All types of hair need restoration and hydration. Proper hydration for your curls can be achieved not only with salon care procedures. The successful use of a moisturizing hair mask at home allows you to get an excellent result - protected, shiny hair.
How to make a moisturizing hair mask at home
· It is important to adhere to a certain technology of mask preparation. The ingredients should be fresh and natural.
· Apply moisturizing masks specifically to clean, moisturized hair. This helps the components of the mask to absorb evenly and penetrate the cells better.
· The mask is spread with a wide tooth comb. So you do a scalp massage and a moisturizing procedure.
· Wear a plastic wrap or shower cap so that the mask components have the correct effect. You can wrap a warm towel over your head.
· A moisturizing hair mask at home is desirable to withstand longer. If you have 2-3 hours in reserve, then you can keep so much time.
· In order to prevent dry hair, it is recommended to apply the mask 1-2 times a week. You can enjoy the result after the first application.
Moisturizing products used in hair masks
· Eggs (mainly yolk);
· Honey liquid;
· Sour milk, cream;
Bananas, avocados
· Vegetable oil, preferably olive;
· Essential oils (ylang-ylang, lemongrass);
· Medicinal herbs (chamomile, nettle).
Useful recipes for hair moisturizers
Carrot mask.
Carrots are useful not only as a food product, but also as an excellent hair care product. It is carrot juice that is easy to obtain using a regular grater and gauze. Squeeze grated carrots with gauze and add peppermint decoction to the juice. Pour in olive oil. It is best to distribute the product with your fingers, and then stretch the comb along the entire length of the hair. Wrap hair in a warm towel and hold the mask for 2 hours or more. This mask is not suitable for blondes, as carrot juice can leave its pigment on strands.
Mask with yogurt.
Sour-milk products take care of the skin and hair due to its beneficial properties. The brightest effect is yogurt. The easiest way to use yogurt as a moisturizing hair mask at home is as follows. Heat the yogurt to a pleasant temperature and apply to the hair. Wrap the head with a film so that the fermented milk product actively acts on the curls. The mask is washed off with shampoo. Many girls have long noticed the effect of such a mask, especially since this tool is not expensive and copes wonderfully with dry hair.
Honey hair product.
There are several options for moisturizing masks with honey. You can choose any recipe you like from those products that are currently in your kitchen.
Option number 1. Honey, cinnamon, wheat germ oil.
We take in equal parts butter and cinnamon. Stir, heating the mixture over low heat. Add the same amount of honey and apply warmly to the roots and dry ends of the hair. If the mass is too thick, you can add a few more drops of oil. Moisturizing the hair is achieved through exposure to honey and oil, and cinnamon fills the hair structure with vitamins.
Option number 2. Honey, egg, burdock or olive oil.
Beat the egg until a light foam forms. Heat oil with honey separately and add the egg to the resulting mass. Sometimes hair balm is added so that the mask can be washed off faster. Distribute the comb over all strands and massage carefully at the roots. The mask with honey perfectly retains moisture and nourishes the hair roots, and also helps to activate their growth.
Option number 3. Honey, olive oil, kefir 2.5%.
In a water bath, heat 200 ml of kefir and liquid honey. The temperature of the mask should be pleasant to the hands. Pour the olive oil gradually and evenly distribute it to slightly damp hair. Remove curls under the film. It is believed that this moisturizing hair mask at home is considered one of the best hair care products. Perfect for dyed hair, as it gives the hair shine and hydration, which is lost under the influence of chemistry.
Moisturizing mask with ginseng.
It will take a few tablespoons of ginseng tincture mixed with egg yolks. Stir in a cream mass, preferably from homemade cow's milk. Mix well with a fork or blender. The mask should work after 30 minutes and then you can wash it off with your favorite shampoo.
Moisturizing and shine hair.
The gelatin mass helps maintain moisture through the formation of a protective film. Take gelatin 15-20 grams and dilute it with hot water. Wait for complete dissolution. Pour a few tablespoons and a couple of drops of vitamin E into the mass of coconut oil. Hold for at least 1 hour under a stretch film, then rinse with warm water. Hair shines incredibly after such a procedure, as if you had left a beauty salon.
Mask for dry hair.
If you constantly dry your hair with a hairdryer, use a curling iron and ironing, then such a mask is perfect for restoring moisture to the hair structure. Glycerin, castor oil and egg yolk should be mixed and apple cider vinegar added. A package on the head will help consolidate the effect. Castor oil, penetrating the hair structure, perfectly restores and treats hair from the inside. In order to see the result after such a departure, a number of procedures should be done.
Mask with avocado.
You can use the pulp of avocado, or you can use it with the peel. Grind the fruit into a homogeneous mass and combine with 1 beaten egg in advance. Add any essential oil - rosemary, orange, lemongrass, fir. Distribute the whole mixture over clean and wet hair, wrap the curls in a warm towel. Avocado is famous for its moisturizing effect not only for hair. Many beauties use its flesh for the face.
Transformation and hydration of hair with aloe.
Mix liquid warm honey, a few tablespoons of aloe juice, the same amount of olive oil. Separately, heat burdock and almond oil, combine everything together and distribute over wet hair. This mask has a wonderful effect on the structure of the hair, revives the most lifeless hairs. Hold the hair under the film for about 1-2 hours, then the effect will be maximum. Wash your hair with your favorite shampoo and you can enjoy the healthy shine and smoothness of your hair.
Moisturize the hair with a banana.
Banana contains useful vitamins and minerals, as well as moisture, which is ready to share with the hair. It is necessary to peel the banana and grate it on a fine grater. Add a little aloe pulp and olive or burdock oil. The product is well absorbed in wet hair and has a firming effect on the hair roots. It is advisable to hold the mask for 30 - 50 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Moisturizing split ends.
Mix burdock and castor oil, heat in a water bath. Add warm honey and cool aloe juice. Add a few drops of ylang-ylang natural oil. Distribute along the entire length, but focus on the tips. We leave the product for 30 minutes until completely absorbed and rinse off with shampoo.
Indications for the use of moisturizing hair masks:
Lifelessness of hair after dyeing, bleaching and chemical styling;
· Winter season, as the hair suffers from a lack of vitamins;
· Burnt hair in the active sun;
· Unbalanced nutrition;
· Permanent stay in stressful situations;
· Frequent use of ironing, styling tongs and hair dryers;
· Recovery after a long illness;
· Recovery after pregnancy and lactation.
It is not at all necessary to spend a lot of money on personal care when buying expensive cosmetics and hair products. The necessary hydration of the hair can be achieved by applying homemade masks. Any product made from natural products saturates the hair follicles with valuable substances and activates their growth. The condition of the scalp and the entire strand along the entire length is significantly improved if complex moisturizing masks and compresses are used. The water balance is normalized gradually, but even after the first procedure, the result is visible.
