Healing dry hair with nourishing masks, effective ingredients and recipes for homemade compositions, rules for preparation and use. Dry hair nourishing masks are cosmetic formulations with moisturizing, restorative, nutrient-rich ingredients. Almost every manufacturer of cosmetic products has such products in its assortment. Emaciated curls and homemade masks heal no worse.
Benefits of nourishing masks for dry hair
Hair masks with nourishing properties are a must-have for every woman who loves herself and her hair. However, they acquire particular importance for those who by nature (or in the process of "exploitation") got dry, dull curls. Masks with nutritious components in this case are able to improve the situation in many ways, namely:
- Saturate the hair follicle with active substances;
- Restore the hair structure, make it smoother and more elastic;
- "Glue" split ends of the hair;
- Activate hair growth;
- Make hair more docile and pliable for styling.
Contraindications to the use of nourishing hair masks
Most often, the composition of nutritious masks includes vegetable oils, honey, yeast, fermented milk products, fruits, spices (mustard), eggs, gelatin, onions, vitamins, and medicinal plants. In ready-made masks made by a production method, you can also find special chemical compounds.
Considering that each of the above ingredients has its own characteristics of effect and can cause undesirable consequences, carefully read the composition of a store mask or a homemade recipe. Plus, pay attention to the following points:
- The abundance of chemicals that you do not understand on the label of the finished mask - the risk of drying out your hair even more, getting allergies or even losing part of your hair.
- Onion masks are not suitable for everyone, not only because of the specific "trail", but also because of the ability to cause burns on sensitive skin.
- Honey, some vegetable oils, mustard, eggs are allergic products that can work even when applied to hair.
- Kefir is able to wash out the pigment from the hair, therefore, owners of dyed hair are not recommended to get carried away with kefir masks.
- Many masks with a nutritional composition contain ingredients that activate blood circulation and metabolic processes (mustard, pepper, brandy, herbal tinctures), so it is not recommended to use them in the presence of wounds and neoplasms on the scalp.
What are nourishing masks for dry hair used for?
The main function of the nourishing mask is to restore the vitality of depleted hair. Given that dry hair can have several types of damage, a mask with nourishing properties can include different combinations of ingredients and exert its effects in a targeted manner.
Mask for dry hair ends
Dry split ends of hair are often the payback for trying to be beautiful. Namely: frequent styling with a hairdryer, iron, styler or curling iron, curlers and daily shampooing, hair coloring and the use of hair fixatives (gels, varnishes, mousses, etc.).
Long hair is especially sensitive to such influences, which, in addition to all of the above, are still injured when combing, since they are prone to tangling. Therefore, the standard care set “shampoo, balm / conditioner, mask” is not enough for our long-suffering hair ends. They require extra attention, their personal mask.
Such mixtures for dry hair ends are applied locally - to the ends. This is their advantage and simplicity. Most often, such masks are based on vegetable oils: olives, almonds, burdock, castor, linseed and even ordinary sunflower. Vitamins and active moisturizing compounds can also be found in store products. An effective homemade mask can also include spinach, lemon, cabbage, carrot juice.
Usually, such a remedy should be kept on the hair for up to 30 minutes and washed off with shampoo, although there are also “non-washes” among store-bought sprays and serums.
Of course, even the most effective mask, with the most regular use, will not solve the problem of dry ends 100% without the intervention of a hairdresser. Nourishing masks + periodic haircuts (at least once every 4-8 weeks) - this is the ideal formula for healthy hair ends.
Masks for dry damaged hair
Improper care, nutritional errors, abuse of chemical (curling, dyeing, toning, styling products) and thermal (hairdryer, tongs, curling irons, etc.) deprive our hair of its natural gloss and vitality. Therefore, a nourishing mask for dry hair is essential here. At the same time, it must solve several problems at once: moisturizing, nourishing, restoring elasticity, giving shine.
Taking into account the tasks set, the components of such masks are also selected. Most often, the following are used to nourish dry hair:
- Yeast … This is a natural product containing proteins, easily digestible by hair, B vitamins and active substances. Due to this, they are able not only to heal the hair shaft itself, but also the hair follicle. Thus, the yeast makes the hair strong, stimulates its growth, repairs the damaged structure of the hair shaft and restores its gloss. Dairy products, honey, egg white enhance the effect of the yeast mask. However, any form of yeast can be used.
- Castor oil … The leader among vegetable oils for the revitalization of dry and thinning hair, saturated with vitamins, phospholipids and unsaturated fatty acids. Regular use of this oil can significantly alter a shock of dry hair - giving it a healthy shine, strength and thickness. As a bonus, castor oil also cope with dry scalp and dandruff, accelerates hair growth, and "glues" the scales of the hair shaft. It can be used to resuscitate hair as a stand-alone remedy and mixed with vegetable oils, cognac, eggs or herbs.
- Coconut oil … This product of squeezing the pulp and coconut kernels is saturated with fats and fatty acids, vitamins E, K. Such a composition of the oil shows just miraculous effects on dry, weakened hair: it protects them from protein washout when washing the hair, creates a protective heat-resistant layer and fills with nutrients. It is used without additives or as part of mixtures with other oils, including essential oils (ylang-ylang, sandalwood or frankincense), sour cream or kefir, honey.
Mask for dry and brittle hair
Dry and brittle hair is the result of the same exhausting beauty procedures (styling, coloring, etc.), drying out in the sun, insufficient intake of vitamins and nutrients (diet, illness, unhealthy diet, bad habits). A visit to the pool also contributes.
Such hair requires restorative procedures with nutritional and moisturizing elements. Therefore, a homemade mask for dry hair should contain the following ingredients:
- Bananas … Filled with vitamins, potassium, carbohydrates and active natural oils, these exotic fruits are considered a real lifesaver for depleted hair. They fill them with nutrients, restore elasticity and natural softness. It is better to use overripe fruits, chopped in a blender. You can combine them with honey, lemon, sour cream, sprouted wheat.
- Olive oil … It is indispensable for the resuscitation of dry depleted hair, especially if both hair and scalp are dry. It is considered an emergency remedy that can restore the health and attractiveness of curls in a short time. Works well in team with other oils, honey, avocado, egg yolk, essential oils (chamomile, sandalwood, ylang ylang).
- Jojoba oil … A unique composition of hair shaft protector and hair follicle activator. That is, this oil helps the hair to be cleansed, restored, filled with vitality from the inside. Jojoba can be enriched with shampoos or combined with liquid vitamins A and E, essential oils (ginger, orange, grapefruit, ylang-ylang, chamomile) and other vegetable oils, honey, yolks, or you can not mix it with anything.
Mask for dry split ends
Masks for dry split ends face a double task: not only to moisturize and “nourish” the hair shaft, but also to restore its integrity and elasticity. Therefore, formulations with the active ingredients already listed can be used by adding several multidirectional products to them. For example:
- Kefir … It is an affordable storehouse of vitamins, minerals, protein and yeast. Kefir masks fill hair with natural moisture and nourishing ingredients, make it softer and more pliable, restore elasticity and shine. They are also able to solve the problem of dry dandruff and protect hair from the effects of weather factors and styling procedures. Various vegetable oils, yolk, cosmetic clay are perfectly friendly with kefir.
- Arnica … Natural plant "architect" of the hair shaft. It contains organic acids, essential oils, tannins, minerals and protein compounds that perfectly solve the problem of dry hair, restoring structure and vitality.
- Linseed oil … A natural blend of vitamins and beneficial fatty acids that can handle any hair problem. It moisturizes, nourishes, stops hair loss, makes hair smooth and silky, accelerates growth and has a positive effect on the scalp. It is effective both on its own and in combination with lemon juice, honey, cognac, yolk, burdock root.
Homemade mask recipes for dry hair
Especially for lovers of doing cosmetic miracles with their own hands, we have selected the best recipes for homemade masks for dry hair.
Moisturizing mask for dry hair with kefir
Stock up on enough kefir so that you can smear it all over your hair and rub it gently into the roots. Warm it to a warm state, massage it into the scalp, warm it up and rinse your hair with water after 30 minutes.
You can add honey and vegetable oil to the kefir mask. To do this, mix together slightly warmed oil (olives or almonds) and honey (1 tablespoon of each ingredient). Dissolve the resulting mixture 1/2 tbsp. kefir and hold it on your head (under the film) for up to 40 minutes. Considering such additives to kefir, it will not work to wash off the mask without shampoo.
Kefir-oil mask with raw egg yolk effectively moisturizes hair. Here you first need to mix 3 types of oil - burdock, olive and castor, taken in 1 tbsp. l., then mix them with the yolk and 3 tbsp. l. kefir. The duration of the action of such a mask is an hour (with head insulation), the remover is water with shampoo.
Note that in all recipes, kefir can be replaced with yogurt or yogurt (preferably natural, without additives). And once again we recall the ability of kefir masks to wash out the color.
Gelatin nourishing hair mask
To restore elasticity, softness and a healthy look to the curls, try a supervitamin mask with the following composition: gelatin powder and castor (or coconut) oil - a tablespoon each, liquid vitamins A and E - 10 drops each.
Bring the gelatin to a jelly-like state by soaking it in 1/2 cup. water for 30-40 minutes and slightly heated in a water bath or in the microwave. In the cooled gelatinous mass, stir in the oil, and then vitamins. Lubricate your hair, including the ends, with the resulting mass, wrap your head and after 40 minutes wash off the mask using your favorite shampoo.
A gelatinous mask with vinegar and essential oils has no less restorative effect. To feel it, dilute 1 tbsp. l. gelatin in 200 ml of warm water, pour in 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar and 3-4 drops of essential oil (geranium, jasmine, sage or rosemary). Mix everything thoroughly, let stand for up to half an hour and apply to moist hair for a quarter of an hour. For a high-quality mask remover, you will need shampoo.
Mask for dry hair with burdock oil
A classic burdock mask includes only one component - burdock oil itself. A slightly warmed oil will be more effective. It should be applied with light massage movements, starting from the roots. Then, using a flat comb, distribute it (in individual strands) throughout the hair.
You need to treat your hair with burdock oil, wrapping your head, for at least an hour. The maximum duration of the wellness procedure is 3 hours. It is difficult to wash off such a mask: you may need a double procedure of washing your hair with shampoo.
The strength of a burdock mask can be doubled by adding yolk and arnica tincture. To do this, you need to connect 2 tbsp. l. heated butter with two yolks and 3 tbsp. l. tinctures. Arnica tincture can be replaced with a couple of teaspoons of liquid (or melted) honey.
The composition is applied to all hair, especially abundantly - on the ends, under polyethylene and a towel. After 40 minutes, the used mask can be removed with plain water at a temperature of 35-40 degrees and shampoo.
Dry hair mask with olive oil
Olive hair mask classic has the same application as burdock. That is, the oil needs to be slightly warmed up, distributed through the hair, starting from the roots. Soak on hair (under a film with a towel) for 60 to 120 minutes and rinse.
Olive oil is a very common ingredient in hair blends that need healthier hair. So, it can be included in the composition of oil masks. For example, with castor oil and sea buckthorn oil. To do this, mix all three oils (1 tablespoon each), heat them until warm and beat with raw yolk (until foam appears).
The exposure time of the mask is at least 2 hours, and ideally all night. It is especially effective for dyed hair, since it helps to restore them after dyeing and retains the brightness of the color for a long time. With the help of olive oil, you can revive your curls in express mode. To do this, make a mixture of 2 tbsp. l. heated butter, one beaten chicken egg and taken 1 tsp. glycerin and apple cider vinegar. You need to hold such a mixture for at least 40 minutes (with insulation with a towel) and rinse with water at a temperature of 30-35 degrees.
Dry mustard hair mask
Mustard has a mild irritant effect, so its application to the hair roots "awakens" the hair follicles. This effect is achieved by increasing blood circulation and, as a result, improving trophism.
A 2-step homemade mask for dry hair is considered especially effective, where, in addition to mustard, milk, sugar, butter, sour cream and banana are used. To prepare it, you first need to take 1 tsp. mustard and sugar, dilute them in 4 tbsp. l. slightly warmed milk. Mash a banana and 2 tbsp. l. mix pulp with milk-mustard mixture.
Massage the resulting mass into the hair roots. This completes the first mask. Next, mix 2 tbsp. l. softened butter and 1 tbsp. l. sour cream. Distribute this mass on the hair itself, as the second stage of the mask. The duration of the exposure of the mask on the hair is about half an hour.
You can nourish dry hair with health and start the process of its growth with the help of a mask made from mustard, mayonnaise, olive oil and butter. To do this, mix butter and mustard (1 tsp each) with olive oil and mayonnaise (tablespoon each). The composition is rubbed only into the roots, kept under insulation for at least half an hour.
How to make nourishing masks for dry hair
Simply making a prescription mask is not enough for it to release all of its active ingredients to the hair. There are a few more guidelines to help you get the most out of your nutrient composition, namely:
- For the maximum penetration of nutrients into the hair shaft, apply the masks to clean, moisturized hair, gently rubbing the mixture into the scalp with massage movements.
- For the best effect of the mask, remember to create a steamy effect with cling film (shower cap, polyethylene) and a terry towel or warm scarf tied over it.
- Prepare the mask immediately before use, thoroughly mixing all the components until completely homogeneous.
- Stick to the formulation and exposure time indicated in the recipe: a shortage makes the mask ineffective, and an overkill can further harm your hair.
- For dry hair, the frequency of healing masks is 2-3 per week.
Remember that a mask done once is not a panacea. It will not completely restore hair. For a visible effect, masks for dry hair must be done with the above regularity for at least a month.
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As you can see, nourishing masks for dry hair are a great and effective way to restore attractiveness to hair and fill it with natural strength. However, it is a mistake to rely only on them. Approach the problem of dry hair in a comprehensive manner: provide your hair with respect and proper care, make adjustments to your lifestyle and diet. And then you will not have to treat your hair - you will only maintain its beauty.
