From the side, curly hair looks very beautiful. However, for their owners such a gift of nature often becomes a punishment. Curls are knocked out in different directions and do not want to fit into the hairstyle. In addition, they are very difficult to care for. You can solve the problem using a special mask for curly hair.
Curly hair fashion
Not without reason in the paintings of many artists, women are depicted with flowing curly curls. Men always admired them, and owners of straight hair tried to make an artificial wave. This hairstyle is fashionable in our time. However, for those who have curly hair by nature, it is difficult to carry out daily care procedures. Therefore, store and home masks for curly hair were developed.
Why curls curl
The structure of curly hair is significantly different from direct. Such a natural effect is obtained due to the fact that it has the wrong structure. If you examine the hair under a microscope, it becomes clear that it has irregularities. Its thickness is constantly changing from root to tip. Therefore, there is such an effect as curling hair. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to provide a beautiful look to wavy curls precisely because of the structure - they are more prone to brittleness and cross-section.
Owners of curls often try to straighten them, thinking that after that it will be easier to care for such hair. However, it is simply impossible to exclude the curly gene. After the next wash, the curls again become wavy.
Care Features
Keep in mind that curly hair requires special care, it is much more vulnerable than straight hair. Such a hair can not stand:
- improper washing;
- frequent use of thermal appliances;
- wearing tight hats;
- daily styling;
- use of coloring agents.
It is also very difficult to choose a comb that can cope with curly hair. When the combing tool is not selected correctly, the curls will fluff, fall out and grow slowly. The biggest problem of curly people is dry hair. And on such a head of hair, the problem becomes especially noticeable, so the correct selection of a mask for curly hair is of great importance.
Types of masks
In order for the wavy curls to look beautiful, you need to use special tools. They help fasten the flakes over the entire surface of the hair and protect it from the effects of the external environment. Some drugs have a strengthening effect, due to the fact that there are special vitamins in the composition. Among the types of the best masks for curly hair at home cooked are distinguished:
- straightening;
- nutritious;
- stimulating growth.
There are also store facilities. They differ in that the composition contains not only natural components, but also additional substances developed by specialists for comprehensive hair care.
Masks for growth stimulation
To make wavy curls grow faster and not get confused when combing, various compositions are used, which are very easy to prepare at home. The most effective masks for curly hair are made:
- From onion juice and various oils. For the manufacture, pour in a container for a tablespoon of almond, castor, olive oil, add the same amount of honey. Squeeze the juice from the medium onion and add to the mixture. Leave on the head for 40-60 minutes.
- From honey and kefir. 1 tablespoon of honey mixed with 0.5 cups of kefir. Apply to hair in length, wrap with a towel and leave for 1 hour. Such a mask for dry curly hair is well suited if it is long.
- From banana and milk. Mash one banana with a fork or beat with a blender, mix with 3 tablespoons of warm milk. Apply to curls, and after 30 minutes, rinse thoroughly.
Nourishing masks
Compositions for nourishing curly hair help restore the structure, make curls stronger. Such procedures are especially useful if the hair was subjected to chemical waving and the action of special devices - hair dryers or straighteners. In addition, you need to apply nutritious masks for curly hair, if coloring is done several times a year. The best formulations are made using the following ingredients:
Aloe juice and calendula oil. The components are mixed in equal proportions and rubbed into the scalp with massage movements. After that, you can evenly distribute the remains along the entire length of the curls. After 30 minutes, the composition must be carefully washed off with shampoo.
Mustard and burdock oil. Components are mixed in one container in approximately equal proportions. If you get too thick a composition, then you can dilute it with warm water. All this is applied for 20-25 minutes on dry hair, and then washed off with a special nourishing shampoo.
Cocoa, cognac and jojoba oil. It is necessary to take one tablespoon of each ingredient, mix well, apply on the head for about 35-40 minutes. For the best effect, you can put a sealing cap on your hair and wrap it with a towel. Rinsing is performed with warm water in several stages without the use of shampoo.
When using such masks for curly hair, you need to apply them on the head with massage movements so that the substances contained in them can penetrate the upper layer of the epidermis. Thus, not only the nutrition of the hair itself will be performed, but also the prevention of dandruff, which is often the cause of an untidy and ugly appearance of hair, and the sealing dressing in the form of a plastic cap and towel helps the beneficial components of the mask to act more effectively.
Means for straightening
In order to straighten naughty curls at home, you need to use various components that have weighting properties. To wash off the mask, use a soft nourishing shampoo for curly hair. The greatest effect is given by the following compositions:
- Table vinegar with cosmetic oil. Measure the components with a tablespoon in a proportion of 1/1, adding a few drops of essential oil, in order to remove the vinegar smell. Distribute over the entire surface of the hairline and leave for 25-30 minutes.
- Lemon juice with yolk. Separate previously washed curls into small parts, spread with a well-mixed composition, and after 10 minutes rinse with warm water.
- Colorless henna with kefir. Stir the ingredients, the mixture should be as thick as sour cream. Gently spread on hair and hold for at least 1 hour.
This mask for curly hair can be used up to 3 times a week. It moisturizes the scalp well and prevents split ends. For a more significant effect of home straightening, after using the detergent, wash the hair with a homemade rinse, consisting of 0.5 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of vodka. Add well mixed solution to 2 l of water and rinse hair additionally.
Rules for using masks
In order for the beneficial effect of products made at home to have the best result, you need to perform such procedures regularly. Trichologists advise to do masks for curly hair at least 2-4 times a week. Reviews in this case will be only positive, because the therapeutic effect will manifest itself much faster.
However, before using self-made products or store preparations, you need to determine the type of hair. As a rule, after 2-3 weeks the results will be noticeable. Curly hair will again become elastic, shiny and will delight the owner of such wealth with easy combing and beauty.