As it turned out, the most "masculine" alcoholic drink, that is, cognac, is also an excellent way to improve the condition of the hair. It is used to solve problems such as hair loss, too slow growth, section and dryness. Hair masks with cognac can be made at home, supplementing this drink with certain products for greater efficiency. We propose to consider the main properties of cognac, recommendations for its use and contraindications, as well as learn the cherished recipes for healing masks.
On the benefits of cognac
Despite the fact that cognac is not a product of plant origin, but rather a chemical one, it is still able to have a positive effect on hair. The secret of success lies in the composition of this drink, which contains a lot of tannins, compounds that are useful for hair and acids. These components can not only restore the structure of the hair, but also nourish the scalp. Any hair mask with cognac normalizes the worksebaceous glands, which will significantly reduce the oiliness of the scalp. However, it is worth remembering that alcohol is very drying, so cognac should be used very carefully with exhausted and damaged hair. As for the smell of alcohol, which can remain on the hair after applying the cherished mask, you can easily get rid of it. To do this, you just need to rinse your head with warm water, in which you first dip a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
Indications for use
Preparing masks with cognac for hair is simple, fast and, most importantly, very inexpensive. Who needs such home therapy? For what types of hair is a cognac mask an indispensable beauty product? So, you can use this drink in one of the following cases:
- Hair grows very slowly.
- The ends of the curls are constantly split.
- Hair falls out constantly, and in large quantities.
- The scalp and the hair itself is very oily.
- Lack of shine, volume, he althy appearance.
- Presence of dandruff.
- Hair is sorely lacking in vitamins.
Contraindications
Before you start making cognac hair masks at home, check out the list of taboos. If you have one of the following problems, it is better to refuse this drink as a care product, resorting to more gentle methods of treatment. You should not use cognac if:
- Your hair is too dry andtoo brittle. Most often, girls with similar problems actively use restorative masks. So, cognac is not combined with similar means.
- Head has cracks, sores, cuts or other irritations.
- It happens that a person experiences personal intolerance to cognac or alcohol in general. And this applies not only to use, but also to use in the form of a hair mask.
- It is not recommended to use brandy hair masks in cases where the scalp is sensitive. After all, this product contains a lot of acids that can cause an allergic reaction.
Basic rules for the use of cognac
It doesn't matter if you are preparing the famous cognac and honey hair mask or combining this alcoholic drink with kefir, oils or other products, all components of the recipe should be warm. You can heat it in a water bath or in a microwave oven, but do not bring it to a boil. The second rule is to apply cognac masks on washed, slightly damp hair. It is recommended to wash them off with warm water with the addition of a decoction of herbs and essential oils.
Of course, if the mask contained heavy oils - olive, linseed, burdock or other, then you can't do without the help of shampoo. Cognac masks are applied first to the hair roots, as well as to the scalp. Then the tool must be stretched along the entire length, up to the tips. To heighten the effect, it is recommended to wrap the hair with cellophane and put on a warm hat on top.
A little tip:a few drops of cognac can simply be added to the shampoo and balm that you use regularly. This will noticeably improve their quality.
Easiest recipe
To prepare this hair restoration product, you only need two tablespoons of cognac. The drink needs to be warmed up a little and rubbed into the scalp while warm. Gradually stretch the cognac along the entire length and reach the tips. After the hair is wrapped in a bag and a knitted hat is put on top. After half an hour, the mask must be washed off with water and rinsed with a decoction of your favorite herbs or essential oils. Reviews of a hair mask with cognac according to this recipe indicate that after the procedure, the hair is filled with shine and he alth. Immediately after the first application, changes are visible - the hair becomes stronger, vitality appears in them. But do not forget that such a mask should be applied to washed curls, slightly dried naturally.
Honey Delight
This is the simplest and most popular cognac and honey hair mask. It can be said to be universal, as it suits both owners of oily scalp and those whose curls are too dry. It would seem that alcohol cannot be combined with dry curls, because it will only aggravate the picture. But in this case, everything softens the second ingredient - honey. It blocks the drying properties of cognac, allowing all the beneficial substances to be absorbed into the scalp and hairs. You can prepare a mask according to the following recipe. Three tablespoons of cognac are mixed with one tablespoon of honey, which is pre-melted onwater bath. The mask is rubbed into the scalp, and then distributed over the entire length. You need to keep it for 40 minutes, and it is recommended to wash it off with a decoction of burdock leaves.
Full cleansing
Everyone knows that s alt is an important ingredient in most scrubs. With its help, you can cleanse the skin of acne, heal wounds, etc. But not everyone realizes that it has a similar effect on the scalp. This product can be used on its own as a scrub. S alt is simply carefully rubbed on the head, as a result, the skin is cleansed and all dead hair falls out, giving way to new, he althier ones. But in an ensemble with products such as cognac and honey, the mask also becomes nutritious. So, we mix cognac, sea s alt and honey in equal proportions, insist the mixture for two weeks. The finished product can be used both as a shampoo (but not daily) and as a mask (once a week). The whole point of this tool is that it should not just be applied to the head, but with its help it is necessary to do a massage or peeling.
General Therapy
In folk cosmetology, there are so-called universal hair masks. Cognac, honey, egg are the main components of such recipes, which, if necessary, can be supplemented with other products. Such recipes are universal, because they are suitable, again, for everyone, as they restore hair at the cellular level. The method of making this mask is incredibly simple. You will need one egg yolk, a teaspoon of honey and a tablespoon of cognac. The ingredients are mixed and heated, then applied to the hair roots and stretched along the entire length. Rinse off such a mask with plenty of water, without adding shampoos or rinses.
Henna - the ancient secret of beauty
In ancient times, henna was considered one of the brightest natural dyes. With its help, it was possible to color the skin and hair. Moreover, this product significantly improved the condition of the hair, so modern scientists have developed a new henna formula - colorless. This product can be used alone, or mixed with other ingredients that can also restore hair. Now we will consider one of these hair mask recipes. Egg, oil, cognac and henna are its main components. For cooking, you need one yolk, a teaspoon of cognac, any oil (burdock, linseed, olive, jojoba oil, etc.) and henna powder. We apply, as always, on clean hair and hold for half an hour. Washing off such a mask without shampoo will not work, and in order to enhance its effect, it is also recommended to rinse your head with a decoction of burdock.
Oil therapy
There are a number of oils that are actively used in home cosmetology directly for the treatment and restoration of hair. Among them are burdock, castor, linseed, jojoba oil, avocado oil, corn, shea butter and cocoa. The effect that they have on the hair is approximately the same, only the aromas of these products and the composition differ. It is important only to carry out "oil" therapyregularly, and not once, to achieve the desired effect. Now we will find out how a hair mask is prepared from cognac, oil and honey, and what effect it has. These three ingredients are mixed in equal proportions and heated. Then they are rubbed into the scalp and stretched to the ends of the hair. It is advisable to wrap the hair in a mask with a bag and wrap it in a towel for an hour. It will be possible to wash off such a mask only with the use of shampoo.
A little advice. If the hair is oily, then the amount of cognac can be increased one and a half times, and pour a little less oil. If the hair is too dry, then the amount of alcohol decreases, and more oil is poured.
Vitamin Boom
To return shine and vitality to hair that has been badly damaged, one cognac will, alas, not be enough. But you can say that the famous hair mask - cognac and oil, in fact, is the solution to this problem. However, sometimes these two ingredients are not enough to completely restore the hair, so you have to turn to herbal products for help. A plant such as aloe has excellent properties. It literally evens out the hair, and the effect of its use can be compared with the lamination procedure. The second product is carrots. He althy strengthens weak curls, makes them thicker and stronger. Well, let's start preparing the mask. You will need cognac, castor oil, aloe juice and freshly squeezed carrot juice - all ingredients are taken in equal proportions. The mask is applied first to the roots of the hair, then to the tips,rinses off an hour after application.
From the salon
Probably everyone remembers that a product such as natural beer strengthens hair, gives it shine and accelerates growth. The hair mask with cognac and egg, which we talked about earlier, boasts similar properties. What if these two recipes are combined into one? You will need 10 grams of brewer's yeast, 4 tablespoons of milk, one egg yolk, a tablespoon of cognac and a teaspoon of any oil. The heated mixture should be distributed over all hair and held for no more than half an hour. If the hair is wrapped in a bag and in a towel, the regenerating effect will be enhanced. After the first such procedure, the hair will become noticeably stronger, shine and strength will appear. If you do a mask once a week for a month, the effect will be comparable to keratin straightening.
Masks for hair loss with cognac
The fight against hair loss and slow growth is the main task of cognac. We have already found out that even on its own, without additions, this drink does its job. By mixing this product with other hair growth activators, we get a literally instant effect. The most famous activator in this case is mustard. We have developed two recipes for a similar mask - for dry and oily hair.
- Recipe for dry curls. You need to mix a tablespoon of mustard powder, two tablespoons of cognac, a tablespoon of aloe juice, two teaspoons of cream and two yolks. The mixture must be heated and rubbed into the hair roots. So that the mask does notdamaged the tips, which are already very dry, pre-lubricate them with plenty of oil.
- Recipe for oily hair. A tablespoon of mustard powder is mixed with 100 ml of skate, after which the mixture is slightly diluted with water. The mask should be generously rubbed into the scalp, but not distributed over the entire length.
Coffee hair spa
Finally, let's pamper your hair with more sophisticated procedures that will give it not only he alth, but also an amazing aroma. Natural ground coffee serves not only as a nutrient for hair, but also as a natural dye, as well as a scrub. With it, you can clean the scalp (like s alt), they can darken curls and just give them shine. Preparing a coffee-cognac mask is easy. It will take two tablespoons of coffee, five tablespoons of brandy and a little oil - almond, jojoba, avocado or other. The mixture is heated and applied to the entire hair, from roots to ends. The mask becomes more effective if the hair is wrapped up for an hour. Wash it off with shampoo.
