Owners of long hair strive to make their hair look well-groomed and attractive. For effective maintenance of hair, you need to use a variety of products that will help maintain the integrity of the hair structure, provide high-quality nutrition to the roots and improve the condition of the scalp. There is an erroneous opinion that for such comprehensive care you need to buy extremely expensive products. In fact, simply component products that you can prepare yourself will be able to cope with such a difficult task. This list of homemade products is headed by a kefir hair mask. The main ingredient of the mask provides comprehensive and effective hair care.
Positive and negative impacts
Kefir mask is widely used in relation to hair. The fermented milk product contains many useful substances, trace elements and vitamins that have a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair and scalp. But there are cases where the action has a negative impact, manifesting itself in various ways.
Possiblethe effects of the remedy are described below.
Benefits of kefir hair mask:
- Regulation of the sebaceous glands of the scalp.
- Protects hair from direct sunlight.
- Helps to cope with negative influences coming from the external environment.
- Promotes hair growth by controlling scalp circulation.
- May have a beneficial effect on the restoration of hair structure, in particular, smooth out split ends.
- Due to the presence of many vitamins, it increases the thickness, density of the hair.
- Combats hair loss by strengthening the hair follicles in the follicles.
- The hair gets a he althy shine, sometimes a lamination effect is obtained.
The negative side of using a mask:
- In some cases, allergic reactions may occur.
- Kefir quickly washes off hair dye, so it's best to use on uncolored hair.
- Incorrect ingredients or method of use can impair the sebaceous glands of the scalp.
- For the first time of use, there may be problems with the selection of the recipe.
In the comparative characteristics, it becomes clear that there are fewer negative factors regarding the use of a kefir mask than positive ones. For this, this remedy is valued in natural cosmetology.
Principles of using kefir mask for hair
Even the most effective hair care product loses its healing properties if used incorrectly.
There is a list of principles regarding the use of this remedy:
- First, an allergy test is done. Sometimes a reaction occurs even if the person is not allergic to lactose in general. Apply a little yogurt to the skin in the ear area and wait a few minutes. If redness, itching or burning is not observed, then the product is quite suitable for use on an individual basis.
- Hair must be dirty. Before applying the mask directly, you need to slightly wet the hair to simplify the principle of absorption of nutrients by the hair follicles.
- Kefir hair mask after application is activated in a greenhouse. Therefore, you need to wrap your hair with a plastic bag, which then additionally needs to be insulated with a towel. Instead of a plastic bag, you can use cling film.
- If the mask contains only kefir with gentle ingredients, then the mask should be kept for 2 hours. When alcohol components, pepper, active essential oils are included in the composition, the mask is left for a maximum of 20 minutes.
- Removing a mask from kefir is basically not easy, so washing is carried out in 2 stages: first, rinse your hair with slightly warm water to wash off the flakes of the fermented milk product; then the hair is washed with shampoo to remove the sour smell and finally wash off the mask.
The general principle of using a mask from a fermented milk product is elementary. It is worth deciding how often to dokefir hair mask Cosmetologists recommend taking a course of 10 procedures. Each is held 1 time in 5-7 days.
Special cooking advice
Incorrectly selected auxiliary ingredients and the main product affect the result, so it is important to take into account all the nuances in the cooking process.
Nuances regarding the kefir mask:
- In order for the kefir hair mask to be effective, and the result was not long in coming, you need to use only a product obtained from homemade milk.
- For dry hair, kefir must be used, the fat content of which is above 3%, but less than 10%.
- For normal hair, the fat content of yogurt with a fat content of 2% is ideal.
- Masks based on kefir are prepared only with the use of a warm ingredient. The fermented milk product is preheated in a water bath to start the work of bacteria.
Reviews of the kefir hair mask are very diverse. If we take into account the individual characteristics of the preparation, use of the product, then the effectiveness and effect will be extremely positive. Otherwise, no change will occur, and in some circumstances there may be deterioration in the condition of the hair, scalp.
Cooking the remedy at home
Preparing a kefir hair mask at home. There are many variations of recipes, but the classic version is relevantin almost any case. The principle of preparing a classic fermented milk hair mask does not require any additional components or procedures.
Instructions for making a classic mask:
- Use homemade yogurt, which will correspond to the type of hair in terms of fat content. The required fat content can be reached before oxidation by draining the cream from the milk.
- Heat the ingredient in a water bath to room temperature. During the heating process, it is worth stirring the product thoroughly to break up lumps and flakes until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
- If the hair is dyed, then a pinch of citric acid or half a teaspoon of lemon juice is added to kefir. The acidic environment will help preserve the color.
The principle of use is standard. In the intervals between using the mask, you need to make additional hair nutrition. So the result will appear faster.
Types of kefir hair masks
Types of hair masks based on kefir are determined by the composition and principle of exposure. Conventionally, the tool can be divided into several categories, each of which determines the type and principle of impact.
Conditional classification:
- Firming.
- Recovery.
- Casual.
- Nutritious.
Any kefir hair mask at home is easy to prepare and use. The classification is determined by additional terms of use and components. The fermented milk product itself contains many trace elements: vitamin E, vitamin B complex,vitamin A.
To preserve nutrients, it is often not kefir that is used, but kefir sourdough, which is prepared as follows: slightly heat a glass of pasteurized milk and add 2 tablespoons of warm kefir here. Remove the mixture in a warm place for one day. Lactic acid bacteria will quickly begin to multiply, which will lead to the formation of trace elements useful for hair.
Kefir masks for different hair types
In accordance with the type of hair, the necessary composition and fat content of the main component is selected. The principle of preparation in all cases is almost the same, the use is also very similar.
Kefir-based care products for various hair types:
- Kefir mask for oily hair is prepared on a product with a fat content below 1%. Mix half a glass of kefir with a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Lemon juice can be replaced with cognac in the amount of 1 tablespoon.
- Means for dry hair is prepared from kefir, olive oil and flower honey. Oil and honey are taken in equal amounts. You should take one spoonful of each of the additional ingredients.
- Normal hair type implies the use of a classic recipe. You can use additional components at your discretion, based on the color and structure of the curl itself.
Topical is kefir-yeast hair mask. Used to increase the volume. You need to mix kefir, yeast and sugar in suchproportions: combine half a glass of kefir with a tablespoon of yeast and sugar. Heat the mixture in a water bath until foam appears. Apply the mixture to the hair after cooling for 1 hour. Wash off with warm water without using cosmetics.
Recipes for the most popular masks
The principle of using all kefir masks is the same, but the principle of exposure is extremely different. Auxiliary components affect this.
Here are some kefir hair mask recipes:
- Chocolate-kefir mask for hair lamination. 8 grams of cocoa powder, 1 yolk diluted in a glass of warm kefir. It is undesirable to use for those whose hair is bleached, as cocoa can lead to color fading.
- A product based on kefir, eggs and mayonnaise will help in the fight for the restoration of severely damaged curls after chemical exposure. Mix 5 tablespoons of kefir with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 1 egg yolk.
- Combine half a glass of warm yogurt with an equal amount of decoctions of medicinal herbs: nettle, chamomile, oak bark, plantain root. The composition varies depending on the color of the hair. If the curls are dark, it is better to exclude chamomile. With light hair, you need to remove the oak bark.
- Milk-kefir remedy for any type of hair. Mix a glass of warm milk with 4 tablespoons of warm yogurt. You can add a few drops of essential oil to create a lamination effect after using the mask.
List of kefir masks that are popularamong users is huge. The greatest popularity is assigned to universal recipes. The list of ingredients is minimal and the effect is amazing.
Kefir mask of different action
There are many ways to use kefir as a hair mask. Thanks to the unique composition of the fermented milk product, you can not only improve the condition of the curls, but also affect their growth:
- Kefir mask for hair growth: mix kefir with blue clay. The proportion is 3:1. Clay should be added gradually to avoid lumps. The resulting mixture is rubbed into the roots and kept under a warming cap for 1 hour.
- Kefir mask to strengthen hair: kefir is mixed with herbal decoctions, honey or onion juice. In most cases, a classic recipe is used, which involves the use of only a fermented milk product.
- Kefir mask for thick hair: mix a glass of warm kefir with pepper tincture, burdock oil. Just add a few drops of auxiliary ingredient.
- Kefir mask against split ends: Pour 8 grams of gelatin with 3 tablespoons of warm water. Wait for swelling and put the mixture in a water bath to dissolve the breast. Cool the melted gelatin and add it to half a glass of kefir along with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
The principle of use is the same in all cases: apply from roots to ends, insulate and rinse after 1-2 hours.
Kefir mask for hair lightening
Usea product based on a fermented milk product is recommended to a greater extent for those whose curls are not colored. But this does not exclude the mask from the list of universal hair restoration products. Regarding hair color, there are recommendations for a variety of product formulations. For fair-haired people, there is a unique kefir-based care complex.
Kefir mask for hair lightening:
- 20 grams of warm yogurt mixed with a tablespoon of good cognac is the basis of the mask. Additional components are lemon juice, honey and an egg. The bee product is taken in the amount of 1 tablespoon.
- All ingredients are mixed until smooth. Apply the mixture first to the roots, then to the tips. Using a comb, distribute the product along the entire length of the hair. The layer must be thick enough. You need to hold the mask for no more than 2 hours, and then wash it off using shampoo.
Another recipe involves the use of kefir sourdough with cinnamon. It is better to use freshly ground spices. It is enough to pour a teaspoon of ground cinnamon into half a glass of kefir. In addition to lightening, the hair will acquire a pleasant fragrance for a long time.
There are other variations in the preparation of a mask based on kefir to lighten curls. But the most popular are kefir products in combination with alcohol, chamomile decoction. Additionally, decoctions of medicinal herbs are used to thicken the structure of bleached hair.
Feedback on the result
Reviews of the kefir hair mask are mostly extremely positive. Sometimes women complain that it is very difficult to choose the right recipe from all the variety of combinations of ingredients. The most popular is the classic mask made from a fermented milk product. Women and girls note that the main thing is the correct selection of the fat content of the product.
Kefir hair mask in combination with other components is suitable for owners of any curls, eliminating all sorts of flaws and problems. Thanks to this relevance, women speak flatteringly about the remedy. Availability and low cost make the popularity even greater. Almost every woman has experienced the remedy at least once.
Very flattering about a product based on a fermented milk product or its starter, women who had badly damaged hair respond. The roots and tips are quickly restored under the action of trace elements. The hair acquires a he althy shine, hair loss decreases, and the aging of hair follicles slows down.
