Kefir is a unique product thatcontains beneficial fungi and bacteria. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is simply amazing for hair care - kefir masks give them shine, strength and improve their structure. Kefir is a product that came from the Caucasus - look at the women from those places, what luxurious, thick and well-groomed hair they have. It is known that they have been using fermented milk products there since ancient times - they rinsed their hair with whey, applied matsoni before washing, made kefir masks for hair. Of course, only a natural product is used for this, the procedures are carried out regularly, and then the result will definitely please you. By the way, Russian women always rinsed their hair with kvass or whey - why not kefir masks? Still, it is worth considering the experience of our ancestors - grandmothers always knew how to look wonderful, and hair was the main pride of any lady.
How to prepare kefir for masks
It is clear to everyone that there is nothing better than homemade kefirNo – the store-bought product is fat-free, diluted and, in general, it is not clear what it is made of. So it is worth preparing such a product yourself, especially since it is done very, very simply. So, you will need:
- Boiled milk, take for this process homemade milk - rustic;
- The leaven of kefir (for this you can buy an ordinary kefir in the store).
Cool the milk to 20 degrees and pour it into200 ml containers. Add 2 teaspoons of the starter to each container and leave it in a warm place for two days. Make sure there are no drafts. After two days, the kefir can be consumed, by the way, you can just drink this drink - it is also quite a useful thing, and you can use a little of the ready-made kefir as a starter for the next mask. Just keep in mind that after seven days such a product becomes “old”, and you cannot use it for starter, and it is no longer suitable for masks - it is better to bake pies from it.
Kefir mask for any hair
Kefir hair mask improves hair structure,affects the roots and nourishes the scalp. By forming a film on the hair, the kefir mask helps to cope with the negative impact of the environment. And when it is washed off, more dust, dirt and residues of cosmetics are removed. Kefir should be distributed over the entire length of the hair, rubbing it into the skin and hair, with light massage movements, for several minutes. Then put on a cap and leave all this beauty for twenty minutes. In the meantime, prepare acidic water for rinsing: squeeze the juice out of a lemon and pour it into a bowl with two liters of water. Alternatively, you can use vinegar: 2 tablespoons also for 2 liters of water. Now rinse your hair with this solution. It is recommended to do the procedure 2-3 times a week.
Mask for hair, prone to fat
The kefir needs to be heated, put the container on the fire andwait until it coagulates. Drain the liquid - this is the serum, which we will use for the mask. Prepare a burdock decoction: put 2 tablespoons of burdock (sold in a pharmacy) in a glass of water and brew, for example, in a thermos. Now you need to mix the serum and burdock decoction, using equal proportions. You can use the mask before each hair wash, rubbing it into the hair roots. To achieve a positive result, continue the course for at least three weeks.
Kefir mask for weakened and dry hair
In a bowl, mix:castor oil - a teaspoon, the yolk of one egg and 3 tablespoons of kefir. Apply this mixture to your hair. Now you need to wrap your hair, having previously hidden it under a shower cap. The effect of the mask should last about 15-20 minutes. After the procedure, rinse your head with warm water. Such a kefir hair mask perfectly nourishes the roots, reduces hair loss, makes hair thicker and shinier. Naturally, there are a lot of different hair masks, but they mostly contain quite expensive ingredients, and you should buy them only in specialized beauty salons. But kefir is the most basic way to care for your hair. What is most interesting is that it suits absolutely any hair type. Even if you just apply it for a few minutes, and then rinse with warm water, then after a month of such procedures you will see what your hair has become - obedient, silky, soft and shiny. But don't forget that kefir should be consumed internally as well - it's a great way to not only restore the full functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, but also to get an ideal figure. We recommend reading:
