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When it comes to clay and hair, bentonite clay never misses in the discussion. It is mostly used as clay hair mask. Here are the benefits, how to use, DIY mask recipes for natural & 4c hair,<\/strong> before and after pictures plus dangers and side effects<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Bentonite Clay for Hair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve definitely heard and tried many hair masks, but what exactly are the benefits of bentonite(Aztec) clay for hair? There is a lot that is done to hair to keep it in good condition, including shampooing, conditioning, cleansing and even moisturizing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bentonite clay hair treatments are quite a mainstay in most women\u2019s hair recipes. The clay has many benefits for natural hair, damaged hair, dry hair and many other hair conditions. Some reviews have also shown that bentonite clay hair growth results are actually true and pleasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a unique way, this bentonite compound that comes in the form of calcium bentonite, potassium bentonite, sodium bentonite and aluminum bentonite can provide quite a long list of benefits to your hair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But is all this true? Can one use bentonite mud for hair loss? Can the treatment help improve natural hair, black hair and other types of hair?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following are some of the benefits of using this clay Bentonite clay for hair as an alternative to other treatments such as the traditional hair staple, henna. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleansing Hair<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This clay or mud is highly absorbent and will help clarify your hair without making it feel dry or stripped of moisture. If you have curly hair that is typically dry, this should be a great pick for making your hair soft and supple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying Hair<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Another of the important benefits of bentonite clay is in its ability to clarify hair by attracting and binding impurities and dirt in hair, leaving your mane looking pure and naturally silky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moisturizing and Conditioning Hair with Bentonite Mud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Are you tired of that dry feel that makes your hair tangled and frizzy? Well, sometimes hair breakage comes from dryness and poor conditioning. One big solution to this is to use bentonite clay as a moisturizer and conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bentonite Minerals for Hair<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Nourishing hair is no easy task since there is a long list of minerals and vitamins that are good for hair growth, healthy hair and even long hair. But what can you gain by using this clay?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, important of the bentonite clay benefits for hair is the mineral elements such as calcium, potassium and sodium that are found in the clay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bentonite Clay Hair Mask Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most of the bentonite clay benefits for hair can be found in a well done recipe of bentonite clay hair mask. (See section on recipe below). If your hair is suffering from the damage of itchy scalp and breakage, a natural clay hair mask can help restore its health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bentonite clay hair masks treatment are mostly used to cure or get rid of eczema, or dandruff from the scalp. This is a DIY bentonite mud hair treatment that you can do at home my mixing a few ingredients in your recipe to enjoy the benefits, some of which can be achieved with an overnight bentonite mud hair mask treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipe & Overnight Uses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From a quick look at the various recipes found on the internet, it is clear that you can modify the mixture as you want depending on the type of hair you have. Some people have black hair, others naturally oily hair, some looking to get rid of dandruff with a bentonite clay hair treatment recipe, others to stop hair loss with this clay, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When using the hair mask, you should allow the mixture to sit on your hair for about 15 to 20 minutes. Most people cover the hair being treated with a plastic cap to help condition the hair and prevent it from drying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipe#1 Hair Mask Detox<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. One cup of ACV (apple cider vinegar)<\/li>
  2. Aloe vera juice (two-three tablespoons)<\/li>
  3. Three drops of tea tree oil<\/li>
  4. One cup of bentonite mud<\/li>
  5. Extra virgin olive oil-two tablespoons<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Mix together all the above ingredients in a bowl of glass using a wooden or plastic spoon. Mix until you come up with a consistent paste-not too thin or watery and not too thick. At this point the contents ought to appear like grey wet mud. If you find that your mixture is too watery, add more clay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Apply the mud mixture to your scalp down the hair shafts. Leave on for10 minutes and rinse off<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Caution\/Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Do not let the clay mixture to get dry on your hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Use a few drops of olive oil to get rid of any bits of clay left in your hair. ACV helps reset your hair\u2019s pH balance and gives great shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When working on your recipe, avoid using metal equipment<\/strong> and bowls because they will destroy the properties of the bentonite clay that are beneficial to your hair<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bentonite clay powder hair mask recipe #2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    What you will need;<\/p>\n\n\n\n