Well, which woman doesn’t dream of shiny,flowing and silky to the touch hair? Unfortunately, nature is not generous to everyone. It seems that the shampoo is not the cheapest, and you use conditioners, and do not neglect balms ... But there is no result. What is the reason? The answer is very simple - hair requires additional care and nutrition. They need to be pampered periodically. How? Yes, very simple - make nourishing hair masks. For example, a mask for dry hair normalizes the water and fat balance of your hair, nourishes it with minerals and vitamins. Of course, masks for very dry hair are not a panacea. And it is possible that the reason for this condition of the hair lies not only in improper care, and you need to look for it in some ailments, hidden or obvious. Since our hair, like litmus paper, becomes a kind of indicator of the state of the whole body. But even in this case, a mask for dry hair will not harm you and will definitely have a beneficial effect on your hair. Of course, if you can afford to visit beauty salons regularly, then there are no problems – professionals will tell you everything in detail, show you everything and do it. But what about those who, for one reason or another, do not have this opportunity? Resign yourself to it? Perhaps, you should not give up without a fight. After all, getting “the hair of your dreams” is not that difficult. And it does not require any special expenses. All you need is desire, patience and a little time. Just a little. You do not refuse to take a shower and brush your teeth just because it takes you 40 minutes a day, right? The same with masks.
How to determine the type of hair?
Here, as with doctors, the main principle should bebe: "do no harm". Therefore, before you start mixing everything and applying "it" to your hair, it would be a good idea to figure out what will be useful for them and what can cause harm. It is interesting that the same product in one case can help, and in another - only make the situation worse. Therefore, do not rush to use masks for dry hair without making sure that yours are exactly like that. And what are they anyway? Conventionally, hair can be divided into four types:
- dry;
- fatty;
- mixed;
- normal.
How can you determine what type yours is?hair? It's very simple - just take a closer look at your hair. Dry hair seems a little rough. It doesn't shine, breaks, gets knotted, and often splits at the ends. If your hair gets very electrified and "stands on end" when you comb it, this is most likely your type. It is very difficult to style such hair - the hairstyle just falls apart. Mixed hair. This type of hair is the most capricious in care. The roots of the hair are usually oily, and the ends are very dry. Therefore, masks should be combined. There is another problem - women with such hair absolutely need to shorten it by 1-2 centimeters once a month. This procedure will keep the ends of the hair healthy - thanks to it, they will not split.
Care for dry hair
Dry hair requires intensive and regular care.care. A nourishing mask for dry hair should be applied at least once a week. What is suitable for such hair? How to pamper it? Open the refrigerator - you probably already have everything you need. The simplest and, at the same time, very effective products are kefir, sour cream, honey, mayonnaise, onion and egg yolk. So, a few simple recipes. Kefir mask Do you like kefir? Imagine, your hair too! Before going to the shower - about forty minutes before - take the kefir out of the refrigerator, warm it up a little and carefully apply it to your hair. Cover your head with a special cap. However, if you do not have one, a regular plastic bag will do. Wrap a towel or a warm scarf on top. You need to wear this "tower" for about half an hour. Then take it all off, apply kefir again and massage your head for 5-7 minutes. Rinse with water - it is better not to use shampoo. This mask for dry hair is recommended as a treatment and preventive procedure. It should be done every other day for a month. Egg-mayonnaise mask This mask is suitable for very dry hair. You will need:
- egg;
- Castor oil;
- mayonnaise;
- honey.
Break the egg, separate the yolk and put it ina small bowl. Add two tablespoons of mayonnaise, one tablespoon of honey and two tablespoons of castor oil. Mix everything until it becomes a paste and apply the mixture to your hair. Then do the same as in the previous recipe - cellophane, a towel, wait half an hour. But you'll have to wash it off with shampoo - the mayonnaise is greasy. Onion Mask Do you like the smell of onions? Well, well, don't frown so much! The smell is perfectly neutralized if, after feeding your hair, you then rinse it with water and tea tree essential oil. The onion smell will disappear, but the benefits will remain! In addition, it is not at all necessary to make such a mask right before going to work. Do you have "lazy" days? That's what you need to use. You will need:
- bulb;
- honey;
- olive oil.
Take a small onion and grate itfine grater. Sweeten the mask with honey and add a little olive oil. For four spoons of onion mixture, take one spoon of honey and the same amount of oil. Rub it all thoroughly into the roots of your hair, wrap your head and watch your favorite TV series. You can wash it off after an hour.
Care for mixed and damaged hair
What about those with combination hair types?Which mask to choose? The answer is very simple – you will have to alternate masks for oily and dry hair. Try to “feed” your hair once or twice a week. And don’t forget to trim dry, damaged ends. The situation is a little different with damaged hair. Even if you are very lucky and have naturally normal hair, for various reasons it can become damaged, weakened and dry and brittle. How can you restore it? Your lifeline is a nourishing mask for dry and damaged hair. Glycerin mask This mask is recommended for dry and (or) damaged hair. To prepare it, you will need:
- glycerol;
- ascorbic acid;
- egg yolk;
- water.
Everything is thoroughly mixed and applied to the washedshampoo, wet hair. Then everything is as usual - polyethylene, towel, 30-35 minutes of waiting. Wash off with warm running water. Fruit mask When you are sick, what does the doctor tell you? "Eat more fruits and vegetables", right? So is hair - "desserts" are also good for it. To prepare a fruit cocktail for damaged hair you will need:
- banana;
- avocado;
- melon;
- sprouted wheat grains;
- natural yoghurt;
- Vitamin E in ampoules (10% oily solution).
Cut the banana in half.You can eat one half, put the other in a blender. Add a quarter of an avocado, some melon, one spoon of yogurt and crushed wheat grains. Pour in vitamin E. Done? Turn on the blender! Rub this cocktail for damaged hair into your scalp with massaging movements. Keep it for 25 minutes, and then rinse with water. "A hairstyle affects how your day turns out, and ultimately your life..." It's hard to argue with this statement by the famous Sophia Loren. She knew what she was talking about! But for any hairstyle - the most luxurious and the simplest - it is first and foremost necessary for the hair to be healthy and well-groomed. Nourishing masks for dry hair, for damaged or oily hair, for combination hair and even for normal hair - this is a magic wand that allows a woman to always look "like a million." And it takes so little... Let's try it? We recommend reading: