Posted November 16, 2011 by Sunny Subramanian
I love pumpkin season! Not only do I ? to stuff my face with scrummy pumpkiny goodness, I also like to rock it in my beauty routine.
Pumpkin—rich in potassium and vitamins A and C—has the “oomph” factor to give your hair a luscious boost while promoting hair growth and a healthy scalp. Plus, it smells delish and seasonal! Um, yes, please!
Pumpkin Hair Mask
1 cup canned pumpkin purée
1/4 cup coconut oil
What’s your favorite pumpkin beauty recipe? Please share it with us in the comments section below!
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243 days ago
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and could you use any kind of pumpkin ? or does it have to be fresh ?
240 days ago
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Hey @Kayla,
As long as you aren’t allergic, I think any pumpkin would work.
~Rachel S. with peta2
243 days ago
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when you rinse it out does it matter what temp water you use? my hair is hard to crow and so ive tried stuff and everything said to rinse in cold water so the smell doesnt stick in your hair as bad .
240 days ago
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Hey @Kayla,
I think lukewarm water would be fine!
~Rachel S. with peta2
563 days ago
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do you need coconut oil or can you use you use any oil
506 days ago
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Coconut oil is very good for hair, but if you don’t have any (I’ve had a hard time finding some before) you can use extra virgin olive oil.
577 days ago
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Do you apply this when your hair is wet or dry??
575 days ago
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Would say dry since it will moisten up from the mixture.
580 days ago
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This is great for your hair! But you need to THOROUGHLY blend the pumpkin. Otherwise you will spend the next 2 hours picking out pumpkin bits and still have chunks left. I speak from personal experience. It needs to be a completely smooth consistency.
575 days ago
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Use the canned pumpkin Purée
581 days ago
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i probably makes your hair smell great too
581 days ago
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So does this condition they hair or what?
581 days ago
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It promotes hair growth and a healthy scalp.