Mustard mask recipes to boost hair growth

Mustard is a powerful substance that can burn the skin or dry out the hair severely. Therefore, compliance with the rules for the use of mustard masks is mandatory.

The rules are simple

• When applying for the first time, keep the mask for no more than 10 minutes. Increase the exposure time of the next one by 3-5 minutes, etc. The maximum exposure of the mustard mask on the hair should not exceed 30 minutes.

• A burning sensation during the procedure is normal, confirming that the mask is working. If it becomes unbearable for you or leads to pressure surges (this is rare, but it happens), you should immediately wash off the composition and lubricate the scalp with vegetable oil.

• Make sure that the composition of the mask does not get on the exposed areas of the face and neck. This can cause burns. If mustard still gets on your face, wash it off or remove it with a cotton pad, and then grease with a fat cream, fat, oil (vegetable or butter).

• Don’t overdo it. Do not exceed either the exposure time of the mask or the frequency of use. No more than 30 minutes and no more than once a week – this is the algorithm for applying a mustard mask. This is more than enough for intensive hair growth to begin;

• remember, a mask with mustard is applied to dry, unwashed hair to avoid skin burns.

• A mask for dry hair should be enriched with oils (burdock, sea buckthorn, almond, castor), and cognac or water should be added to the composition for oily hair.

• Use only mustard powder to prepare the mask. Those mixtures that are sold in stores as a hot seasoning for dishes are not suitable for hair growth and health.

• If your hair is damaged, or the scalp is irritated or hypersensitive, skip mustard masks. There are less active ingredients that can nevertheless ensure good hair growth: eggs, gelatin, kefir, lemon, etc.

For increased hair growth, it is useful to alternate masks. For example, make mustard, next week – kefir or gelatin, another week – mustard again, etc.

Ingredients:

• mustard powder – 2 tbsp. l.

• water – 2 tbsp. l.

• egg yolk – 1 pc.

• granulated sugar – 1-2 tsp.

• burdock or castor oil – 2 tbsp. l.

Dilute mustard powder with hot water, then combine with the rest of the ingredients. Apply the composition, rubbing it lightly, first on the scalp and then along the entire length of the hair. Put on a shower cap or plastic bag, wrap up with a towel or warm scarf. Keep it on for 20-30 minutes. Rinse off the composition with warm water, and then wash your hair with shampoo and rinse with balm or conditioner. Keep in mind that the more sugar you put in the mask, the stronger the burning sensation will be. Over time, you will determine the exact amount of ingredients for yourself.

Ingredients:

• mustard powder – 3 tbsp. l.

• water – 3 tbsp. l.

Dilute the mustard with warm water to the consistency of sour cream and apply to the scalp. Cover with plastic or put on a shower cap, wrap up with a towel. After 15-20 minutes, wash off with warm and then cool water. This is the fastest and simplest mustard mask, nevertheless, the effect of its application is impressive – the secretion of fat is normalized, hair follicles come to life, and favorable conditions are created for enhanced hair growth.

Ingredients:

• mustard powder – 1 tsp

• butter – 1 tsp.

• cream 35% fat – 1 tsp

• burdock oil – 1 tsp

Before preparing the mask, the cream should be slightly warmed up and the butter softened. Mix all ingredients into a homogeneous mass and apply to hair roots. Keep it on for 20-30 minutes, rinse with hot water, rinse with cool. The recipe allows replacing cream with sour cream, and burdock oil with sea buckthorn or olive oil.

You can help dry hair even more if you not only apply the mask to the roots, but also lubricate the ends of the hair with vegetable oil. Thanks to this simple action, the hair will receive nourishment from all sides and will not dry out.

Ingredients:

• mustard powder – 1 tbsp. l.

• kefir or yogurt – 0,5 cups

• egg yolk – 1 pc.

Ingredients:

• mustard powder – 1 tsp

• natural honey – 1 tsp.

• dry yeast – 1 tbsp. l.

• granulated sugar – 1 tbsp. l.

• milk – 1 tbsp. l.

Dissolve yeast with sugar, slightly warmed milk and place in a warm place to ferment. After 20-30 minutes, add the rest of the ingredients, mix. Apply to the scalp, wrap with plastic and a warm scarf, hold for 20-30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. This super mask perfectly stimulates hair growth up to 3-4 cm per month. This is an excellent result.

Expert Tips

Head of the Department of Trichology and Hair Transplant.

– Mustard is one of the oldest plants. The first mention of it was in the Bible, and even Hippocrates began to use it for medical purposes. The name “mustard” indicates its bitter, pungent characteristic, and all parts of the plant have this property, and it manifests itself as a result of a chemical reaction that occurs in the crushed seeds or other parts of the plant. Due to this pungent effect, mustard has become a favorite among other components of hair masks. There are many options for beauty recipes, where mustard is one of the ingredients.

Mustard contains the glycoside sinigrin, which is broken down into sugar, acidic potassium sulfate and allyl mustard oil. The latter substance just has a burning taste and a specific odor, irritating the mucous membrane and causing an inflammatory process. And not only when used internally, but also when applied externally, as well as when inhaled. Just a 2% solution of mustard essential oil is used in medicine as a local irritant and is called mustard alcohol. Also, mustard has a powerful bactericidal effect and the ability to emulsify fats (to bind a fat molecule with a water molecule), it was the latter property that made it possible to use mustard as a cleanser for the scalp and body.

Since sinigrin is cleaved by the enzyme myrosin, which has a protein structure and directly depends on the effect of temperature, the enzyme has its maximum activity at a temperature of 37–40 ° С, at temperatures above 42 ° С it is completely destroyed. Therefore, when preparing hair products, it is necessary to observe this temperature regime, otherwise the properties are lost, including the burning sensation.

Separately, I would like to note one more important fact – mustard and its processed products are powerful allergens… That is, this substance can provoke not only the development of allergic reactions, but it can be absolutely contraindicated in some diseases. And here it is necessary to understand that in this category of persons an allergic reaction can occur not only when using mustard inside, but also when in contact with it.

Mustard hair masks are very popular due to their availability, “naturalness” and ease of use. The bulk of patients, as a rule, began their struggle for hair with these masks. But it should be understood that hair loss is just a symptom of a dozen diseases. Therefore, a mustard mask cannot influence the cause in any way. Many are confused by the annoying effect of these masks, since it is with it that new hair growth is associated. Many people believe that irritation, redness and itching are a sign of new hair growth. But in fact, this is an effect on the receptors of the skin, blood circulation, and not a direct effect on the hair follicle. Of course, there will be an indirect impact, but not so dramatic to cope with the problem of loss.

After using mustard masks, there are negative consequences: contact dermatitis, skin burns, swelling at the sites of application of funds, inflammation and, as a result, hair loss.

As a trichologist, I am against such products for stimulating hair growth. Nowadays there is a huge selection of various cosmetic preparations, effective, without such side effects, for any wallet. The only but: you need to understand what you are struggling with, and for this you need the help of a specialist. Do not self-medicate and take care of your health!