Fuller’s earth is commonly known as multani mitti in India and it’s a sedimentary clay composed of alumina, silica, iron oxides, lime, etc. It has amazing properties, and one of them is absorbing excessive oil and impurities. The minerals present in this clay have many beauty benefits for skin and hair. Multani Mitti has been widely used in the Indian sub-continent as a beauty product to tackle various skincare woes different combinations for centuries. But in this post, we would be exclusively telling you about how you can get straight hair and clear dandruff, and get healthy hair using multani mitti hair masks. So, pick the best one as per your hair concern!
Benefits of Fuller’s Earth for Hair:
• It removes excessive oil and dirt from the hair.
• It makes the hair healthy and strong.
• Minerals present in it promote hair growth.
• It makes hair soft and silky. Hence, it is an amazing conditioner
• It is mild in nature and does not harm hair at all.
• It absorbs all impurities without causing any side effects.
1. Multani Mask To Straighten Hair:
Multani mitti is not only great for skin, it can also tame frizzy hair. To straighten hair, take a cup of multani mitti, and add 2 or 3 egg whites to make a nice paste. Apply this mask all through the hair length, even to the split ends to tame them. Keep this hair mask for 10 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water. Let it dry and comb with a wide-toothed comb.
2. To Clear Dandruff From Oily Hair:
Ingredients Required:
• Multani mitti
• Shikakai powder
• Amla powder
Procedure: Soak multani mitti powder in water for 30 minutes. After that, add 1 teaspoon amla powder and 1 teaspoon shikakai powder to it. Mix it well. Also, add a little water to it to make a fine paste. Apply this mixture on your hair. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Then, wash it off with lots of water so that the pack gets off completely.
3. To Clear Dandruff From Dry Hair:
Fuller’s earth has the tendency to absorb excess oil and impurities. So, you must be thinking how does it work for dry hair? When multani mitti is mixed with other components, it works as an amazing hair mask for dry hair too. Check the details below:
Ingredients Required:
• Multani mitti
• Plain yoghurt
• Lemon juice
Procedure: Take 4 teaspoons of multani mitti. Mix it with 3 teaspoons of yoghurt. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to it. Mix it well to make a fine paste. Apply this on your hair. Let it stay for 15-20 minutes. Then, wash it off well with normal water.
4. To Boost Hair Growth:
Ingredients Required:
• Multani mitti
• Soaked and crushed fenugreek seeds
• Lemon juice
Procedure: Take 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds & soak them in water overnight. Crush them in the morning to make a fine paste. Now, take 3 teaspoons of multani mitti, add fenugreek seeds paste to it. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. You can also add water to make a fine paste. Mix it well. Apply it on your scalp. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then wash it off with water.
5. For Shiny and Healthy Hair:
Ingredients Required:
• Multani mitti
• Lemon juice
• Honey
Procedure: Take 4 teaspoons of multani mitti, add the juice of half sliced lemon. Also, add 1 teaspoon of honey to it. Mix them all to make a fine paste. Apply this paste on your hair and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Then, wash it off with plain water thoroughly. This pack will leave your hair soft and shiny.
6. For Hair Long and Strong Hair:
Ingredients Required:
• Multani mitti
• Lemon juice
• Fresh aloe vera gel
Procedure: Take 3-4 teaspoons of multani mitti, soak it in little amount of water for 1 day. After that, add 2 teaspoons of aloe vera gel to it. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Mix it well. Apply this mixture on your hair. Leave it for 40 minutes. Then, wash it off with water. This will promote to hair growth and make your hair stronger.
7. To Treat Split Ends:
Ingredients Required:
- Multani Mitti.
- Yogurt
Procedure: Mix half a cup of multani mitti with half a cup of yogurt to a smooth paste consistency. Apply this all over the hair and split ends, leave it on the hair for 10 to 15 minutes, and rinse off with lukewarm water. Do this once a week to avoid and treat split ends.
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