As you know, pepper contains a lot of vitamins. According to their content, it occupies a leading position among vegetables. And it is quite logical that it is successfully used to solve many problems with hair. Namely - make masks. Modern cosmetology knows many recipes for masks made from pepper, they differ in composition, in the way they are cooked, in their intended use.
Most often mask for hair with pepper is used to enhance hair growth. Red pepper irritatingly affects the scalp, and thus stimulates hair growth. Some even argue that red pepper can awaken the "sleeping" hair follicles. On how to make a mask for hair with peppers at home and will be discussed in this article.
In most recipes, not pepper itself, but pepper tincture is used. You can buy it at the pharmacy, or you can prepare it yourself. What is needed for this? And you need only 5-6 medium red peppers and a 0.5 liter bottle of vodka. Pepper finely chopped, add to vodka and give the mixture to infuse for a week. After this, this tincture can be stored for a very long time.
Now directly go to the recipes for hair masks with a tincture of capsicum.
Balm for hair based on pepper tincture
After the pepper tincture is ready, it must be diluted with water in a proportion of 50/50. The resulting balsam is rubbed into the scalp before going to bed. It is recommended not to use it every day, but 2-3 times a week.
Mask for hair with a tincture of red pepper and castor oil
1. To prepare the mask, mix in equal proportions tincture of red pepper, castor oil (can be replaced with burdock) and any hair balm. This mixture is applied to the roots of hair and lightly rubbed into the skin. Then the head should be wrapped with a warm kerchief or a towel, and after 2-3 hours rinse with water.
2. For the following mask, you will need:
- 3 tbsp. spoons of castor oil;
- 1 teaspoon of calendula or chamomile tincture for alcohol;
- 1 teaspoon of tincture of chilli pepper;
- 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil.
All ingredients are mixed until homogeneous, applied to the roots of hair and left for an hour or two. Then rinse with water.
3. Mix 1 tablespoon of pepper tincture, 1 teaspoon of castor and 1 teaspoon of burdock oil in a ceramic vessel. Apply massaging movements to the roots of hair and scalp. Wrap your head with a handkerchief or a towel (previously wrapped with a plastic bag or film). And rinse with water after an hour.
Masks for hair with pepper and honey
1. Mix 1 tablespoon of red ground pepper and 4 tablespoons of honey. Apply to the roots of the hair, then wrap the head with polyethylene, and on top with a towel. Leave for 40 minutes, and after - rinse with water.
2. To prepare a mask, you will need:
- 1 tbsp. a spoonful of water;
- 1 teaspoon of cocoa;
- 1 teaspoon of dried milk;
- 1 teaspoon of honey;
- 0.5 tsp red ground pepper;
- 10 drops of lemon juice.
Mix all the ingredients. Apply the mask on the roots for 40-60 minutes. Wrap your head with polyethylene and a towel (handkerchief). This mask is also washed off with water.
3. Take the following ingredients:
- 1 chicken yolk (raw);
- 1 tbsp. a spoonful of honey;
- 1 tbsp. a spoon of onion juice;
- 1 tbsp. spoon of tincture of capsicum;
- 1 tbsp. spoon of cognac.
The mixture is applied to the head for 1 hour. Wrap it with polyethylene and a towel (handkerchief). After an hour, wash the mask with water.
Mask for hair with pepper against hair loss
You will need 1 tbsp. spoon of alcohol tincture of red pepper, 2 tbsp. spoons of any shampoo, 1 tbsp. a spoon of castor oil. Components must be mixed to a homogeneous mass, applied to the hair roots and rubbed into the scalp with massaging movements. Then you should wrap your head with polyethylene and a towel or handkerchief and wash it off in an hour.