Masks for curly hair
Curly hair, most often, overdried at the tips and oily at the roots. They are particularly susceptible to bleaching powder and heat, so you can wash them no more than every other day, and it is generally not desirable to dry them with a hair dryer or level with forceps.
They also react to moisture, with the result that even the most perfect hairstyle turns into a “dandelion”.
Problems with owners of curly hair
- slow hair growth; - excessive brittleness; - difficulty combing; - hair pushing.
Curly hair products
Pick up for curly hair shampoo and conditioner. They should include natural oils, extracts and vitamins.
Avoid silicone in the composition of hair care products - it weights the hair, depriving them of their natural pomp. For laying use special sprays. They will facilitate combing, give hair elasticity and shine, as well as protect hair from damage.
Also worth buying a good mask for curly hair, Nowadays it is not difficult to do this, since practically any cosmetic brand has such masks in the line of products.
Homemade masks for curly hair
To recover and improve your hair, once a week use homemade masks.
Main components masks for curly hair are: - egg yolk and any dairy products - they perfectly moisturize and nourish hair; - hair oils - they are able to give hair shine, elasticity and restore hair structure; - nourishing fruits and vegetables (for example, banana and avocado perfectly affect dry hair) - honey - nourishes the hair with useful components.
Nourishing mask for curly hair
- 1 yolk yolk; - olive oil 2 tbsp; - honey 1 tsp; - brandy and henna 1 tsp. (optional);
Stir one egg and olive oil thoroughly (about 2 tbsp. L). If desired, you can add one spoonful of brandy, honey and henna to the composition.
Apply the resulting mass evenly to the hair, not forgetting the roots. Keep the applied mask should be from half an hour to 50 minutes, depending on the condition of the hair. Rinse your hair with warm water and shampoo.
Mask for curly hair with honey and oils
- 3 tbsp. honey; - 1 tbsp. olive oil; - 1 tbsp. almond oil; - 1 tbsp. peach butter.
We melt the honey in a water bath and pour it into a small container, add oils and mix thoroughly. Without waiting for the resulting mass to cool, apply it to the hair. The mask will be absorbed for 40 minutes, the next stage - the hair should be thoroughly washed using a shampoo, optionally after washing, rinsed the hair with a decoction of herbs.
Moisturizing mask for curly hair
For a super moisturizing mask, we need kefir or sour milk. The required amount of kefir is slightly heated and richly lubricates the hair along the entire length. After that, cover the hair with cellophane and a towel. Keep the mask for at least an hour, then rinse with running water, you can without shampoo.
Glycerin moisturizing mask
In a small bowl, stir one egg, add glycerin and vinegar (about one tsp) and castor oil (about 2 tbsp.). Apply this mass on the roots and hair along the entire length. This mask is absorbed by hair for 50 minutes, after which it should be rinsed with warm water.
Nourishing mask for curly hair with sour cream
- 1 yolk; - 2-3 tbsp. sour cream; - 1-2 tbsp. oils (you can choose olive, almond, marten, burdock, etc.)
Sour cream mixed with the yolk and pour the necessary oils into the mask. Apply the mask on the hair and leave for an hour, rinse with shampoo.
Sea buckthorn oil mask for damaged, curly hair
- 2-3 tablespoons sea buckthorn oil; - 1 tbsp. peach oil (you can choose any base oil).
The oils are mixed and applied to the hair and scalp in a warm form. It is desirable to make such a mask 2 times a week.
Banana Olive Mask for Dry Hair
- 1 ripe banana; - 2 tbsp. olive oil; - 1 yolk;
Thoroughly mix all ingredients until smooth and apply to hair. The exposure time is 1 hour. Do not forget to warm the head with a towel. Wash off with shampoo and apply balsam.
Medical two stage mask for curly hair
For stage 1:- 1 tbsp. onion juice; - 1 tbsp. l aloe juice;
For stage 2:- burdock oil 2 tablespoons; - honey 1 tablespoons; - 2 tablespoons. l sour cream.
Mix the components of the first stage and rub the mixture into the scalp making a light massage, leave for half an hour. Then we mix the components of the second stage and distribute the mass over all the hair, cover the hair with cellophane and a towel. Keep another hour.
Vitamin mask for curly hair
- vitamin A and E in oil (1 tsp.); - honey 2 tablespoons; - olive, burdock or other base oil 2 tablespoons; - yolk.
We mix the ingredients to obtain a uniform consistency and evenly distribute through the hair, and rub into the scalp. After 30-40 minutes, wash off the mask with warm water and a small amount of shampoo.
Avocado mask for dull and lifeless hair
- 1 ripe avocado; - 2 tbsp. almond oil; - 1 tbsp. l olive oil;
Grind the avocado with a blender and add to it the oils heated in a water bath. After that, apply the mask on the hair, especially paying attention to the tips. Exposure time: 1 hour, then wash hair with shampoo.
And finally - a couple of tips on the use of masks for hair.
Alternating masks, you may find the one that is most suitable for you. And do not overdo it - excessive nutrition is also a bad effect on the hair, as well as its lack.
Be sure to follow the proportions, follow the instructions: some masks are designed only for hair, others are suitable for roots. It is very important that the ingredients are natural: this applies primarily to dairy products, honey, vinegar, and vegetable oils.
Olive oil, specified in recipes, if desired, can be replaced with another vegetable oil that is suitable for hair. To enhance the effect after applying the mask, put on a plastic cap and roll your head with a towel.
Wash off curly hair masks best of all with warm water and apple cider vinegar (you need to take 1 tsp. per liter of water), without shampoo. Beauticians advise to apply them only from the next day in order not to “wash out” the effect of the mask.