Beautiful hair is a charming decoration that always acts magnetically and primarily reflects the health of the person himself.
Unfortunately, a modern woman lives in conditions that are far from ideal; she is constantly surrounded by various unfavorable factors, such as: poor ecology, heating devices, air conditioners, as well as stress, smoking, poor and irregular nutrition, all this does not have a beneficial effect on hair health.
As a result of the impact of these unfavorable factors hair becomes dull, begins to fall out, split ends, and dandruff appears. Nowadays, these problems can be solved; you just need to properly and regularly care for your hair and scalp. If you have a complex case and care does not bring results, you should consult a doctor - a trichologist, because... The main thing here is to establish the cause of the disease and, without wasting time, begin the correct treatment.
Remember a simple rule: hair, just like facial skin, needs cleansing, moisturizing, nutrition
And protection.
Cleansing hair – shampoo, moisturize and nourish – balms, air conditioners And masks, we protect – with special heat-protective means for styling.
So, in order to understand what exactly your hair needs and how to properly care for it, you should determine what type it is.
Hair Types: normal, oily, dry And mixed
Normal hair: They shine, almost do not split, are naturally silky and elastic. They are easy to comb and style, and retain freshness well after washing for several days. Unfortunately, this type of hair is extremely rare.Oily hair: As a rule, they have a dull shine, get dirty quickly, and the very next day after washing they can look untidy. Due to the active work of the sebaceous glands, oily dandruff appears, as well as severe hair loss.
Dry hair: look dull and lifeless, without much hint of shine. They are difficult to comb, get tangled, tear, and often split. For this type of hair, the use of balms, as well as moisturizing and nourishing masks is simply necessary.
Mixed hair: oily at the roots and dry at the ends, most often this type is found in owners of long hair. Mixed hair should be treated in combination to normalize the balance between oiliness and dryness. For example: apply a kefir or clay mask to the hair roots, and lubricate the ends with olive oil.
Care for different hair types
Oily hair care
Oily hair can be washed daily or every other day. Never wash your hair hot water, this will only further increase the activity of the sebaceous glands. It is best to use cool water, but not too cold. Choose shampoos with extracts of nettle, sage, horsetail, coltsfoot, seaweed; with proteins and vitamins A, C, K and zinc. For oily hair, procedures such as rubbing aloe juice or sour milk before washing your hair, as well as infusions and decoctions of herbs and clay masks, have a beneficial effect. The clay mask should be applied along the entire length of the hair, but you should not cover the ends of the hair; if you feel that the ends are dry, you can apply a base oil to them, for example: burdock or olive. (Later in the article we will write in detail about base oils). It is not recommended to massage your head, frequently style your hair, or comb your hair with a brush.Dry hair care
Dry hair should not be washed frequently, unless it is appearance allows this. When washing, use shampoos with extracts of chamomile, mint, linden flower, wheat germ, vitamin B5 and lecithin; also for dry hair, cream shampoos are good. Before washing your hair, it is recommended to do an express mask (for 15-20 minutes), or rub warm base oil into the hair and scalp, for example: olive, burdock, castor or almond; you can also use baby cosmetic oil. Then cover your head with a towel for 30 minutes and let the oil absorb. Next, rinse your hair thoroughly. It is generally not advisable to use this type of hair tap water, it is best to wash your hair with filtered or boiled water. A hair dryer is especially bad for dry hair; if you blow dry your hair, use a cold setting. Comb your hair carefully, without sudden, rough movements, do not use metal combs, it is better to use a wooden one. Massage your head once a week; it improves blood circulation and stimulates hair growth. The massage can also be done in combination with an oil hair mask, which is even more effective.Care for mixed hair
The mixed type is most often found in women with long hair, and in caring for this type of hair, two problems must be solved at once - oily scalp and dry ends.If, in addition to dryness, your ends also split, think about whether it’s worth spending time and energy on their long-term restoration; it’s better to trim them a few centimeters and then start proper, regular care.
Mixed-type ends need constant hydration and nutrition, in this case it is recommended to use various oils, and to eliminate oily scalp, clay masks and herbal decoctions are very suitable. Ideally, you should wash your hair with two types of shampoos - with shampoo for dry hair, wash the hair along the entire length, and with shampoo for oily hair, wash the scalp and hair nearby at the roots.
Curly hair care
Curly hair, very often they are of a mixed type, so clay masks for the scalp and oil masks for the ends of the hair are also useful for them. Due to the fact that such hair is quickly injured and split, it requires especially careful care. After calm, leisurely washing your hair, be sure to apply balm. For a better effect, you can add a couple of drops of essential or base oils to the balm. (Later in the article we will write in detail about essential and base oils). When drying your hair, gently pat it dry with a towel, but never rub it, as this approach can seriously injure your hair. If possible, it is recommended to dry such hair naturally, without using a hair dryer.Care for thin hair
As a rule, fine hair gets dirty quickly, but requires gentle washing. Oil masks and colorless henna will help make your hair thicker, achieving visual thickening. If you dry your hair with a hairdryer, try to dry it only using the cold mode and be sure to use special products, because... Such hair requires protection from aggressive influences. If you do not feel any problems, then thin hair does not require special manipulation.Caring for damaged and colored hair
Damaged and colored hair does not tolerate hot water, daily washing, shampoos for dandruff and oily hair. The first thing such hair needs is hydration, also do not forget to protect it from ultraviolet radiation. Many base oils not only moisturize and nourish hair, but also protect it, because... have SPF factor. Only in case of protection, the oil should be used after washing on dry hair and in minimum quantity, apply 1-2 drops of oil to the comb and gently comb your hair.Damaged hair has the same problems as dry and thin hair, and when caring, you must follow the rules given for these types.
How to wash your hair correctly?
Washing your hair is basic care, and this seemingly simple area has its own secrets and features.You should wash your hair no more than 2-3 times a week, but if your hair type, or the use of styling products, requires more frequent washing, wash more often. The most important thing to remember is that you should wash your hair as it gets dirty.
Before washing, you need to comb your hair thoroughly, especially if it is long. Don’t forget to take care of the hygiene of brushes, combs and curlers, they should also be washed before each hair wash.
Tap, hard water contains chlorine, iron ions, calcium and many other impurities that negatively affect the hair and scalp. The ideal option would be to use distilled water; a less expensive option would be to boil and then settle the water. Also, after washing when rinsing, it is useful to use softened water and herbal decoctions (later in the article, this will be written in detail).
The water should not be too cold and not too hot, and remember, the oilier the hair, the cooler the water should be.
So, let's move on to the hair washing procedure itself.
Wet your hair with warm water, pour the required amount of shampoo into your palm, lather the shampoo in your hands, adding a little water to it. A single application of shampoo is sufficient.
You should start washing your hair from the front at the hairline, slowly and carefully moving towards the back of the head. Having distributed the foam evenly, rub it into the scalp with your fingertips in soft circular movements, while trying not to press or scratch the skin with your nails, after which you just need to rinse the hair itself with the resulting foam. Shampoo should not be left on the head for a long time, as this can negatively affect the hair and scalp.
Rinse
It is worth noting that shampoo is washed off longer than washing, at least three times. Do not combine washing your hair with taking a bath; it is impossible to rinse your hair well directly in the bath. The water must be running; it is better to use a shower, this is the most effective method for thoroughly rinsing your hair. Rinse If you wash your hair with hard water, it is recommended to rinse it with an acidic solution afterwards. This will help you free your hair from the remnants of unfavorable substances contained in tap water This procedure will also give your hair a vibrant shine and a pleasant smell.
Long hair should be gently wrung out before rinsing.
You can rinse your hair with a weak solution of vinegar, 1-2 teaspoons per liter of water, blondes It is better to use no more than 1 teaspoon, because... vinegar makes light hair darker, for this reason it is more suitable brunettes And brown-haired women. If the scalp reacts negatively to vinegar, it is better to use lemon; it is also good for fair-haired girls. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon through cheesecloth into a container of warm water, dilute the resulting mixture in a liter of non-hard water and rinse your hair. For short hair up to 2-3cm, half the specified amount of ingredients and water will be enough.
Dark-haired For girls with oily hair, it is recommended to rinse their hair with a strong infusion of tea, this reduces the oiliness of the hair and gives it shine and a beautiful shade.
Oily hair rinsing with a decoction of medicinal herbs– peppermint, oak bark, horsetail, nettle, burdock (2 tablespoons per 1 liter of water). For blondes - chamomile, horsetail, hop buds in the same proportions. The substances contained in such decoctions envelop and tighten the hair scales, due to which the hair becomes elastic and elastic.
To the owners dry hair, it is recommended to rinse your hair with a decoction of forest mallow root, 2 tbsp. Pour 1 liter of boiling water over spoons of crushed root and leave for 2 hours in a closed container. Also for dry hair, a decoction of linden flower, 2 tbsp, is very suitable. spoons, pour 1 liter of boiling water and leave the broth for 20 minutes. After rinsing, you need to wring out your hair, but you need to do this very carefully so as not to injure it, then pat your hair dry with a warm cotton towel that absorbs moisture well. Try not to leave your hair in the towel for a long time, unless you are using special treatment products. In order for hair to dry, it needs air. They can be dried in the fresh air, but you should avoid direct sunlight. It is advisable to dry your hair naturally, without using a hair dryer, because... Regular use of a hair dryer makes hair dry and brittle. If using a hairdryer is necessary, use a gentle mode and keep the hairdryer no closer than 10-15cm. from the head, also do not forget about various thermal protective agents. When combing your hair, it is better to use a comb with large teeth.
If you use styling products, remember to remove the products before going to bed. Ideally, it is best to wash your hair, but if for some reason you cannot do this, then just comb it thoroughly. The only exceptions are those products that are made on a natural basis.
It is worth remembering the fact that it is highly inadvisable to wash your hair before going to bed, because... In this case, many people go to bed with wet hair, and this can lead to a number of bad consequences.
Because of this, the scalp cools for a long time, hair nutrition deteriorates, which subsequently has an extremely bad effect on its growth.
Also, during the night, from the constant friction of the head against the pillow, the secretion of the sebaceous glands is activated, subsequently, the hair becomes dirty much faster. And for those with oily hair, by the middle of the day, their hair will look greasy and unkempt. And the last, unpleasant fact is that in the morning the shape of the hairstyle is greatly transformed and in this case correction cannot be avoided, often with the use of styling products and a hair dryer.
And finally I would like to add
- Use leave-in conditioners and hair sprays.
- Do not neglect hats, as well as protective equipment with SPF filters, especially at sea.
- Try to dry your hair naturally as often as possible, without using a hair dryer.
- Do not abuse the frequent and abundant use of various styling products.
- If possible, use hair dyes that do not contain ammonia.
- Wearing tight hats and frequent combing stimulate strong sebum production on the scalp, causing hair to quickly become oily.
- When putting your hair in a ponytail or updo, do not pull it too tightly, because... this can lead to hair loss and sometimes even headaches.
- It is advisable to comb your hair with wooden combs; they are much better for the hair than combs with metal teeth.
- It is worth checking your combs and brushes regularly, as damaged teeth can cause damage to your hair.
Hair masks
Masks are the best effective remedy hair care. Masks not only moisturize, nourish and strengthen hair, but also protect it from external influences. Now on the market, you can find many different masks, but still, masks made on a natural basis, made with your own hands, are the best option. It is also worth noting that if you prefer natural remedies homemade, they should be stored in the refrigerator for no more than a week. Use only fresh masks, try not to over-expose them and rinse your hair thoroughly with water. To achieve the best result, it is recommended to alternate the different components of the masks. In this article, various recipes will be provided. Many of them are not at all difficult to prepare and, best of all, they give fairly quick results.Components of hair masks
The main components of hair masks are: base oils, essential oils and ingredients such as yolk, honey, cognac, etc.Depending on the desired result and the current problem, it is worth choosing a combination of components that will be included in the mask.
Base oils
Nourishes hair, improves its structure, accelerates hair growth, gives it shine and silkiness, solves the problems of dandruff and hair loss.Main base oils and their properties
- Burdock oil: rich in vitamins and acids. It nourishes the scalp, helps get rid of dandruff, strengthens the hair structure and accelerates its growth, and is also recommended against hair loss.
- Olive oil: contains antioxidants, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, F, K and many minerals. Strengthens and accelerates hair growth, prevents hair loss. Suitable for both oily and dry hair.
- Castor oil : restores dry damaged hair, gives it shine and silkiness, prevents degreasing of the scalp and the appearance of dandruff. After opening the bottle, it is recommended to keep the oil in the refrigerator.
- Jojoba oil: It has a thick consistency and high penetrating ability, moisturizes, nourishes, softens, adds shine, and provides a protective layer to the hair. With regular use, it returns natural shades to the hair.
- Sesame oil: rich in vitamin E and antioxidants, contains fats and various acids. Particularly suitable for oily scalp and dry, damaged hair. This oil moisturizes and restores hair well. It is also recommended for use at sea as it perfectly protects hair from ultraviolet rays.
- Linseed oil: contains vitamins A, B, E, and F. It has a beneficial effect on the condition of the scalp and dry, weakened, dull hair. It is recommended to use it within a month after opening, because... it evaporates quickly.
- Coconut oil: rich in vitamin E, fats and antioxidants. Great for dry, split ends and damaged hair. Coconut oil also perfectly envelops hair and protects it from mechanical stress, such as washing, drying, combing.
- Avocado oil: contains vitamins A and . Nourishes the scalp and accelerates hair growth. Hair becomes soft and easy to comb.
- Shea butter (karite): contains various acids and vitamins A, D, E and F. It is famous for its protective properties, perfectly eliminates damage to the hair and smoothes its surface, giving hair shine. Has a beneficial effect on irritated scalp.
- Rice oil: promotes hair growth, and in combination with ferulic acid, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, is also used in eyelash care.
- Wheat germ oil: Known for its rejuvenating and regenerating properties. It contains large number amino acids, macroelements and many vitamins A, B, D, E, F, PP. Promotes good hair growth, protects and restores its structure.
- Grapeseed oil: It has a good moisturizing effect. Rich in vitamins A and E. Perfect for oily scalp, heals, protects hair from fragility, restores elasticity, gives hair shine.
Essential oils
They regulate the production of sebum, thereby improving the condition of the scalp.For different hair types, it is recommended to use different essential oils.
- Oily hair: essential oil of tea tree, bergamot, ginger, cedar, lavender, cypress, lemon, pine, lemon balm, eucalyptus, cypress, clove, verbena, lime.
- Dry hair: essential oil of sandalwood, chamomile, mandarin, orange, ylang-ylang, rosemary, frankincense, lavender, rosewood, myrrh.
- Normal hair: lemon, rosemary, lavender, geranium.
- Hair loss: essential oil of bay, rosemary, mint, ylang-ylang, coriander, incense, verbena, cypress, cedar, mint, rosewood.
- Split ends: essential little sandalwood, vetiver, rosewood.
- Dandruff: yarrow, cedar, tea tree, eucalyptus, lemon, orange, cypress, lavender, rosemary.
- Gray hair: lemon, sage, coriander.
And also by adding certain additives to hair masks, you can get the desired result.
- Nourish hair: honey, egg yolk, bread crumb, kefir and onion.
- Accelerates hair growth : mustard and pepper tincture.
- Add shine: lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and cognac.
- Eliminates dry scalp, softens and adds shine to hair: aloe juice
- Thickens and strengthens hair : colorless henna (before use, colorless henna must be poured with boiling water).
- Against quickly oily hair and add shine : lemon juice and orange peel infusion.
- Normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands : clay.
- Strengthens hair and acts on the scalp as a mild peeling : sea salt.
Base oil or several base oils – 3-4 tbsp. spoons (total)
Essential oil or several essential oils – 4-5 drops (in total)
Additional additives (honey, yolk, cognac) optional – 1 teaspoon
The exact amount of ingredients should be selected individually depending on your hair length. You can also exclude or add any component depending on the result you want to achieve. Experiment, because no one knows your hair better than you.
Basic and essential oils can be purchased at a pharmacy, specialty store or online.
Base hair masks with essential oils
For shine and nutrition of hair:
1.- 2 tbsp. spoons coconut oil
- 2st. spoons of jojoba oil
- 1 hour spoon of lemon juice
- 1 hour spoon of cognac
- 4 drops peppermint essential oil
- 4 tbsp. spoons of jojoba oil
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon cognac
- Yolk
- 3 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
Against hair loss:
1.- 2 tbsp. spoons of shea butter
- 1 tbsp. tablespoons grape seed oil
- 1 tbsp. spoons of honey
- 1 tbsp. spoons of cognac
- 2 tbsp. spoons of coconut oil
- 1 tbsp. spoons of jojoba oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 3 drops rosemary essential oil
Anti-dandruff:
1.- 4 tbsp. spoons of sesame oil
- 2 drops lavender essential oil
- 2 drops cypress essential oil
- 2 drops sandalwood essential oil
- 2 tbsp. spoons of sesame oil
- 1 tbsp. spoon of sasanqua oil
- 1 tbsp. spoon almond oil
- 3 drops tea tree essential oil
- 1 drop lavender essential oil
Against brittle, dry hair and split ends:
1.- 1 tbsp. spoon of sasanqua oil
- 1 tbsp. spoon of almond oil
- 1 tbsp. spoons of jojoba oil
- 1 tbsp. spoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cognac
- Yolk
- Colorless henna (diluted in boiling water)
- 1 tbsp. spoon of aloe juice
- 1 tbsp. spoon burdock oil
- 1 tbsp. spoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon cognac
- Yolk
Step-by-step process for preparing hair masks with base and essential oils
Melt the solid base oil in a water bath, add liquid base oil and honey, or some other component (optional). Stir the mixture thoroughly until smooth. Cool the mixture until warm and add essential oil to it (essential oils cannot be added to a hot mixture). Then add the yolk or some other component (optional) and stir again. Apply the resulting mixture thoroughly to the hair roots, then use a wooden comb to distribute the mixture over the entire length of the hair. Next, you need to insulate your head, put on a cellophane cap, and wrap your head with a terry towel on top. The hair mask should be kept for at least 40-60 minutes, ideally 2-3 hours (the rule here is the longer the better). The mask must be washed off with shampoo in two stages.Hair masks without essential oils
Strengthen and nourish hair:
- 1 tbsp. spoon of burdock oil
- 2 tbsp. spoons of honey (preferably sea buckthorn)
If you keep this mask overnight, you can achieve the effect of lightening your hair (by 1-2 tones, provided that your hair is not black).
- 2 tbsp. spoons of burdock oil
- 2 tbsp. spoons of honey
- 2 tbsp. spoons of lemon juice
- Egg yolk
This mask is suitable for all hair types.
Anti-loss, promotes hair growth:
- 1 teaspoon burdock oil
- 1 teaspoon castor oil
- 1 tbsp. a spoonful of red pepper tincture (infuse 2-3 pods of red pepper in a glass of vodka for 10 days).
- 2 tbsp. spoons of burdock oil
- 2 tbsp. spoons of red pepper tincture
- 2 tbsp. spoons of boiled water
Such masks should be kept for no more than 40-60 minutes and done no more than 1-2 times a week.
Masks with red pepper tincture may cause a burning sensation, do not worry, this is normal, if the burning sensation is too strong, wash off the mask before the specified time.
If you don’t have time to prepare the tincture yourself, you can purchase it at the pharmacy.
Against hair loss:
- 1 tbsp. spoon of cognac
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Yolk
Against hair loss and dandruff:
- 2 tbsp. spoons of burdock oil
- 2 tbsp. spoons of honey
- 2 yolks
For best results, do the mask once a week for 2-3 months.
Good to know
- Masks made without essential oils can be left on overnight, but if essential oils are present in the mask, it is better to keep it for no more than 3 hours.
- Before applying the mask, it is useful to massage your head; this improves blood circulation and enhances the effect of the mask on the scalp and hair.
- You can make masks without using solid base oils, but such masks should also be heated in a water bath until warm.
- It is recommended to distribute the mask over the entire length of the hair using a wooden comb.
- Homemade masks need to be kept on the hair much longer than cosmetic ones - at least an hour.
- To achieve the desired results, you need to make a mask at least once a week, but no more than 3 times a week. Depending on the condition of the hair.
- To ensure that your hair receives more essential vitamins and nutrients, try to alternate between different hair masks.
- To ensure that the desired result continues to please you, masks must be done regularly.
Proper nutrition and hair health
As you know, the health of a person’s body largely depends on how healthy and varied he eats; the same can be said about the condition of his hair. By using proper nutrition and care, you can achieve amazing results and eliminate many different ailments.If your hair is dry:
If this is not an external reason for the constant use of a hair dryer, curling iron, etc. This may indicate that the body is not getting enough fat, which is often observed in those who go on diets. If the problem of dryness is not addressed in time, the hair may begin to break down over time. Try to include more walnuts, sunflower seeds, and fatty fish (salmon, mackerel) in your diet. This food will help you cope with dry hair in a fairly short time.If your hair gets oily quickly:
This may be the reason for the love for a variety of spicy foods and various spices (curry, chili, etc.), because of them the scalp sweats profusely, which subsequently causes oily hair. If you are faced with such a problem, try to limit yourself from consuming spicy foods.If your hair has become thin and weak:
Thinning and weakening of hair indicates that there is a lack of iron in the body. Increase your intake of iron-rich foods, this will help not only your hair, but your entire body. Beef, buckwheat, as well as green vegetables and apples are especially rich in iron.If your hair is too dull:
Shiny hair is a clear sign of health. If your hair is dull and lacks shine, this may indicate a lack of protein, and protein is essential for hair. Try to consume at least 75 mg of protein per 1 kg of your weight per day. Protein is found in eggs, legumes, meat and dairy products.If your hair grows slowly:
For rapid hair growth, the body needs energy regularly supplied to it, which will give an impetus to growth. If you want to increase the supply of this energy, eat food as often as possible, but in small portions. Choose foods high in biotin. These foods include all types of legumes, nuts, eggs, dairy products and fish.If your hair is falling out:
You should know that 100-150 hair loss per day is normal. But if this number is exceeded, it could be a sign of a number of problems. Hair loss may be a consequence of hormonal imbalance and diseases such as gynecological problems, diabetes, etc.Hair loss is also affected by diet, which is usually not healthy. In such a problem, you should give up processed foods and fast foods, try to eat regularly and approach diets rationally, without fanaticism. Be sure to include in your diet foods rich in protein and fiber; vegetables, cereals and fruits will be the most the right choice. Don't forget to also take vitamins.
And finally
Remember, if you eat right and eat varied and vitamin-rich foods, as well as regularly and properly care for your hair, your hair will always be in excellent condition and you will be in a good mood.
Thick hair, lying beautifully in a wave shining with a mirror shine, is an indicator that a woman’s body works like a clock. Thin, dull strands, lacking volume, hanging in separate bunches, can not only seriously spoil the appearance, but also hint to their owner about possible problems with health. If after visiting a doctor and examination it turns out that there are no diseases, then it’s time to take active measures to restore lush, healthy hair.
IN modern world Getting your hair in order with the help of salon services is a matter of one day. A specialist will be able not only to dye them in a fashionable color and make a neat hairstyle, but also to offer a varied range of services to revive and reanimate damaged strands. However, constantly carrying out such procedures is expensive and time-consuming, including travel to the salon and back, so it will be much easier and more convenient to care for your hair at home.
Hair care depends on many different factors: hair type, season, scalp condition, age, sleep and diet, and so on. But there are several rules that everyone should follow at all times; they are based on the basic needs of hair to maintain its health and beauty:
- hair must be washed with suitable products and at the correct water temperature;
- the comb and other accessories should not injure the hair and skin;
- the ends, which become unsightly over time, must be trimmed regularly;
- it is necessary to use means that protect against environmental influences;
- Periodic use of various masks will help your hair receive the necessary nutrition and stimulate its growth.
It would seem that everything is elementary and there is nothing special to think about here. In fact, the strength and beauty of your hair largely depends on following these recommendations. Many girls incorrectly determine their hair type, do not know its characteristics, so they often buy care products at random, those that are advertised more, and this is not worth doing at all.
1. To begin with, it’s still worth visiting a hairdresser and asking him to tell you what type of hair and scalp you belong to. It may well turn out that the strands are actually dry and quickly become dirty due to the fact that the skin produces an increased amount of lubricant. Accordingly, using shampoo and conditioner for oily hair only aggravates the situation.
In general, it is best to find out from the same specialist what shampoos and conditioners the salon can offer. Almost everywhere, specialized cleaning and care products are sold, which are not much more expensive than advertised ones, but at the same time bring tangible benefits. After 2-3 applications of such cosmetics, the result will be noticeable to the naked eye.
The water for washing should not be hot - this provokes increased activity of the sebaceous glands, that is, by the evening the head will look dirty. The hair is washed with warm water, and at the end rinsed with cool water so that the scales along the entire length of the hair close and make the hair smooth. It is good to use herbal decoctions, such as nettle, for rinsing.
After washing, the balm should not be applied to the roots and scalp - this product greatly moisturizes the hair and envelops it to make it soft and easy to comb. Contact with the skin and roots will weigh down the strands and take away their volume, so they will look as if they haven’t been washed in a long time. Only the middle and ends of the hair are covered with balm.
2. After washing your hair, you should not leave the towel on it for longer than 10 minutes, otherwise you risk getting a dull washcloth instead of a shiny mane. Apply the leave-in care product to clean, gently dried hair, and then it is best to leave it to dry freely.
Constant use of a hair dryer greatly dries out your hair, so it is best to use it only when necessary. Wet strands should not be pinned, tied with an elastic band or combed, since their fragility is increased at this time.
The same applies to various devices for straightening and curling. When using them daily, you need to purchase a thermal protection product, preferably in the form of a spray, so it is easier to distribute it evenly over the entire area of the head.
As for the comb, then perfect choice– these are products made of wood and special plastic that remove electrostatics from the hair. The tips of the teeth should be rounded to avoid scratching the scalp. For a massage, which it is advisable to do daily, a brush with bristles is well suited; it will gently detangle the hair, soothe the scalp and stimulate blood circulation, which will have a positive effect on hair growth and strength.
The combing procedure begins from the ends, since this is where knots often form, which are easier to disassemble. Additionally, it is worth choosing a cream or spray that makes this task easier. Many products, especially in the line of professional and semi-professional cosmetics, successfully combine several qualities so that you can use only one balm or spray.
3. No matter how much you want to maintain the length of your hair, you will still have to cut the ends, since it is impossible to help them. No matter what the commercials promise, the ends will still dry out and bristle, immediately giving an unhealthy look to the entire hairstyle.
For long hair, it is enough to carry out this procedure once every couple of months, and for medium and short hair – at least once a month, or even more often, depending on the appearance of the haircut. If it is smooth, then you may need to visit the hairdresser even once every 3 weeks. A haircut with torn strands can hold stylish look longer - up to 4-5 weeks, but after this time the ends will need to be leveled.
4. We must not forget about protection from climatic conditions. sun rays And winter cold can damage your hair even more than rain or wind. When they burn out or freeze, the hairs become brittle and brittle, and the bulbs stop functioning. Therefore, it is important not only to use protective equipment, but also to wear hats.
A spray with an ultraviolet filter is useful not only in the warm season, but also in winter on sunny days if for some reason you can’t put on a hat. Hair can burn out even with such weak radiation, so it’s better to be as safe as possible.
If you shouldn’t apply nourishing and protective oils to your curls in the summer, then in the winter it’s a must. In addition to the cold outside, dry indoor air negatively affects hair. Everywhere radiators and heaters work, drawing moisture from the air, hair and skin. It is also worth taking vitamin and mineral complexes for additional nutrients.
5. In the modern world, natural cosmetics, especially those made with your own hands, are becoming increasingly popular. There is nothing complicated about this; the choice of recipes for hair masks is very wide - nourishing, moisturizing, stimulating growth or eliminating dandruff. With their help you can dry oily hair or strengthen weak ones.
The ingredients that make up the masks are also varied - everything is used, from burdock oil to cognac.
You shouldn’t get carried away with masks, it’s enough to use them 1-2 times a week, otherwise excess nutrients will not have a very good effect on your curls - they can become either very oily or, conversely, too dry.
Hair is divided into normal, dry, oily and combination (dry strands and oily scalp). The easiest thing, of course, is for girls who have normal type hair. They look good and don't need special conditions, if you do not take into account the choice of shampoo and conditioner after washing.
In this case, it is worth washing your hair as it gets dirty; daily water procedures can provoke increased production of sebum, which is why the curls will quickly become stale. As for masks, it is enough to do them once every couple of weeks to maintain shine and smoothness of hair.
There are more problems with dry hair. Even if they do not fall out or break, the appearance of the hair leaves much to be desired - the strands lack shine and volume, often bristling in different directions and become electrified.
For them, it is imperative to use moisturizing and nourishing detergents and care products. But even in this case, it is recommended to wash your hair about once a week. It is advisable to use devices for drying and styling to a minimum with the obligatory use of thermal protection.
Oily hair often has a beautiful shine, and immediately after washing it looks like it came from a salon. Unfortunately, the effect is short-lived. Sometimes by the evening the head becomes dirty, which causes a lot of inconvenience to the owner of the hairstyle.
However, it is quite possible to cope with this problem. First, you should normalize your diet by removing or reducing all junk food and adding more vegetables, fruits, dairy products, green and white tea and clean water to your diet. You need to drink at least 1.5 liters of drinks per day, not counting coffee and tea. Naturally, it is also advisable to stop consuming sugar.
It is better to wash oily hair every day using special shampoos. But you should avoid using conditioner balm. lung benefit spray or milk without rinsing. This treatment does not weigh down the hair while nourishing it at the same time. Drying masks can be used a couple of times a week, but you need to be careful not to dry out your curls.
Oily scalp and dry hair ends also require special care. It is not as convenient to carry out as other types, but the result is worth it. Here you will have to apply masks to the skin and roots that can reduce the production of sebum, and intensively moisturize the middle part of the curls and ends with the help of oils and creams.
It is also necessary to trim your hair as it begins to look unkempt. A haircut using hot scissors will be optimal - this procedure helps to instantly seal the hair and protect it from fraying longer than usual. But it is undesirable to be in the sun with this type of hair, as well as to frequently use a hair dryer or other hot appliances.
The last two types of hair should never be washed with hot water, although this is generally not recommended. In addition, it is advisable to visit an endocrinologist and check your hormone levels.
Sometimes sebaceous glands work with increased activity precisely because of hormonal imbalance.
In addition to the four main groups, hair that is colored, weakened, thin, gray, and coarse is also distinguished. When choosing care products, you need to consider what effect they will have, so as not to get the opposite result. There are very, very many recipes, but among them there are the most popular ones, tested by more than one generation of women.
Masks for oily hair
- Dry mustard and almond oil 2 tablespoons each, yolk, a couple of drops of essential oil (mint and lemon balm, citrus fruits, rosemary, tea tree, ylang-ylang, lavender, bergamot, cedar, eucalyptus are suitable for oily hair). The ingredients are mixed with water to a paste-like state and applied to the roots and scalp. After 15-25 minutes, the mask is washed off with cool water.
- Add the yolk and a couple of tablespoons of cognac to the juice of half a lemon. To thicken, you can add a spoonful of honey. Leave the mask on for 20 minutes to half an hour and rinse with cool water.
- A tablespoon of cocoa is diluted thickly with water, the yolk and half a glass of kefir or yogurt are added. You can keep this mask for half an hour to an hour, then rinse with low temperature water.
Such masks are applied to unwashed hair, and after rinsing with cool water (to prevent the yolk from curdling) they are washed off with shampoo.
Masks for dry hair
- Using a blender, prepare a puree from one banana, yolk, 2 tablespoons of honey and 3 thick sour cream. The mask is applied for 30 minutes, wrapped in polyethylene, and a fabric turban is placed on top.
- 2-3 yolks are ground with castor oil and mountain arnica tincture, 2 tbsp each. The mixture is applied to the entire length from roots to ends, the head is wrapped for 30 minutes.
- Olive oil in the amount of 2 tbsp. added to a spoon of honey, yolk, 2 teaspoons of beer or red wine and 20g of colorless henna. All components are mixed until smooth and combined with the beaten yolk. The curls are covered with the composition, insulated and kept for at least an hour.
Masks for combination hair
- Mix 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and aloe with one yolk, and squeeze a clove of garlic into the mixture. The mask is kept for 40 minutes, removed with shampoo and rinsed with a decoction of nettle or chamomile.
- Add a beaten egg and a teaspoon of 3% vinegar to a mixture of 2 tablespoons of castor or burdock oil and glycerin. The composition is distributed over the entire length of the curls for 1.5 hours and covered with a warm cap, washed off with shampoo.
- 1 egg, half a glass of kefir, curdled milk or whey, 1 tablespoon of olive or any base oil, for example, grape seed. Mix, coat hair and scalp, insulate. After 1-2 hours, rinse with cool water, then with shampoo.
Girls with straight curls often envy those with voluminous curly hair and try by all means to achieve the same effect, using curling irons, perms, and curlers. But curly hair is not easy to care for, and this applies to both natural and artificial curls.
- Shampoo for basic care should not contain sulfates, since these are too active substances and are not suitable for curls - they will lose their shine and strength.
- Other products should not contain silicone, since it is difficult to wash out. wavy hair, weighing them down.
- When cutting, you should not use thinning scissors or a razor - this will lead to severe split ends. The haircut is done on dry hair, otherwise after styling the curls will lie completely differently.
- Styling products are not always suitable for girls with curly hair, since even the lightest of them will separate the strands from each other, which will create a feeling of dirty hair. It is better to use a cream or oil that does not need to be washed off. This way, at the same time, your hair will also receive the necessary nutrition.
If perm took place using chemicals, then several more conditions are added to the previous rules that must be met:
- You should only comb your hair the next day after the procedure, otherwise the curls will unravel;
- Hair dyeing is allowed only after 3-4 weeks, preferably with ammonia-free dye, otherwise the result may be unpredictable;
- During the week, you should not subject your curls to washing or procedures using heat;
- A variety of oils are ideal for care, nutrition and hydration - base oils (olive, grape, burdock) plus essential oils (citruses, lavender, coconut).
There is also an option called biowave, which is much softer. To keep the curls in shape, they are treated with a special fixative. For long-term results, it is advisable to do lamination, then the curls will last longer. This procedure is carried out 15-20 days after biowave.
Hair can be washed after two days, as well as blow-dried. But you can’t comb them until they’ve completely cooled down, otherwise the shape won’t hold. You can make any masks with such hair, but you should add vitamins A and E to them; they are sold in the pharmacy separately or in the preparation “Aevit”.
Taking care of curly curls takes quite a lot of time and attention, but styling is much easier than with straight hair - the curls are simply dried with a hairdryer, often even a fixative and styling are not required. And how stylish and beautiful a hairstyle with large shiny curls looks.
Getting hair extensions today is not a problem; such a service is available in any salon. There are several methods for turning short strands into long ones, but the care recommendations will be the same, regardless of hair type and length:
- The pH of shampoos, conditioners and conditioners should be neutral.
- For a comb, you should choose a brush with thick, sparse teeth without round tips.
- From time to time, natural hair must rest, otherwise it may begin to fall out.
- Shampoo for washing must be purchased at a salon or professional hair cosmetics store.
- Masks and balms should not be used, as they are very difficult to wash off; it is recommended to rinse your hair with herbal decoctions.
- You should not tilt your head forward when washing; the strands should remain in the position in which they grow.
- If special capsules are present, they should be carefully protected from contact with curling or straightening devices so that they do not melt.
- When going to bed, you need to put your hair in a pigtail.
When using hairpieces attached to your hair with bobby pins, you should wash them with lukewarm water and shampoo. Before going to bed, the hairpiece must be removed. Otherwise, the care rules are the same as those recommended for natural hair.
Probably, most girls dye, lighten or tint their hair, not only to change the color, but also to brighten their native shade or give expressiveness to their curls. Such procedures, despite the variety of high-quality salon dyes, still cause great damage to the strands. Hair becomes weak, dry, breaks quickly and looks lifeless.
Protecting your health and preserving the beauty of colored hair is not so difficult. To do this, you need to use products that are suitable for this type of hair, and regularly make masks with oils and vitamins. Vitamin and mineral complexes should also be taken internally to nourish the hair from all sides.
Conclusion
When starting hair care, it is important to remember that all procedures must be carried out systematically. One mask a month will not have any effect, and three masks a week will make your hair greasy and cause dandruff due to an excess of active substances. A regular approach to the matter will quickly give the desired result and make the curls look chic, just like in advertising.
How to care for your hair at home
It would seem that summer is a fertile time for our hair. They get plenty of warmth, sunlight and all the necessary vitamins. However, they are susceptible to many seasonal threats. When properly caring for your hair, they should all be taken into account.
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How to care for your hair in summer? First of all, protect from aggressive ultraviolet rays. Under their influence, the hair color fades, and the hair itself becomes dry, thin and weak. Therefore, when going outside in the heat, be sure to wear a hat, cap or scarf. Don't forget to purchase a special sunscreen spray. Thanks to special filters, it creates on the hair protective film, giving them a natural shine and silkiness.
No overheating
The main recommendation for hair care in the summer is to avoid curling irons and straightening irons. Try to use a hairdryer as little as possible, choosing the most gentle setting for styling. And to minimize the negative effects of hot air, be sure to apply heat-protective sprays to your hair. Leave-in products will also be good for: all kinds of serums, creams and oils.
Shampoo according to the season
For proper hair care summer period You'll need summer shampoo. It must contain moisturizing components: vitamins, panthenol, herbal extracts, essential oils. Silicone oils are excellent at retaining moisture in hair. Try to wash your hair with warm rather than hot water. It is advisable to rinse off the shampoo itself with cool water. If your hair quickly becomes oily, switch to shampoos made from natural ingredients.
Herbal cleansing
An effective remedy for hair care in the summer at home is rinses made from infusions and decoctions of herbs. Mix 1 tbsp. l. dry chamomile, lemon balm and yarrow, pour 400 ml of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes. Strain the infusion, dilute it with 150 ml of water and rinse your washed hair with it. Linden flowers, birch leaves, string, nettle and St. John's wort are also suitable for herbal infusions. All this multi-herb is available in any pharmacy.
Oil protection
Various hair care oils protect and restore hair structure. Flaxseed oil provides deep hydration. Almond fights fragility and split ends. Peach nourishes the hair to the very roots, adding volume. Burdock reduces hair loss and strengthens hair follicles. Sea buckthorn accelerates hair growth and makes it stronger. Macadamia oil with a regenerating effect is suitable for sensitive scalp.
Glitter and beauty
Hair care products with oil are easy to make yourself. Healing masks are unrivaled here. Mix 1 tbsp. l. jojoba and burdock oil, add 2-3 drops of lavender, lemon or patchouli essential oil. Rub this mixture into the scalp, wrap it in cellophane and a towel and leave for 20 minutes. Then wash off the residue with warm water. If you have very dry hair, apply a little jojoba oil to the very ends of clean hair.
Life-giving moisture
Without masks, hair care at home will be incomplete even in summer. Moreover, it generously gives us a lot of useful components. Grate the cucumber, mix with 1 tbsp. l. olive oil and 1 tsp. honey Apply this mixture to the scalp, put on a plastic cap and leave for 30 minutes. This mask perfectly moisturizes hair, making it manageable, smooth and shiny. To achieve this effect, make a mask 1-2 times a week.
Power of four
The best intensive care product is a kefir-based hair mask. It is suitable for all hair types, including the most problematic ones. Mix 1 tbsp. l. kefir, cognac and honey with egg yolk. Rub the mixture into the scalp and do a light massage with your fingers. We insulate the head with cellophane and a towel, and leave the mask on for at least an hour. With frequent use, hair will stop falling out, acquire a healthy shine and an attractive appearance.
Natural glow
In home hair care, masks with mustard can achieve impressive results. For those with oily hair, this is an invaluable find. We dilute 2 tbsp. l. mustard powder in 50 ml warm water to form a smooth paste. Rub it into the hair roots with massaging movements and rinse off after 10 minutes with warm water. By the way, mustard not only normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, but is also an excellent activator of hair growth.
Miracle in feathers
Our grandmothers wisely used masks with green onions. Its main advantage is that it does not give off such a strong unpleasant odor as onions. We take 5-7 feathers, cut off the green stems and grind them into pulp. Apply it to the scalp with massaging movements, wrap it in cellophane and a towel. After an hour, the mask can be washed off. In no time at all, your hair will become thicker, stronger and more beautiful.
Every woman dreams of beautiful, healthy hair, but not everyone is blessed with it by nature. However, even thick, shiny hair can lose its appearance if you don't take care of it. And weakened, unhealthy hair needs care even more. Hair health is affected by age, hereditary predisposition, and stress. Hormonal changes, climatic conditions, poor nutrition - all this does not have the best effect. Hair may be too dry or oily, weak, dull, damaged. Sometimes quite common diseases such as psoriasis or seborrhea occur, which can lead to baldness, and then treatment from a dermatologist will be required.
Home hair care with the help of natural remedies and even treatment with them in many cases give positive results. Our grandmothers did not know either shampoos, conditioners, rinses, or tonic lotions. They themselves prepared hair care products at home, using egg yolk and honey, vegetable oil, rye bread, “live” beer, onions, lemons, burdock root, infusions of nettle, birch, chamomile - all this strengthened hair and made it lush, silky and shiny.
Home hair care involves step-by-step and daily care of your scalp and hair. Before choosing a cosmetic product or homemade cosmetics recipe, you need to choose the right one. Depends on this stage further care hair care and the effectiveness of cosmetics use.
Home hair care can be divided into several stages:
How to wash your hair correctly
Follow a few rules:
1. Before washing your hair, comb your hair thoroughly.
2. Shampoo must be applied twice. First apply the products to your hands, dilute a little with water and lather, then distribute evenly over the scalp. Hair should be washed with shampoo and foam during rinsing.
3. Movements while washing your hair should be soft, and the direction should be from the roots of the hair to their ends. The cuticle scales are located in this direction. .
4. It is better not to collect long hair in a bun, so as not to tangle it during washing. Tangled hair becomes damaged when combed.
5. When washing your hair, do not rub it too hard against each other so as not to damage the cuticle and hair shaft.
6. After washing your hair, you need to dry your hair and comb it with a soft wooden comb. Wet or damp hair must be combed very carefully, as its structure can be damaged.
It is necessary to wash your hair when it gets dirty. There are certain recommendations on the frequency of washing different types of hair.
How often to wash your hair
Normal hair wash once every 7-10 days with lemon juice or vinegar added to the water (1 tablespoon per 1 liter of water).
Short dry hair wash no more than once every 10-12 days, and long ones once every 2-3 weeks. Use soft water for washing. Dry hair is washed well with cool water. After washing, it is useful to rinse them with decoctions and infusions of herbs, which reduce dry skin and give hair a silky shine. Shampoos should be very soft, with nutrients (vegetable oils, lanolin, egg lecithin, silk proteins). It’s even better to wash your hair with natural products - egg yolk whipped into foam, kefir, yogurt or whey, soaked rye bread.
Oily hair need to be washed once every 4-5 days with warm (35-40 C) or cool water. Hot water strengthens the work of the sebaceous glands. Rinse your hair after washing with cool water (this tightens the pores).
Hair rinsing
Hair rinsing do immediately after washing them. Rinsing your hair with decoctions of chamomile, nettle, tea, beer, oak bark and other herbs helps it become more voluminous, shiny and healthy.
Oily hair It is useful to rinse with a decoction of plantain, infusion of yarrow, string, mint, chamomile, calendula, oak bark - these herbs contain astringents. Narrowing pores and inhibiting the activity of the sebaceous glands.
To strengthen hair healthy rinse with a decoction of burdock roots(burdock, burdock, turnip). This is a two-meter plant with large heart-shaped leaves, and its fruits cling to everything around it. Burdock is considered a weed, but it is an excellent honey plant and a wonderful “hair doctor.” It is used to strengthen hair. Its roots contain protein and tannins, essential oils, resins, flavonoids, phytosterols, bitterness, organic acids, inulin polysaccharide, carotene and vitamin C. Rhizomes and burdock roots should be harvested in April-May or September-October. Rinse the dug roots well to remove any remaining soil, cut into 1-2 cm pieces and dry. A decoction of their roots is prepared as follows: place 1 liter of water in a water bath and add 3 tbsp. spoons of dried roots. Leave for 30 minutes, then remove and let sit for 10 minutes. Strain and rinse hair.
Should know that decoctions and infusions medicinal herbs. Which are used to rinse hair and rub into the scalp, should be warm. They can be stored for a day, but it is better to use them fresh. After the procedure, the hair is wrung out and the head is tied with a terry towel. They take it off in an hour. Procedures should be carried out in courses. For 1-1.5 months, and then change the herbs so that addiction does not occur.
Special care: nourishing masks, balms, oils
Hair needs constant saturation with energy, especially after coloring, perming and other procedures that cause damage to the hair. For home care for damaged hair, you can use cosmetics purchased in the store and made yourself using home recipes. Basic hair care products: masks, balms and oils. They differ in their action and application procedure.
Hair masks
Hair masks made from natural products play an important role in home hair care: they nourish hair with beneficial substances and vitamins, giving it health and beauty. Masks should be done 2-3 times a week (in courses of 12-15 procedures) for damaged hair and after every third or fourth shampoo to improve hair. Masks should be prepared in small quantities and used immediately. A homemade mask is applied before gentle shampooing (a store-bought mask is applied after shampoo). The mask should be warm and fresh. Prepare a plastic bag (film) and a towel or woolen cap in advance. Apply the mask with massage movements to the hair roots, rubbing into the head. Then wrap your head in plastic and put on a towel. This will create a steam bath for the product to work. The pores will open and beneficial substances will penetrate into the hair structure and skin. After a certain time, the hair is rinsed.
Before washing, it is useful to lubricate oily scalp and hair with sour milk or low-fat kefir, then tie a towel around your head, and after 20-30 minutes, rinse off the mask with warm water and mustard (1 tablespoon of dry mustard per 1 liter of water). You can also rub carrot juice into your scalp 2-3 hours before washing your hair. If the hair becomes oily very quickly after washing, the skin should be wiped every other day with a cotton swab soaked in lemon juice and alcohol (1:1).
Hair balm
Balms give hair vibrant shine and elasticity, strengthen and restore its structure. They are applied to damp hair after washing. They are either used as a mask: left on for a few minutes and then washed off, or not washed off at all: the balms are well absorbed by the skin and hair. Balms can be used daily.
Hair oil
Hair oil is used for dry ends. 2-3 hours before washing dry hair, it is useful to rub vegetable oil or a mixture of oils (olive, sesame, almond, castor) into the scalp and hair, do a light massage to stimulate blood flow, thereby increasing the supply of oxygen and nutrients, and then tie your head with a plastic scarf and a terry towel. You can also rub a mixture of egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of castor oil into the scalp 30 minutes before washing your hair.
Recipes for home hair care
Fruit hair balm
Mash and mix the apple and banana pulp, add orange juice in the ratio (0.5:0.5:2) and 1 teaspoon of cumin. Stir thoroughly and apply the balm to damp, washed hair. After 20 minutes, wash off with warm water.
Tincture of nettle and nasturtium for hair
20 g of crushed nasturtium and nettle leaves, taken in equal parts, are poured with 200 ml of vodka and left for 10 days in a warm place. Then filter and wipe the scalp with this tincture 2-3 times a week.
Herbal decoction for rinsing hair
1 tbsp. Add 1 liter of boiled water to a spoonful of nettle, coltsfoot, plantain, and St. John's wort leaves, heat in a water bath for 30 minutes, filter and rinse your hair with this decoction after washing.
Sour cream hair mask
2 tbsp. spoons of sour cream are mixed with 1 teaspoon of honey and 2 teaspoons of burdock, castor or olive oil, then little by little add 1.5-2 teaspoons of white clay and mix thoroughly until a thick mass is obtained (if necessary, add a little more clay) . The mask is applied to the hair along its entire length, a shower cap is put on and a towel is tied around the head. After 20 minutes, wash off the mask with warm water.
Chamomile infusion for hair
3 tbsp. spoons of chamomile flowers are poured into 0.5 liters of boiled water, heated in a water bath for 30 minutes, allowed to cool for 10 minutes and filtered. Rinse blond hair with this infusion after washing.
Yolk-honey hair mask
Grind 2 yolks with 2 teaspoons of honey, add 4 teaspoons of olive oil, stir well and rub into the scalp. The head is tied and left for 20 minutes. Then wash it off.
Homemade lemon peel hair mask
Grind the lemon peel (dry) in a coffee grinder to a powder (take 6-7 lemons). Beat the egg and add 2 tbsp. spoons of sour cream. Mix with powder, about 3 tbsp. spoons. And rub it into your head with massage movements. Leave for 30 minutes and wash off with mild shampoo.
Washing hair with egg yolk and oil
If the hair is weakened and falls out a lot, add 1 tbsp to the yolk. spoon vegetable oil, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of lemon juice and 4 tbsp. spoons of carrot juice, whip into foam and wash your hair with this mixture.
Linden flower infusion
4 tbsp. spoons of linden blossom are poured into 0.5 liters of boiled water, heated in a water bath for 15 minutes and allowed to brew for 45 minutes. Rinse strips with this infusion after washing.
Honey hair balm
30 g of chamomile flowers are poured into a glass of 200 ml of boiling water, and leave in a sealed container for 1 hour. Then strain, squeezing out the remaining raw material, and add 4 teaspoons of honey. The balm should be applied to hair washed and dried. After 30 minutes, rinse with water.
Lemon juice for rinsing normal hair
If you swam in sea water, you can soften your hair by rinsing it with water enriched with the juice of one lemon or 1 tbsp. spoon of vinegar per 1 liter of water.
Strengthening hair mask with kefir
Warm kefir or yogurt is applied to the hair and rubbed into the scalp. Don't forget the oilcloth and towel. After 30-40 minutes, the hair is washed with warm water. The mask will add shine to your hair and make it stronger.
Rye bread mask
Rye bread is poured with hot water, and when it gets wet, the resulting bread porridge is rubbed into the scalp and hair. Put on a shower cap, tie a terry towel around your head and keep the mask on for 30-40 minutes. Wash off with warm water to which a little lemon juice is added.
Homemade moisturizing hair mask with sea salt
1 teaspoon sea salt dissolve in 200 ml mineral water and add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of almond oil. After mixing thoroughly, rub it into the scalp and hair, put on a shower cap and tie a towel around your head. After 15-20 minutes, the hair is washed with warm water. This mask is useful for moisturizing the scalp and hair.
Cucumber hair mask
1 cucumber is grated on a fine plastic grater, the juice is squeezed out and mixed with egg yolk and 2 tbsp. spoons of salt. The mixture is rubbed into the scalp and applied to the hair. Keep the mask for 30 minutes, then wash off with warm water.
Washing oily hair with a chicken egg
Grate 100 g of baby soap on a coarse grater and dilute it in 100 ml of boiling water. Then filter and add 250 ml of vodka. Beat one egg, rub it into the scalp and tie a towel around your head. After 5 minutes, wash the hair with a soap-alcohol mixture and rinse with cool water.
Tea decoction for rinsing hair
It is useful to rinse dark hair with tea leaves (2 tablespoons of tea per 1 liter of water) - this gives it a beautiful shade, shine, and makes it more elastic.
Hair mask with kiwi and kefir
Peel one kiwi and mash it into a puree. Add 4 tablespoons of kefir (yogurt). Leave under a towel for 15 minutes and wash off.
Infusion of hops and tartar for hair care
2 tbsp. spoons of crushed hop cones and 2 tbsp. spoons of tartaricus flowers are poured into 1 liter of boiled water, heated in a boiling water bath for 10-15 minutes, allowed to brew for 40 minutes, filtered and rinsed with warm infusion dark hair after washing.
Softening homemade mask with yolk
This mask softens hair and gives it shine. Beat two yolks with 4 tbsp. spoons of castor oil and 2 teaspoons of glycerin, then add 2 teaspoons of weak apple cider vinegar and stir well. Apply this mixture to the scalp, gently massaging it. Keep the mask on for 15-20 minutes, tying your head with a towel, then wash off with warm water.
Rinsing hair with birch infusion
Pour boiling water (0.5 l) over crushed birch leaves (4 tablespoons). Leave to infuse for 20 minutes, strain the infusion and rinse your hair. Birch infusion will give your hair shine and silkiness.
Pumpkin hair mask
Ripe orange pumpkin is grated and 70 ml of juice is squeezed out. Add 1 teaspoon each of olive oil, basil oil and ylang-ylang to the juice and rub the mixture into your head and hair. After 30 minutes, wash off the mask with warm water.
Washing oily hair with mustard
It is useful to wash oily hair with mustard. 1 tbsp. A spoonful of dry mustard is poured into 0.5 liters of warm water, stirred well and rubbed into the scalp and hair. After 2-3 minutes, the mixture is washed off. Hair is rinsed with an infusion or decoction of herbs: nettle, coltsfoot, plantain, St. John's wort.
Fermented milk mask with henna
Mix the egg yolk with 2 teaspoons of henna and 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder and dilute the mixture in 100 ml of curdled milk. This mask is applied to washed and dried hair, rubbing into the scalp and hair. Then a hat and a terry towel for 30 minutes. Rinse off with soft water. Hair color does not change.
Washing oily hair with rye bread
A few pieces of crumb rye bread pour hot but slightly cooled water and leave in a sealed container. When the bread gets wet, apply the paste to your hair and rub in well. The head is tied with polyethylene and a woolen cap. After 20-30 minutes, the hair is thoroughly washed with water and rinsed with an infusion of herbs (sage, mint, nettle, chamomile, birch leaves).
Beautiful and healthy hair always attracts attention and makes a woman feel seductive and irresistible. Often, gorgeous hair is not a gift from nature, but the result of proper and regular hair care at home. Even the most amazing hair can look dull and lifeless if it is not cared for or cared for correctly.
In the absence of proper, daily care, no therapeutic hair mask used occasionally will have the desired effect. If you just dream of growing long hair, I recommend reading the excellent tips in the article on how to grow long and long hair. 
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One of the most simple methods- This is washing your hair. It would seem that what is so difficult here? Lather your hair with shampoo, rinse with water and you're done. In fact, there are some special moments here too. Firstly, It is important to choose the right shampoo that suits your hair type. Sometimes I notice that after washing my hair seems thin, sticky, or begins to electrify when it comes into contact with clothing. I attribute this to the fact that I chose the wrong shampoo. You just have to change the shampoo to a suitable one, and your hair will become shiny and voluminous again.
Lately I have been buying professional series shampoos; their price is not much different from shampoos sold in mass networks, but I like the quality much better. Recently, my shampoo suddenly ran out, and I had to wash my hair with our Russian brand of baby shampoo. To my surprise, after using this shampoo my hair became soft, manageable and stayed clean longer. Perhaps this is due to the fact that children's shampoos do not add as many chemicals as regular ones.
Secondly, after shampooing, apply conditioner or conditioner to your hair to keep your hair smooth and easy to comb. But you also need to use the air conditioner correctly. Under no circumstances apply to all hair from the roots, otherwise the hair will be greasy. Apply conditioner or balm from the middle of your hair.
Thirdly, one of the basic rules is to not wash your hair with too hot water, this greatly damages your hair and can even cause hair loss. For washing, it is better to use slightly warm water, and at the end, rinse your hair well with cool water. This will smooth the inner hair scales and give your hair a healthy shine. To make your hair look more voluminous and full, after washing you can rinse it with nettle decoction. You can also make a decoction of nettle and burdock roots.
Another tip for hair care at home– this is to minimize traumatic factors.
Try to stop using hot rollers, curling irons, straighteners, or at least reduce their use as much as possible. I prefer not to use a hairdryer, but to dry my hair naturally. Of course, this requires more drying time, but the beauty and health of the hair is more important. If you cannot imagine your life without using a hair dryer, then replace hot air cold, it causes less damage to the hair. Most modern hair dryers have a cold air function. Please pay attention to this when purchasing.
If you decide to use a curling iron or straightening iron, first spray your hair with a heat-protective spray. This product protects hair from exposure to high temperatures, but does not stick it together. Typically, such products contain amino acids that care for hair from the inside and make combing easier.
Combs and hair accessories.
It is very important to choose the right comb. The comb should not be metal, because it can injure both the hair itself and the scalp. In addition, a metal comb can greatly electrify your hair. Choose a good brush, either wooden or natural hog bristles. A plastic comb will also work. 
You need to start combing your hair from the ends, gradually moving higher and higher to the roots. If your hair is tangled, do not run the brush through it over and over again, as this will cause split ends. In this case, you need to carefully untangle the knots with your hands and only then continue combing. One of the secrets is that you should not comb wet hair, as wet hair clings to the comb and stretches greatly. This disrupts the structure of the hair, the scales peel off, and the hair begins to split.
The choice of hair ties also needs to be approached responsibly. An elastic band that is too tight and narrow can pull the hair too tightly, which can damage the hair follicle and lead to hair loss. Buy wide and soft elastic bands.
Trimming the ends.
Even if you are growing your hair, regular trimming of the ends is a necessary procedure. After all, the ends suffer the most from friction against clothes, from climatic conditions, from constant combing. I trim my ends about once every three months. After a haircut, your hair looks much better, livelier and healthier.
Protection from harsh climate conditions is also important for hair.
When you are at home or outdoors in windy weather, it is better to put your hair in a ponytail or braid to prevent your hair from tangling in the wind or rubbing against clothes.
In winter, hair should be hidden under a hat or hood so that it does not deteriorate in the cold and does not experience sudden temperature changes. In summer, it is advisable to protect your hair from the scorching sun. To do this, you can use either a hat or special sunscreen for your hair.
Proper nutrition.
Proper nutrition is the most important element in hair care.
A healthy diet is necessary not only for beautiful hair, but is also the key to youth, energy and health of the entire body as a whole. For hair to look chic, it is necessary that the diet contains elements from all major food groups - grains, legumes, dairy products, fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, juices. Try to minimize sweets, flour, spicy and fried foods and quit smoking and alcohol. Don't forget to drink enough clean water every day.
Nourishing and healing hair masks.
It is impossible not to mention the benefits of hair masks. I use masks every time after washing my hair. I usually alternate folk remedies with professional masks. Since I started using masks, the condition of my hair has improved significantly, it has become stronger, healthier and silkier.
I love it very much kefir masks for their simplicity and accessibility. Before washing your hair, apply slightly warmed kefir to your hair and leave for 40 minutes. Then wash your hair with shampoo as usual. After this procedure, the hair becomes much softer. This mask is especially suitable for dry hair, as kefir nourishes and moisturizes the hair well.
Another mask - honey. Honey is deservedly considered a good cosmetic product, as it contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals. Honey masks are suitable for hair, face and body. A honey mask is effective against hair loss and also helps against dandruff. To prepare it, mix 2 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of castor or burdock oil and 1 yolk. Apply the resulting mass to your hair and leave for half an hour to an hour. Then wash it off with shampoo. It is better to do this mask over a course of two to three months. Then the effect will be clearly visible.
The masks described above help me take care of my hair at home. But we all have different types hair, so some people may not like them. In the article “Beautiful hair. Hair masks at home" you can read other recipes for hair masks. Choose a few that you particularly like, and if they suit you, do them regularly for some time to achieve positive result. Then it is better to change the masks for others, because when the hair gets used to them, the masks may stop having a healing effect.
Daily care involves treating them regularly and with care. If you make all the above tips a habit, it won't seem so complicated matter. Choose the right shampoo, use comfortable, hair-free elastic bands and jewelry, and don’t forget to regularly pamper your hair with nourishing masks. As a result, your hair will thank you for its healthy and shiny appearance.
Best regards, Natalia Maksimova