Today cognac is elite and noblea drink served at festive feasts. However, many years ago, cognac was considered a medicine. Quality cognac, consumed in moderation, and not only internally, really does carry healing power. Cognac is considered a truly masculine drink, but women use it with no less benefit. The fact that cognac has healing properties has been established by scientists. In the process of preparing this drink, many essential oils and natural alcohols are released, and aging in oak barrels for several years enhances the effect of these beneficial substances. They have a beneficial effect on the skin, in ancient times, cognac was used to cure various skin diseases, as well as diseases of the mucous membranes. During the prohibition in the United States, cognac was freely sold in pharmacies as a medicine. A hair mask with cognac is where this aromatic golden drink can show itself to the best extent. It has a truly miraculous effect on hair. Having a beneficial effect on the scalp, cognac improves blood circulation, strengthens hair follicles, prevents hair loss and accelerates hair growth. Cognac acts on the entire length of hair as follows: it restores damaged hair structure, adds extra volume and shine, makes hair soft and silky, and facilitates styling.
Masks with cognac from hair loss
As it was said above, cognac is the besthas a positive effect on the scalp, stimulating blood circulation and strengthening hair follicles, accelerating hair growth. Hair masks with cognac are widely used against hair loss and for restoring hair growth. Here are the recipes for the most popular and proven masks. Mask with cognac, honey and egg yolk
- You will need: yolk of one egg, 1 tablespoon of cognac, 1 tablespoon of honey.
All ingredients are thoroughly mixed betweenthemselves, rub into the scalp and along the entire length of the hair. After application, wrap your head in cling film or a plastic bag, and a towel or warm scarf on top. Keep the mask on your hair for at least an hour, then rinse with warm water and neutral shampoo. During this time, if you have sensitive scalp, you may feel a slight tingling or burning sensation, or heat. Don't worry, you won't get a scalp burn in any case, because cognac, which is what actively warms up, contains only 40 degrees of alcohol. You shouldn't use egg white in the mask, only the yolk, since when the heat of the scalp affects the white, it will begin to curl and give off an unpleasant smell of a boiled egg. Mask with cognac, honey and vegetable oil
- You will need: 2 tablespoons brandy, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (olive, burdock, corn, almond, etc.).
All ingredients are thoroughly mixed betweenthemselves, rub into the scalp and along the entire length of the hair. After application, wrap your head in cling film or a plastic bag, and cover with a towel or warm scarf. Keep the mask on your hair for at least an hour, then rinse with warm water and neutral shampoo. You can use any vegetable oil you have in this mask. Burdock oil will help well against hair loss. You can also add a few drops of essential oils to the required amount of base oil - camphor, orange or tangerine, rosemary, clove, cinnamon oil, bergamot, lemon balm, jojoba. Mask with cognac, onion and burdock infusion
- You will need: 1 tablespoon brandy, 3-4 tablespoons freshly squeezed onion juice, 5-6 tablespoons tincture of root burdock.
All ingredients are thoroughly mixed betweenthemselves, rub into the scalp and along the entire length of the hair. After application, wrap your head in cling film or a plastic bag, and a towel or warm scarf on top. Keep the mask on your hair for at least an hour, then rinse with warm water and neutral shampoo. Do not buy alcohol tincture of burdock root from a pharmacy, as it usually contains a high percentage of alcohol, which can cause burns to sensitive scalp. You can make the infusion yourself: pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tbsp. of dry crushed burdock root, close tightly and let it brew until completely cool. This is the most effective hair mask with cognac, which stimulates hair growth. To prevent hair loss and strengthen hair follicles, rub pure cognac into the scalp and hair roots before each hair wash. A small amount of the drink should be well absorbed, and you may not even wrap your hair in a towel, although this will also give its own warming effect. If possible, cognac should be left on the hair overnight, and in the morning washed off with warm water and neutral shampoo and a nourishing mask applied.
Masks with cognac for volume and shine of hair
Masks based on cognac have the abilitynot only strengthens hair follicles well. Cognac cleanses hair roots well from excess fat and sebum secretions of the scalp, so it is a real find for owners of oily hair. But for dry hair, “smart” cognac has the opposite effect - it stimulates the skin to produce the necessary amount of nutrients. Moreover, cognac seems to lift the hair at the very roots, which is what the additional volume depends on. Mask with cognac and oak bark
- It will take: 50 grams of cognac, 1 tablespoon of dry crushed oak bark, 2-3 tablespoons of honey.
The cognac must be thoroughly mixed with the dry, wellcrushed oak bark. It is better to do this in a glass or ceramic container with a lid, let it brew for 24 hours in a cool place. After brewing, add honey to the mixture and mix well. Rub the mask into the scalp and hair roots. After applying, wrap your head in cling film or a plastic bag, and put a towel or warm scarf on top. Keep the mask on your hair for at least an hour, then rinse with warm water and neutral shampoo. Mask with cognac, honey and sea salt
- It will take: 1 glass of cognac, 1 glass of liquid honey, 1 glass of sea salt.
All ingredients are mixed together,pour into a jar and close tightly with a lid. Infuse for at least a week in a cool, dark place. Use the finished mask instead of a mask and shampoo at the same time. Apply it 1 or 2 times a week during the next hair wash. Apply the mask to the roots and length of the hair, wrap the head in cling film or a plastic bag, and put a towel or warm scarf on top. Keep the mask on the hair for 40-60 minutes, then rinse with warm water without using shampoo. We recommend reading:
