Hair masks with oils

Content
  1. Kinds
  2. Useful properties and features of choice
  3. Application and recipes
  4. Contraindications
  5. Reviews

Hair masks with oils are a must have for everyone who wants to have flawless hair. Lush, beautiful, shiny curls of impressive length can be not only a dream, but also an adornment of a woman if she learns how to properly use the generous gifts of nature. However, a mask of olive, linseed or castor oil today is no longer a surprise. It is useful to replenish the piggy bank of your knowledge about hair care products, the potential of which is not known to many.

Kinds

Shea Butter (Shea Butter)

It was considered a valuable product even in the time of Cleopatra and played an important role in maintaining her legendary beauty. This oil is extracted from the African walnut tree, when finished it hardens and turns white.

It is rich in fatty acids, saponifiable substances that are responsible for moisturizing, and unsaponifiable, which are a set of vitamins and trace elements for nutrition and tissue repair.It also contains anti-aging antioxidants. Effective in the treatment of dry hair suffering from frequent styling with high temperatures. It can serve as a thermal protection, a barrier against adverse environmental influences, protection from ultraviolet radiation. It is used as an antimicrobial agent and an assistant in the treatment of dandruff. Hair masks are best done with warm oil on clean curls.

See below for details.

Hemp

An amazing product that affects the body at the cellular level. This oil has a positive effect on the hair structure and epidermis, due to its high penetrating ability and beneficial composition.

Hemp contains nutrients, fatty acids, several groups of vitamins, rich in essential components. If the product does not cause allergies, it can be used for:

  • the need to get rid of greasy shine on the hair;
  • dryness and fragility of curls;
  • care for normal hair to provide nourishment to the scalp and hair structure;
  • dandruff treatment;
  • restoration of clarified and burned curls;
  • slow growth and loss;
  • to "pacify" electrified strands.

You will learn about the beneficial properties of hemp oil in the following video.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin seeds are a treasure trove of vitamins necessary for the functioning of all body systems. "Pure" pumpkin seed oil is the most versatile in its properties, as it suits any type of curls, performing three important functions at once: nutrition, moisturizing, growth activation. Additionally, it gives them smoothness, silkiness and a slight glossy sheen.

mango butter

Amazing product.It is rich in fatty acids, vitamins A, C and E, plant antioxidants, a number of amino acids and minerals. All this is a gift for curly, porous curls that are prone to dryness and unstable to damage.

Trichologists recommend it for aroma combing. The procedure is quite simple: mix mango and jojoba oils, apply to a comb and make about a hundred strokes on clean hair. Head massage will enhance the positive effect of the mixture on curls.

Eucalyptus

A multicomponent product that combines over four dozen chemical names in its composition. It contains tannins, aldehydes, acids, hydrocarbon compounds, flavonoids, aldehydes and menthol. Indispensable in the treatment of baldness, for weakened, dull and brittle curls, accelerates the regeneration of the scalp. Menthol soothes and relieves itching.

Vaseline

It is not the result of pressing vegetable raw materials. It is obtained from an oil refinery product, so it contains almost no harmful or beneficial chemicals. However, vaseline oil performs functions that many organic products cannot:

  • covers the curls with a protective film that protects them from the harmful effects of the environment and adverse factors;
  • prevents evaporation of moisture;
  • solves the problem of split ends, due to its ability to “solder” the scales together;
  • softens dead skin particles (dandruff) and gently removes them;
  • is an excellent base for oil masks, due to its high penetrating ability and compatibility with any components.

Creamy

The only animal product on the list that helps hair from the inside and out at the same time.

When eating milk fat, the body receives vitamins A, E, K, D, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, selenium, omega-3 and omega-6, and almost 150 fatty acids, a fifth of which is indispensable.

The oil can prevent hair loss, brittleness, early graying and dandruff associated with a lack of fat.

As an external treatment for restoring curls, butter will help dry hair, soften and moisturize the ends. It's best to use it warm.

Usma

A distinctive feature of it is that it is obtained not from the seeds or seeds of the plant, but from the leaves. Such raw materials are rich in vitamins, alkaloids and flavonoids, which nourish and strengthen the follicles, so it is considered the most powerful curl growth activator. Recommended for use in cases of stunted growth, hair loss or partial baldness. Usma oil also promotes the growth of eyelashes and eyebrows, making them thicker and more beautiful.

About the beneficial properties of usma oil - in the next video.

Amaranth

Amaranth, or amaranth, is a beautiful plant for beautiful hair. Its composition includes fatty acids, an antioxidant, B vitamins, rare vitamin O, carbohydrate compounds, "building material" for curls - proteins, amino acids and trace elements. Standing apart in this healthy cocktail is the main component of amaranth oil - squalene. It is a source of oxygen for the follicles, an activator of the metabolic process and a protector of the skin from bacteria and fungal infections.

The medicinal and cosmetic properties of amaranth oil are:

  • restoration of the structure of bleached hair;
  • treatment of dry scalp;
  • softening hard and strengthening falling hair;
  • regeneration of brittle and lifeless curls.

Pepper

It is not a product of processing of any variety of pepper. It is based on universal castor oil and red pepper tincture, and extracts of fir, hops and cloves act as auxiliary components. It is intended for strengthening and growth of hair, giving them strength, strength and volume. By their action, masks made from such oil are more gentle than masks with mustard or pure pepper tincture, so they are perfect for those who want to grow long curls, but are afraid of mustard “fire” on their heads.

Safflower

Contains a significant proportion of linoleic acid, which is not synthesized in the human body, but is extremely important for it. It also contains a number of other useful acids, omega-6, omega-9, vitamins E and K, glycosides, serotonin, antioxidants and components that accelerate the regeneration of the skin. In cosmetology, safflower oil is used due to its moisture-retaining properties, the ability to penetrate deep into tissues and soften them. Suitable for accelerating hair growth and treating dry, dyed, permed and styled hair using a hair dryer, tongs, curling irons.

Rice

A product of the processing of rice bran and germ of rice grains. The uniqueness of healing and cosmetic properties is ensured by the presence of vitamins A, E, PP, B, Omega-3, 6 and 9, antioxidants and phytosterols responsible for water balance and tissue regeneration.

In cosmetology, rice oil is used as a means to "awaken" slowly growing hair.

Masks with rice grain germ oil are good for resuscitation of damaged and thin curls.

Wheat germ oil

Sprouted grain is a storehouse of useful vitamins and microelements.Wheat germ oil refers to a wide range of products, including suitable for the care of curls. Efficiency and usefulness are due to the rich composition (vitamins A, D, B, E, PP, zinc, sulfur, copper, anti-aging components) and the ability to penetrate the hair follicles. Restores even deep damage, saturates cells with oxygen, nourishes.

As part of hair masks, it promotes growth and strengthening, fights oily roots, seborrhea and dandruff, makes curls obedient, shiny and silky. Hair treatment with masks can be combined with taking wheat germ oil inside.

See the next video for more details.

Ryzhikovoe

Despite the fact that the name obliges edible mushrooms to serve as raw materials for a cosmetic product, it is not obtained from them at all, but from annual seeds. It is called - false flax or sowing camelina. As a result of processing, it gives a substance of a peculiar composition, which is used for:

  • normalization of lipid metabolism in the hair cuticle;
  • elimination of toxins;
  • maintaining normal hormonal balance of hair follicles;
  • strengthening the protective functions of the scalp from chemical elements in the composition of hair dye;
  • restoration of the integrity of the skin;
  • softening curls;
  • section control;
  • strengthening the blood vessels of the scalp.

At home, it is used as a base for oil masks.

Chamomile oil

Universal tool. Suitable for normal and dry hair, restores their structure, has a beneficial effect on follicles, makes curls shiny, strong and durable. On fair hair, it can give a slight tint effect.

Chamomile oil can be prepared at home.

To do this, pour whole flower heads with olive oil in a ratio of 1 to 2, crush the resulting mixture a little, close the glass vessel with a lid, and put it away for 3 weeks in a dark, cool place. The jar needs to be shaken periodically. When the flowers sink to the bottom, the oil is ready to use.

wild rose

It is considered an effective remedy for hair loss, even in the most deplorable cases. Trichologists advise using it and a decoction of rose hips to strengthen, restore, improve procedures and treat curls.

walnut

An unsurpassed assistant in strengthening hair. Moreover, it can be used both as part of masks and for food, in the form of oil and ground nuts.

Milk thistle (thistle)

It contains vitamins from A to F, zinc, selenium, iodine and copper, fatty acids - components that provide protection against baldness, fading, split ends. Recommended by trichologists as a remedy for seasonal hair loss. It can be used in its pure form as a base for masks, and eaten.

nettles

It will help keep the hair healthy and beautiful, thanks to its healing properties. The spectrum of action of nettle oil is quite wide - from caring for dry hair to eliminating oily sheen at the roots. Also suitable for strengthening and treating dandruff.

You will learn more about nettle oil in the following video.

Useful properties and features of choice

The compositions of various oils contain the gifts of nature for beauty and health. A properly selected product will give the hair the necessary nutrition, hydration and protection, saturate it with vitamins, fatty acids, enrich it with oxygen, normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands and relieve many of the associated problems.

The following oils are recommended for oily hair:

  • pumpkin;
  • grape seeds;
  • jojoba;
  • Japanese chamomile (Sasankawa);
  • linen;
  • almond;
  • argan;
  • macadamia;
  • pistachio;
  • olive.

Dry, brittle, damaged oils from the following herbal products are shown:

  • camellia;
  • argan;
  • shi (karite);
  • coconut;
  • avocado;
  • flax seeds;
  • hemp;
  • olive;
  • sesame.

Their beneficial properties will manifest themselves better if you use the products in combination with natural honey, egg yolk, dimexide. Also suitable for combining esters, tocopherol acetate and retinol acetate.

Normal hair should not be ignored either. Even if the curls are obedient, not devoid of shine, density and thickness, for prevention, once every two weeks you can pamper them with masks with the addition of oils from:

  • geraniums;
  • citrus;
  • rosemary;
  • lavender;
  • wild carrots;
  • okotei caudate;
  • parsley.

Mandatory to use oil masks for curly, fluffy and curly hair. Due to the peculiarities of the structure, they are most susceptible to external influences, break more easily and begin to split, often suffer from overdrying. They are shown oil masks that are aimed at moisturizing, nourishing, creating a protective film and smoothness. Oils based on:

  • coconut
  • licorice;
  • jojoba;
  • sea ​​buckthorn;
  • peach
  • almonds;
  • castor beans (castor oil).

Masks from base oils in their pure form will be effective - olive, camelina, burdock.

Application and recipes

The principle of using oil masks is simple and the same for most cases. The product is applied to the hair, retreating 10 centimeters from the roots, insulated with a film and a cap, and then washed off with warm water.For very damaged hair, the time can be increased by leaving the mask on the hair all night.

Oils, the action of which is aimed at restoring the scalp, are rubbed directly into the root zone, insulated, kept for 40-60 minutes, washed thoroughly with shampoo.

Oil-egg masks

The lightest and most versatile masks, as a rule, contain one base oil, which combines the maximum of useful properties, and an egg. The yolk additionally nourishes curls with vitamins B, A, D, E, improves blood flow, improves elasticity and strength, and protein contains protein - an indispensable "building material" for hair.

The recipe for such masks is simple: add egg yolk to the vegetable base, beat the mixture well until smooth, apply to hair under a film and cap for 45-60 minutes, rinse with water at room temperature. For very long hair, the amount of ingredients can be doubled. As a rule, such masks are often used as night masks.

With honey

Honey masks are designed to restore weakened, overdried, dull hair prone to split ends. Honey has a cleansing effect on oily hair. Olive or burdock oil is suitable as a base, and you can additionally dilute the olive-honey tandem with a few drops of argan oil, macadamia, peach, avocado. For medium length hair, one large spoonful of liquid honey and two tablespoons of oil will suffice.

For oily hair, it is useful to use the whole egg and add St. John's wort, grape seed, and jojoba oils. The mask will cleanse the scalp, remove excess fat, improve the appearance.

Clay

To prepare a mask for oily hair, oil, honey and clay (white, blue) are mixed to a homogeneous gruel, applied to the hair under a plastic wrap and a towel for an hour, washed off with water. Too thick a mixture can be diluted with fermented milk products - kefir, yogurt, whey.

Gelatinous

Gelatin is used for laminating hair at home. It covers each hair with a thin film that nourishes them, saturates them with protein, adds volume and smoothness to the hairstyle.

To prepare one part of gelatin, pour three parts of not hot water. The amount of substances depends on the length of the hair, for example, for short ones, a spoonful of powder and three - water are enough. When the gelatin is completely dissolved to a homogeneous substance without lumps, you can add an oil suitable for a particular type of hair and a little familiar balm.

The mask should be used with caution on dry hair and in no case should be applied to the scalp. Apply at least once a week.

Coffee and cognac

Due to its warming properties, cognac improves blood flow and activates hair growth, while coffee strengthens, adds shine, density, and a pleasant light aroma. This gourmet treat is perfect for dark hair, as coffee gives curls a rich, radiant hue.

For blondes who want to accelerate hair growth, it is better to turn to masks containing red pepper oil and chamomile oil.

The effect will be the same, and the golden curls will remain light and shine beautifully.

With henna

Henna masks help with loss, thinning, dryness, dandruff. It is recommended to apply twice a week, and wash off not with shampoo, but with foamed egg yolk.

For hair growth and treatment, henna masks with lemon juice, yolks, burdock oil, vitamins, and some dairy products - kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese are used.

Yeast

In order for hair to grow at the speed of a rising muffin, it is necessary to add yeast-based masks to their “diet”. They reduce hair loss, start the growth process, and have a beneficial effect on the hair structure. Yeast and protein masks, onion-yeast, kefir-yeast for dry hair, masks with brewer's yeast and sugar work well. To all these components, you need to add oil according to the type of hair.

For a yeast mask with kefir and honey, you need to dilute a tablespoon of dry yeast in warm water, pour the same amount of honey and half a glass of kefir into the mixture. Stir well and add a teaspoon of ether. Rub into the roots and distribute along the length, insulate and leave the mask for an hour. It is better to wash off with a decoction of medicinal herbs (chamomile, calendula).

With sour cream

Owners of dry hair will appreciate oil masks with sour cream. It contains proteins, fats, mineral salts and organic acids, vitamins A, B, C, E, P. You can keep this mask on your hair for an unlimited time or use it at night. An excellent combination for restoring dry hair gives a dairy product with olive, burdock, castor, sunflower oils. Optionally, you can add an egg or honey.

Contraindications

Carelessness in choosing hair products can lead to unpleasant consequences: itching, burning, irritation, hair loss, discomfort. Of course, a single drug has its own list of contraindications, but there are some general provisions that are valid for all oils. Application is unsafe for:

  • the presence of an allergic reaction (you can test on the wrist or elbow);
  • individual intolerance;
  • pregnancy;
  • exceeding the permissible dose;
  • misused;
  • an unpleasant smell from the bottle (may indicate that the product has expired);
  • manufacturer's dishonesty.

Reviews

According to the estimates of the beautiful half of humanity, who regularly use oils in hair care, the best products today are: "7 oils" from a pharmaceutical factory Elf, a line of funds from Constant Delight, organic oil Moringa, indelible oil from L'Oreal Elseve - "Luxury 6 oils".

These funds have absorbed all the best from the most useful sources, acquired a convenient format, a pleasant perfume aroma and a beautiful look. Using them as components of homemade masks is a pleasure!

An overview of hair oils is in the next video.

no comments

Dresses

Shoes

Coat