Hair strengthening masks. Recipes for strength and growth, from hair loss at home

Competent care of curls provides them with health and beauty. Effective treatments, including hair strengthening masks, can be done at home using natural ingredients.

Essential oils, decoctions, herbal infusions, vitamin complexes will help restore the hair structure, strengthen it and give it a beautiful appearance.

Rules and recommendations for the care of weakened hair

Professional stylists say that the curls need constant care, while it must be performed taking into account the following recommendations:

1. Weakened curls need to be washed no more than 2-3 times a week, this will keep them shiny and thick.
2. It is better to use the shampoo that meets the requirements of the hair, as well as has strengthening and healing properties.
3. Massaging movements while shampooing increase blood circulation, which provides additional curl growth.
4. It is better to wash weakened hair with cool water, boiling water negatively affects the skin and can provoke the loss of curls.
5. It is necessary to naturally dry your hair, if you need a hairdryer, then it is recommended to use it for a short time so as not to dry out already weakened curls.
6. It is better to choose a wooden comb, which will provide additional head massage.
7. Several times a week, you need to do healing masks that will help strengthen your hair, make it thicker and shinier.

Strengthening masks for dry hair

Dry curls require special care. If they become brittle, they need to be fortified using natural ingredients: bananas, sprouted wheat, cognac and burdock root.

The use of any recipe is as follows: the hair is impregnated with the resulting mass, it is recommended to cover the head with a bag and a kerchief, after 30 minutes the mask is washed off with shampoo.

Banana mask: banana, yolk, honey product (1 tsp.), sour cream (2 tbsp. l.).

With sprouted wheat: 1 tbsp. l. chopped sprouted wheat, 3 tbsp. l. cream and 1 tsp. lemon juice.

With burdock root... First you need to prepare a decoction: 1 tbsp. l. Mix dry root of a plant with 250 ml of boiling water and heat for 7 minutes, then filter and cool. 6 tbsp. l. the finished broth is combined with 1 tbsp. l. cognac and 4 tbsp. l. onion juice.

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Masks to strengthen oily hair

For oily curls, experts recommend using such natural ingredients: chicken yolk, cognac, mustard, green parsley and honey product.

They not only heal the hair, but also remove excess grease.

The exposure time is 40-60 minutes, the head must be wrapped, it is recommended to wash off the mixture with warm water and shampoo.

Effective recipes:

1. 1 yolk is mixed with cognac, lemon and carrot juice in the amount of 1 tbsp. l. of each product.
2. Raspberries, strawberries, cherries (optional) are mixed with 1 tbsp. l. honey or vegetable oil.
3. Stirred 1 tbsp. l. vodka, 1 yolk, 1 tbsp. l. aloe juice.After applying the mask, the curls must be rinsed with a decoction of chamomile or nettle.

   

Mixed hair strengthening masks

When the hair is oily at the roots and dry at the ends, the ingredients for the firming mask should be carefully selected. At home, you can use products such as flax seeds, honey, herbs, aloe juice.

The procedure is best done 30 minutes before shampooing, while it is recommended to wrap your head for this time.

Herbal mask... 0.5 tbsp. l. dry marshmallow roots and nettle leaves, flax seeds mixed with a glass of boiling water, let the mixture brew for 1 hour.

With honey and aloe... 2 tbsp. l. combine honey with juice of 1 lemon and 2 tbsp. l. aloe juice, if the mass is thick, then you can dilute it with a small amount of pure water.

Egg mask... Separate the yolk and white of 2 eggs. Beat the protein and grease the hair roots with it, and the ends with the yolk. You can use the whole egg: beat it well and apply to the curls.

Onion juice mask to strengthen hair roots

For hair, experts advise using onions. This product strengthens the roots, makes the curls thicker, stimulates their growth, moisturizes and nourishes the skin. The mask in question is recommended for all types of curls; they do it after 2 days for 2 months.

The only drawback of this product is an unpleasant odor. However, you can easily get rid of it if, after the procedure, rinse the curls with cool water (1 liter) mixed with lemon juice or apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp. L.). In addition, the mask must be kept for no more than 40 minutes and it is recommended to apply it only to the root zone.

Recipes for a firming onion hair mask for home preparation:

1. Chop 1 large onion with a blender or grater, squeeze the juice through cheesecloth (while it is necessary to filter it so that there are no product particles in it). The prepared juice is rubbed into clean and dry scalp, wrapped. After 40 minutes, wash off with acidified water. Decoctions of medicinal plants (sage, nettle, burdock) can be added to the onion in the amount of 1 tbsp. l.
2. Slightly warmed sea buckthorn (burdock) oil and honey (1 tsp each) are added to the finished onion juice. Use the mask as in the previous recipe. After removing the mask, experts recommend applying a good balm mixed with a few drops of any essential oil.

   

3. 2 tbsp. l. dry yeast is combined with 1 tsp. liquid honey and left to swell. Then add 2 tbsp. l. oil (burdock or olive) and 4 tbsp. l. onion juice, mix everything well. The mask leaks quite strongly, so it is recommended to keep it under a film and a scarf.

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Natural oils to strengthen and grow hair

For hair, experts recommend using the following oils: burdock, castor, sea buckthorn, olive, mustard, almond, peach, jojoba. Each product has its own characteristics, so it must be used strictly according to the recipe so as not to harm the curls.

Burr oil... Rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins and acids.

Application: the product in a heated form (37–38 C) is first rubbed into the roots, and then distributed along the entire length, insulated the head for 1 hour, rinsed with shampoo. To enhance the action, the agent in question is recommended to be combined with honey products, pepper tincture, mustard in a 1: 1 ratio.

Castor oil... It has strengthening properties, in addition, stimulates the growth of curls. Use the product both independently and as part of masks. Before use, it is recommended to warm the oil a little, apply it only to the root zone, wrap the head for 1 hour, then wash off the product with a mild shampoo.

Complex remedy: 0.5 tbsp. Warm up kefir, mix with 1 tsp. oil, rub the mixture into the roots of the head for 30 minutes.

Mustard oil... Suitable for oily curls, as it normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands. In addition, it prevents hair loss and stimulates hair growth. 1 tbsp. l. the product is mixed with 2 tbsp. l. favorite balm, grease the root zone with the resulting mass, wrap the head with polyethylene and a scarf for half an hour, wash off with shampoo.

This product goes well with essential oils: tea tree, ylang-ylang, rosemary, lavender, mint, eucalyptus.

Jojoba oil... Rich in vitamin E, a natural antioxidant that has a rejuvenating effect. Recommended for all types of curls. The oil is first heated, then the root zone is lubricated with it, and then it is distributed along the entire length. The head is wrapped for 1.5 hours, washed off with shampoo.

The product under consideration goes well with other oils: olive, burdock, almond (combine products 1: 1).

Sea buckthorn oil... Rich in vitamins, amino acids, it contains carotenoids, phytosterols, phospholipids. Use the product in a small amount (2 tbsp is enough) in a warm form.

Rub the product into the root zone, wrap the head for 1.5 hours, wash off with a mild shampoo. Experts recommend mixing the oil in question with liquid vitamins A and E (for 2 tablespoons of the product, 2 drops of vitamin).

Egg yolk masks

Egg yolk is rich in vitamins of group B, A and E, it contains beta-carotene, macro- and microelements. This product heals the curls, strengthens, activates their growth, they become soft and obedient.

Hair strengthening masks at home:

1. To feed curls and skin: mix the yolk, 2 tbsp. l. honey and a small onion grated on a fine grater. Action time: 1 hour.
2. For dry: 2 yolks are mixed with burdock oil and arnica oil (2 tablespoons each). Exposure time: 40 min.
3. For fatty ones: the yolk is mixed with 2 tbsp. l. water and 0.5 tsp. camphor oil. Action time: 5 min.
4. For normal: 2 yolks are mixed with 40 g of brandy diluted with water (1: 1). Exposure time: 20 min.

The mask is applied to clean curls, first to the root zone, then to the remaining length, the head is wrapped up. Wash off the product with shampoo.

Bee honey for hair beauty

Honey masks are considered the most effective in treating loose curls. The product in question is rich in vitamins, elements, amino acids. Since honey products are allergens, they are not recommended for allergy sufferers.

Firming mask... In a deep bowl (not metal), combine 1 tbsp. l. liquid honey, 1 tsp. tincture of propolis (alcohol), 2 tablets of mummy and 1 yolk. Lubricate the roots with the main part of the mass, distribute the rest along the entire length, wrap your head for 30-40 minutes, rinse with warm water.

For the growth of curls... Combine warm burdock oil, honey (liquid consistency) and mustard powder in equal amounts. Lubricate the roots, wrap your head for 15–20 minutes. If the product burns strongly, it is recommended to wash it off earlier than this time, and put less mustard in subsequent times.

Pepper tincture mask... 2 tbsp. l. honey product, 2 tbsp. l. lemon juice, 2 tbsp. l. peppercorns. Apply to roots, wrap your head for 30 minutes. If the product burns strongly, wash it off before the specified time.

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Strengthening hair with kefir, sour cream and yogurt

Fermented milk products (kefir, sour cream, yogurt) provide care for dry and brittle curls. Cosmetology products based on them nourish the hair, and also create a protective film on it, protecting it from the negative influence of external factors.

Effective recipes:

1. Stir the fermented milk product (3 tbsp. L.), Olive oil (1 tbsp. L.) And 1 chicken yolk.
2. Beat 200 ml of kefir (curdled milk) with 1 egg.
3. Connect 0.5 tbsp. fermented milk product, 1 tsp. honey and 20 g of fresh yeast, let it brew until the yeast "plays".
4. Mix the yolks of 2 eggs with 2 tbsp. l.sour cream.

   

When applying any of these masks, you need to remember that the exposure time is 30–40 minutes, while the head is wrapped in polyethylene and a scarf, the mixture is washed off with shampoo.

Fruit and vegetable masks

Fruits and vegetables are sources of vitamins, macro- and microelements, amino acids, which allows them to be used to heal weakened curls. Experts recommend using these products not only for food, but also making various masks based on them.

The most popular products are: lemon, apples, kiwi, banana, cabbage, carrots and others.

Lemon, apple, kiwi: 2 st. l. juice of these components, 2 tbsp. l. apple cider vinegar and 1 tbsp. l. mayonnaise. First, the roots are processed, the exposure time is 20 minutes, then the mass is rubbed into the skin and left for another 5 minutes, rinsed with shampoo.

Lemon and cranberry... 3 tbsp. l. cranberry juice, 2 tbsp. l. lemon juice, 5 tbsp. l. olive oil - mix, heat a little. Leave on the roots for 10 minutes, then massage the skin and rinse.

Cabbage and starch... Cook 2 leaves of cabbage and chop until puree, add 2 tbsp. l. starch and 1 tsp. olive oil. Apply the mixture to the curls, keep for 30 minutes, rinse.

Cognac and beer masks

Alcoholic drinks such as cognac and beer are widely used to stimulate hair growth. The alcohol contained in their composition irritates the scalp, increasing blood flow, providing nutrition and improving metabolic processes.

Cognac solves problems such as dandruff, excessive greasiness, improves the overall health of curls:

1. 1 part of an alcoholic drink, 4 parts of onion juice, 6 parts of a decoction of burdock roots: filter the onion juice, add the rest of the ingredients. Apply the mass like hair dye - to the roots with a brush, then massage the skin, wrap the head with polyethylene and a scarf. If the curls are oily / normal, the holding time is 1 hour, for dry curls - 30 minutes. Wash off the product first with water and then with an acidified solution (with lemon or apple cider vinegar) to remove the onion odor.
2. 2 tbsp. l. cognac, 1 tbsp. l. ground coffee, 1 egg: beat the egg, add the rest of the ingredients. The curls are impregnated with the resulting mass, then wrapped up the head for 1 hour, washed off without additional funds.

Beer is also used for weakened hair; the following masks can be made on its basis:

1. 200 g of rye bread is poured into 1 liter of drink, infused for 2 hours. The resulting mass is applied first to the root zone, then distributed over the entire length, the head is wrapped for 40 minutes. Wash off without additional funds.

   

2. Mix beer and fermented milk drink (0.5 tbsp each), apply along the entire length, wrap the head with a film and a scarf, leave for 30 minutes, wash off only with water.

Hair Strengthening Gelatin Mask

Gelatin contains a lot of protein, amino acids, collagen and various elements, so this product is used to strengthen hair. The effect of such a mask can be compared to lamination of curls.: They are characterized by smoothness and shine.

At the same time, experts do not recommend using the tool in question often: it makes the curls heavier and can provoke their loss. To prevent this from happening, it is enough to do 8-10 procedures per season.

At home, a gelatin mask for strengthening and growing hair is done as follows:

1. 1 tbsp. l. dry gelatin mix with 3 tbsp. l. water and let it swell (40 minutes), then heat the mixture over low heat until smooth.
2. Put 3 tbsp in a warm solution. l. good balm and whipped yolk, then 1 tsp each. colorless henna and mustard powder.
3. Use the mass on clean, damp curls, wrap the head for 30 minutes, wash off with shampoo.

To keep your hair healthy, you need to not only wash it, but also periodically indulge it with masks with natural ingredients: honey, onion juice, fruits, various oils and other products. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the type of curls so that they only benefit.

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