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Kefir is a valuable product with which you can not only put in order the work of the digestive organs, but also improve the appearance and condition of your hair. Kefir is used by women as part of various masks to stop hair loss, normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, and make strands smoother, softer and more manageable.
Kefir hair mask is incredibly useful, which has been proven by many years of experience in its use. At the beginning of the last century, people did not have such an abundance of commercially produced balms and conditioners, but at the same time, almost all women had healthy and thick hair. This is explained not only by the aggressive chemical composition of modern cosmetics and excessively frequent hair washing, but also by the fact that earlier the fair sex was content with mostly natural hair care products. Moreover, kefir in this list is almost in the first place. Therefore, do not ignore the knowledge and experience of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers – it is better to use their time-tested recipes.
Why is kefir good for hair?
Kefir, of course, makes hair healthier and stronger, but due to what does this happen?
In fact, this is possible due to the chemical composition of the drink:
Kefir contains lactic acid fungi, which contribute to the normalization of the sebaceous glands. Therefore, with the help of kefir, you can get rid of the increased fat content of the scalp, seborrhea and dandruff. Hair begins to grow faster, the root volume increases, the hairstyle looks more neat.
The composition of kefir contains protein, which allows you to strengthen the hairline, make it more durable, flexible and soft. In this case, the hair will break and split less.
Kefir is rich in calcium, which is necessary for women of any age. The external use of the drink allows you to deliver a useful microelement directly to the hair and their roots.
Using a kefir mask allows you to create a nutrient medium that will help moisturize the scalp. Therefore, this remedy can be used by women with dry and normal hair.
Kefir contains vitamins such as B1, B2, B6, B12, E, PP, as well as biotin, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, potassium and molybdenum. All these substances are necessary to maintain the beauty of the hair. They contribute to their recovery and nutrition.
After applying the kefir mask, an invisible, thinnest film remains on the hair, which protects them from all kinds of damage.
It is worth noting that all the beneficial properties of kefir are not an advertising move by manufacturers of an expensive hair care product. Information is checked by time and long-term experience of use. In addition, kefir is a completely natural product; it does not contain chemical components that could provoke allergies or other undesirable reactions from the body.
When should you use kefir hair masks?
Kefir masks can be used for hair care with almost no restrictions. The drink is useful for owners of hair of different types, and age does not matter. However, if women who do not have hair problems need to use kefir masks as a means to maintain their health and beauty, then there are also women who are recommended to use kefir for hair treatment.
It can help solve the following problems:
Slow hair growth.
Baldness.
Strengthened work of the sebaceous glands.
Dull, lifeless hairstyle, lack of volume.
Brittle and split ends.
Dandruff and seborrhea.
Exhaustion of strands by frequent staining or other adverse external factors.
When should you not use kefir masks?
Kefir hair masks can be used at any age. The only limitation is individual intolerance to the product, which is extremely rare.
To prepare the mask, it is required to take natural kefir, and not a kefir product. A drink with fillers may contain chemical components that can adversely affect the condition of the hair. A homemade drink made at home is also great for hair care.
It is worth using kefir masks with caution for women with dark hair color, which they have as a result of dyeing. The fact is that kefir, when applied to the hair, acts as a natural oxidizing agent, which means it will contribute to the speedy washing out of the coloring pigment from the hairline.
Do not use an expired product to make a mask. There will be much more lactic acid bacteria and yeast in such a drink, which can lead to skin irritation.
How to apply kefir on hair?
There are certain rules that must be followed when applying a kefir mask. They can be slightly modified in different recipes. However, these changes are minor and relate only to the time of exposure of the mask to the scalp and hair.
Hair should not be too dirty. You can carry out the procedure on a clean head.
Before using the mask, kefir must be warmed up to room temperature. Cold drinks should not be used.
To apply a kefir mask on the scalp, it is very convenient to use a brush.
After distributing the composition through the hair, they need to be wrapped with polyethylene and insulated with a terry towel. This will create a greenhouse effect and make the mask more effective.
If the hair is too greasy, then you need to choose kefir with a low percentage of fat content. When the scalp is dry, it is better to use a product with a fat content of 3,2% or more.
For the easiest application of the kefir mask, the hair can be slightly moistened.
The duration of the procedure varies depending on which components are included in the mask.
In order for the kefir mask to have an effect, it will need to be used in courses. One course lasts about three months, the frequency of applying the mask is 1 time in 3-4 days.
How to wash off kefir from the head?
To completely remove the kefir mask from the hair and rinse them thoroughly, you need to use shampoo. The water should not be too hot, but not cold either. Water at room temperature is considered optimal. If it is hot, then the kefir on the hair will curl up, and you will have to spend much more time washing it off.
To make your hair soft and manageable, you can use a homemade conditioner. To prepare it, you need two liters of water and the juice of one lemon. It can be replaced with a tablespoon of vinegar.
Recipes for making kefir hair mask
A drink for making a mask can be used in its pure form, or you can supplement it with various components.
Kefir mask. Classic kefir mask. To prepare it, you only need a fermented milk drink, which will need to be heated to room temperature and distributed over the scalp and hair. After 1-2 hours, the mask will need to be washed off. This dandruff remedy is very helpful.
Mask with kefir and clay. If the scalp and hair are very oily, then you can use a mask with the addition of blue clay. It is sold in pharmacies and cosmetic stores. To prepare the mask, you will need half a glass of kefir and 2 tablespoons of clay. You can adjust the density of the mask with a fermented milk drink. The final composition should lie well on the hair and not flow down it. The exposure time of the product on the hair is 30 minutes.
Nourishing mask with kefir and oils. If the scalp and hair are very dry, then a kefir-based mask with the addition of various oils is perfect. To prepare the medicinal composition, you will need 3 tablespoons of oil (you can take a mixture of olive, burdock and castor oils) and 3 tablespoons of kefir. All components are combined and applied to the hair for 1 hour.
Kefir and honey hair mask. To prepare it, you need a tablespoon of liquid honey and a quarter cup of kefir. The mask is applied to the head for half an hour. The product is great for nourishing the hair and scalp. It can be used for owners of dry and normal hair.
Kefir-onion mask. To accelerate hair growth and prevent hair loss, you can use a kefir-onion mask. To prepare it, you will need the juice of one raw onion and a glass of kefir. To enrich the mask with vitamins, you can add fresh chicken yolk and a teaspoon of burdock oil to it. Leave the composition on the hair for half an hour. In addition to the fact that such a tool effectively fights hair loss, it has another advantage – after the mask is washed off, the smell of onions is practically not felt. The fact is that kefir neutralizes it. Therefore, no additional procedures are required.
Mask with kefir for brunettes. Mask with kefir and cocoa. It is traditionally believed that kefir masks are the prerogative of blondes. In fact, kefir can also be used by brunettes without fear for their hair color. To prepare the mask, you will need a tablespoon of cocoa, 2 tablespoons of kefir, 1 tablespoon of warm boiled water and an egg yolk. The resulting mixture should be applied to the hair roots and scalp. Leave the mask under the plastic wrap for half an hour. The effect of lightening from such a mask will not be obtained, but it is quite possible to achieve healing of the hair and scalp.
Mask kefir-yeast. In order to accelerate hair growth, you can use a kefir-yeast mask. To prepare it, you will need to grind 2 tablespoons of pressed yeast and pour 1/4 cup of kefir over them. The resulting mixture must be transferred to a glass beaker and put it for half an hour in a container with warm water. After this time, a yeast “cap” forms on the surface of the kefir. A teaspoon of sugar is added to the resulting mixture, mixed thoroughly and applied with a brush to the hair roots and scalp.
Kefir-cognac mask. It is best used by owners of oily scalp, as well as a tendency to hair loss. To prepare the mask, you will need 20 ml of cognac, 50 ml of kefir, 2 egg yolks and 20 ml of burdock oil. All ingredients are mixed and applied to the scalp and hair roots for 40 minutes. It is necessary to drive in the mask with massage movements.
Kefir mask for dandruff with rye bread. A mask with kefir and rye bread allows you to get rid of dandruff and saturate your hair with vitamins. To prepare it, you need to soak a piece of rye bread in 0,5 cups of kefir. After half an hour, the resulting mixture is passed through a blender and a tablespoon of castor oil is added to it. Apply the mixture to your hair for half an hour.
Mask with kefir and hop cones. To prepare it, you will need to pour a tablespoon of dry hop cones into a glass of water and bring the resulting mixture to a boil. Then the broth is insisted for an hour, filtered and cooled. To prepare one mask, you will need 100 ml of kefir and 50 ml of a decoction of hop cones. The composition is applied to the hair and left for 60 minutes. Thanks to this mask, it will be possible to make hair stronger and accelerate their growth.
Tips for getting the most out of it
There are not too many tips for using a kefir mask, however, following them will allow you to achieve the maximum effect and make your hair healthy and strong.
It is not recommended to use kefir masks on an ongoing basis. The components of any mask tend to accumulate in the hair and make it heavier over time. As a result, the hair will look tired, begin to get dirty faster and may even begin to fall out. Therefore, the break between courses should be at least 2 months.
Kefir masks go well with almost any component. However, when adding this or that remedy, you need to take into account the type of hair and scalp. It is undesirable to mix kefir with any means of chemical origin.
The fatter the hair, the lower the fat content of kefir should be.
Using a kefir mask will allow you to put your hair in order without spending a lot of time and effort on it.
Author of the article: Herman Olga Leonidovna, trichologist, specially for the site ayzdorov.ru