Hair can be of different types: dry, normal or oily. Each type is characterized by a set of properties that distinguishes it from others.
Compared to others, dry hair does not need frequent washing and this can be called a plus. But the big disadvantage is that dry hair is difficult to style and, with frequent chemical exposure, looks dull and lifeless. With proper care and nutrition, you can keep dry hair healthy, as well as return them to a well-groomed appearance.
Causes of dry hair
If you notice a change in your hair, curls have become too dry and naughty, then the reason for this may be a number of serious reasons. This can contribute to both external and internal factors.
In order to ensure proper treatment and care, you need to accurately determine the cause of the changes. External factors of dry hair can be:
- improper diet, smoking, drinking alcohol;
- lack of vitamins and minerals;
- disruption of the sebaceous glands;
- dry air and exposure to high temperatures;
- regular dyeing;
- frequent use of low-quality combs and cosmetics.
In addition to external factors, hair changes can be affected. internal changes of the body. The most common reasons are:
- various types of mental illness;
- endocrine problems;
- anemia, ichthyosis or psoriasis;
- hormonal imbalance;
- thyroid disease;
- gastrointestinal tract diseases;
- various types of allergies.
Also cause may be a genetic predisposition. When you restore hair, you need to pay attention not only to wellness treatments, but also to the way of life in general.
To restore hair, it is recommended to start eating properly, reduce consumption of fast food. It is especially important to abandon the frequent drinking of alcoholic beverages and smoking tobacco products.
Various health masks can get rid of excessive hair dryness. Useful ingredients will help find your curls health and shine in just a couple of months of regular use.
How to care for dry hair?
In order to protect the hair he external external factors, should properly care for them. there is some simple rules, under which you do not need to spend time on hair restoration, namely:
- Do not wash your head often. Too frequent cleansing of the head (every 1-2 days) leads to drying of the skin with the components of the shampoo. In extreme cases, use the means for everyday use.
- Select shampoo by hair type. It should nourish and moisturize the skin and hair, and not dry.
- Do not neglect hair balm. It is desirable that the conditioner was from the same line as the shampoo. Maximum product compatibility ensures proper care. Before using cleaning and nourishing products, be sure to read the instructions for use. Often, the balm is washed off almost immediately after application to the head. This is wrong, so that the agent is absorbed into the head, it takes at least 4-5 minutes.
- Use warm water. Too high a temperature adversely affects the hair.
- You need to try to use a comb made of natural materials, as well as not unravel the hair immediately after washing. They should be wet, not wet, so you less traumatize the structure of the hair.
- Protect curls from the sun (UV rays) and frost. For the protection enough panama women in summer, hats in winter.
- Trim the hair regularly, especially if you have split ends.
- Try to minimize the use of thermal devices for hair styling, as well as coloring.
- Hair health depends on lifestyle. Therefore, you need to eat right, get rid of bad habits, and also give a small load on the muscles - exercise or walk more.
Also for the health of hair, skin and the body as a whole, you need to drink clean water. If you find it difficult to force yourself to drink water, you can drink tea without sugar or add freshly squeezed fruit juice to the water.
Features of the use of masks for dry hair
Each hair mask has its own characteristics and recommendations for use. But there are a few rules that will help make the procedure more effective regardless of the recipe chosen:
- It is best to apply a mask on wet hair. No need to completely wet, just sprinkle on the curls with a spray gun.
- After applying any mask, it is better to wrap your head in plastic and a towel. This will achieve the desired temperature for the wellness procedure.
- Egg-based masks should be at room temperature, since an elevated degree will result in coagulation and complicate the rinsing process. Other masks are recommended to be heated to 40-45 °.
- For dry hair it is contraindicated to wash off the mask with hot water. When rinsing hair in water, you can add vinegar to get rid of the smell of the components.
- Masks for dryness should be done regularly, as recommended in the recipe. Courses can be repeated until a noticeable action appears.
- Most of the regenerating and nourishing masks are not part of aggressive substances, so it's okay if the mask stays on the head longer than the recommended time. Some masks can be left overnight or not washed off at all.
Compliance with these simple rules will help achieve the maximum effect of masks for dry hair.
Before applying the mask, you need to check whether there is an allergy to one of its components. To conduct a small test, you need to put a little money on the elbow bend and leave it for several hours. If you do not notice any negative changes on the skin (redness, rash), then you can safely use the mask.
Masks for dry hair
Masks for dry hair are very diverse. Their ingredients depend on the desired effect. Hair care products can be purchased at the store or use traditional recipes and cook at home.
Masks for dry hair will provide:
- Hair restoration and nourishment;
- Getting rid of dandruff;
- Strengthening the hair roots, preventing their loss;
- Freedom from split ends of hair;
- Giving shine and volume to the hair at the root.
Most often hair masks can be found on the basis of kefir, eggs, hops, aloe juice and various essential oils.
With kefir
Kefir - It is an affordable and effective tool that is rich in vitamins B and E, calcium, protein and yeast. These ingredients nourish, strengthen and restore hair. It is very convenient to use kefir for homemade masks. Kefir on the curls forms a thin film that protects the hair from external factors.
As a mask you can use kefir in pure form. In the dairy product you can add a little mustard or essential oils.
The percentage of fat kefir should be chosen depending on how dry the hair is. The more dryness, the more fat. Apply the mask should be in a slightly heated state on wet hair. As a treatment, the procedure should be carried out in a course of 2 months 1-2 times a week. For preventive purposes, kefir can be used 1-2 times a month.
Sea buckthorn oil
Sea buckthorn oil possesses a number of useful components, which has a health effect for external and internal use. Sea buckthorn has vitamins A, C, E, K and B, fatty acids, phospholipids, etc.
Use of sea buckthorn hair oil:
- Accelerate growth, strengthen roots and help stop baldness;
- Get rid of dandruff and seborrhea;
- Restore hair after dyeing, add shine.
Blondes should use sea buckthorn oil masks with caution, as the oil has a reddish tint that can dye the light strands slightly.
For mask would need one tablespoon of sea buckthorn and burdock oil, as well as one tablespoon of brandy. To prepare the mask you need to mix and heat the oil to 50 °. Warm liquid should be diluted with a spoon of alcohol.
Mask need to rub into the roots, then wrap in a towel and lie down to fall. In the morning, rinse the mixture with warm water and shampoo. The course is conducted during the month, 2 times a week.
With egg and honey
Masks with egg and honey are suitable for any type of hair. They perfectly nourish and give strands of hair a healthy shine. Especially this combination helps to get rid of split ends.
To prepare the mask will need:
- 2 tbsp. l olive or coconut oil;
- 1 egg yolk;
- 2 tsp. liquid honey;
- 2 tsp. cognac.
All ingredients must be mixed until smooth. The mask is applied to the ends of the hair and left for 30-40 minutes. Wash off the mask with shampoo.
Burdock oil
Burdock oil contains a large number of components that are necessary for healthy hair. In the burdock contained:
- Vitamins A, B, C and E, which are necessary for the health of human hair and skin;
- Iron, copper, chromium and other minerals that strengthen the structure of hair and bones;
- Inulin with moisturizing properties.
To prepare a mask for dry hair will need a small amount of oil wheat germ and chamomile extract.
It is necessary to mix one tablespoon of burdock oil, wheat germ and chamomile. The mixture should be rubbed into the hair roots and spread along the length of the strands. The procedure should be carried out one hour before shampooing the head.
With aloe juice
Aloe It has incredible regenerating properties that restore, moisturize and soothe the skin. No less useful effect of aloe bears on hair. It removes dead skin particles and moisturizes the skin, eliminating dandruff.
To prepare a mask to restore dry hair, you need to mix 1 tbsp. l aloe juice and honey. The finished mass should be distributed by strands, starting from the roots of the hair. The procedure lasts 10-15 minutes, then the locks are thoroughly washed with shampoo.
The advantage of this mask is that it can be stored for a week.
Beer mask
Beer contains a large amount of microelements, such as copper, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, which strengthen the hair roots and stimulate their growth. Yeast, hops and malt in the composition have a beneficial effect on the overall condition of the hair, making them healthier and more shiny.
To prepare the mask you need to connect 1 egg yolk from 100 ml of beer. Next, you should beat the mass with a mixer. Mask applied to the scalp with massaging movements, after 20 minutes, wash off. The procedure can be carried out 1-2 times a week.
With curd and cucumber
Combination cottage cheese and cucumber perfectly moisturizes and nourishes dry, loose hair. Cucumber will give the roots a moist look, and cottage cheese, rich in calcium, will restore weakened curls.
To prepare the mask you need to mix fat cottage cheese and fresh cucumber in a 1: 1 ratio in a blender. The finished mask should be applied to the hair roots and spread along the strands of a rare comb. The procedure is carried out for 10-15 minutes, after which the mask is washed off with warm water.
The procedure can be carried out 2-3 times a week for several months.
Gelatin mask
The main components in gelatin is collagen and protein. There is also collagen in the hair, which is why gelatin is suitable for strengthening and restoring weakened hair after dyeing.
To make a mask you need colorless gelatin. 2 tablespoons dry gelatin need to fill with warm water and let it brew. Then the swollen mass should be heated in a water bath and until gelatin is dissolved in the liquid.
After the mask has cooled, add one egg yolk. The mixture is applied to the hair and spread over the entire length. Since the mask gives a slight lamination effect, the strands will be perfectly smooth and well-groomed.
Kiwi mask
Kiwi - It is an indispensable product for healthy hair. Kiwi mask:
- restore hair structure;
- will have a general healing effect;
- cure strands after regular chemical or thermal exposure.
Enough to make a mask crush product with a fork and apply it on the head, rubbing it into the roots with massaging movements. After a light massage of the head, you need to put on a bath hat and wrap your head in a towel.
Mask on the head should be kept for 10-15 minutes, then rinse using shampoo. The action of the mask will not take long. The result will be visible after several applications. The procedure can be performed no more often. Once a week.
With olive oil and kefir
Mask of dairy products will give your hair a vibrant shine and moisturize the structure of the strands. BUT olive oil moisturize the skin, giving careful care. The mask recipe is very simple, it will need a minimum amount ingredients.
- 1 tsp. olive oil;
- 100 ml of kefir;
- 1 slice of rye bread.
For cooking, you must crush the bread and mix all the products. The resulting mass is applied to the hair and hold for 30 minutes. After the procedure, wash your hair without applying shampoo. This mask can do no more Once a week.
Preventing dry hair
Most often, problems with dry hair occur during vitamin deficiencies - autumn and spring. To restore the hair, skin and body as a whole, it is necessary to use more vitamins. If for vegetables and fruits is not the season, then you can drink a course of vitamins.
Dry strands with split ends need vitamins: A, E, B5, B7, B6, C, F, as well as silicon and selenium. You can buy and take each vitamins separately, but it is better to give preference to multivitamins.
In pharmacies, you can purchase the following vitamin complexes:
- Pantovigar;
- Revalid;
- Aevit;
- Perfectil;
- Merz
These drugs support the presence of all necessary for the health of hair and skin vitamins. The combination of useful substances and trace elements protects the strands from the external environment. If there are problems, they are excellent at treating split ends. Restore and nourish dry hair, giving it a healthy look.
To prevent the appearance of brittle and split ends, you must properly care for your hair and not expose them to the stress of heat treatment and chemistry.
