Why you need to use medical hair masks
The condition of the hair largely depends on the scalp, as the hair roots are located in the subcutaneous layer, where the sweat and sebaceous ducts are located. If the skin "does not breathe", that is, it receives insufficient oxygen and nutrients, is subjected to constant aggressive effects, then the hair roots weaken, the hair falls out, becomes brittle.
Experts identify several main factors that have a negative effect on the condition of the hair:
· Genetic prerequisites, that is, “bad heredity”, thin, rare from nature hair, especially need to be maintained and strengthened roots;
· Improper lifestyle, unbalanced diet, non-compliance with temperature conditions, dressing should be done in the weather, head hypothermia leads to impaired microcirculation and weakening of the roots;
· Traumatic effect from curling, dyeing, hair extensions and other manipulations, after each exposure to chemical components, it is necessary to take a break of at least a month, with repeated coloring, tint only the roots, radically change the color of the hair no more than twice a year;
· Environmental causes, ultraviolet radiation (long exposure to the sun), overdried air.
Of course, it is impossible to isolate oneself from the environment and completely prevent negative causes, therefore it is recommended to apply nourishing masks every time you wash your hair (at least once a week). They soften the skin, eliminate dryness and peeling, strengthen hair roots, smooth the keratin structure of the hair shaft. Thanks to this, their condition improves significantly:
· The scalp is supplied with nutrients, dandruff disappears;
· Hair is smoothed, becomes softer and more obedient when combing.
How to use healing hair masks
For dry, weakened hair, it is preferable to use fat-containing masks with vegetable oils, and if the hair is oily, you can add acidifying parts (kefir, lemon juice and others). For effective exposure, finished formulations of nourishing masks need to be applied in compliance with some rules:
· Take only high-quality, fresh ingredients that do not cause irritation and are well tolerated by your skin;
· Use immediately after preparation and do not store the remains of the composition, since the food components in powdered form quickly lose their beneficial properties;
· Before applying, comb the hair and massage the scalp with soft circular movements;
· The composition is applied to dry hair and carefully rubbed into the scalp, after which you can cover your head with plastic wrap or a hat and cover with a towel to enhance the therapeutic result;
· Wash off the mask with shampoo and rinse aid (optional); for rinsing, you can use herbal products with calendula, chamomile, milk thistle, sage, oak bark and other ingredients, dry your hair with a towel and air at room temperature, hair dryers are best used when styling or in emergency situations.
Recipes for masks for scalp and hair
Most often, for the preparation of nourishing masks, natural ingredients are used that cleanse and nourish the skin, help restore the structure of the hair:
· Vitamin preparations - retinol (vitamin A), tocopherol (vitamin E) or the combined remedy "Aevit";
· Vegetable oils (sea buckthorn, castor, burdock and others);
· Dairy and dairy products (whey, kefir, sour cream);
· Beekeeping products (honey, propolis);
· Vegetables and fruits (onions, ginger);
· Herbs and phytocomponents.
Mask with glycerin and essential oils
Take 2-3 tbsp. l glycerin and half a spoon of any essential oil (bergamot, cloves, patchouli, eucalyptus or any other). Mix, evenly distribute over the scalp and hair, leave for 10-15 minutes. Oil perfectly moisturizes and softens the skin, hair for a long time have a fresh, well-groomed appearance.
Mask with burdock oil and propolis
2-3 tbsp. l burdock oil, 1 tbsp. l propolis, heat the components in a water bath until soft, mix thoroughly, apply to hair and leave for 15-20 minutes, rinse in the usual way. The hair becomes smooth, shiny, less fall out when combing.
Mask with castor oil and onions
2-3 tbsp. l castor oil, 2-3 tbsp. l grated onions, mix, distribute on the scalp and hair, leave for 15-20 minutes, rinse with shampoo. Castor oil is very thick and viscous, it is obtained from castor oil seeds, and it contains fatty acids (linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic). But the main thing is ricinoleic acid (more than 80%), which has antimicrobial and emollient properties.
Mask with vegetable oil and alcohol tincture
Take any vegetable oil (linseed, hemp) and alcohol tincture in the finished form (arnica, calendula, propolis, eucalyptus), you can from the pharmacy. Mix 3-4 tbsp. l oil and 1 tbsp. l tinctures, apply on the head and leave for 15-20 minutes. The mask has a tonic, anti-inflammatory effect, improves capillary blood circulation and accelerates hair growth.
Mask with serum and bran
Take 4-5 tbsp. l serum, 2 tbsp. l chopped bran (can be used from a pharmacy), mix, apply for 15-20 minutes. The mask has a cleansing and anti-inflammatory effect, eliminates dandruff and peeling.
Mask with kefir and honey
4-5 Art. l kefir, 2 tbsp. l heat the honey, stir a little, to dissolve the honey, apply for 15-20 minutes and rinse in the usual way. Honey nourishes the skin and helps improve metabolic processes.
Mask with egg yolk and lemon juice
Used for oily scalp, take one yolk and half a spoonful of fresh lemon juice, beat the mixture until smooth and apply for 10-15 minutes. The mask dries the skin and nourishes the hair, eliminates oily sheen.
Potato mask with salt
Grate raw potatoes, take 3-4 tbsp. l., add 1 tbsp. l sea or table salt, mix, apply for 10-15 minutes, rinse carefully, without rubbing into the skin. The mask perfectly exfoliates dry cells, “revitalizes” the capillary blood supply and significantly improves the condition of the skin.
Bread mask with parsley juice
Take the crumb of "black" or bran bread - 2 tbsp. l., soak in milk or kefir - 2 tbsp. L., add half a spoonful of fresh parsley juice, apply to the scalp and leave for 10-15 minutes, after washing off, you can rinse your head with homemade bread kvass. The hair becomes very soft, silky, easier to comb and style.
Mask with burdock root and plantain
This mask literally transforms the hair, restores a healthy look and restores the structure for a long time, an intensive course is carried out in the summer for 7-10 days. Grind fresh burdock root, fresh plantain leaves, too, take 2 tbsp. l chopped greens of each plant, apply for 15-20 minutes, rinse, use a decoction of the roots of burdock, oregano, St. John's wort or chamomile for rinsing. For use in the winter, you can dry the raw materials or prepare alcohol tincture: prepared greens are laid in half the capacity and filled with 96% alcohol. Store in a dark, cool place, use for adding to masks with oils or for rinsing: 100 ml of tincture per 1 liter of water.
Caution in using medicated home hair masks
Hair masks should be applied, observing safety precautions: it is impossible to carry out procedures for inflamed rashes on the scalp, immediately after curling and staining for 3-4 days.
If you feel a burning sensation or tingling, the mask should be washed off with an ordinary tool and the hair gently dried.
If necessary, if the oily masks do not immediately wash out, you can repeat the use of shampoo.
