As it turned out, the most “male” alcoholic drink, that is, cognac, is also an excellent way to improve hair condition. It is used to solve problems such as loss, too slow growth, cross section and dryness. Masks for hair with cognac can be made at home, complementing this drink with certain products for greater effectiveness. We offer to consider the main properties of cognac, recommendations for its use and contraindications, as well as learn the treasured recipes of healing masks.
About the benefits of cognac
Despite the fact that cognac is not a plant product, but rather a chemical product, it is still able to have a positive effect on the hair. The secret of success lies in the composition of this drink, which contains many tannins, compounds useful for hair and acids. These components can not only restore the structure of the hair, but also nourish the scalp. Any hair mask with brandy normalizes the sebaceous glands, which will significantly reduce the oily skin of the scalp. However, it is worth remembering that alcohol dries very much, therefore, with exhausted and damaged hair, cognac should be used very carefully. As for the smell of alcohol, which can remain on the head of hair after applying the coveted mask, it can be easily eliminated. To do this, just rinse your head with warm water, into which you first drop a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
Indications for use
Making masks with cognac for hair is simple, fast and, most importantly, very inexpensive. Who needs such home therapy? For what types of hair brandy mask is an indispensable beauty product? So, you can use this drink in one of the following cases:
- Hair grows very slowly.
- The ends of the curls are constantly split.
- Constantly hair falls out, and in large quantities.
- The scalp and the hair itself is very oily.
- Lack of gloss, volume, healthy appearance.
- The presence of dandruff.
- Hair is sorely lacking in vitamins.
Contraindications
Before you start preparing hair masks with cognac at home, check out the list of taboos. If you have one of the problems presented below, it is better to refuse this drink as a care product by resorting to more gentle treatment methods. You should not use cognac if:
- Your hair is too dry and too brittle. Most often, girls with similar problems actively use regenerative masks. So, cognac does not combine with similar means.
- There are cracks, wounds, cuts, or other types of irritation on the head.
- It happens that a person experiences intolerance to cognac or alcohol in general. And this applies not only to use, but also to the use of a hair mask.
- It is not recommended to use masks with cognac for hair in cases where the scalp is sensitive. After all, this product contains a lot of acids that can cause an allergic reaction.
Basic rules for the use of cognac
It doesn’t matter whether you are preparing a famous hair mask with cognac and honey or combining this alcoholic drink with kefir, oils or other products, all components of the recipe should be warm. You can heat in a water bath or in a microwave, but do not bring to a boil. The second rule is to apply brandy masks on washed, slightly damp hair. It is recommended to rinse them off with warm water with the addition of a decoction of herbs and essential oils.
Of course, if the mask included heavy oils - olive, flaxseed, burdock or other, then shampoo can not be dispensed with. Masks of cognac are applied first to the hair roots, as well as to the scalp. Then the product must be stretched along the entire length, up to the tips. To increase the effect, it is recommended to wrap the hair with cellophane and put on a warm hat on top.
A quick tip: a few drops of brandy can simply be added to the shampoo and balm that you use regularly. This will significantly improve their quality.
Easiest recipe
To prepare this hair restoration product, you need only two tablespoons of brandy. The drink needs to be warmed up a little and rubbed into the scalp in a warm form. Gradually stretch the cognac along the entire length and reach the ends. After the hair is wrapped in a bag and a knitted hat is put on top. After half an hour, the mask must be washed off with water and rinsed with a decoction of your favorite herbs or essential oils. Reviews of the hair mask with cognac according to this recipe suggest that after the procedure, the hair is filled with shine and health. Immediately after the first application, changes are visible - the hair becomes stronger, vitality appears in them. But do not forget that such a mask should be applied to washed curls, slightly dried naturally.
Honey pleasure
This is the simplest and most popular hair mask with cognac and honey. It can be said to be universal, as it suits both owners of oily scalp and those whose curls are too dry. It would seem that alcohol can not be combined with dry curls in any way, because it will only aggravate the picture. But in this case, everything is softened by the second ingredient - honey. It blocks the drying properties of cognac, allowing all beneficial substances to be absorbed into the scalp and hairs. You can prepare the mask according to the following recipe. Three tablespoons of brandy are mixed with one tablespoon of honey, which is pre-melted in a water bath. The mask is rubbed into the scalp, and then distributed along the entire length. You need to keep it for 40 minutes, and rinse it off with a decoction of burdock leaves.
Full cleansing
Everyone knows that salt is an important component of most scrubs. With its help, you can cleanse the skin of acne, heal wounds, etc. But not everyone is aware that it has a similar effect on the scalp. This product can be used independently as a scrub. The salt is simply thoroughly rubbed over the head, as a result, the skin is cleaned and all dead hair falls out, giving way to new, healthier ones. But in an ensemble with products such as cognac and honey, the mask also becomes nutritious. So, we mix cognac, sea salt and honey in equal proportions, we insist the mixture for two weeks. The finished product can be used both as a shampoo (but not daily) and as a mask (once a week). The whole essence of this tool is that it must not only be applied to the head, but with it it is necessary to do massage or peeling.
General therapy
In folk cosmetology, there are so-called universal hair masks. Cognac, honey, egg - the main components of such recipes, which can be supplemented with other products as needed. Such recipes are universal, because, again, they are suitable for everyone, since they restore hair at the cellular level. The way to prepare such a mask is incredibly simple. It will take one egg yolk, a teaspoon of honey and a tablespoon of brandy. The ingredients are mixed and heated, then applied to the roots of the hair and stretched along the entire length. Wash off such a mask with a large amount of water, without adding shampoos or rinses.
Henna is an ancient secret of beauty.
In ancient times, henna was considered one of the most striking natural dyes. With its help, it was possible to color the skin and hair. Moreover, this product significantly improved the state of hair, so modern scientists have developed a new henna formula - colorless. This product can be used independently, or can be mixed with other ingredients that can also restore hair. Now we will consider one of these recipes for hair masks. Egg, butter, cognac and henna are its main components. For cooking, you need one yolk, a teaspoon of cognac, any oil (burdock, linseed, olive, jojoba oil, etc.) and henna powder. Apply, as always, on clean hair and hold for half an hour. It will not work to wash off such a mask without shampoo, and in order to enhance its effect, it is also recommended to rinse the head with a decoction of burdock.
Oil therapy
There are a number of oils that are actively used in home cosmetology directly for the treatment and restoration of hair. Among them are burdock, castor, linseed, jojoba oil, avocado oil, corn, shea butter and cocoa. The effect that they have on the hair is about the same, only the aromas of these products and the composition differ. It is only important to carry out "oil" therapy regularly, and not once, in order to achieve the desired effect. Now we will find out how the hair mask is made from cognac, oil and honey, and what effect it has. These three ingredients are mixed in equal proportions and heated. Then they are rubbed into the scalp and stretched to the ends of the hair. It is advisable to wrap the hair in the mask with a bag and wrap it in a towel for an hour. To wash off such a mask will be possible only with the use of shampoo.
A little tip. If the hair is oily, the amount of cognac can be increased by one and a half times, and pour a little less oil. If the hair is too dry, then the amount of alcohol decreases, and more oil is poured.
Vitamin Boom
To regain shine and vitality for hair that was badly damaged, unfortunately, cognac will not be enough. But you can say that the famous hair mask - cognac and oil, in fact, is the solution to this problem. However, sometimes these two ingredients are not enough to completely restore the hair, so you have to turn to herbal products for help. A plant such as scarlet has excellent properties. It literally smoothes the hair, and the effect of its use can be compared with the lamination procedure. The second product is carrots. Healthy strengthens weak curls, makes them thicker and stronger. Well, proceed to the preparation of the mask. You will need cognac, castor oil, aloe juice and freshly squeezed carrot juice - all ingredients are taken in equal proportions. The mask is applied first to the hair roots, then to the ends, washed off an hour after application.
Like from the cabin
Probably everyone remembers that a product such as natural beer strengthens the hair, gives it shine and accelerates growth. Similar properties can boast a hair mask with cognac and egg, which we talked about earlier. But what if you combine these two recipes into one? You will need 10 grams of brewer's yeast, 4 tablespoons of milk, one egg yolk, a tablespoon of brandy and a teaspoon of any oil. The heated mixture should be distributed over all hair and held for no more than half an hour. If the hair is wrapped in a bag and in a towel, the regenerative effect will intensify. After the first such procedure, the hair will become noticeably stronger, shine and strength will appear. If you make a mask once a week for a month, the effect will be comparable to keratin straightening.
Masks for hair loss with cognac
The fight against hair loss and their slow growth is the main task of cognac. We have already found out that even on its own, without supplements, this drink does its job. Mixing this product with other hair growth activators, we get a literally instant effect. The most famous activator in this case is mustard. We have developed two recipes for a similar mask - for dry and oily hair.
- Recipe for dry curls. You need to mix a tablespoon of mustard powder, two tablespoons of brandy, a tablespoon of aloe juice, two teaspoons of cream and two yolks. The mixture must be heated and rubbed into the roots of the hair. To prevent the mask from damaging the tips, which are already very dry, grease them with oil first.
- Recipe for oily hair. A tablespoon of mustard powder is mixed with 100 ml of ridge, after which the mixture is slightly diluted with water. The mask should be rubbed abundantly into the scalp, but not distributed over the entire length.
Coffee Hair Spa
Finally, we pamper the hair with more refined procedures that will give her not only health, but also an amazing aroma. Natural ground coffee is not only a nutrient for hair, but also a natural dye, as well as a scrub. With it, you can clean the scalp (like salt), they can darken the curls and just give them shine. Making coffee and brandy masks is easy. It will take two tablespoons of coffee, five tablespoons of cognac and a little oil - almond, jojoba, avocado or the other. The mixture is heated and applied to the entire hair, from the roots to the tips. The mask has a greater effect if the hair is wrapped for an hour. Wash it off with shampoo.