Honey has long been famous for its healing properties. Thanks to its rich chemical composition and high content of nutrients, it heals the hair. That is why honey has been widely used in home cosmetology for centuries in the form of masks and wraps.
Honey contains more than three hundred different nutrients, including trace elements, vitamins, proteins, amino acids and others. Homemade masks based on this magical beekeeping product give the hair an attractive healthy shine, softness and elasticity, stop hair loss and stimulate its growth.
Honey has a beneficial effect on the scalp.
Thanks to its good anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, it effectively fights dandruff, hypersensitivity, dryness or, conversely, oily skin
Honey can be used as a standalone hair care product. Rub a small amount of honey into the scalp and distribute through the hair. Do not rinse off the mask for an hour. Such an easy-to-prepare mask has wonderful properties: after the first use, the hair becomes more pliable, soft, strong and shiny. It will be especially useful for those with dry hair.
If natural honey is mixed with lemon juice in equal proportions, you get a great mask that stimulates hair growth. It is applied to clean, damp hair for 15-20 minutes, after which it is washed off with warm water. The mask is recommended to be done 3-4 times a week, the general course is 15-20 procedures.
The frequency and duration of the course depends on the initial condition of the hair and the desired result.
The combination of honey with yeast gives an amazing effect.
For preparation it will be required:
- 2-3 tbsp “Live” yeast
- 1 tbsp natural honey
- milk
Dissolve the yeast in warm milk until the consistency of a homogeneous paste. Add honey, mix well and leave in a warm place for 30 minutes. After the specified time, apply the honey mask to damp hair and keep it on for 40 minutes.
A mask based on a combination of honey and onions strengthens the hair and stimulates the development of new hair follicles. The recipe for its preparation is simple: chop an onion and a clove of garlic in a blender. Add 1-2 tablespoons to the resulting mass. melted honey. Keep the product on your hair for at least half an hour.
Essential oils of lavender, tea tree or jasmine added to the rinse water will help get rid of the unpleasant odor on the hair.
Damaged hair will like the following mask: mix slightly warmed burdock oil and honey in equal proportions. Massage the composition into the scalp in a circular motion, apply the remainder evenly onto the hair, paying particular attention to the ends. For the best effect, wrap your head with plastic and a terry towel. After 40 minutes, you can wash off the mask.
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