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Despite the wide range of different hair care products available in stores, home methods remain the most effective and beneficial. Masks with natural ingredients do not contain chemicals, carcinogenic and mutagenic substances, and are also cheaper than ready-made cosmetics. Home care with products from natural ingredients – the ability to cope with hair loss and strengthen them. Although the result of the procedures is not immediately noticeable.
Mustard hair mask
Mustard has been used as a fragrant and spicy seasoning for a very long time. However, in addition to its ability to give dishes a special unique taste, it also has other useful properties, which allows it to be used in the manufacture of home cosmetics. It is added to baths to make the skin soft and smooth. Mustard wraps are useful. Acting on the skin, they stimulate the process of burning body fat.
Dry mustard in the mixture for wrapping increases blood circulation and metabolism. Due to this property, it is included in the composition of masks. Mixed with other ingredients, mustard powder helps boost hair growth. It is necessary to use funds based on it carefully. Mustard hair becomes dry, so masks with it should not be applied to the ends. There may be a slight burning sensation of the scalp. To avoid this, granulated sugar is added to the mask mixture. When the burning sensation is felt too strongly, you need to wash your hair.
Dilute mustard powder in water. The consistency of the mixture should be quite thick. Gently apply the mask to the scalp. After some time, thoroughly wash and rinse your hair. There is another option for using mustard. The powder can be diluted in plenty of water and then rinsed with hair.
The mask will be much more effective if additional components are used in its manufacture. For example, you can mix mustard powder with honey, raw egg yolk, kefir. The alternation of the main components helps to get the best result. Within one month, you can use honey with mustard, then replace it with kefir and yolk, or use all the ingredients at the same time. So the scalp will not get used to one composition. As soon as a strong burning sensation is felt, wash off the mask. Usually 20-30 minutes is enough.
Hair masks with honey and egg
Bee honey is rich in B vitamins, contains iron, iodine, manganese, zinc. All these elements are essential for maintaining healthy hair. Therefore, based on honey, moisturizing and nourishing products are obtained. They help to cope with split ends, add volume and eliminate hair loss. Hair masks with honey are not suitable for those who are allergic to the main component. In all other cases, they will quickly restore and strengthen weakened hair.
The egg is also a source of many vitamins and minerals. It allows you to moisturize the scalp, and lecithin, which is part of the yolk, enhances its protective functions. It is an affordable, cheap, but very useful component for home hair care products.
Together, honey and egg are even more effective. Hair after the mask becomes smooth and silky, falls out less. You will need an egg and a tablespoon of honey. It is better to increase the amount of ingredients if the hair is very long. Beat the egg and add honey to it. You should get a not too thick mass, which must first be applied to the roots, and then to the entire length of the hair. You can pour a little cognac into the mixture. The main thing is not to overdo it, otherwise the mask will turn out to be too liquid.
Burdock oil mask
Among all essential oils, it is burdock that is considered the most effective in the fight against hair loss. It contains vitamins A and E. They help to restore the structure of damaged hair, moisturize it and cure split ends. Burdock oil also contains inulins and natural proteins. It is very useful for oily hair, as it normalizes the sebaceous glands. The problem of dry scalp and dandruff can be solved with burdock oil. After using products based on it, the hair grows faster, their loss stops.
Burdock oil is added to masks, combined with other natural ingredients, or used on its own. It is heated and rubbed into the scalp. Keep the mask on for at least 2 hours. Burdock oil is washed off very badly, so it is better to apply shampoo more than once. You need to apply this remedy within a month. After taking a break for a few weeks, and repeat the treatment again.
A good mask that stimulates natural hair growth is obtained from burdock oil and yeast. In addition, it produces a general strengthening effect. Yeast is diluted with warm milk, honey is added to them. After 20 minutes, a spoonful of burdock and castor oil is poured into the resulting mixture. The mask should be kept on the head for an hour.
Cocoa can be used instead of yeast. However, in this case, you do not need to add honey and castor oil. Dilute a couple of tablespoons of cocoa in warm milk. The consistency of the resulting mass should be like thick sour cream. Pour a tablespoon of burdock oil into it. Wash off the mask after 40-60 minutes.
Gelatin mask
The main purpose of gelatin is the preparation of all kinds of jellies, puddings and other desserts. The use of such dishes is good for hair. But masks with gelatin give an even greater effect. This substance contains large amounts of protein necessary for hair growth. The use of gelatin at home resembles salon lamination in its action. A film is formed on the hair that protects against the influence of external factors. In addition, they acquire a beautiful shine.
For the simplest version of the mask, only gelatin is used as the main component. It is diluted in water, and when it swells, mixed with a conditioner. Before applying to clean and slightly damp hair, gelatin must be heated until completely dissolved. If this is not done, the particles of the substance will be difficult to wash out. Lubricate with gelatin only hair. It tightens the scalp and causes discomfort. Keep the mask for a total of 35-45 minutes. The head should be wrapped with a film, and on top with a towel. First, warm the hair with a hairdryer for 15 minutes, and after another 20-30 minutes, wash off the mask. Keep the mixture for too long, so that the gelatin does not freeze and dry. This can negatively affect the health of the hair and affect their appearance.
Another version of the mask with gelatin involves mixing it with an egg or honey. The thick mass is heated in a water bath before application.
Olive oil mask
Olive oil is a healthy and tasty product. It contains vitamin E, antioxidants and trace elements necessary for humans. In cosmetology, olive oil is widely used due to the softening and moisturizing effect that it can have on the skin. Polyunsaturated fatty acids exfoliate the top layer of the epidermis. This allows you to provide oxygen to the cells of the scalp and enhance hair growth. Vitamin C, which is part of olive oil, protects against wind and overdrying.
It is better to prepare hair masks from an extra class product. This is the name of extra virgin olive oil. However, it is also effective on its own. It is enough just to heat the oil and distribute it evenly through the hair. Wrap cling film on top. Keep this simple mask on your head for at least half an hour. Depending on the type of hair, it is recommended to repeat the procedure several times a week. You can mix olive oil with jojoba oil for the best effect.
Another mask helps to cope with the problem of hair loss. It is necessary to mix olive oil with burdock. To make hair shiny, lemon juice is added to the mixture. It is applied for 1-2 hours.
Olive oil can be included in the list of ingredients for an egg and honey mask. You can also pour a few tablespoons of lemon juice there. Keep the mixture on your hair for an hour.
Useful for hair growth hot pepper, which is mixed with olive oil. Such a mask is very effective, but it must be used carefully. After all, pepper causes a strong burning sensation. Therefore, if you experience discomfort, you should immediately wash your hair.
Castor oil mask
Castor oil is an ambulance for hair loss. Due to its ability to influence their growth, this remedy is even applied to eyelashes. With regular use of burdock oil, hair really becomes shiny, acquires a healthy shine and falls out less. All this is due to the unsaturated acids contained in it.
A mask of alcohol tincture of pepper and castor oil will help reduce hair loss. You can add a few tablespoons of lemon juice to the mixture. For those who are not afraid of a pungent smell, a mask of burdock oil and onions is suitable. Adding egg yolk to the mixture will help to avoid an unpleasant odor. But within a few days, the smell of onions will still be felt.
Twice a week you can make a mask of vodka, castor oil and lemon juice. It speeds up hair growth. To get the mixture to the desired consistency, vodka should be used quite a bit. Apply the mask for 2-3 hours.
Known for its health benefits, avocado pairs well with castor oil. The mask helps to cope with hair loss and split ends. Preparing it is simple: just mix the pulp of an avocado with castor oil and honey. After 1-2 hours, you can feel how soft your hair has become.
Hair masks with honey
Many hair products contain honey. But it is better not to buy ready-made masks, but to make them yourself. So you can be sure that bee honey is natural and of high quality. With the help of this delicious product, it is possible to easily and quickly strengthen damaged thin hair, enhance their growth. honey should be taken liquid. If it is heated, bringing it to the desired consistency, the beneficial compounds in it are destroyed.
Fragrant mask is obtained from honey and chamomile. Chamomile flowers should be boiled in a water bath. Then add honey there. Keep the mask for half an hour, and then rinse your hair thoroughly. It is recommended to repeat the procedure once a week.
Grate the onion, add honey to it. Apply the resulting mixture to your hair. Leave the mask on for 40-60 minutes. If you rinse your hair with vinegar and water after shampooing, the onion smell will be less. honey can be simply rubbed into the scalp to stop hair loss.
Egg hair masks
Chicken egg is a component of hair masks rich in nutrients and important trace elements. The yolk contains vitamins E, A, D. They protect the hair from drying out and moisturize them. Vitamin D promotes hair growth. Protein is a source of amino acids and proteins. Therefore, before washing your hair, you can simply apply a couple of raw eggs to your hair. But for the best effect, it is recommended to use masks from several ingredients.
Mix the yolk, a few tablespoons of natural yogurt and lemon juice. Keep this mask on your hair for half an hour or use as a conditioner. A good effect is given by products from eggs and various oils. For example, olive or burdock. After these masks, the hair grows faster.
There is another option for a no less nutritious remedy. To prepare it, you will need a couple of yolks, a few tablespoons of cognac and vegetable oil. Mix all the ingredients and apply on the scalp and hair for 30-40 minutes. Wrap with foil and towel on top.
You can make a mask with apple cider vinegar, glycerin, eggs, and castor oil. Already after the first procedure, the hair looks healthy and strong, falls out less. When washing off the egg mask, it should be remembered that they curl up from too hot water. Hair must be covered with a film so that the mixture does not harden on them.
Author of the article: Herman Olga Leonidovna, trichologist, specially for the site ayzdorov.ru