Homemade masks for natural shine

Why hair does not shine

Shine and shine - the norm for hair of any type. But which of the girls today can boast of perfect hair, as if from a TV advertisement of shampoo? Dyeing experiments, frequent use of styling products and irons, improper nutrition are just some of the reasons for the deterioration of the appearance of the hairstyle. Because of the dyes and mousses, scales rise, then the hair cortex is exposed, so it takes on an untidy and layered appearance.

Restoring the state of hair will not be so simple. Of course, the most effective treatment is homemade shine mask. But the rest should be supportive. To keep your hair always shiny, you need to constantly nourish and moisturize it. Do not use hot water during washing - only warm. Squeezing strands with a towel is also not good - this violates the normal structure of the hair. Shiny hair does not tolerate the hot sun and extreme cold. Therefore, in the scorching heat and winter cold, always cover your head with hats and hats.

The use of masks

Beauticians have no clear instructions regarding the use of masks. You can apply them on dry or wet hair. It all depends on their condition, frequency of washing and the list of ingredients. Masks for shine hair, it is desirable to still apply immediately after washing and keep for the time specified in the recipe. For best results, rinse off the mask with a stream of cool water. Then the scales will close, and the need for smoothing cosmetics will disappear by itself.

Some masks require the use of towels and cling film to create a pronounced thermal effect. Thermal compress accelerates the absorption of oils, fruit and vegetable juices. Immediately after applying the active compound, wrap the strands in foil and wrap your head in a towel.

Masks with fruits and vegetables

Mashed fruits and vegetables are widely used in homemade shine masks.

Banana mask

Banana perfectly moisturizes the hair and saturates it with useful trace elements. Depending on the type of scalp based on banana puree, several types of masks can be prepared.

1. For dry and lifeless hair, mash 2 tablespoons of banana and mix with 2 tablespoons of fat sour cream.
2. For normal and oily - add lemon juice of the same volume instead of sour cream.
3. Apply the resulting mass to the hair and leave under a hat for 10-15 minutes, then rinse.

True, the use of such a mask on colored strands can lead to leaching of the dye.

Avocado mask

Tropical fruit - avocado will help moisturize dry hair. The ripe fruit contains saturated oils and fruit acids, which act as a natural peeling of the scalp.

1. Mash half mashed avocado.
2. Mix with egg yolk and add 3 tablespoons of peach or orange juice (only freshly squeezed, not a bag).
3. Apply the mask overnight to dry hair and roots. Wrap on top with foil.
4. Wash off the mask in the morning, without using rinse aid.

Beetroot Banana Mask

Especially for beauties with red hair, you can make a tinting mask based on natural juices. You need beet or carrot juice and strong brewed tea.

1. Mix 1 cup beet juice with half a glass of banana pulp and 2 tablespoons of strong tea.
2. Stir, apply on hair overnight.
3. When rinsing, shampoo can be replaced by rinsing with water diluted with vinegar.

The mask gives the reddish hair a beautiful copper tint.

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Masks with vegetable and essential oils

A hair mask for shine can and should contain natural oils. For a general improvement in the condition of the strands, mixtures of vegetable oils - olive, burdock, sesame oils - are useful. Burdock oil, by the way, strengthens the roots and destroys dandruff (if it is not of fungal origin). To make hair shiny, Brazilian women, for example, 2-3 times a week, always need to moisten their hard curls profusely before bedtime. olive oil or shi.

Whatever oil you apply, it needs to be preheated a little. Essential oils of eucalyptus, rosemary, tea tree, calendula are famous for their good therapeutic effect. Eucalyptus and tea tree refresh, fight dandruff. Rosemary accelerates hair growth and prevents their rapid contamination. Calendula officinalis “seals” the damaged tips and nourishes the strands along their entire length.

Mask of olive oil and calendula oil

Such a mask will change your hair type from dry to normal.

1. 150 ml of heated olive oil mix with 2 tablespoons of cosmetic oil of calendula or peaches.
2. Stir and spread over unwashed hair without greed.
3. Wash off the mask in the morning. Do not forget to carefully monitor so that excess fat does not remain on the hair.

Hair mask with cognac and egg

Useful for shine of hair and alcohol. In particular, rum or cognac.

1. Mix 2 tablespoons of brandy with 2 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of rosemary essential oil.
2. Apply to the length of the hair, avoiding getting to the roots.
3. If the mask will be pinching the skin of the head for the first time, don't be alarmed: this is how cognac works.
4. After 20 minutes, rinse off the mask with a deep cleansing shampoo.

Unfortunately, not a single mask will work a miracle in the absence of a full long-term care. Masks for intensive care should be combined with the “right” shampoos and rinse aid, using safe dyes and styling products. Equally useful are nutraceutical complexes - they are taken to saturate the body with the necessary vitamins.