Yogurt Hair Mask Benefits + 7 Easy DIY Recipes

Learn more about Greek yogurt hair mask benefits and get several easy recipes to make your own at home.  Yogurt hair masks are good for all hair types, including dry hair or damaged hair.

My hair is naturally curly, which means that's it also dry and frizzy unless I use a hair mask once a week.  Since I make my hair masks, I've used a lot of hair masks. 

I've used butter, oils, fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, and more.  My hair always felt great, but it needed something more.  

My hair craves oils, but oils make my hair, well, oily.  They weigh down my hair and don't wash out completely.

One yogurt hair masks benefits is that it washes out and doesn't weigh down my hair.  It leaves my hair feeling soft and moisturized, and it's easy to wash out.

DIY yogurt hair masks are easy to make, and you can add oils and other ingredients to make a custom mask just for your hair type.

Keep reading for yogurt hair mask benefits and other ingredients to add and their benefits.

Yogurt Hair Mask Benefits + Easy DIY Recipes

Is it Good to Put Yogurt in Hair?

Yes!  Yogurt has several benefits for your hair and makes a great DIY hair mask recipe.  Yogurt can promote hair growth and strengthen hair with repeated use.

Is Greek Yogurt Good for Hair Mask?

I prefer to use Greek yogurt.  It's thicker, so there is less water content.  It's higher in protein and vitamins for its volume since there's less water.

Can I Use Flavored Yogurt on my Hair?

Whether you use regular yogurt or Greek yogurt, it's best to use unflavored yogurt.  

Can I Leave Yogurt in my Hair Overnight?

No, you shouldn't leave yogurt in your hair overnight.  It will get hard as it dries, which will be uncomfortable.  

You'll see results in just 20 minutes, so there's no need to leave a yogurt hair mask DIY on overnight anyway.

How Do You Make a Yogurt Hair Mask?

Making a Greek yogurt hair mask is simple.  Just use plain yogurt or try one of the yogurt hair mask DIY recipes below if you want to add different things.

Then spread on your hair and let sit for 20 minutes.  Rinse well and wash your hair as usual.

What Can You Mix With Yogurt for Hair?

You can use plain yogurt or mix in one of the following:

• Raw honey
• Carrier oil
• Avocado
• Banana
• Coconut oil

Is it Better to Put Hair Mask on Wet or Dry Hair?

Put a yogurt hair mask recipe on dry hair.  If you put it on wet hair, the oils won't get past the water and penetrate the shaft of the hair.

Should I Shampoo After Hair Mask?

Yes, you can shampoo and condition your hair as usual after a yogurt hair mask DIY recipe.

Yogurt Benefits for Hair

Strengthening

Yogurt is good for your body when you eat it, and it's also great for your hair and scalp.  There haven't been many studies regarding yogurt for hair, but some cultures have been using yogurt on their hair for generations.

Yogurt is deep conditioning for your hair.  Yogurt, especially Greek yogurt, is high in protein to strengthen your hair.

Hair Growth

Yogurt has lactic acid that can clean the scalp, exfoliate dead skin cells, and promote hair growth. 

 Using yogurt won't magically make your hair thicker right away, but it might help more hair grow since it clears out your pores to make hair growth easier.

Dandruff

Yogurt has some natural anti-fungal properties.  Dandruff is caused by a fungus, so applying yogurt to your scalp may help reduce dandruff and flakes.

Moisturizing

Yogurt is moisturizing, so it adds moisture and nourishes the hair.  This also helps reduce frizzy hair temporarily.

Dull Hair

Yogurt helps add shine to dull hair.  Your hair will look healthier and shinier after using a yogurt hair mask DIY recipe.

Also check out this banana yogurt face mask DIY to use yogurt on your face.

How to Apply a Yogurt Hair Mask

1. Apply the mask to dry hair.  
2. Apply the mask to all of your hair and then massage it on your scalp.  I section my hair to make sure each strand gets covered.
3. Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes.  I use a shower cap so it doesn't drip and make a mess.
4. Rinse the yogurt out with warm water.  I follow with washing and conditioning my hair.

Best Yogurt for a Yogurt Hair Mask

I use my homemade Instant Pot cold start yogurt recipe.  I don't add any sweetener or flavoring.  
If you buy yogurt, I suggest a Greek yogurt because it's higher in protein.  Any yogurt that you use should be sugar free and unflavored.  

If you don't eat yogurt, you don't have to throw away leftover yogurt.  I freeze it in these silicone ice cube trays.  

When I want to make a mask, I put three to four cubes in a bowl and thaw overnight in the fridge.  Frozen yogurt might separate or have a different consistency, but it retains its yogurt hair mask benefits for your hair.

Yogurt Hair Mask for Damaged Hair

If you use heat styling tools often, your hair may be damaged.  This mask combines yogurt and the rich fats of avocado for a deeply moisturizing mask that won't weigh down your hair.

Ingredients

• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/2 of an avocado, mashed
• 3 teaspoons raw honey

Directions

Combine yogurt, masked avocado, and raw honey.  Stir well and apply to dry hair.  Let sit for 30 minutes and rinse.

Yogurt Hair Mask for Dandruff or Itchy Scalp

Yogurt helps kill the fungus that causes dandruff.  Both yogurt and and honey moisturize your hair and scalp, which can help reduce flakes.  Coconut oil helps kill germs and moisturize the scalp and hair.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1/4 cup raw honey
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

Directions

Combine all ingredients.  If the coconut oil is solid, melt in the microwave until soft but not melted. 

 Then mix with the other ingredients.  Spread of hair and massage into scalp.  Wait 30 minutes and rinse well.  Wash and condition as usual.

Yogurt Hair Mask for Dull Hair

If your hair is dull, try this easy yogurt hair mask for instant shine.  Honey hydrates and pulls moisture from the air to keep moisturizing your hair long after you rinse off the mask.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 2 tablespoons argan oil
• 2 tablespoons raw honey

Directions

Combine all ingredients and mix well.  Apply to your hair and let sit for 30 minutes before rinsing.

Yogurt Mask for Strengthening

Both yogurt and egg have protein to strengthen hair.  If you have breakage, try this easy hair mask.  The sulfur promotes hair growth while olive oil moisturizes the hair.

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons yogurt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Beat the egg.  Add yogurt and olive oil.  Mix very well and apply to hair.  Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes.  Rinse well and wash hair.

Yogurt Mask for Frizzy Hair

Bananas are excellent for your hair.  They have vitamins and minerals that help nourish the hair to reduce frizzy hair and add volume.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1/2 banana, mashed
• 1 tablespoon raw honey

Directions

Combine yogurt, masked banana, and raw honey.  Apply to dry hair and let sit for 30 minutes.  Rinse well and wash hair.

Greek Yogurt Hair Mask for Oily Hair

Yogurt moisturizes and softens hair without weighing it down or making it oily, so it makes a great mask for oily hair.  You can use yogurt plain or add baking soda.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

Combine yogurt and baking soda.  Apply to hair and let sit for 20 to 30 minutes.  Rinse well and wash as usual.

Yogurt Hair Mask for Dry Hair

I prefer to use argan oil or macadamia oil for my hair masks.  You can use olive oil or coconut oil, but they are heavier oils that can weigh down your hair.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1/4 cup raw honey
• 2 tablespoons argan oil or macadamia oil

Directions

Combine all ingredients.  Apply to your hair and let sit for half an hour.  Rinse well and wash.
 
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