Avocados are known for their plethora of health benefits. In fact, they're amongst the healthiest fruits available. What's more, they're also pretty versatile when it comes to their usage. From food recipes to skincare products, avocados can come to your aid for multiple purposes. And one of those is haircare. Featuring abundant vitamins and nutrients, avocados can help provide your hair with the shine it deserves. So, if you're looking for smooth and soft hair, here are some DIY avocado masks you can opt for.

Oatmeal works as a natural moisturiser and exfoliator so it can help keep your scalp nourished and free of infections. Add ½ cup of avocado pulp and ½ cup of oatmeal to a bowl. Mix the ingredients well to make a paste and apply the mixture to your scalp and hair. Leave it on for an hour and then rinse it off with conditioner and shampoo.

While coconut oil works as a natural moisturiser for your hair, aloe gel is packed with vitamins that can give it a beautiful shine. You'll need the pulp of one aloe leaf and one ripe avocado pulp. Add one tablespoon of coconut oil to this and mix well. Apply this mixture all over your hair and scalp and leave it on for a good 40 minutes. Rinse with warm water afterwards.

Bananas can work wonders in adding that much-needed shine to your hair. In a bowl, add finely chopped pieces of one banana and ½ avocado pulp. Mash and blend these ingredients together to make a rich and thick paste. Apply the paste to your hair and locks and leave it on for at least an hour before rinsing it off.

Eggs are rich in protein so they can help improve your hair's texture while olive oil ensures they get conditioned properly. In a bowl, add the yolk of one egg, drizzle some olive oil and add the pulp of one ripe avocado. Mix all the ingredients well and then apply the mixture to your hair. Leave it on for at least 2 hours and then wash it off with cold water.

While olive oil moisturises your hair, honey keeps them smooth and healthy and yoghurt helps keep infections at bay. Mix one cup of yoghurt with one ripe avocado pulp, 3 tablespoons of honey and some olive oil. Mix well and apply the mask all over your hair and scalp. Leave it on for 20-30 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.