Beautiful well-groomed hair is the pride of every woman. But sometimes, as a result of various hairdressing experiments, the once magnificent hair becomes dull and split. If there is absolutely no free time to visit the salons, then you should pay attention to various procedures that can be perfectly carried out at home. The results obtained are simply excellent.
Moisturize hair after lightening
Quite often, women whose hair nature has turned dark, just dreaming of light curls. Of course, for the hairdresser this is a fairly simple procedure, which can not be said about the hair. After such an incredible chemical attack, they acquire the desired shade, and with it damage to the structure, brittleness and dryness. How to moisturize hair after lightening and restore its shine and beauty?
First of all, it is worth abandoning the usual care products. You should choose balms and masks designed for bleached hair. You should abandon the use of metal combs. Give preference to accessories with natural bristles. They seem to polish the hair, helping to evenly distribute sebum over the entire surface. In the hot season, you should definitely wear a hat, protecting your hair from the adverse effects of solar radiation.
In addition to following these rules, the restoration of clarified hair will require the use of therapeutic masks. So how to moisturize dry hair?
Oils for moisturizing dry hair
Oils perfectly moisturize the hair damaged by the lightening procedure. Burdock oil excels itself , which additionally serves as an excellent strengthening agent for hair loss.
The next oil, which is also great for moisturizing, is olive. But, unfortunately, it is quite expensive, so not every woman will allow herself to use it in large quantities. Therefore, olive oil can simply be added to regular masks. A wonderful combination of olive oil and a dairy product can create a miracle.
Masks for bleached hair
There are many effective masks. Here are some recipes. A fairly quick effect can be obtained using a product containing vitamin A among the components. You will need:
- 2 yolks;
- olive oil - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- honey - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- Vitamin A - 5 capsules;
- 1 tbsp. a spoonful of vodka.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and apply on the hair, leaving for an hour. After the due date, rinse.
Honey and milk mask
Will make hair softer with a honey-milk mask. To prepare it, you will need to dissolve 2 tablespoons of honey in 2 tablespoons of warm milk, apply to hair and leave for 60 minutes.
Peppermint rinse
Perfectly restores dry hair with mint rinsing. Prepare the solution as follows: 2 tablespoons of mint are poured with boiling water, let it brew. Brush rinse clean hair.
Moisturize hair after highlighting
Highlighting, of course, is not so detrimental to the condition of the hair as full lightening, but still the curls need additional care and restoration. They are also exposed to a brightening chemical composition that changes the structure of the hair. After this hairdressing procedure, they become dry and brittle. How to moisturize hair after highlighting?
First of all, refuse to use a hair dryer. Hot, dry air does even more damage to damaged hair. Let them dry naturally. There are many masks that perfectly repair the damaged structure. You will need:
- 1 tbsp. a spoonful of burdock or olive oil;
- a spoon of honey;
- cognac and aloe juice in equal proportions;
- mayonnaise.
Mix all the ingredients and apply to the surface of the hair. This mask perfectly nourishes the bulbs, so do not forget to gently rub it into the surface of the scalp. For the greatest effect, wrap your hair first with a plastic bag, and then with a warm terry towel.
How to moisturize hair at home without much effort? There is another great tool. For this miracle mask you need:
- one egg yolk;
- pulp of brown bread;
- kefir.
Next, simply mix all the ingredients to get a not too liquid consistency and apply to the hair. Leave the mask for a few hours. You can use it a couple of times a week. This mask perfectly restores overdried hair thanks to the included kefir. It is fermented milk products that help restore dry hair vitality and natural shine.
Treat the tips
Dry hair requires special attention. They become more fragile and dull. Particular troubles are caused by the tips, which, as a rule, are very split. How to care for them? There are two options: to purchase professional tools that are quite expensive, or to resort to methods already verified by our grandmothers. Today we’ll talk about the second option.
But before you get some effective recipes for home masks, we will clarify a few nuances regarding washing dry hair. When choosing a shampoo, give preference to mild products that do not contain aggressive additives. You should not wash your hair more than 2 times a week, and the water should not be too hot.
And now about how to moisturize the ends of hair with the help of grandmother masks. A mixture consisting of an equal proportion of vegetable oil and carrot juice is applied to the tips. Leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse with shampoo, which is used constantly with warm water.
White henna mask
We will need:
- colorless henna ;
- hair oil;
- liquid solution of vitamins A and E (the drug "Aekol" can be purchased at the pharmacy) - 3 teaspoons.
Pour henna with a small amount of boiling water to make a thick mass, and leave for 15 minutes. Heat the oil in a water bath and pour it with henna with vitamins. At the same time, its consistency should resemble a liquidy paste. This mask is applied to clean hair. Stand for at least 2 hours. It is recommended to apply 1 time in 7 days.
The warm curdled milk has an excellent effect, which is applied to the surface of the hair, paying particular attention to the tips. The mask is washed off after 30 minutes.
Very dry tips are perfectly restored after applying the following mixture: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of castor or olive oil mixed with half a lemon. Apply to hair before shampooing and incubated for about 20 minutes.
How to moisturize hair with folk remedies
The simplest and most effective way is to use fermented milk products. And yogurt is best suited for this purpose.
The recipe for such a mask is quite simple: the yogurt is slightly heated and applied liberally to the surface of the hair. Then they put on a shower cap, and on top they either tie a warm scarf or wrap their heads in a bath towel. The main thing is to provide enough heat. Hold the product for half an hour, and then rinse the hair with warm water. Shampoo is not used. The mask creates a protective film on the surface of the hair, which prevents damage and delamination of the ends of the hair.
Perfectly nourishes and moisturizes the hair mask, which is based on vegetable oils. Mix 9 parts of sea buckthorn oil with 1 part of any other. The oil mixture is gently rubbed into the scalp, and also distributed over the entire surface. Cover your hair with a film. Leave the mask on the hair for an hour and rinse with a specialized shampoo for dry hair. Such procedures are carried out in a course.
Perfectly moisturizes dried hair mask with tincture of Arnica flowers. The flowers of this plant contain a huge amount of various active substances. You can buy it at the pharmacy.
To prepare the mask you will need:
- 2 yolks;
- burdock oil - 2 tablespoons;
- Arnica tincture - 3 spoons.
All components are thoroughly mixed, and the resulting mixture is gently rubbed into the roots of the hair, and then distributed along the entire length. The head should be insulated with a terry towel.
In addition to the use of various cosmetic masks, a fairly important role is given to the correct drinking regimen. Particular attention should be paid to the daily diet. Nutrition should be completely balanced, which, in turn, will ensure uninterrupted operation of the intestinal tract and a good sleep.
To comply with all these rules, you should drink 2 liters of fluid per day. Be sure to include fruits and vegetables in the menu. Sleep should last at least 8 hours. It is absolutely necessary to walk every day. Observing these simple instructions, you will not only look great, but also feel the same way.