In this age of high technology and virtual reality, we still trust more natural methods of skin and hair care. Therefore, we are increasingly purchasing creams based on honey, herbs and oils. The logic is simple: a natural product cannot harm, but can help restore or maintain natural beauty and he alth. Coconut hair masks are now in vogue. What are their charms and are they effective?
A brief summary
The time has come for the intensive development of the industry of cosmetology and medical products. Every year there are new developments and technologies that are spent millions of dollars. However, natural remedies remain a priority, as they are time-tested and confirmed by millions of results. However, one can hardly find a modern woman who smears her face with olive oil, uses lemonacid instead of conditioner, and lightens hair with ordinary kefir. Rather, women buy products with natural ingredients, adapted and flavored in pharmacies and cosmetic stores.
Much has been said about the benefits of coconut oil for hair and its uniqueness in home care, but questions are only getting bigger. For example, is a coconut mask really good for hair growth? What are its varieties? Are there any nuances in the application and will the oil leave greasy marks on the hair or skin?
Product Features
Coconut oil is universal, as it penetrates the hair structure, restores it and nourishes it. Thus, it prevents shampoos and other detergents from washing out the protein from the hair. The oil is best for long hair. As for the scalp, it can clog its pores, which leads to hair loss. The composition of the oil is full of polyunsaturated fatty acids necessary for a person. They can only be obtained from the outside, and coconut oil is an ideal source of these substances.
Also contains a lot of calcium, phosphorus, vitamins. This composition allows you to maintain beauty and youth. The oil is very useful for dry, damaged and brittle hair. It quickly improves the appearance, makes the hair smooth and shiny, increases the elasticity and softness of the curls, strengthens the bulbs and thereby prevents hair loss, and also removes brittleness, restores the structure, protects against external harmful influences and, according to women, removesthe very thought of dandruff.
Why make masks?
For hair care, you can use the product itself without any auxiliary ingredients. For example, a little oil on the hair facilitates styling, and a small dose on the tips of the curls removes the split. But for frequent use, oil masks are ideal, as coconut oil blends well with other oils such as mustard, castor, peach, burdock and others.
Coconut hair mask basic recipe has a simple but effective, and also adaptable to the ingredients of your home first aid kit. Masks are applied slightly warmed up, making massage movements. So you can just combine all the ingredients and heat them in a water bath. The result will be noticeable even with such a simple recipe.
How to choose?
So, a coconut hair mask will appear in your beauty diet. It is quite possible to make it at home. The main thing is to choose high-quality coconut oil. The name of the company in such a choice is not of fundamental importance, but some points are worth paying attention to. In particular, the price of good coconut oil cannot be cheap. It is important that the product is unrefined and cold pressed. There will be a note about this on the packaging, so it will not be difficult to find out.
Heating the oil enhances its effectiveness. Remember that you need to prepare coconut hair masks before applying to your hair. If you decide to arrange a beauty course for yourself, thenrefuse for a while from various gels and varnishes. You should not constantly use oil, as the hair tends to be oversaturated. So do them in courses and let your hair and skin rest.
Any hair mask with coconut oil returns softness, smoothness and shine to your hair, even if you just apply warm oil to your hair 30-40 minutes before washing your hair.
After rest
Paradoxically, after a good holiday, our hair needs a rest. After all, they experienced round-the-clock pressure from the sun, wind, styling products and sea s alt. You are literally shown a restoring coconut hair mask. Reviews about this tool are very good, as the recipe is varied, and the result is noticeable immediately.
The proportions of oils can be changed, focusing on the length of the hair. If everything is done correctly, then the mask returns elasticity and softness to curls, returns shine to them. So what's the recipe? In addition to coconut oil, you will need a teaspoon of olive and argan oils, as well as 8 drops of chamomile, lavender or ylang-ylang oil, plus 5 drops of vitamin A and E. All ingredients must be heated in a glass dish in a water bath and applied to hair, a little retreating from the roots.
From above, coconut hair masks need to be insulated with a plastic bag and an ordinary warm cap. So the mask should be left for two hours or better at night, and then washed off with shampoo twice. The procedure should be done weekly until the hair is completely restored. Further, the procedure can be donefor prevention.
For food
And if you have been ill for a long time, then your entire body, including hair, is exhausted. They need food. The easiest way to prepare a nourishing mask for damaged hair. Such coconut hair masks are great for winter, when the hair suffers from dry air in apartments. This is due to heating, cold frosty air and sudden changes in temperature. You will need a tablespoon of coconut oil, a tablespoon of shea butter, 3 drops of vitamin A and E. All ingredients must be mixed and heated, and then applied to the hair and insulated. The mask should remain on the head for about two hours, and then it must be washed off and the hair rinsed.
For a long rehabilitation
If you were in the hospital or were in a prolonged depression, then you will need a combo weapon from strengthening and nutrition. Set aside a day for your skin care routine, and let the whole world wait. In a deep bowl, combine half a teaspoon of glycerin with 40 grams of oil, one yolk and 10 milliliters of wine vinegar. Warm up the mass and apply on the scalp. In the root zone, do not get carried away, otherwise there is a risk of not washing off the mask to the end. Be sure to warm your head with polyethylene and a towel. If you wish, you can even blow with a hair dryer from above, as some ladies advise.
And now the battery - mash a banana with a fork and combine it with cream (1.5 tablespoons) or fat sour cream in the same proportion. Add to gruel 40grams of coconut oil. This is a great demonstration of how to facilitate the subsequent rinsing of oil from the hair, because it harmoniously combines with heated sour milk and then leaves the hair without hindrance.
And if you need to moisturize?
Can a hair mask with coconut oil have this effect? Reviews confirm that nothing is impossible. This procedure is good before the holidays, when you want to look great, spending a minimum of effort and time. As you rush to pack your suitcase, coconut oil will moisturize your curls, and the secret ingredient in the form of jojoba oil will envelop each hair with a protective film, protecting it from the harmful effects of the environment. Mix the ingredients in a 1: 1 ratio, and then heat in a water bath. Apply the mask to your hair for several hours and warm well. Wash your hair 2-3 times afterwards.
You can use another version of this mask, where the whole secret lies in the presence of yogurt. It forms a protective film on the hair, and thanks to its microflora prevents hair loss, strengthens them and restores the hydrolipidic balance of the scalp. You will need half a glass of kefir, a tablespoon of coconut oil and one egg yolk. Mix everything, warm it up and apply it on your hair for about an hour. Such a mask for prevention can be done once a week.
Is it worth it?
There can be many recipes, but what is the advantage of such hair masks? First, coconut oil is so versatile that evenAt home, you can carry out a full-fledged care procedure, saving a lot of money and a lot of time. Secondly, such masks are completely natural, and therefore safe. A priori, your hair cannot begin to fall out, dryness will not be detected and split ends will not appear. Thirdly, by using coconut oil, you can make different masks every time. You can’t buy so many store analogues. Fourthly, once spent, you will use the oil for a very long time, because it is spent extremely economically, and the result is visible immediately.
Secret hacks
If you like coconut hair mask, how to make it for maximum effect? Add honey and a couple of drops of essential oils to the mixture to not only take care of your hair, but also relax. Don't forget to keep your head warm and give yourself some rest while you make the mask. Use more dairy products for coconut oil masks, and more vitamins A and E, which have incredible benefits for hair.
Take note
If you don't have a relationship with coconut oil, you might be interested in a coconut milk hair mask. This ingredient has a delicate aroma and sweetish taste. Milk is recommended for girls with damaged, dry and brittle hair. It is very easy to use this product. By analogy with oil, you can apply directly to the hair, or you can combine it with components that enhance the healing effect.
Milk has a plus over oil in that it is washed off the hair easily, although it containscomposition of fat. Milk can be combined with clean water and applied to the hair, and washed off after five minutes. The mask is incredibly simple, but how effective it is!
Try also a mask based on coconut milk and lime. It will take less than a quarter of an hour to cook, and as a result, the curls will become shiny and elastic. You will need a jar of 80 ml of milk and half a lime, which can replace a third of a lemon. Heat milk a little and combine with lime juice. Mix well and apply to hair with a comb. Warm your head and leave the mask for an hour. Wash off with regular shampoo.
