Moisturizing hair mask

Every girl dreams of smooth, strong and well-groomed hair. Someone prefers straight curls, someone - waves, and someone goes for dyeing, lamination and perm in the hope that these procedures will give the hair a sleek look and shine. However, this is not entirely true. It is impossible to restore your curls without masks and care products. Hair also needs nutrition and hydration, because the strength, shine and softness of each hair depends on the amount of water in the follicles.

In fact, any type of hair, whether normal, oily or dry, needs moisturizing masks, as any curls lose moisture over time and stop accumulating nutrients. This may be due to bad weather, improper diet, sleep patterns, and may also be associated with frequent use of a hair dryer, curling iron or ironing, constant dyeing or lightening (which is especially true for blondes). Even inaccurate combing (for example, hair that has not yet dried) or excessive pulling with an elastic band plays a role. Because of this, the hair loses its shine and volume, visually it becomes as if smaller, they begin to fall out, become drier, rougher, tougher, split along the entire length.

And it would seem, what a trifle - moisture in the hair.Surely many people think that we are talking about the water with which we wash our hair - but no, this is by no means the case; add here also the fact that the water in the bathroom is often hard and chlorinated. We are talking about nourishing the hair follicles, due to which the very water balance is maintained. Without moisturizers, including masks, real hair care is impossible. Yes, preference should be given to home-made or store-bought masks, since the shampoo does not spend enough time on your head. Such masks are usually marked "for softness" or "for shine".

The closer to the beginning the ingredient is on the list, the greater its content in the product. Pay attention to natural cosmetics, but remember that you will get an instant WOW effect only from products with silicones. The main thing is not to overdo it with them.

There are several types of moisturizing masks, which are determined by the level of moisture penetration into the hair structure.

1. superficial. Retains moisture and nutrients in the hair with the help of a film, which is why they do not evaporate. A good option for the summer season or a frosty windy winter. Usually moisturizing masks with thermal protection or protection from bad weather work exactly on this principle. Suitable for colored or bleached hair, well suited for not completely "killed" tips. Means usually contain silicones.
2. internal. Fights dryness and brittle hair at the cellular level, saturates with moisture, as it attracts and holds molecules. This category includes masks for deep moisturizing, restoring.Choosing such a mask will be the ideal solution for thin or curly hair, as well as completely dry, virtually lifeless and hard. As a rule, the composition includes hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, vitamins A, B and E, algae extracts, keratin, collagen, sea buckthorn, various oils. The ingredients are mostly natural, but you should not always expect an instant effect. In addition, they can have a cumulative effect, prolonged action.

If the hair lacks moisture or nutrition, then the first decision that arises in the head is to buy a specialized mask in the store. And this is partly correct, but it is worth remembering that not all brands are effective. It can be difficult to decide and choose one and only, if there are so many companies - Wella, Faberlic, Londa, Nirvel Hygro, Kapous and many others.

So, for example, Kharisma voltage has an interesting tool called "Intensive Hydrating". The manufacturer promises to turn any, even the most lifeless and dry hair into lively, nourished and moist. A real must-have for hard and dense curls that are subjected to frequent staining. Sold in a volume of 500 ml and costs around 300 rubles.

The same company has a mask with keratin and collagen . Unlike the first, the composition is completely chemical, and the packaging is less presentable - a doypack of 500 ml. However, if all this does not bother you, take a closer look at it - it helps to thicken the hair and saturate it with moisture. Their cost is about the same.

Give your brittle and split ends a real boost of moisture with the Dove Repair Therapy Repair Mask. The serum in this rich formula will help smooth and align hair, making it stronger and less brittle, resistant to adverse factors, and adding shine and softness.

Shea Moisture Purification Moisturizing Mask"It will also help moisturize the scalp, thereby preventing dandruff and eradicating the problem of itching. Of course, you will need to leave it on your head for half an hour, but after that you simply will not recognize your hair - smooth, soft, shiny and without the hated white flakes. The result is worth expectations and prices of three thousand rubles.

Mask from the famous brand Avon "Paradise moisturizing" sold in a flat washer 200 ml for 200-300 rubles. The remedy belongs line "Planet SPA" and includes olive oil, known for its moisturizing, nourishing and firming properties.

Estel is a professional hair care brand. She is known for her low-ammonia hair dyes and deep cleansing shampoo, but the manufacturers didn’t stop there. They created two moisturizing hair masks at once. "Otium Aqua" - deep moisturizing hydro-mask simply a must-have for long hair and the summer season. When the hair is dried out by the sun, when it starts to split from river or sea salt water, when it needs special hydration, the Estel mask will be their savior. It also has a cumulative effect.It costs about 500 rubles for 300 ml.

Hair mask "Ollin Service Line" for deep moisturizing gives hair extraordinary moisture. Price - 500 rubles per 500 ml. Nutrition and hydration is achieved in five minutes, it is not necessary to withstand and overexpose the product for a long time. There is a cumulative effect, the curls become smooth and silky, you can forget about split ends.

Mask "Cocochoco Intensive" flushable refers to the luxury market, as it costs about two thousand rubles. The effect justifies the means - because it is thanks to this mask that you can get the desired effect of moisturized, nourished hair. Moisture reaches to the very ends, even on long hair. Sold in volumes of 275 ml and 475 ml.

Moisturizing mask for dry and brittle hair "Pro Series 1 minute" from Wella it also costs about 2 thousand rubles and belongs to the luxury segment. It is produced in Germany, it costs about 200 rubles per 300 ml. Gives curls the desired smoothness and hydration in just one minute, and is also used by stylists and hairdressers around the world.

It is not necessary to buy expensive brands in order to have beautiful hair.. Excellent results can be achieved with the help of homemade masks from virtually any ingredient. Look in the refrigerator, maybe you will find something nutritious for your curls.

• Avocado, honey and peppermint oil hair mask. Take one fruit and put it in a blender. Add two tablespoons of liquid honey and six to seven drops of mint oil to the chopped fruit.It will refresh the curls, give them tone and hide the section. Honey and avocados are excellent sources of nutrition. Keep the mask for at least one and a half to two hours, rinse with water and shampoo.

• Shea butter (shea butter) can be used both in combination with natural balm and other oils, and solo, as it is one of the best moisturizing and nourishing oils for hair. Melt a tablespoon of oil in a water bath and apply to wet curls. You can also add conditioner to it. Keep it on your head for at least an hour - you can go to bed with a pure oil mask.

• Egg yolk and olive oil. A huge plus of the egg is that it is an excellent moisturizer for curls, contains protein that is so necessary for them, as well as vitamins A, D, E, B, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. It is after this mask that your hair will be soft, smooth and shimmering in the sun. Olive oil was also used by Cleopatra, because it is able to protect hair from the harmful effects of sunlight or frost, wind. An irreplaceable source of vitamins A, E and D.

• Yogurt. Natural yogurt includes protein, which is able to saturate the curls with moisture and strengthen them. It is enough just to apply liquid yogurt without any additives to the hair and hold for about an hour. It is washed off like any other mask - with water and shampoo.

• Banana and almond butter. Banana is also useful for our hair, as well as for the body as a whole - this fruit contains vitamins A and C, E, iron, zinc and potassium. It softens and protects the hair follicles, while almond oil is one of the best moisture-retaining oils. You have to grind one fruit in a blender and mix with a tablespoon of almond oil.

• Pumpkin and honey. Perhaps the pumpkin is not the most exotic or gourmet product, but if one is lying around in your locker, feel free to cut off a quarter and put it in a blender. Add to it three tablespoons of liquid honey and two natural hair balms (for better rinsing). Honey has a softening and smoothing effect, gives the hair a mirror shine and makes the ends soft and silky. An excellent moisturizer, honey masks are hugely popular. Add a few drops of vitamin A if desired.

• You can also just mix several oils together, apply on the head, put a plastic bag on top and warm with a hat or towel. You can keep such a mask from half an hour to eight, the right decision would be to go to bed with it. For a better result, the oils can be heated over low heat or warmed up with a hair dryer for ten minutes.

Remember that using home care, you can not completely forget about store products.. A good balm, a professional mask and a cleansing shampoo should be on the shelf of any self-respecting beauty, since homemade masks are best done in courses - once or twice a week for a month, after which you should give your hair a rest. And purchased funds at this time will help keep them in good condition.

See the next video for the recipe for making a moisturizing express hair mask.

The Kharisma Voltage Intensive Hydrating Hair Mask has generally positive reviews with a rating of 4.7. Customers claim that the manufacturer has fully fulfilled its promises. The mask is suitable as a prophylactic for normal hair that needs nutrition in cold winter and sunny summer time, as well as a real must-have for owners of porous and fluffy dry curls. It has a pleasant texture and does not flow, it is easily distributed through the hair, it is very economical - a couple of teaspoons is enough for medium length hair. Perfectly copes with untangling strands and improves combing, gives them a sunny shine. Leaves them alive and truly hydrated. The tips look subdued, do not stick out to the sides, but are soft to the touch.

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The mask from the famous company Avon "Paradise Moisture" has a rating of 4.1, but the most mixed reviews. The girls claim that it has a very pleasant texture, smell and consistency, it is well distributed through the hair, but the effect of it is controversial. Hair becomes soft to the touch, and that's about it.Moisturizing is insufficient, the curls get dirty faster, there is no volume. Perhaps this tool does not justify its rating at all.

Hydro-mask for hair "Otium Aqua. Deep moisturizing" from Estel has a rating of 4.3 and positive reviews. As the manufacturer claims, the tool provides comprehensive care for curls - it moisturizes them, thus leveling the canvas, giving them shine and softness. A mask from the professional segment is really capable of saving hair of any type and any length from overdrying, summer sun, and is also suitable as a mask for the prevention of cross-section and brittleness. Curls - elastic, strong.

Review of hydro-mask for hair "Otium Aqua. Deep moisturizing" from Estel see the next video.

The wash-off mask "Cocochoco Intensive" has a rating of 4.3 and really rave reviews. It is especially appreciated by the owners of long hair, since it is they who, as a rule, find it most difficult to find a suitable remedy. Restores and moisturizes even the most dry, subject to frequent curling or dyeing, straightening hair. Promotes easy combing and elimination of cross-section, white tips. The hair is really smooth, the shine is mirror, the touch is very soft and moisturized. Ideal for porous hair, the effect is also cumulative.

Review about the wash-off mask "Cocochoco Intensive" see the video below.

The Wella Pro Series 1 Minute Moisturizing Mask is really worth the price. Her rating is one of the highest, 4.7, and reviews are full of enthusiastic headlines. First of all, it is worth saying that the mask is suitable for dyed hair, and bleached hair goes with a bang. Revitalizes curls after coloring and frequent styling, professional protection against splitting and brittleness. The consistency is creamy and light, it does not pollute the hair, on the contrary, it gives volume and pleasant splendor, which will be especially appreciated by the owners of thin and dry hair.

But the mask from Faberlic for intensive moisturizing "Deep Aqua" of the "Expert" series did not please the customers - the rating is only 3.3, and the reviews are not positive. It moisturizes for a C grade, no matter how the ladies dodge to use it - for two or three minutes, as a balm, or for fifteen or twenty. The tool is compared with a weak balm. There is no shine, especially softness, too. Perhaps this mask cannot be recommended - there are better ones.

And closes our list means "Londa Deep Moisture Intensive Mask" with a rating of 4.5. She is sung by the owners of curly hair or ladies who often use irons and hair dryers. In addition to amazing moisturizing properties, it perfectly smoothes unruly curls and waves, makes them more elastic and smooth, gives a mirror shine and a barely noticeable, but refreshing aroma. The mask several times simplifies the process of smoothing curls with an iron, facilitates combing and copes with cross-section and brittleness. Much easier styling even without a hair dryer.