Restorative hair masks are aimed, first of all, on the food of the curls. Ingredients of such masks should be rich in vitamins, and, in some cases, fats.
For colored hair, it is not recommended to use oily substances, as they wash away the color, which becomes dull and sometimes changes the shade.
But for hair that does not contain artificial pigment, masks based on various oils are always relevant.
When choosing the ingredients for a mask, it is more important what the biggest problem of hair is: the tips, drop, fragility or fineness. Depending on this and it is necessary to choose a mask, which must be done, at least for 1.5 months, to achieve a lasting effect.
Restoring home hair masks
The advantage of home masks in front of ready-made cosmetics is that they consist of natural products and are cheap enough. In addition, not all cosmetics can replace ingredients such as castor, burdock oil and egg yolk, which can save the hair condition for several procedures.
Regenerating mask for colored hair
Since it is undesirable to use oils for colored hair, these masks will have a non-greasy structure.
- Kefir mask. Take half a glass of kefir and soak two pieces of black bread in it, and then apply the remedy on the hair for 1 hour. Bread is quite heavily washed out of hair, however it contains a large amount of vitamin B, which is very favorable for the condition of weakened curls.
- Protein mask. Take 3 yolks and mix them with 6 tbsp. l. milk and sour cream. Then apply the mask on the hair for 45 minutes, and then wash the head with shampoo. This mask is very nutritious, it is saturated with amino acids, calcium and protein, which restores the structure of the hair, making them elastic.
Regenerating masks for clarified hair
For clarified hair care is most difficult, because the hue of the hair is able to change, if you use certain ingredients. In addition, it is believed that such hair is most "affected" by chemical attack, and their structure becomes loose, which leads to brittleness.
- Mask with henna. Take colorless henna, dilute it with water and add 5 drops of vitamin E. This remedy is applied to the hair for 45 minutes and then rinsed off with water.
- Egg mask with vitamin E and decoction of chamomile. Take 3 yolks and add 10 drops of vitamin E. This mixture should be diluted with a decoction of chamomile (5 tablespoons), which is known for its anti-inflammatory and hair firming properties. The mixture is thoroughly mixed, and the resulting mask is rubbed into the roots of the hair and applied to the entire length of the curls. After 1 hour, the hair should be washed with shampoo and rinsed several times with a cool decoction of nettle.
Regenerating masks for dry hair
To strengthen dry hair, you need to use oils: they make the structure elastic and resistant to damage.
- Oil mask. Mix in equal proportions a peach, olive and burdock oil, and then in a circular motion rub them into the scalp and hair roots, then spread the mixture along the entire length and rinse after 2 hours.
- Honey onion mask. Mix 5 tbsp. l. honey with 1 tbsp. l. grated onion. Apply the mask on the hair for 1 hour, and then wash the hair thoroughly with a shampoo. This mask is very effective, however its minus is that the smell of onions on the hair can last very long.
Regenerating mask for damaged hair
The problem of damaged hair exists in many women who use styling products, a hair dryer, iron, curling iron or curlers. Of course, damaged hair is better to cut, but if they are damaged along the entire length, then it is worth using a mask.
- Restoring nourishing hair mask. Take 5 tbsp. l. castor oil, 2 tsp. grape seed oil, 2 tsp. cognac (or egg) and 5 tsp. of linseed oil. Mix all the ingredients, and do a head massage by gently rubbing the product into the roots of the hair. After that, spread the mask along the entire length of the curls and wrap the hair with cellophane, and then with a warm towel. During the first 10 minutes, direct the warm airflow of the hair dryer to your hair, and after 2 hours the product needs to be washed off.
All of the above masks should be used several times a week for at least a month.