Mustard hair mask: recipes and results

Beautiful and thick hair is the dream of every woman. Many of the fair sex are constantly in search of funds that could help them solve the problem of weak and falling hair. Moreover, they do not even realize that the miraculous elixir is at their fingertips and is called “mustard powder”. Masks are made from it, which are able to quickly restore the structure of the hair, make the rods stronger, and also awaken the hair follicles from sleep.

At the same time, the principle of operation of the mustard mask is very simple. When applied to the skin, the mustard-based composition produces a warming effect and increases blood circulation in the affected area. As a result, the hair receives a maximum of nutrients, which positively affects their condition.

Mustard powder is an affordable tool that can be purchased at any store at a very attractive price. One package of 300 g is enough for a year and more regular use of the mustard mask. It is worth noting that its effectiveness was appreciated not only by many women, but also by men who suffer from early baldness.

What is needed for the beauty and health of hair?

Although the mustard mask gives a pronounced positive effect, one should not expect any miraculous properties from it.

After all, the beauty and health of hair depends on many factors, including:

• Genetics.

• Food.

• External irritants (hairsprays, dyeing, curling, blow-drying, etc.).

• Frequent stress.

• Avitaminosis.

The less negative endogenous and exogenous factors affect a person, the better the condition of his hair. The use of a mustard mask allows you to somewhat reduce this harmful effect, make your hair stronger and your hair thicker.

Contraindications to the use of mustard hair masks

Before you start using a mustard mask for hair restoration, you need to familiarize yourself with the available contraindications. Despite the fact that mustard is a natural product, not everyone can use it.

• Do not use the mask for people suffering from hypertension.

• Any disturbances in the work of the heart and blood vessels require the rejection of the use of a mustard mask.

• Diagnosed arrhythmia and tachycardia do not allow the use of a mustard-based mask.

Naturally, almost anyone can be allergic to mustard. This is also a contraindication to the use of a mask.

Allergic reaction test

An allergic reaction test must be performed without fail, even though the body has not previously responded to mustard with negative manifestations. The test is very simple and does not take much time, but it will avoid trouble in the future. To make sure that there is no allergic reaction, it is necessary to apply a small amount of mustard on the wrist, or rather, the composition that will be used as a hair mask. If no negative reactions occur within an hour, then the product can be safely applied to the hair. In the event that irritation, burning, severe hyperemia of the skin appears on the hand, the use of such a remedy should be abandoned.

About the beneficial properties of mustard powder for hair

There are a lot of advantages of mustard powder when using it as a means for healing hair.

Firstly, mustard contains a set of vitamins that help restore hair.

Secondly, by increasing the blood flow to the scalp, it will be possible to wake up those bulbs that are at rest. This means that the hair on the head will soon increase.

Thirdly, the effect will not be long in coming. Of course, you will not be able to get an instant increase in hair volume. However, after 2-3 months of regular use of the mustard mask, the hair will become lusher, stronger and healthier.

In addition, the mustard mask has a number of advantages over other hair restoration products, both natural and non-natural origin. Mustard-based masks are easy to wash off, do not have an unpleasant odor, and do not weigh down the hair. Such masks are useful both for the scalp and for the hair shaft itself. Therefore, mustard-based hair products were popular many years ago and have not lost their relevance to the present.

Recommendations for the preparation and use of mustard hair masks

Before you start preparing and using a mustard hair mask, you need to familiarize yourself with the following recommendations:

• Ready-made mustard, which is sold in stores, is not suitable for application to hair. The mask must be made independently, using mustard powder for this purpose. As for the store-bought product, it often contains other components besides mustard that can harm the hair.

• It is important to pay attention to the freshness of the mustard powder. Using an expired or stale product will not achieve the desired effect.

• To prepare the mask, you need to use warm boiled water. It is impossible to fill the powder with hot water, as the mustard will release caustic essential oils that can severely irritate the skin and respiratory tract.

• The mask should be applied to the hair immediately after mixing the components. Mustard-based products are not stored. Each procedure requires the preparation of a new composition.

• You should not overdo the mask on your head. If you exceed the recommended exposure time, this can lead to the fact that the scalp dries out and begins to peel off. The same applies to the frequency of use of the tool.

• To make the mask less aggressive, it is good to add various oils to it. For this purpose, suitable burdock, olive, almond oil. This will only enhance the healing and restorative effect.

Mustard Hair Mask Recipes

Recipe 1. The easiest way to prepare a mustard-based mask is to mix 2 tablespoons of the powder with a hair balm that is used on an ongoing basis. The proportion of mustard and balm should be 1:1. To the same mixture add an egg yolk and 2 teaspoons of powdered sugar. If the mask is used for the first time, then one tablespoon of sugar will suffice. It is used in this recipe to enhance the effect of the mustard, while the burning sensation can be quite strong, since the scalp is not yet accustomed to such an effect. The amount of sugar can be gradually increased, bringing it to the prescribed two tablespoons.

Recipe 2. An improved hair mask is a product with the addition of gelatin. After such a mask, the hair will become smoother, silky and shiny. Gelatin must first be soaked in warm water. One part of gelatin will require three parts of water. When the mixture swells, mustard powder (1 tablespoon) and a teaspoon of burdock oil are added to it. Such a composition is applied not only to the hair roots, but also distributed along their entire length.

Recipe 3. “Soft” mustard hair mask. The effect of such a mask will be somewhat weaker, but the burning sensation will not be so intense. To prepare the mask, you need to mix a teaspoon of cognac, aloe juice and mustard powder. One egg yolk and a teaspoon of cream are also added there. The mask is thoroughly mixed and applied to the scalp.

Recipe 4. Honey-mustard mask allows you to further enrich your hair with vitamins and minerals contained in honey. In addition, these two components mutually reinforce each other’s action. To prepare the mask, you will need to dilute a teaspoon of mustard powder with water in equal proportions. Add a teaspoon of honey and egg yolk to them. It is best to use buckwheat honey, which has a rich aroma and gives hair of any color a beautiful golden hue. If you wish, you can add aromatic oils, such as mint or rosemary, to the mask. Although any oil that is on hand will do. As a rule, one or two drops are enough for the entire composition.

Recipe 5. Mustard-mayonnaise mask. Perhaps someone will be surprised by a similar composition for healing hair. In fact, this mask works really well. Some cosmetologists even claim that the mayonnaise mustard hair mask is the favorite remedy of the famous actress Julia Roberts. To prepare the “Hollywood composition” you will need to dissolve 2 tablespoons of dry mustard in an equal amount of water, then add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 2 teaspoons of sugar to the mixture. If the mixture is too thick, then it must be further diluted with water. At the same time, it is important to choose only the mayonnaise that does not contain harmful chemical additives, but keep in mind that almost any store-bought mayonnaise contains vinegar, so you need to use it very carefully. It is best not to be lazy and make your own mayonnaise.

Recipe 6. Hair mask with mustard and yeast. To prepare the mask, the yeast must be diluted in warm water and left for an hour to activate. After this time, to the fermented yeast (2 tablespoons), you will need to add mustard powder (a tablespoon), honey (a teaspoon) and sugar (1-2 teaspoons). The resulting mixture is applied to the hair.

Recipe 7. Mask with mustard and sour cream. To prepare this remedy, you will need to dilute two tablespoons of dry mustard with an equal amount of water and add a couple of tablespoons of sour cream to the resulting mixture. It is better to use rustic sour cream, which has a high fat content, to prepare the mask. This mask is great for women with dry scalp.

Recipe 8. Hair mask with mustard and blue clay. To prepare this mask, you will need to dilute a teaspoon of mustard in water, add two tablespoons of blue clay and 2 tablespoons of arnica tincture to the mixture (the tincture contains alcohol). After mixing, the mask can be applied to the hair. It should be noted that this tool is only suitable for women with oily hair. Thanks to the mustard and white clay hair mask, you can reduce the frequency of shampooing and make your hair more voluminous.

Recipe 9. Hair mask with mustard and baby soap. To prepare the mask, you need to grate a quarter of a piece of baby soap and pour hot water over it to make a slurry. Then the resulting solution is filtered, chamomile infusion (2 tablespoons) and mustard (2 tablespoons) are added to it. The resulting mixture is thoroughly mixed and applied to the hair. Besides the fact that this mask has a healing effect, it is great for cleansing the scalp. It can be used by women with oily and normal hair that is prone to falling out. You need to use this tool 1 time in 4 days. After washing off the mask, simply rinse your hair with warm water, it is not necessary to use shampoo.

Recipe 10. Coffee mustard mask. To prepare the mask, you need to pour 2 tablespoons of natural coffee with half a glass of boiling water and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. When the infusion is ready, 1 tablespoon of mustard must be diluted with this particular coffee. The mixture must be rubbed into the roots of the hair, and the remains distributed along their entire length. This mask is suitable for owners of oily hair, as it perfectly regulates the work of the sebaceous glands. More than once a week, the mask should not be applied to the head.

How to properly apply a mustard mask?

To get the maximum effect, the mask must be applied to the hair correctly. It should not be rubbed into the scalp, it is also not necessary to distribute the mask through the hair (unless otherwise indicated in the recipe). When the mask is evenly applied to the hair roots, you can start healing their tips. To do this, they should be moistened with any oil. The “classic of the genre” is burdock oil.

A mustard-based mask should always be applied only to dirty hair. The sebaceous secret will reliably protect the skin from excessive irritation and will prevent the appearance of dryness and dandruff.

When the hair treatment is completed, wrap the head with cling film or put a plastic bag on the hairy part. From above, the hair is additionally insulated with a terry towel. This will warm up the scalp, open the pores and allow beneficial substances to penetrate deeper into the hair follicles.

The average duration of the procedure is about half an hour. Although to begin with, you need to reduce it to 15 minutes or even less. It all depends on the nature of the woman’s feelings. Gradually, the exposure time of the mask to the scalp can be increased. This will allow you to adapt without harming your hair and hair follicles.

After the exposure time of the mask has expired, it must be washed off under a warm stream of running water using shampoo. It is important that the water is not too hot or too cold. Then a conditioner is applied to the hair.

In order not to increase the dryness of the scalp, it is better to refuse to use a hair dryer. It is good if it is possible to dry your hair in a natural way, that is, in the air.

Safety measures

A burning sensation, especially if it is quite intense, indicates that the mask must be washed off the head immediately. Do not show unnecessary heroism and endure pain. This will not lead to a positive result, but will only worsen the condition of the scalp.

If a woman wears contact lenses, then she needs to be especially careful to ensure that the components of the mask do not get on the mucous membrane of the eyes when rinsing. This will not only lead to severe irritation, but also ruin the product.

How often can a mustard hair mask be used?

Although most recipes indicate how often hair masks can be used, everything is purely individual. Experts recommend applying the therapeutic composition to women with dry scalp no more than once every 10 days.

If the hair is oily, then a mustard-based mask can be used 1 time in 4-5 days. Owners of normal scalp should apply the mask once every 7 days.

Be sure to take a month break after a thirty-day course of mustard-based masks. This will allow the scalp to relax and calm down. At this time, you should continue to moisturize and nourish your hair with the usual balms and conditioners.

The effect of using a mustard mask

Many women note that the use of a mask leads to the fact that the hair begins to fall out. This is a temporary effect, which should not be scared. Moreover, you do not need to stop using this tool. Only weak hair falls out, which are held in dead follicles, and new, healthy rods begin to grow in their place. They will be stronger and stronger, which will allow you to grow your hair to the desired length.

Thanks to the regular use of a mustard-based mask, it will be possible to prevent premature hair loss, as well as make them smoother, healthier and lush. The greasy shine will go away, and the glands will begin to work correctly. Depending on what kind of composition is used to prepare the mask, you can additionally saturate your hair with vitamins and trace elements, and prevent the appearance of split ends. Mustard mask is an effective and effective remedy of natural origin that will get rid of the problem of hair loss.

Author of the article: Herman Olga Leonidovna, trichologist, specially for the site ayzdorov.ru