In recent decades, the cosmetics industry has flourished as women spend more and more money on funds that promise youth and beauty. But, despite this, homemade recipes continue to be popular. They are tried by mothers, grandmothers, girlfriends and are always made from affordable and natural products.
Recipes of folk hair masks: how to apply?
Proper implementation of the procedure will provide a good result. To do this, follow a few simple recommendations.
Before applying masks, the hair should be combed, it is better to do this with a massage brush.
Do not use the same mask for many months. It is believed that if after four weeks there is no result, then the tool must be changed.
A cosmetic course, as a rule, consists of 10-15 procedures. Masks are applied once or twice a week. After the course, the hair should rest for a month or two, after which again you can use cosmetics prepared at home.
It is important to remember that some foods cause allergic reactions. To avoid unwanted effects, a skin sensitivity test should be performed before testing a new recipe. It is very easy to do. You just need to take a drop of the finished mixture and apply to the inner bend of the elbow. If during the day no irritation or itching appears on the skin, then the mask can be safely used. Otherwise, wash off the cosmetic product and do not use it in the future.
It is recommended to keep the mask on your hair for as long as indicated in the recipe. You should not keep longer, hoping that the result will be better. Some home-made products contain aggressive ingredients that, with prolonged exposure to the skin and hair, will lead to the opposite result.
Sweet therapy: folk recipes for hair masks from honey
Honey is a popular component of many homemade hair care products. The bee product is rich in carbohydrates, organic acids, essential oils, vitamins and minerals. Masks should be done within a few weeks. The results do not have to wait long. After application, the hair becomes beautiful and smoother, fluffy, which many women do not like, disappears. The effect of light clarification and tinting is also noted - the hair acquires a pleasant golden shine.
To prepare the mask you will need 3 tablespoons of honey. If it is sugared, then first melt in a water bath. Wash your hair with shampoo. Dry slightly with a towel. Hair should be wet but not wet. Gently (preferably with a brush) apply honey and comb through a comb with rare teeth. Wrap the head with plastic wrap, and put a warm scarf on top. Keep the mask for at least an hour, then rinse thoroughly with cold water. To better comb your hair, you can use the conditioner.
Gelatin hair masks - folk recipes for beauty and shine
Gelatin masks are especially fond of the fair sex. What caused this popularity? Many women claim that the mask yields almost the same result as the expensive lamination procedure. This is explained by the fact that gelatin contains hydrolyzed collagen. Its molecules are so small that they quickly penetrate into the deep layers of the hair shaft. They restore the structure of the strands by gluing damaged areas. In addition, collagen creates a thin film on the surface of the hair, which makes the curls shiny, retains moisture and protects against various mechanical damage.
To prepare a mask according to the basic recipe, you will need only two ingredients - gelatin and water. The main condition is to properly prepare the mixture. Soak a tablespoon of gelatin in a small amount of water (approximately 75-100 ml). Leave on for 15 minutes to swell. Heat the gelatin container in a water bath until the product is completely dissolved. When the liquid has cooled, you can proceed with the procedure. Wash your head and pat it with a towel. Apply gelatin mass to strands with a brush or fingers. Distribute along the entire length of the hair. Be sure to wrap your head in cellophane film and a thick towel for a more noticeable effect. Keep at least 40-50 minutes. Rinse your head with cool water. After applying this mask, the hair becomes smooth, easy to comb. Therefore, you can do without air conditioning or balm.
Gelatin mask is suitable for different types of hair. You can enhance its effect by adding various ingredients to the basic recipe. Egg yolk, vegetable and essential oils, honey, lemon juice go well with gelatin. Such procedures should not be done more than once a week, because an addictive effect appears, and after a few sessions the mask becomes almost invisible.
Prevention of baldness with the help of folk recipes for hair masks
Mustard is another product often used to make homemade cosmetics. Spice has a disinfecting, drying and local irritating effect. Mustard masks are recommended primarily for strengthening hair follicles, preventing baldness and strengthening depleted strands. They are also useful for oily scalp care.
The most common recipe consists of the following ingredients:
· Dry mustard powder - 1 tbsp;
· Vegetable oil - 1 tbsp;
Yolk
Sugar - 0.5 tsp
Pour all the ingredients into a deep plate. Grind thoroughly until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. Pour 50 ml of cool water and stir again.
Unlike many other masks, the mustard mixture should be applied only to dirty hair. Natural fat on the scalp will create a kind of protection against the aggressive effects of the mask. The composition is carefully applied to the hair roots, gently rubbing with your fingertips. Put on a special cap made of polyethylene, tie a warm scarf or scarf. After a few minutes, a burning sensation should appear. This is a normal skin reaction to mustard. However, if your head is unbearably baking, rinse your hair immediately with plenty of water. Hold the mask for a quarter of an hour. After the procedure, it is forbidden to use a hairdryer.
Mustard as a cosmetic product is not suitable for everyone. Seasoning has several contraindications, such as sensitivity or dryness of the skin, minor head injuries (scratches, cuts), pregnancy, and a tendency to allergic reactions.
Simple hair masks: folk clay recipes
In folk medicine, clay is used to treat various skin diseases. It has cleansing, strengthening, disinfecting properties. Due to its beneficial effects on the scalp, it is an important component of some hair care products. There are different types of clay, and any of them can be used to prepare masks.
Making a mask is very simple. For this, 2 tbsp. dilute clay with water to the consistency of thick sour cream. For dry damaged hair, it is recommended to use milk. With the fatty type, decoctions from herbs such as nettle, yarrow, oak bark, etc. are better suited.
Wash your head with neutral shampoo and dry a little. Apply the prepared clay mass evenly to the hair, dividing them into strands. The mask can, but not necessarily, rub lightly into the skin. If the hair is dry, do not apply the mixture to the ends of the hair. Wrap the head with polyethylene or put on a shower cap. Hold the mask for half an hour.
The clay mixture is sometimes difficult to wash off. As a result, instead of shiny hair silk, you can get a dull tow. To prevent this from happening, you need to remember that it takes a lot of time and effort to flush. First, the hair is washed with warm running water. Then you need to use shampoo, rinse thoroughly again. After that, use a nourishing balm and rinse again with heated water.
To get a more noticeable effect, other ingredients are included in the prescription mask. For example, to care for oily hair, add lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to the clay paste. Dry strands will like a mixture with egg yolk, aloe, bee honey, fruit puree, and natural oils.
Folk recipes for hair masks are designed to improve the appearance of strands, restore the structure, improve the skin. To achieve the best result, you must use the tool that is most suitable for the type and condition of the hair.
