At all times, women have sought to become owners of luxurious, long and thick hair. For this, the most unexpected plants, products and means were used. Some recipes have sunk into the abyss of centuries, others have survived to this day. One of these is the famous mustard mask. This is a great tool with which you can grow hair of incredible length in the shortest possible time. Why is it so? Let's find out now!
About the benefits of the product
The mustard effect is familiar to every person since childhood - it's a burning sensation. It is thanks to this quality that mustard has become one of the favorites in the matter of restoring and accelerating hair growth. Any mustard mask causes a burning sensation on the scalp, which, in turn, makes the hair follicles work harder. Along with this effect, this product also has a drying property. Due to this, it is possible to normalize fat metabolism in the cells of the scalp, get rid of constantly greasy roots andeven dandruff. Note that mustard is not terrible for dry hair, the main thing is to choose the right additional product for it, which will have a softening effect. It is important to remember that homemade mustard masks are also scalp peeling. All dead cells are eliminated, the pores open, and "sleeping" hairs break through to the surface. Due to this, the overall appearance of the hairstyle will become much thicker and more voluminous.
Composition and its features
The mustard powder that we buy at the pharmacy is made from the most common plant, which in appearance is somewhat reminiscent of immortelle. All the elements that make up this culture are preserved during processing. And when you make homemade mustard hair masks, all this he althy mix is absorbed into the follicles and scalp. What does this plant contain? Firstly, these are essential oils, fatty acids, dietary fiber, various enzymes and trace elements. Among them are calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron. Not without vitamins: A, B, E and even D. This means that, despite the drying effect, the mustard mask is able to nourish the hair with all the missing elements and vitamins, making them stronger, shiny, elastic and vital.
Are there any contraindications?
Unfortunately, even the most natural and common products and preparations can have similar effects. In some cases, they may be contraindicated for various medical reasons. As the reviews show, the mask withmustard is undesirable for women who have:
- Too sensitive and dry scalp. Firstly, the procedure will be too painful for them. Secondly, such a mask will cause dandruff and itching.
- Allergic to this product. Before using a mustard mask, it is worth doing a test. On the back of the brush, apply a drop of the mixture, which contains mustard powder, and wait one to two minutes. If only a burning sensation is felt and a slight redness remains at the site of the drop, which disappears in seconds, then everything is fine. But a strong burning sensation, itching, large and bright red spots that remain for a long time serve as a stop signal.
- Hypertension. If you are prone to increased pressure, then it is advisable to refuse the mustard technique. Such a mask will cause another jump in blood pressure.
And, of course, it is worth remembering that even in the absence of contraindications, this beauty recipe is prepared with extreme caution. A homemade mustard mask should contain the maximum allowable (see below) amount of this drug. You do not want to treat burns after such procedures?
Mask basics
To make the remedy effective, but in moderation, it is worth remembering the simplest rules. Firstly, mustard powder should be diluted with water, the temperature of which does not exceed 40 degrees. But at the same time, it should not be cold. If you pour mustard with boiling water, it will begin to release toxic substances that will harm your hair,therefore, there will be no beneficial effect from the procedure. Rule two - this product must be mixed with fatty components. It can be a hair mask with mustard and burdock oil, with mayonnaise, kefir, honey, and so on. This rule applies not only to owners of dry hair, but also to those women who have oily hair. After all, if the hair roots are too dry, the effect will be the opposite.
Well, now we offer recipes for mustard masks, which are aimed both at increasing the rate of hair growth and at solving other equally important problems associated with the he alth of the scalp and hair in general.
Mustard and butter
This mustard mask recipe is perfect for dry hair. It is simple, affordable and very effective. It is worth noting that the procedure is characterized by increased burning and even slight itching, but all these inconveniences are fully justified. Regular use of the mask - 3 times a week, makes it possible to grow curls by 3-4 centimeters in one month. What you need to prepare:
- A teaspoon of mustard powder.
- A teaspoon of coconut or olive oil.
- Teaspoon of melted butter.
- One tablespoon of mayonnaise (preferably homemade).
To begin with, dilute the mustard powder with warm water, bringing it to the consistency of liquid sour cream. Then add all the other ingredients to the mustard, mix thoroughly and rub into the scalp. It is advisable to make such a mask on clean, slightly dried hair. You need to keep it for about 40 minutes and remove it withheads with running water.
Recipe for all hair types
Of all the homemade mustard hair masks, this one is perhaps the most versatile. It is ideal for both dry and oily scalps, as its purpose is to normalize fat metabolism in cells. But note that it has one interesting effect. Kefir, which is part of the mask, has a brightening effect on curls. If the hair is not dyed, then at the end of the course, their color may become a couple of tones lighter. If the hair has been dyed, then the shade will become less saturated. Cooking this wonderful recipe:
- A teaspoon of mustard powder.
- One egg.
- Kefir - two tablespoons.
We dilute the mustard in water and add all the other components to the composition. Mix and apply on the hair roots for half an hour. To maximize the effect, it is better to wrap your head in a plastic bag and put on a hat on top.
Mask for unruly hair
Growing hair that you can't style properly is no easy task. But with the help of simple products that are stored in everyone's home, this problem is easily solved. By the way, a wonderful mask with mustard and honey is also useful for those whose hair has become too brittle, lifeless and has lost its natural shine. Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of warm milk.
- Table spoon of sugar.
- Table spoonful of dry yeast.
- Teaspoon of mustard powder.
- Table spoonhoney.
Yeast and sugar are bred in milk and leave this mixture for half an hour to ferment. Now add honey and mustard to the mixture, mix and rub into the scalp, distributing the composition over the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe hair. Wrap your head in a bag, put on a warm hat and keep the mask on for about an hour.
Nourishing mask recipe
Another product that is perfect for dry hair. Also, with its help, you can get rid of constantly split ends, brittleness and fading of hair. We need for cooking:
- One tablespoon of mustard powder.
- 100 ml of kefir.
- Egg yolk.
- A teaspoon of honey.
- Teaspoon of almond oil.
- 3 drops of rosemary essential oil.
Dissolve mustard in kefir, then add egg yolk, honey and almond oil to the mixture. At the end, we drip three drops of essential oil into the mask and apply it to the roots and to the entire hair sheet. The procedure lasts 40 minutes, after which the composition is washed off with warm water.
Remedy for excess oily hair
The most effective mustard hair mask against excess oiliness, oiliness and even dandruff. The recipe consists of extremely simple and affordable products, and the effect of it is simply amazing. We will need:
- 2 tablespoons mustard powder.
- One yolk.
- 2 teaspoons tea sugar.
- Any oil (olive, burdock, almond, avocado, etc.).
All ingredients are mixed and poured with water,so that the consistency is similar to thick sour cream. The mask is applied to the hair, like paint - with a brush along the partings. You need to withstand it for half an hour, then wash it off with shampoo.
Prevention of hair loss
This mask with mustard against hair loss is based on two "burning" components at once - mustard powder and cognac. Both products are used in the prevention of baldness, with their help they restore the growth rate of hair and its density. For cooking you will need:
- Table spoon of mustard powder.
- 2 tablespoons brandy.
- 2 egg yolks.
- A tablespoon of aloe juice.
- 2 teaspoons of homemade cream or sour cream.
Mustard is diluted in warm water, then yolks, cognac, aloe and cream are added to it. Everything is thoroughly mixed and applied to the hair roots. It is recommended to rub this mask into the scalp, as well as the roots for 5-10 minutes, making a kind of massage. This further activates the hair growth process. Keep this product on your hair for at least half an hour, then rinse with shampoo.
Maximum acceleration of hair growth
Here's another mustard mask for hair loss, based on two burning products. We are talking about mustard and onions - another hair growth stimulant. Unfortunately, this recipe is contraindicated for those whose hair is too dry. So the components are:
- Teaspoon of mustard powder.
- 2 tablespoons of onion juice(freshly squeezed).
- A tablespoon of garlic juice.
- A tablespoon of aloe juice.
- A tablespoon of honey.
Easy to cook - dilute the mustard with warm water, then add all the other ingredients to it and apply the mixture exclusively on the roots. It is advisable to wrap your head with cling film and put on a warm hat. Such a mask is worn on the hair for an hour, after which it is washed off with shampoo.
Vitamin Boom
When there is no more vitality in the hair, this recipe comes to the rescue. It is suitable for both dry and oily hair, since its goal is to deliver all the missing elements and vitamins to the hair follicles. To prepare a mask with mustard against lifelessness and brittle hair, you will need:
- Table spoon of dry mustard powder.
- 2 egg yolks.
- A tablespoon of sour cream.
- A tablespoon of cranberry juice.
- Teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
To dilute the mustard, mix it with a small amount of warm water and then alternately pour all the other ingredients from the recipe into it. The resulting mixture is rubbed with gentle movements into the scalp, wrap with cling film and hold for half an hour.
Max Volume
Growing long hair with mustard is easy. But to give them volume, to make them lush - the task is more difficult. A product such as gelatin can cope with it. The effect can be compared with the result of hair lamination. Curls lie one to one, filled with volume and strength. How to prepare such a mask?
- Teaspoongelatin powder.
- 8 teaspoons of warm water.
- One egg yolk.
- Teaspoon dry mustard mix.
Dissolve gelatin in water and leave for half an hour. Then melt it in a water bath, add the yolk and mustard. Apply this mixture to all hair, from roots to ends, leave for half an hour. Wash off with warm water without using shampoo.
Henna and mustard
Any woman knows about the benefits of each of these two hair products. It is easy to guess that their mix will give an unimaginable result. But it is additionally important to note that with this recipe you can not only strengthen your hair and make it grow faster, but also get rid of dandruff. How is this mask prepared? Everything is simple. You just need to mix henna and mustard in equal amounts, pour it all with water so that the consistency is similar to thick sour cream. Then apply the mask to the roots with a brush and spread a little along the length. Wash off after an hour with shampoo.
Max growth
Two familiar products for a long time - an activator of hair growth and volume - this is burdock oil and mustard. Why not combine them into one recipe that will give the maximum result? Burdock mask with mustard is suitable for any type of hair, in addition, the auxiliary components that make up its composition nourish the follicles with vitamins and minerals. We will need:
- 2 tablespoons mustard powder.
- Teaspoon of burdock oil.
- One egg yolk.
- Poone teaspoon of vitamins A and E.
Mustard should be diluted with warm water. Pour vitamins and yolk into burdock oil. Then mix all the components together and rub into the hair roots. The mixture should last on the hair for one hour, after which it should be washed off with shampoo. This mask with mustard and burdock oil does not dry the scalp, but at the same time normalizes the fat balance. With its help, you can grow curls and get rid of dandruff.
Mustard and alcohol
In addition to cognac, you can quickly grow your hair with pepper tincture. The effect of it is similar, only it is worth remembering that this tool is more aggressive, so it is not particularly suitable for dry and damaged hair. To prepare this composition, we need:
- A teaspoon of mustard powder.
- 2 tablespoons of peppercorns.
- 5 tablespoons of yogurt.
Dissolve mustard not in water, but in tincture. Then add kefir to the mixture, mix thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is formed and rub into the hair roots. The mask gives the maximum growth effect. In one month, your curls will stretch by about 4 centimeters, and the hairstyle as a whole will become thicker and more voluminous.
Mask for damaged hair
As has been said many times, mustard is a product that dries out hair. It can be used on naturally dry hair only in tandem with oils and fat-containing products. But what if the hair is damaged by paint or chemicals? To restore them, a simple recipe based on pharmacy products was invented.
- 2tablespoons dry mustard mixture.
- 3 tablespoons of sea buckthorn oil.
- 2 tablespoons of chamomile infusion.
The infusion is prepared as follows. A glass of boiling water is poured over 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers and infused for an hour. Then, in the finished infusion (the proportions are indicated above), mustard is diluted. Add oil to the mixture, the finished mask is rubbed into the hair roots and distributed along the length. It is advisable to keep the mask for an hour, then wash it off without shampoo.
As it turned out, not only disposable masks can be made from mustard powder at home. Based on this product, entire hair care lines are being prepared, which include shampoo, rinse and mask. We have already de alt with the last point, and with the first two everything will become clearer in the following paragraphs.
Mustard Shampoo
With this tool, you can not only make curls grow quickly, but also cleanse the scalp, as well as awaken "sleeping" hairs. The hairstyle will become more voluminous, the length of the hair will increase significantly. So, for cooking you will need:
- A quarter of baby mild soap.
- 200ml hot water.
- 2 tablespoons of chamomile or nettle infusion.
- 2 tablespoons dry mustard.
Soap is rubbed on a coarse grater and soaked in water until completely dissolved. Add infusion and mustard to this emulsion, shake until all ingredients are completely dissolved in each other andsent to the refrigerator. Shampoo should be used 1 or 2 times a week and stored in the refrigerator.
Mustard rinse
This is an old recipe that makes hair more manageable, softer and more elastic. You do not need to cook anything, and all you need is warm water and a tablespoon of mustard powder. We dissolve the powder in 2 liters of liquid, mix thoroughly and after washing the hair with shampoo, rinse, rub the head with this mixture. If the hair is oily, the second stage of rinsing is recommended - with warm water acidified with lemon juice. For one liter, add 2 tablespoons.
Mask with mustard: reviews
Regardless of the type and structure of the hair, you can make them grow faster only with the help of products that have a burning sensation. Mustard copes with this task perfectly - almost all users say so. Using it as part of masks from oils, kefir, fats and even alcohol, you can achieve amazing results. Many women say that hair really grows very quickly, moreover, in the process of growth, they do not split, do not fall out, they become stronger and he althier. Of course, those who applied the mustard mask to the hair roots only once do not notice a similar effect. In order to achieve results, it is necessary to complete a course that lasts a month - this is the approval of everyone who used mustard masks. During this time, the mask is applied once or twice a week, depending on the type of hair, its structure and the desired result.
