Alcoholic beverages, of course, harm the body if taken orally for a long time, and even in unlimited quantities. But you can also benefit from them. Cognac for hair is often used in cosmetology. In addition to perfect taste, it also has medicinal properties that can be used to improve the condition of the hair. Let us consider in more detail the options for recipes for masks with cognac, the features of their use and reviews.
How does brandy work on hair?
Many centuries ago, French winemakers created a unique drink, the taste of which is still enjoyed by people around the world. No sugar or sulfates are used in its manufacture. Therefore, such a product is considered completely natural.
In the process of infusion in oak barrels, the drink is saturated with tannins. In addition to the amazing aroma and deep taste, this gives it a number of useful properties. Such an intoxicating drink as cognac can have a positive effect on the structure of the hair. That is why it is often used in cosmetology, creating on its basis various products thatsuitable for all hair types.
According to experts, cognac spirits can significantly improve the condition of the hair. To get the expected positive result, you just need to use the alcoholic beverage correctly.
Cognac alcohol on contact with the scalp causes a slight burning sensation, thereby increasing blood circulation. Due to this, the bulbs receive an additional influx of oxygen. Thanks to this property, cognac is successfully used for hair loss.
Tannins are able to regulate the work of the sebaceous glands and eliminate the fat content of curls. The antiseptic properties of alcohol allow you to fight fungal pathogens that provoke the formation of dandruff, seborrhea.
Benefits of cognac for hair
Most of the girls who have heard about the benefits of cognac for curls do not always know what exactly it is. Biologically active substances, essential oils, alcohols and organic acids help to activate hair growth, eliminate the problem of split ends, and restore shine. In addition, cognac gives the curls softness, makes them more obedient. Due to the drying effect, with the help of this alcoholic component, greasy shine can be eliminated. In addition, useful properties include:
- ability to strengthen hair follicles;
- supplying bulbs with essential trace elements;
- protection of hairs from the negative effects of the external environment;
- return of density and splendor of curls.
Contraindications
You can use brandy for hair growth and other problems with your hair only if there are no contraindications. Cosmetic procedures with the use of an alcoholic beverage are prohibited if the integrity of the scalp is damaged (wounds, scratches), with individual intolerance to alcohol, after a perm, during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Which one to choose?
A cognac mask for hair loss can really help to cope with the problem, but only if the alcoholic ingredient is of natural origin. Only a quality product contains useful substances that can improve the condition of the curls themselves and the scalp. Real cognac is made from certain varieties of white grapes and must be aged in oak barrels. Currently, some manufacturers do not always follow the technology and try to save money by adding dyes and flavors to vodka. There will definitely not be any benefit from such a hair product.
How to apply?
Cognac-based hair care product must be properly prepared and used, following all the recommendations of cosmetologists. First of all, you need to make sure that you are not allergic to alcohol. To do this, a small amount of a mask for hair loss with cognac is applied to the elbow. If redness or itching of the skin does not appear after 10-15 minutes, the product can be used as directed.
Special attentionit is recommended to give the amount of the alcohol component. For dry hair, take no more than 1 tbsp. l., and for fatty - no more than three tablespoons of the drink. Apply the product only on clean curls. The opinion that masks can be used before washing your hair is wrong. Pollution prevents the penetration of active substances. Therefore, before carrying out a cosmetic procedure, you need to wash your hair and dry it slightly.
Cognac for hair can be used as a tonic. There are several proven recipes that will help you to give a light brown-golden tint to the strands.
To create masks, an alcoholic drink should be heated in a water bath to 30-35 °C. This must be done separately from other components.
Mask for oily hair
With increased work of the sebaceous glands on the scalp, an egg hair mask will help. Cognac and egg (yolk) are the main ingredients of such a remedy. The alcohol component regulates the fat content of the curls, and the yolk fully nourishes them, making them shiny and smooth. You can notice the cosmetic effect after the first use of such a mask.
In the simplest version, take one egg and 3-4 tablespoons of cognac. The components must be thoroughly mixed together, applied first to the roots and massaged a little. Next, the mixture is distributed over the entire length of the hair. Then you should wrap your head with cling film or put on a special hat. Wash off the mask after half an hour. You can wash your hair with a balm.
Helpsfight fat homemade mask with cognac, lemon juice and castor oil. All ingredients are taken in 1 tablespoon, mixed and the resulting mass is applied to the hair roots. After 20-30 minutes, wash the hair with shampoo.
With honey and egg
Components such as honey, egg and cognac will help to revive the strands. A hair mask with honey is only suitable if you are not allergic to this product. Otherwise, there is a risk of rash, itching and redness of the scalp.
To prepare, you will need to beat one egg, a teaspoon of liquid or melted honey and 1 tbsp. l. alcoholic drink. All components are thoroughly mixed, bringing the mixture to homogeneity. The mass should be slightly heated in a water bath and rubbed still warm into the scalp. The remains are distributed along the entire length of the strands. The head is wrapped with a film and a terry towel. Leave the mask on for 30-40 minutes and then wash off with running warm water.
For hair growth
Hair mask with cognac and honey perfectly helps to fight alopecia and increased fat content. But to enhance the growth of strands, honey should be replaced with mustard. Upon contact with the scalp, it begins to irritate the hair follicles and warms up the dermis itself. This leads to a rush of blood and improved nutrition of the bulbs. It should be borne in mind that mustard can be very drying. Therefore, owners of dry hair type and sensitive scalp should use this component with caution.
Forpreparing a mask that stimulates the growth of curls, you will need to take one tablespoon of mustard powder, 50 ml of warm water and 3 tbsp. spoons of cognac Mustard should be diluted in water, mix well and add an alcoholic drink. Apply the mixture to pre-washed hair, rubbing into the scalp. Leave the mask on for 10-15 minutes and rinse the curls with water several times.
A mask based on cognac, sea s alt and liquid honey can improve hair growth. To do this, you need to take a glass of all the components, mix them and leave in a dark place for two weeks. You can use the resulting mass both as a shampoo and as a mask.
Recipes with oils
Burdock oil will help to nourish the curls with useful substances and accelerate their growth. It is considered one of the most effective hair care products. Cognac with egg and burdock oil will eliminate the problem of split ends and return a he althy look to the hair. Burdock oil can be replaced with castor oil. For one cosmetic procedure, you should take 30 ml of an alcoholic drink and 70 ml of oil. The ingredients are mixed, applied to the scalp and rubbed with massage movements. Leave the mask on for 10 minutes. Rinse your hair after such a mask is required with shampoo.
A mask with olive oil and cognac will have a good healing effect. To enhance the action, the yolk is added to the composition. The components are mixed until a homogeneous mass is formed and applied to the scalp, distributed over the entire length of the hair and given specialattention to the tips. A plastic cap should be put on the head and insulated with a towel. The mask is kept for about an hour and the hair is washed with shampoo.
What suits dry hair?
Cognac for hair with jojoba oil and yolk will moisturize overdried curls. In order to prepare such a mask, you need to take 2 tbsp. spoons of a strong drink, a tablespoon of oil and one yolk. After mixing the components until smooth, the mixture is slightly heated in a water bath and rubbed into the scalp with light movements. To enhance the effect, put on a hat and wrap your head with a towel or a warm scarf. After half an hour, this mask can be washed off.
You can eliminate the dryness of curls and restore their attractiveness with a mask based on yogurt, cognac and olive oil. Take 100 ml of a dairy product, 50 ml of olive oil and 30 ml of an alcoholic drink. The ingredients are mixed and put in a water bath. The heated mixture is applied to the entire length of the hair and left for at least one hour. Wash off the mask with shampoo. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated several times, because oils are usually difficult to wash off from the hair.
Light coloring
This mask is suitable only for dark-haired girls. It contains coffee, which has a natural coloring effect. This will give a pleasant coffee shade to chestnut hair, but yellowness may appear on light strands.
Cognac for hair in combination with natural ground coffee will have a positive effect on the condition of the hair. With regular useSuch a mask will significantly reduce hair loss, increase their growth and return a he althy shine. You can apply them 1-2 times a week.
Dry curls fit the following recipe. Cognac for hair (2 teaspoons) and ground coffee (2 tablespoons) are added to warm olive oil (30 ml). The components are mixed and the mixture is applied to the roots. It is better to wrap your head in cling film and a towel to create a thermal effect. After an hour, the mask is washed off. Repeat the procedure twice a week.
If you want to have strong and thick hair, cognac is mixed with honey and coffee. The mixture should not be very thick. If necessary, it can be further diluted with cognac. The mask is applied evenly over all hair and rubbed into the scalp. One hour is enough for the components of the mask to penetrate the follicles and begin to act.
Reviews
Cognac for hair can be very useful. The beneficial substances that this alcoholic drink is rich in have a beneficial effect on the hair structure, follicles and scalp. With the right combination of cognac with other components of the masks, it is possible to quickly get rid of dryness, brittleness and oily hair. This is confirmed by numerous reviews of women who have experienced mask recipes with the addition of an alcoholic ingredient. If oil is present in the composition of such a product, it is necessary to wash off the mask with a mild shampoo. It is recommended to finish the healing procedure by rinsing with water with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
