-20 minutes, covering your hair with a shower cap.
3. Wash your hair as usual with shampoo.

5.    DIY Hibiscus Hair Mask for Deep Conditioning 

Hello hibiscus! This beautiful flower and its leaves are a well known hair care ingredient in some parts of the world.

Hibiscus extracts have anti-frizz qualities which helps soften the hair. It is especially rich in vitamin C and amino acids that help strengthens hair follicles, reduces hair thinning and promote shiny hair strands.

This pretty flower also has a prime building block of keratin which makes it a potent hair growth booster as well!

Please try this silky DIY hibiscus hair mask to condition your hair and make it super soft and healthy!

Recipe 1

What you Need 

• 6 tbsp Greek yogurt 
• 2 tbsp hibiscus powder 
• 1 tbsp vegetable glycerin
• 10 drops geranium essential oil
• Mixing bowl and spoon 
• Disposable shower cap

Directions

1. In a bowl, add 2 tbsp of hibiscus powder.
2. Next, add 6 tbsp of Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp of vegetable glycerin and 10 drops of geranium essential oil.
3. Combine well.
4. Distribute it all over your scalp and hair.
5. Leave it on for 20-30 minutes then wash it off using lots of water and shampoo.
6. Condition then dry your hair as you usually would.

6.    DIY Amla Hair Mask for Hair Strengthening 

Amla is a superfood from India. It is a major part of the Ayurvedic natural healing science because of its powerful properties that promote health and vitality.

Drinking amla berry powder in warm water works wonders for all kinds of imbalances in the body, including hair shedding.

A DIY amla hair mask is an Ayurvedic remedy for strengthening weak hair strands because amla is rich in numerous hair fortifying nutrients including antioxidants (it is said to be the most antioxidant concentrated dried food on earth), Vitamin C and calcium, among others.

The other ingredients used in this hair mask are Ayurvedic ingredients known for promoting healthy hair and encouraging hair growth.

What you Need 

• 1 tbsp amla powder 
• 1 tbsp brahmi powder 
• 1 tbsp bhringraj powder 
• 1 tbsp shikakai powder 
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 3-4 tbsp fermented rice water 
• 10 drops lavender essential oil
• Mixing bowl and spoon
• Disposable shower cap

Directions 

1. Begin by making your fermented rice water the night before by washing ¼ cup of rice twice then soaking it in 1 and ½ cups of warm water for 30 minutes. Strain and collect the rice water in a jar where you’ll keep it covered for 12 hours or overnight.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
3. Add fermented rice water a little by little to form a paste with a nice consistency.
4. Apply on your hair roots all the way down to your hair ends. 
5. Cover with a disposable shower cap and leave it on for 30-60 minutes. 
6. Rinse off very well and shampoo.

7.    Coconut Oil Hair Mask for Long Silky Strands 

Coconut oil is the one superfood that’s a gift that keeps on giving. You can use it for almost anything, including promoting shiny silky long hair.

It contains Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) that have a low molecular weight and short chain structure. This means they can penetrate right into the hair shaft and protect your hair from damage by preventing protein loss. This helps make your hair stronger and healthier.

Coupled with castor oil, Vitamin E, geranium and lemongrass essential oil, this DIY coconut oil hair mask helps you grow a head of healthy hair!

What you Need 

• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp castor oil
• ½ tsp vitamin E oil or 2-3 vitamin E capsules 
• 5 drops geranium essential oil
• 3 drops lemon grass essential oil
• Small mixing bowl and spoon
• Shower cap

Directions 

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
2. If using vitamin E capsules, gently prick the capsules with a safety pin then squeeze out the oil into the bowl.
3. Massage the DIY coconut oil hair mask onto your scalp, reaching every portion of it.
4. Smear the remaining mixture along your hair length. 
5. Wrap your hair into a bun or put it up with a claw clip.
6. Cover with a shower cap and let the magic work for 30-60 minutes.
7. Wash off well, shampooing twice to get rid of excess oil residue.
8. Dry your hair and enjoy your new shiny strands! 

8.    DIY Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Mask for Detoxing & Curl-Defining 

Of course we are also going to have a detox mask on this list of top superfood hair masks for hair growth and more!

Scalp and hair detox is important to get rid of product buildup from alkalinic hair products we use on a day to day basis.

All this collects up and forms gunk on the scalp, blocking hair follicles from ‘breathing’ and functioning at their best.

Apple cider vinegar mixed with bentonite clay helps suck up gunk covering the hair follicles and clogging the hair shaft which helps your hair breathe better and start growing and thriving again!

Here’s how to make a DIY bentonite clay hair mask:

What you Need 

• 4 tbsp bentonite clay 
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ½ tsp castor oil
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp sweet almond oil
• 5 drops of tea tree essential oil
• 4 drops peppermint essential oil
• Warm water to combine 
• Mixing bowl and spoon
• Disposable shower cap

Directions 

1. First, add clay to a bowl.
2. Then add the oils.
3. Next add apple cider vinegar.
4. Combine using a spoon till chunky.
5. Finally add warm water and mix for a smoother consistency with no lumps.
6. Apply the mask to wet hair.
7. Cover with a shower cap for 20-30 minutes. 
8. You can add a warm damp towel on top of the shower cap for extra penetration.
9. Rinse out the mask very well. 
10. Shampoo and condition as usual.

9.    DIY Fenugreek Hair Mask

This DIY fenugreek hair mask is amazing to incorporate in your hair care routine.

Fenugreek is a superfood for your hair and it has been used in Indian Ayurvedic hair care practices for years.

It is best for prevent hair shedding while invigorating new hair growth and regrowth!

Fenugreek also contains large amounts of lecithin which helps in moisturising, hydrating and strengthening the hair roots and strands.

What’s more is the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of fenugreek order provides relief from scalp irritation, dandruff and lifeless looking hair.

Here’s the hair mask recipe to get you started:

What you Need 

• 3 tbsp fenugreek powder 
• 2-3 tbsp water to make a paste 
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp castor oil
• 5 drops rosemary essential oil
• 5 drops lavender essential oil
• Mixing bowl and spoon 
• Disposable shower cap

Directions 

1. Mix together the fenugreek powder and water to make a paste.
2. Once that’s done, add the rest of the ingredients and thoroughly combine.
3. Apply the fenugreek hair mask to different sections of your hair until your entire scalp is fully covered.
4. Leave for 45-60 minutes then wash off well with your usual shampoo.
5. Repeat twice a week to see faster results.

10. DIY Moringa Hair Mask for Hair Growth & Split End Treatment 

Moringa is a superfood from Indian and Africa! Its benefits are equally unmatched when eaten or applied externally.

A DIY moringa hair mask helps enrich your hair growth, control hair loss, prevent premature greying, fight dandruff, act as a natural conditioner and leaves your hair soft and manageable.

It contains Vitamin A, B, C and E as well as the minerals zinc and silica which are known to promote hair growth.

Try it out and see for yourself how bouncy your hair looks and feels after this mask:

What you Need 

• 2 tbsp moringa powder 
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tbsp coconut milk
• Warm water to form a paste 
• 5 drops peppermint essential oil
• 3 drops rosemary essential oil
• Mixing bowl and spoon
• Disposable shower cap

Directions 

1. Dump moringa powder into a bowl.
2. Add olive oil, peppermint essential oil and rosemary essential oil and mix up till combined.
3. Next add coconut milk, tablespoon by tablespoon while mixing to create a smooth consistency.
4. Your moringa hair mask is ready!
5. Apply on your hair roots until the entire scalp is saturated then slick the remaining hair mask on your hair length to the tips.
6. Tie your hair up and cover with a shower cap.
7. After 30 minutes, rinse it off thoroughly and wash your hair as you normally would.
8. Dry your hair as usual.
9. Enjoy the way your hair feels and looks!

11. DIY Avocado Hair Mask for Extreme Hair Growth & Deep Conditioning

Avocado is a buttery fruit that is filled with fatty acids, vitamins and minerals that deeply nourish and intensely condition hair strands when applied as a hair mask.

This DIY avocado hair mask features not only avocado but also spirulina, coconut oil, honey

What you Need 

• 1/2 avocado
• 1 tsp spirulina powder
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp avocado oil
• 5 drops peppermint essential oil
• 5 drops rosemary essential oil
• 5 drops lavender essential oil
• 1/2 cup of water
• Small blender
• Mixing bowl & spoon
• Disposable shower cap

Directions 

1. Add avocado, spirulina powder, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar and avocado oil into a small blender.
2. Now add 1/2 cup of water and blend till smooth and lump-free.
3. Pour into a bowl and drop in all the essential oils.
4. Mix well with a spoon.
5. Your DIY avocado hair mask is ready!
6. Apply onto dry scalp & hair, from root to tip.
7. Put on a disposable shower cap and keep it on for 30-60 minutes.
8. Rinse off well, shampooing twice.
9. You won’t stop running fingers through your soft silky conditioned locks!

Which of these top 10+ superfood hair masks are you interesting in trying out? Let me know in the comments below!