To minimize the negative impact of unfavorable environmental conditions, heating devices, air conditioners, poor-quality food, stress, you should take care of your hair, following the recommendations of professionals at home.

Hair care at home includes the following mandatory procedures:

Skin care products should normalize the process of sebum secretion, improve follicle nutrition, moisturize and restore structure.

It is necessary to choose cosmetics according to the principle of naturalness, taking into account the type of hair, trying to give preference to products from one cosmetic line.

Features of hair care for different types

Each hair type requires special care.

Greasy hair. It is easy to distinguish this type of hair from others: it quickly becomes dirty. Even by the evening they will already look untidy, and the next morning they will turn into icicles. Often, owners of oily hair suffer from oily seborrhea and alopecia.

To improve the condition somewhat, you must follow the following care recommendations:

• wash your hair with warm, but not hot water - this will avoid increased secretion of sebum (for the same reason, avoid head massage);
• choose shampoos containing seaweed extract, sage, nettle extracts, zinc, vitamins A, C, K;
• use masks with yogurt, aloe juice, essential oils, clay.

Dry hair. They look dull. But the main problem is that they are easy to damage when combing, they get very tangled, and the ends break off and split. Care should include intensive nutrition and hydration. Dry hair should not be washed frequently.

It is better to choose shampoo with nutritional components, provitamin B5, lecithin. Basic cosmetic oils, which serve as the basis for homemade masks, are excellent for moisturizing hair.

Features of dry hair care:

• wash your hair with softened water;
• try to avoid using a hair dryer or use blowing without heating the coil;
• comb the strands with a wooden comb;
• massage the scalp to stimulate blood circulation. This helps nourish the follicles.

Combined hair type. It is often observed in girls with long hair. The strands are greasy at the roots and brittle and dry at the ends. Care should also be combined: nourishing and moisturizing agents should be rubbed into the ends to prevent split ends, and masks should be applied to the skin in the hair growth area to prevent excess oiliness.

Trichologists advise washing your hair with two different products: one for dry hair type, and the other for oily hair.

First you need to use a nourishing product, and then rinse your hair at the roots and skin with a product for oily types.

Curly hair. Care depends entirely on how oily/dry the hair is. And since most often they are combined, care will be appropriate. It is recommended to dry your curls without additional heat.

Thin hair. It is advisable to avoid using a hair dryer, and if you have to use it, it is necessary to apply thermal protection. To make your hair look thicker, you need to use visually thickening products. For this purpose, make oil masks or dye your hair with colorless henna.

Dyed hair. They require intensive nutrition and hydration, and they try to wash them less often. For washing use soft warm water. It is advisable to choose compositions that protect against UV rays, creating a protective film that prevents color from fading. Oil masks have a beneficial effect on damaged strands.

Hair washing

Hair care at home necessarily includes a cleansing procedure. To make the strands look beautiful, shiny, You must follow the following recommendations from professionals:

The washing procedure is performed in the following order:

1. The required volume of the product is poured into the palm, a little liquid is added, the composition is foamed in the palms and distributed over the strands, starting from the front of the head. Gradually whip up foam on the back of the head.
2. The procedure is carried out with fingertips so as not to injure the skin. If the hair is oily, then the movements should be softer.
3. You cannot leave the product on for a long time; it should be washed off immediately.
4. Do this with running water. The procedure is carried out for several minutes to completely rinse out the shampoo.

Using balm and rinsing

When caring for your hair, after cleansing you need to apply balm. The product used at home must match the type of shampoo used. It is not applied to the root zone, but distributed, starting from the middle of the strands, rubbing into the ends. It is recommended to treat lightly wrung out hair.

After washing off the balm, you need to lightly wring out your hair and rinse it with prepared water or herbal decoction.

It is better to prepare an acidified composition, for example water with lemon juice (juice of 0.5 lemon per 1 liter of liquid). This will help make your hair more elastic and smooth. If vinegar is used (1-2 tsp per 1 liter of liquid), then you need to take into account that it makes the hair a little darker, so this method is not suitable for blondes who want to stay in their color.

Rinse recipes for different hair types

Oily hair is rinsed with decoctions prepared from oak bark, mint, horsetail, nettle, burdock (take 2 tablespoons of raw material per 1 liter of liquid). These recipes are suitable for girls with dark hair. Blondes need to prepare decoctions with hop buds and chamomile.

Dry hair is rinsed with decoctions from the roots of mallow, linden blossom (take 1 liter of water for 2 tablespoons of raw material). After rinsing, hair should not be twisted. They need to be blotted with a towel. The conditioner is not washed off from the hair.

Drying

The best way to dry your hair is to air dry it naturally. It is worthwhile, if not constantly observing this principle, then at least striving for it.

Blow-drying your hair after each wash leads to brittle and dry ends. If you cannot do without this procedure, then you need to choose a gentle mode and temperature. It is advisable to use a hair dryer in which all parameters are regulated separately. The device should be kept at a distance of 15-20 cm from the hair.

It is not recommended to comb wet hair after washing. You need to do this when they are already dry and use a comb with large and wide teeth so as not to injure your hair.

Why you shouldn't wash your hair at night

It is better to get up early in the morning and wash your hair than to do it in the evening for a number of reasons:

• Thermoregulation of the scalp is disrupted, causing hair to grow poorly;
• the work of the sebaceous glands is activated, so the hair may look stale in the morning;
• the hairstyle loses its shape, or rather the hairs become broken, which has to be corrected in the morning with the help of styling products and tools.

Hair care rules

Base oils

Hair care at home is complemented by the use of base oils:

Essential oils

When caring for your hair at home, you need to select esters taking into account your hair type.

Oils for oily hair:

• cedar;
• lemon balm;
• bergamot;
• tea tree;
• eucalyptus;
• lavender;
• clove

Oils for dry hair:

• sandalwood;
• lavender;
• rosewood;
• rosemary;
• ylang-ylang.

Oils for normal hair:

Important! Essential oil must be added either to cosmetic oil or combined with any products.

1. Peppermint, ylang-ylang, cypress, frankincense, cedar, and coriander oils will help with hair loss.
2. An extract of sandalwood, rosewood, and vetiver is suitable for nourishing brittle ends.
3. For dandruff, it is recommended to use tea tree oil, rosemary, cypress, orange, eucalyptus, and lemon.

When preparing homemade masks based on oils, you need to take into account that the base oil can be hard, which means it must first be melted in a water bath. Then liquid base oil is added to it.

If the recipe contains honey, then before adding this ingredient it is necessary to cool the mixture, since the beneficial substances of honey begin to deteriorate already at 40 degrees. Essential oils are added last, to the cooled mixture, since esters evaporate at high temperatures. The egg yolk or white is added to the mixture at room temperature, as it may curdle.

The longer the mask lasts, the better. You can keep it for 2-3 hours, and some compositions are applied overnight (if they do not contain essential oils).

Hair masks

Hair care at home will be incomplete if you refuse masks. Ingredients prepared at home should be stored in the refrigerator for 7 days, but it is best to prepare a fresh mixture each time.

To strengthen hair and prevent hair loss

For hair growth

For dandruff

For hair thickness

For hair shine

1. Mix 2 tbsp. base oils of jojoba and coconut, 1 tsp each. cognac and fresh lemon juice. Add 4 drops to the above ingredients. peppermint oil.
2. Another mask option: fresh lemon juice from 1/2 fruit + 4 tbsp. jojoba oil + 1 tsp. cognac + yolk. At the end, add 3 drops of ylang-ylang ether.

For split ends

1. Mix 1 tbsp. burdock oil, liquid honey and juice squeezed from aloe leaves. Add 1 tsp to the mixture. cognac and yolk.

Peelings

Hair care at home should include peelings. They are necessary to remove excess secretion from the sebaceous glands, open pores, wash away residual cosmetics, remove dandruff and avoid hair loss by stimulating the upper layer of skin, which promotes better nutrition and increased blood circulation.

1. You can exfoliate with sea or regular coarse salt. When cooking, you just need to add a little water to the required amount of salt so that the salt turns into a paste. Then this composition is rubbed into the scalp and root zone. Sea salt contains many useful minerals, so that they are absorbed, you need to leave the composition on your hair for 5-10 minutes. Then the mass is washed off with shampoo. This composition is great for oily hair.
2. For dry hair, you need to prepare a mixture with moisturizing and nourishing ingredients, such as burdock oil. The following recipe is suitable: add 1 tbsp to ground coffee (2 tablespoons). burdock oil and a little water. The composition is rubbed into the root zone and 15 minutes after application, washed off with shampoo.

Diet

You can improve your hair by choosing the right diet. What exactly to include in the menu is determined depending on the condition of the hair, its type and the desired result.

1. If your hair is dry, then you need to include in your diet foods containing omega 3, 6, and vitamin E. These products include fish oil (both as part of foods and as part of medications). It is recommended to eat walnuts and seeds.
2. If your hair is oily, you need to reduce or eliminate the use of hot spices.
3. Iron-containing foods will help strengthen thin, weak hair. These are meat products, buckwheat, red wine in moderation, green vegetables, apples.
4. You can add shine to your hair by eating protein foods (meat, eggs, dairy products, legumes).
5. To make hair grow better, you need to consume foods containing biotin - nuts, fish, legumes, eggs.
6. When hair loss occurs, it is important to determine the cause, since this process can be caused by hormonal imbalance. In this case, it will not be possible to solve the problem only by adjusting the diet. In general, a general improvement in diet is recommended: avoiding fried, salty, spicy, and fast food.

In order for your hair to be shiny, elastic, and look healthy, you must follow the rules of caring for it. At home, purchased cleansing care products are available for this, as well as masks prepared from base and essential oils and available products. It is important to follow certain principles of care and not overuse styling products.

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How to properly care for your hair:

Greetings to all readers! All women know that hair requires constant care. It's nice to have lush, healthy hair! That’s why I recommend learning more about home hair care, especially since these are tips on care from different specialists - a hairdresser and a trichologist.

Why does hair fall out?

This question worries women and men more often than others. The normal rate of hair loss is 100 hairs per day, if more, then this is a problem that needs to be addressed.

Reasons for loss:

• Hormonal disbalance
• After finishing taking contraceptives, hormonal drugs
• Serious illnesses, chemotherapy, radiation
• Lack of vitamins
• Temperature changes
• Excessive use of straightening irons and hair dryers
• Frequent coloring and curling.

Hair Science - Trichology

The sooner you notice problems with your strands, contact a specialist, the sooner you will get rid of the problems that have arisen.

Not so long ago, a special science about hair appeared - trichology, which deals with its problems.

Therefore, an examination, as well as advice from a trichologist on caring for your curls, is exactly what you need.

An experienced trichologist will solve your problems in six months, if you don’t waste time, but immediately turn to him for help.

After identifying the causes of hair loss, the doctor prescribes the necessary medications and also recommends taking minerals and vitamins.

This is hardware cosmetology, which includes:

• Vacuum head massage;
• Treatment with micro currents;
• Electrophoresis;
• Laser therapy.
• At home, you can use a laser comb.

Proper hair care

To prevent hair loss and make your hair shiny and voluminous, you need to:

1. Receive food enriched with vitamins.
2. Brush daily at least 3 or 4 times a day. And before going to bed, you need to massage your head with special brushes.
3. You can’t wash your hair every day so as not to wash off the natural protective layer. Try to withstand at least 2 days.
4. Do not comb wet locks. Rinse off the shampoo with a balm that facilitates the combing process.

Do not ignore the advice of hairdressers. What do they recommend?

1. Dye strands only when the scalp is covered with sebum, that is, unwashed hair.
2. Do not wash your hair with too hot water, so as not to provoke the formation of even more oil.
3. If the strands are oily, then you should first wash with shampoo for oily hair, and then use conditioner to increase volume after washing again.
4. Do not rub the conditioner into the scalp, otherwise the hair at the roots will become greasy, causing its volume to greatly decrease.
5. Use 2 in 1 shampoos as rarely as possible. They are suitable for quick washing, for example when traveling.
6. If you don't have dandruff, you shouldn't use anti-dandruff products.
7. When drying with a hairdryer, direct a stream of hot air, starting from the top, moving down.

Care for thin hair

Thin hair requires more careful care. After washing, it is very useful to rinse them with mineral water, decoctions of chamomile, linden flowers, and a solution of lemon juice (1 tablespoon per 1 liter of water).

Prepare a miracle shampoo at home: mix 1 tbsp. a spoonful of shampoo with a spoonful of gelatin (in powder), apply to hair, hold for 5-10 minutes. Then rinse your hair and wait until it dries completely. After using it, the curls become voluminous and shiny.

For fine and colored hair- main strengthening, nutrition, hydration. For strengthening, a fat-free gel or liquid is suitable, which is rubbed into the roots of the hair after washing.

But you can use effective homemade masks.

Recipe: take 1 yolk, 1 tbsp. spoon or castor oil, beat well, rub the mixture into the skin, leave for 1 hour.

Masks are effective from onions with honey, with the addition of decoction, olive oil and lemon juice, as well as honey, garlic and aloe juice, taken in equal parts.

Volumizing mask

It is very difficult to add volume to thin strands. But there is such a wonderful mask that will add volume to your hair. To prepare it you need to take 1 yolk, 1 tbsp. spoon of herbal decoction, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of yeast. Mix all ingredients, leave for 1 hour, then add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of burdock oil, 10 drops of any ether, warm slightly, apply to the roots, hold for 1 hour.

Curly hair care

Curly strands are a true gift of nature! Caring for curly hair comes down to nutrition and hydration, since curls are prone to drying out; to wash your curls, find a moisturizing shampoo. At least once a week it is necessary to deeply moisturize with a special conditioner.

Do not blow-dry your curls, as this will make them lose their chic look; let them dry naturally. It is best to comb your curls with a wide-tooth comb.

Masks for curly hair

Moisturizing and strengthening masks.
From gelatin. One tbsp. a spoonful of gelatin is poured into 0.5 cups of cold water, left for 30 minutes, then slightly heated and filtered through cheesecloth. Then 1 tsp is added to this liquid. apple cider vinegar and 3 drops of essential oil. The well-mixed mixture is applied to the hair for 15 minutes and washed off with warm water.

Vitamin mask.
Grind 2 tsp. honey with 1 yolk, pour in 2 tbsp. olive oil, add 5 Aevita capsules, 1 tbsp. spoon of castor oil. Apply the mixture to your hair, wrap it up, and leave for 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Caring for oily hair involves using various oils before washing: peach, sesame, grape seed, almond.

Those with oily hair try to wash it more often, but this is fundamentally wrong.

Oils are a real salvation for oily strands. They should be left on the head for 10 minutes. All these remedies help reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands.

To further solve the problem of oily strands, oils can be added to shampoos before use.

Finally, I would like to wish all my readers: may all the advice on hair care from experts benefit your beauty!

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Nature has generously rewarded some with a thick head of lush curls, others have smooth, shiny strands, and others, unfortunately, have to be content with sparse, thin curls. But no matter what your hair is, you need to take care of it, and in the way experienced professionals advise - using gentle (ideally, self-prepared) shampoos, oils, conditioners and masks.

Initially, our hair is equipped with a protective layer, the functions of which are performed by sebum, but nature could not even imagine that people would subject this protection to such severe tests and it would turn out that it is completely insufficient to combat not only the results of environmental pollution, but also our own body.

Day after day, our hair is exposed to toxic and debilitating factors such as cold, wind, heat, solar ultraviolet radiation, tobacco smoke, exhaust fumes, ozone, hard water and so on. In addition, not knowing how to properly care for their hair, people often use products that are not at all gentle - a curling iron, a hair dryer that burns their hair, and an abrasive shampoo made from petrochemical products... We must not forget about such things as stress, hormonal drugs, medications and unhealthy diet: food that is too fatty, contains insufficient nutrients, but is loaded with pesticides and heavy metals. So how can we save our suffocating hair, how should we care for it, because it needs help so much!

In this article you will find folk recipes for homemade hair shampoos, natural conditioners and masks. You will also learn which hair oils are the best and how to care for your hair to give it shine.

How to properly wash your hair with shampoo and how to improve it

You've probably heard the statement that washing your hair too often is harmful, and it is not without reason. Moreover, the less often you wash your hair with shampoo, the better your hair will be. One, maybe two times a week is enough.

Many of us are literally obsessed with keeping our hair clean and shampooing it every day. But this only leads to the fact that the shampoo gradually destroys the health of the hair. The reason for this is not only the chemical composition of the shampoo and its abrasive effect, but also the effects of chlorine and lime contained in tap water.

Oh, how nice it is when hot, almost boiling water is poured onto your head! Unfortunately, your hair suffers from this.

So how to wash your hair correctly so as not to harm it? It is preferable to wash your hair with lukewarm water. Dilute the shampoo in a small amount of water and apply it to damp hair. Massage your scalp with gentle and gentle movements. There is no need to do this frantically, you may damage your hair. Perform circular movements with your fingertips, not your nails. The scalp should move under your fingers, but there is no need to knead the hair. When you finish washing, rinse your hair with clean water. Then repeat exactly the procedure of washing your hair with shampoo. Rinse your hair again.

To wash your hair with shampoo correctly, as hairdressers advise, it can be improved.

When choosing a hair cleanser at the store, take the time to read what ingredients are listed on the label. Many shampoos and other hygiene and cosmetic products create only the appearance of action. The stronger the shampoo foams, the more actively it “dissolves” your hair.

But there is also this possibility: choose a neutral shampoo as a base and enhance it by adding essential oils that suit your needs. To properly care for your hair, dissolve the shampoo in a small amount of water in a small cup. Add 2 to 5 drops of essential oils. Mix everything with your fingertips and apply the mixture to pre-moistened hair. Massage your head as indicated above.

Here are some examples of essential oils that can be added to shampoo according to your needs:

To combat hair loss: Cedar, juniper, lemon and rosemary, laurel.

Damaged and split ends: Rosewood, sandalwood.

Oily hair, scalp irritation (dandruff, psoriasis, etc.): Bay, lemon, cypress, lavender, rosemary, tea tree.

Dry hair: Ylang-ylang, Egyptian geranium, lavender, rosemary.

Do-it-yourself natural hair shampoos at home: folk recipes

The following recipes for natural hair shampoos use rasul clay, baking soda, lemon juice, honey and eggs.

Shampoo with rasul for oily hair.

If you have oily hair, you should know that a natural clay called rasul is excellent at regulating sebum secretion. It can be bought, for example, in online stores. It cleanses and softens the scalp well.

To prepare such a homemade hair shampoo, just dissolve the selected amount of rasul in a small volume of warm water, apply to your head and massage (you can leave it on for a few minutes as a kind of mask). The clay is washed off with water like regular shampoo. This procedure gives hair shine, softness and volume.

Anti-dandruff shampoo.

To prepare your own anti-dandruff hair shampoo using this recipe, mix half a liter of mineral water and a tablespoon of soda. Apply this solution to pre-moistened hair. Rinse off with clean water.

Shampoo for depleted hair.

Add 2 teaspoons of honey to lemon juice, break two eggs there, mix and apply to pre-moistened hair for 5-10 minutes. Rinse your head with plenty of clean water. Keep in mind that hair shampoo prepared according to this recipe must be rinsed off with lukewarm or cool water. If the water is too warm, you risk “cooking” the eggs that were used to make the shampoo.

In the short section of the article you will find tips on how to care for your hair using conditioners.

Tips on how to care for your hair using conditioner

Nothing is more annoying than having to detangle long, thick hair after a shower. With sharp movements we tear off the hair with a brush poorly suited for this purpose. To avoid such violence to your hair, you need to treat it with conditioner, which makes your hair smooth and silky.

How to use conditioner? The conditioner is not used as a shampoo; it does not foam. Apply it in small quantities only to long hair. After a few minutes, wash off.

How to choose an air conditioner? There is a huge selection of air conditioners. Choose the softest one. It can be in liquid, cream or spray form. Read labels carefully. Pay attention to the simplest possible formulas, the components of which you can understand. You can also make your own conditioner. Below are two recipes for simple but very effective conditioners.

Check out the best recipes for caring for your hair at home using homemade conditioners:

Recipe No. 1.

You will need egg yolk, filtered lemon juice and honey.

Place the yolk in a container intended for preparing conditioner. Add 2 teaspoons honey and filtered juice of one lemon. Mix everything with a fork. The conditioner is ready for use. After rinsing your hair after shampooing twice, apply conditioner to your long hair. Leave for 5-10 minutes and rinse with plenty of water. This conditioner, like shampoo for depleted hair, should be rinsed off with lukewarm or even cool water. If the water is too warm, you risk “cooking” the egg yolk that was used to make the conditioner.

Recipe No. 2.

Pour oatmeal into a large glass and fill it with mineral water at the rate of 1 volume of oatmeal per 7 volumes of water. Stir everything with a spoon until the water turns milky. This is "oat milk". Remove the flakes and pour the “oat milk” into a spray bottle, previously washed and disinfected. Apply this conditioner to long hair to add softness. No need to rinse. The prepared conditioner can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

How to take care of your hair at home to give it shine

You can use special preparations that add shine to your hair, which are sold in stores in the form of a spray, cream or serum. The gloss is usually applied to slightly damp hair after a shower and does not require rinsing. Whenever possible, choose natural products that do not contain petrochemical products.

The purpose of this procedure is to give your hair a healthy shine. To do this, you need to clean your hair from limescale deposits left behind by hard water, or stubborn traces of soap or shampoo that cannot be seen with the naked eye, but are enough to “strangle” the scalp and make hair faded.

But to take care of your hair at home as carefully as possible, use natural products that you can always find in your kitchen. But their effectiveness is not inferior to any factory-made preparations for adding shine to hair.

Apple vinegar.

Fill the bottle with cold water and add 2-3 caps of apple cider vinegar. You can rinse your hair with this solution to make it smooth, strengthen and add shine. Not everyone likes the smell of vinegar, but it dissipates very quickly. Apple cider vinegar has a pH value. close to the pH of the skin, which means it takes equally good care of the hair and scalp.

Lemon juice.

Fill the bottle with cold water and add the pre-strained juice of half or a whole lemon. You can rinse your hair with this solution, it will strengthen it and give it a healthy shine. This product is ideal for oily hair.

And one more hair care rule: Finally, always rinse your hair with cold water. Even if this last rinse is not enjoyable, here is an argument in its favor: cold water very well activates blood circulation in the capillaries of the scalp, which in turn. strengthens hair and promotes its growth. At the same time, it is also useful in terms of adding shine to hair.

How to use vegetable oil for hair: correct methods of use

The phrase “oil bath” may be surprising and alarming at first. But don't worry. This doesn't mean you have to wash your hair in a barrel of oil. The whole question here is in dosage.

The so-called oil bath is given to the hair for half an hour, after which it is washed with shampoo. However, if you want, you can leave the oil on your hair overnight and wash your hair in the morning. It all depends on your desire.

How to properly use hair oil at home? Choose a herbal oil that suits your hair type and any specific concerns you may have. Apply oil to your hair little by little. If your scalp is oily, do not apply oil to the roots of your hair, focus on your tailbones. If your scalp is dry or normal, then drop a little oil directly onto the scalp and rub it in with your fingers in a circular motion. When using the oil, lubricate your hair along the entire length, to dry ends. There should be neither too much nor too little oil. Don't let it drip from your head. You may only be able to find the correct dose (taking into account the length of your hair) after just a few tries.

To increase the effectiveness of the oil bath, you can stretch a plastic bag over oiled hair. Wrap this makeshift cap in a preheated towel, creating something like a turban on your head. Under the influence of heat, the oil will better saturate the hair.

Before using hair oil, keep in mind that the point of this treatment is to create a protective film. We are not talking here about restoring damaged strips. When you see hair restoration products on sale, know that it is a scam. They are filled with silicone, which gives the false impression of “restoration”, while the hair continues to thin and break. Use only natural products and you will provide your hair with the best care.

There are other ways to use hair oil:

• in the form of a mask. Apply oil to your hair, but do not overdo it. The duration of exposure is from 20 minutes to several hours; you can make a mask in the evening and wash your hair with shampoo in the morning.
• in the form of serum. In this form the oil is also very effective. Apply it in small strokes to the damaged ends of the hair. Do this daily, and over time the stripes will become stronger and more resistant to external influences.
• in the form of a massage. To combat hair loss, rub a few drops of oil in your palms. Then apply the oil directly to your hair, gently massaging your entire scalp.

What is the best vegetable oil for hair?

Below is a list of herbal hair oils that are considered some of the best.

Camellia oil.

Strengthens hair and is suitable for all hair types, has a healing effect on dry and brittle hair, restoring its elasticity and volume.

Olive oil.

Suitable for dull hair and irritated scalp. Deeply nourishes hair and restores shine.

Australian walnut oil.

Dry to the touch, it is excellent at fighting external aggression. Recommended for use on colored and damaged hair.

Coconut oil.

Applicable for curly and permed hair. An effective means of preventing split ends, as well as combating dryness and hair loss. Has a pleasant smell.

Avocado oil.

Brazil nut oil.

This dry oil nourishes hair well without making it greasy. Very good for fine hair for which other types of oil are too heavy. An excellent remedy for combating hair breakage.

Castor oil.

Promotes hair growth. Very thick, viscous, but very effective. Suitable for dry hair and is an excellent means of preventing hair loss.

Jojoba oil.

Excellent for oily hair as it normalizes sebum secretion. Fights dryness and brittleness of hair, gives hair softness and shine. Can be used to prevent hair loss.

Attention! When choosing the best hair oil, pay attention to the inscription “first cold pressed”. This is a testament to the quality and nutritional value of the product.

Camellia oil.

Used for cosmetic purposes for a long time, camellia oil lives up to its promise. It is used for both skin care and hair care.

This oil gives hair not only volume, but also shine and tone. It covers the hair with a film that protects it from external influences, including ultraviolet radiation. Thanks to its antistatic properties, camellia oil pacifies and smoothes unruly curls.

This is one of the best hair oils, a real elixir for dry, depleted and damaged strands. Camellia oil is also called “green tea oil”. It is very liquid and has a light aroma, making it easy and pleasant to use.

How to make a hair mask at home: folk recipes

You may not even realize that your kitchen contains many ingredients for proper, complete hair care at home. For example, rice, honey, olive oil, lemon, eggs and so on. They are all very easy to use and equally effective.

The cosmetics and fashion industry dictates to us what products to use. You can work wonders with minimal investment and achieve even more convincing results than those promised by manufacturers of expensive over-the-counter drugs.

How to properly make a hair mask to nourish your weakened strands:

Rice mask.

This cereal can be found in any housewife’s kitchen, and in Japan it is the basis of the diet.

Rice water is rich in starch and perfectly strengthens hair, giving it smoothness and shine. It covers the hair with a protective film and makes it heavier accordingly. If you have thin hair, this product may not be suitable for you.

This homemade rice water hair mask recipe is great for limp, long strands. Before making such a hair mask, you need to boil the rice. Then pour the broth into a cup and cool. Wet your hair with this liquid, strand by strand. Leave the mask on your hair for 15-30 minutes, then wash your hair with shampoo. The result is quite impressive!

Honey mask.

Honey is an elixir not only for the skin, but also for the hair. It has a healing and brightening effect. But you should not use honey in its pure form; try to mix it with other ingredients.

The recipe below for a homemade hair mask is ideal for moisturizing fine hair.

You will need a teaspoon of liquid honey and aloe gel (10-20 pumps).

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until smooth. Apply the mask prepared according to this recipe on your hair and leave it overnight. In the morning, wash your hair with shampoo. You will find that they are soft and truly silky.

Below we describe how to properly dry your hair after washing so as not to damage the strands.

How to properly dry your hair after washing so as not to damage it?

While following the basic rules of hair care, you need to be able to dry it properly. When you get out of the shower, wrap your hair in a clean towel. It gently absorbs water like a sponge. Then remove the towel and start drying. Thanks to the use of conditioner, you will not have to comb your hair with force, risking damage. You can quickly and gently comb and style your hair with your fingers. The easiest and most gentle way to dry is to let your hair dry naturally. However, you should not leave the house with wet hair, because wet hair is more fragile and more susceptible to adverse effects. Don't go to bed with wet hair, because this will cause your hair to become unnecessarily wrinkled and damaged.

How to dry your hair after washing using a hair dryer? If you prefer to blow-dry your hair quickly and conveniently, select the lowest heat setting. Keep in mind that the stronger and hotter the air coming out of the hair dryer, the more you damage the hair structure, making it even more brittle. Dry your hair with your head down. Firstly, the blood rushing to the head nourishes the hair follicles, and secondly, the hairstyle turns out voluminous.

As for all kinds of curling irons, hot tongs, straightening irons and other styling devices, for hair these are akin to instruments of torture. Don't be so swayed by fashion trends that you go against the nature of your hair.

Folk remedies for hair styling at home

The more you use all kinds of elastic bands and metal pins, the more damage you cause to your hair. If you have to use elastic bands, then use weak, soft ones, try not to twist them too tightly and not to pull your hair in the same places every time (otherwise your hair will quickly wear out and break). You can also use wooden or bone sticks to secure the hairpiece in a matter of seconds. Keep in mind that if you are going to use factory-made hair styling products (there is a wide range of them in stores: foams, varnishes, sprays, pastes, wax), then remember that you should not overuse them, since excessive gloss and shine will deprive your hairstyle naturalness and femininity.

There are many recipes for natural hair styling products that you can prepare at home.

Styling spray.

Pour beer into a glass and skim off the foam. Stir the beer vigorously with a spoon to release all the bubbles. Pour the beer into a pre-washed and sanitized spray bottle.

This spray can be applied directly to the hair to fix the hairstyle. Don't worry, the beer smell will dissipate quickly.

Spray for curly hair.

Pour a large glass of spring water into a previously washed and disinfected spray bottle, add 5 drops of lavender essential oil.

Close the bottle and shake it vigorously. The spray is ready. Using it, you will give the desired shape to your curls. Let your hair dry naturally and the effect is guaranteed! This spray can be stored in the refrigerator for a week.

Attention! Essential oils should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always ask your doctor's opinion.

Natural serum gel.

Try aloe-based gel, which holds your hair perfectly and is gentle on your hair. It can be purchased in many stores. This homemade hair styling product should be stored in the refrigerator.

And in conclusion, here are some more useful tips on proper hair care.

Dry massage.

Head massage helps relieve fatigue and stress. Unfortunately, we often forget to do these simple and effective movements that improve blood circulation at the hair roots. This procedure stimulates hair growth and strengthens it.

Concepts such as “massage” and “rubbing” should not be confused.

The trick is not to make the hair move, but to. to move the scalp. Press the tips of all ten fingers into the skull, then use gentle circular movements over the entire head. It is recommended to move from the back of the head to the forehead, and then from the ears to the top of the head.

Kusi: wooden comb.

Japanese women prefer to comb their hair with a wooden comb called kushi, which has long teeth and allows you to handle your hair delicately without electrifying it.

It is said that geisha add shine to their hair by placing a few drops of camellia oil on their kushi teeth.

Nightcap.

Long hair can become wrinkled and tangled overnight. One of the secrets to beautiful hair is using a nightcap. This habit has a long history. Of course, you can tie a scarf, the choice is yours. The fabric for a scarf or cap should be soft and, of course, natural. Silk is most often recommended, but cotton will also work. If you are still hesitant to wear a nightcap, you can braid your hair in a braid that is not too tight.

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Proper hair care at home

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Well-groomed hair and a beautiful hairstyle are a real adornment for any woman. But what to do if your hair hangs in lifeless and thin braids and just doesn’t want to fit into a good hairstyle? Many people think that it depends on heredity, but you don’t have to listen to them. In fact, the condition of your hair is entirely in your hands. It is determined by the lifestyle you lead, how you eat and how much time you devote to your appearance. You need to know how to care for your hair in a timely and correct manner, and be able to do it at least at home.

Why do you need to take care of your hair?

If you are not satisfied with the state of your precious curls, at a certain point you need to stop and analyze what you are doing for health, and not just for the external beauty of your precious curls.

Think about the stress you are exposing them to:

• Heat treatment(drying with a hairdryer, curling with tongs and hot rollers, straightening with irons);
• Chemical attacks: every time you wash your hair, you bring down on it a waterfall of phthalates, dietanolamine, benzenes, sulfates, propylene glycol, synthetic fragrances and many other harmful substances, which are full of store-bought hair care products: add here hairdressing and salon procedures, on the basis of which very powerful chemical reagents are most often used - and you will get a real chemical laboratory, with the help of which you slowly but surely shorten the life of your own hair;
• Aggressive attack from outside(ultraviolet radiation, frost, sea salt, temperature changes);
• Tests from within(illness and poor nutrition lead to vitamin starvation and hair depletion);
• Mechanical damage(metal combs, tight hairpins and elastic bands, synthetic hats).

Having analyzed all this, now think: what will happen to your curls after such life trials and stresses in the absence of proper care and treatment? Here's the result: intense hair loss, premature gray hair, split ends, dryness, brittleness, dandruff and many other problems that require immediate solutions and can plunge any woman into despair.

If you care about the condition of your own hair, be sure to start taking measures to improve it from the inside, rather than engage in superficial cosmetic repairs.

Hair care products

First, decide on the hair care products that must be in your beauty arsenal. On the shelves of modern stores you can find an incredibly huge number of them. But are they all needed for healthy hair? Treat each item very responsibly: you must know exactly how they will care for your hair.

1. Hair styling products

• Combs should be wooden, since plastic and metal scratch the scalp and electrify the hair, thereby harming its structure;
• Hairdryer- a necessary, but very undesirable hair styling product; if you simply cannot live without it, use only cold air to dry your hair;
• Hot rollers, irons and curling irons- this is a deadly weapon against your hair (let's speak frankly): if you do not believe in their negative impact on the structure of the strands, touch the hot curling iron to the skin - the hair feels the same when it receives thermal burns;
• So it’s better to replace hot rollers and curling irons with safer foam ones curlers And papillots;
• Lucky(fix hairstyle) gels(give it different shapes), mousses(make hair elastic and manageable) for hair styling should be at your disposal only in case of a grandiose celebration: despite all the promises to protect hair from negative influences, they will make it lifeless and brittle.

2. Hair washes

• Be very careful about your choice shampoo: try all possible modern lines and choose the one that will really put your hair in order; today there are companies that refuse chemical agents in their shampoos, and if you don’t trust them, wash your hair with an ordinary egg - this is by far the most natural and effective shampoo;
• Conditioner must be used after every hair wash, and it must match the shampoo;
• Air conditioners used to prevent hair from becoming electrified and the hairstyle does not look like a dandelion; if you have such a problem, it will be useful to you;
• Hair Mask the same line as shampoo and conditioner is simply necessary, but you can prepare it at home from available products;
• Masks can be replaced with those that are very popular today serums, which combine the functionality of balms, masks and mousses: they perfectly moisturize, heal and give hair the desired shape; Moreover, you can be sure that the effectiveness of this product is long-lasting;
• Regular use oils(burdock or castor) is also desirable: they can replace masks;
• Ideal for rinsing hair herbal infusions.

The arsenal may seem too crowded, but do you want to become the owner of luxurious hair? Then you need to take all this into account and use only useful hair care products. You will have to give up a lot, but if you want to have your own beautiful curls, and not buy a wig at 40, you need to do it. Experts advise adhering to a number of rules that will allow you to maintain healthy hair for a long time.

How to care for your hair at home?

These instructions on how to care for your hair must be followed in order to keep your hair healthy and beautiful. All points can be done at home and will require concentration and even some sacrifices. But when the issue is too acute, women are ready to do anything to prolong the youth of their damaged strands.

1. Comb your hair as often as possible. Before going to bed, tilt your head so that your hair hangs down and comb it thoroughly: blood will flow to the hair roots and provide them with nutrition. Aroma combing has an excellent effect when 2-3 drops of ether are dripped onto the comb, which soothe the scalp and improve the condition of the hair. Among the essential oils for this purpose, it is better to choose grapefruit, lemon, bergamot, patchouli, eucalyptus (for oily hair); geranium, tea tree, rosemary, lavender (anti-dandruff); juniper, ylang-ylang, lemon balm, cloves, fir, cinnamon (for hair growth).
2. Try to keep your hair clean: dirt and sebaceous secretions clog the scales, blocking the access of oxygen. Wash your hair as it gets dirty.
3. Define your hair type(oily, dry,) and choose products only according to your type.
4. Use shampoo, conditioner, conditioner, mask within one cosmetic line.
5. Apply to hair 1-2 times a week masks, and store-bought ones can be safely replaced with homemade ones, prepared from ordinary products - milk, eggs, vegetables, fruits, vegetable oil, etc.
6. Try to rinse your hair herbal infusions: for the health of strands, the most beneficial are considered to be birch, burdock, calendula, oak, dandelion, chamomile, coltsfoot, sage, basil, mint. You can buy pharmaceutical drugs, or in the summer you can independently collect these medicinal herbs, which will provide your locks with a beautiful, well-groomed appearance, and most importantly, health for the whole year.
7. Don't wash your hair hot water. It should be warm or room temperature.
8. Wear hats: in winter hat, in the summer - a hat to protect your hair from frost and ultraviolet radiation. Moreover, wash or change them more often so that they do not become dirty. It’s better if they are: synthetics electrify the strands and damage them.
9. Don't go to bed with styling aids.
10. Don't delay hair is too tight with clips and elastic bands.
11. Eat right: vitamins received with products will definitely be delivered to the hair roots and nourish them with the necessary elements.
12. Try to protect yourself as much as possible from stress and nervous experiences: All this will affect your hair.
13. Quit smoking: Nicotine is not your best friend for the health of your curls.

This is a mandatory minimum on how to care for your hair, which you must follow if you want to become the owner of gorgeous curls. However, there are times when regular care is not enough because the hair condition is advanced: in such cases, the help of a professional is required.

Dandruff and hair loss are already serious diseases for which you should consult a trichologist.

Hairdressers are great professionals in the field of hair, but honestly and frankly think about the goals of their professionalism: for a hairdresser - beauty by any means. This often has nothing to do with hair health. Almost all services in a hairdressing salon are a real stress for them: they are treated with all sorts of means based on the strongest chemicals, and then exposed to the highest temperatures. All these procedures are not therapeutic.

1. Lamination actually does not restore damaged hair, but only protects it with a film, visually increasing its thickness, preventing the formation of static electricity, which will make styling easier.
2. Glazing- saturation with ceramides, which makes curls shiny, ensures easy styling and trouble-free combing.
3. Elumenation- gentle coloring, the task of which is not to harm the hair: under the influence of the dye, it smoothes out and becomes denser.
4. Molecular gloss- applying medicinal oils and other useful preparations to the hair that strengthen and nourish the hair structure. Hairdressers call this procedure therapeutic. Indeed, the active substances act on the damaged hair cuticle, strengthening it from the inside, as a result of which the curls acquire a glossy shine for 3-4 weeks. But the effect is consolidated with the help of high temperatures using an iron.
5. Cauterization- nutrition and restoration of damaged hair structure, which is achieved by extracting from a bamboo stem. Perhaps this drug is more useful, but the effect is again secured by thermally sealing the hair, which is harmful to its health.

Most of these procedures provide an excellent external result, which will disappear after a certain time, leaving only dull, brittle, lifeless hair as a legacy. It will be very difficult to restore them later. So even if you decide on one of these procedures, think: do you really really need it? Maybe it’s much healthier (and smarter) to go to beauty care and make a hair mask? Or take a course of treatment from a trichologist? Yes, here, too, you will not do without chemicals and synthetics, but here doctors will take care of your curls, who will solve not only the problem of the appearance of your hair, but, above all, its health. Think, weigh, decide.

1. Biorevitalization- introduction under the scalp of a cocktail of amino acids, vitamins, vasoactive substances. The procedure perfectly copes with hair loss and slow growth, increases volume, restores damage, regulates sebaceous gland secretions, moisturizes, and eliminates dandruff.
2. Darsonvalization- physiotherapeutic effects on follicles using a special device with pulsed current.
3. Cryomassage- short-term exposure to cold using liquid nitrogen, which improves blood circulation and metabolic processes in the scalp.

The question of how to properly care for your hair is still open for discussion and is very individual for each individual case. Therefore, first try to do everything in your power for the health of your curls. And the result will be their natural beauty.

Keeping your hair healthy is quite simple, but to do this you need to know how to care for it. Hair is made up of proteins, so eating right and washing your hair on time is extremely important for healthy hair. If you want to improve the condition of your hair, learn how to wash it and use conditioner correctly. Then learn how to dry and style your hair without harming its health. Additionally, you will need to make some changes in your lifestyle that will promote stronger hair.

Steps

How to wash your hair

Wash your hair less often and use high-quality shampoo. If you wash your hair too often, it becomes dry and deprived of natural lubricant (sebum), which is harmful to its condition. Try to wash your hair no more than every other day, or only twice a week.

Use shampoos without sulfates and parabens. Sulfates are chemicals that create foam. Parabens are preservatives that can cause irritation and eye problems with prolonged use. Both types of substances are harmful to your hair and the environment, so try to use more natural products.

• Choose a shampoo based on your hair type. Don't buy the first shampoo you come across. Choose a product that suits your hair type. There are several types of hair, including the following:
  • Curly or afro. Moisturizing anti-frizz shampoos are suitable for this type of hair. These shampoos contain natural oils and have a creamy texture.
  • Direct or fatty. Shampoo for daily use is suitable for such hair.
  • Painted or chemically treated. Such hair requires a shampoo that contains extracts and amino acids, since chemical hair treatments significantly weaken the hair.
  • Dry. Dry hair needs a shampoo with glycerin and collagen that will restore moisture.

1. Use high protein products with caution. Excess proteins can make hair very dry and brittle. Although protein is essential for healthy hair, it is best not to use conditioners with a high concentration of proteins.

2. Rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar once a month. This will make your hair shinier and cleaner. In addition, vinegar helps get rid of dandruff. Dilute 1 part apple cider vinegar to 3 parts warm water, rinse your hair with this solution, and then wash your hair as usual.

   • Vinegar has a strong smell, but it will go away when you shampoo your hair.

3. Apply anti-frizz products to smooth hair if needed. Anti-frizz serums help smooth unruly hair. A small amount about the size of a pea is enough. If this is not enough, add more, but not more than twice.

   • Don't use too much product - too much serum will make your hair dull.
   • Wash your hair once a week with a clarifying, sulfate-free shampoo to remove any leftover residue that can leave your hair looking dirty and lifeless.

4. Style your hair naturally to minimize styling damage. Styling by itself will not cause much damage to your hair, but if you repeat it several times a week, your hair may suffer.

   • If possible, do not perm, crimp, straighten, curl, bleach or dye your hair excessively. You can straighten your hair before a party once a week, but you shouldn't do it every day.
   • Do not use loose elastic bands to style your hair. Rubber bands without a shell pinch the hair, making it easy to tear it out by the roots.
   • Try not to make your hairstyle too tight. Dense African braids and tight ponytails damage the hair at the base and unnecessarily load the follicles.
   • Try pulling your hair up. A simple ponytail or bun looks elegant and doesn't require a lot of hair products. You can wear your hair loose or tie it up with a hoop.

5. Dye and chemically treat your hair rarely, or better yet, avoid these procedures. Dyeing and other hair treatments are harmful to hair. People with natural hair are less likely to experience the problem of dry, damaged and lifeless hair.

   • If you dye your hair, try to do it less often. Take a break and let your hair recover. You will notice that their condition will noticeably improve.
6. If you towel dry your hair, be careful not to rub it too hard, as this may cause your hair to split. Use a microfiber towel as this fabric absorbs a lot of moisture.
7. If you must use heat styling tools, apply a heat protectant to your hair.
8. Don't go to bed with damp or wet hair. This will weaken the hair and make it brittle.
9. Dry your roots with a hairdryer on low power before going to bed.
10. Take biotin daily. This supplement strengthens hair and nails.
11. Do not wash your hair with hot water - it is harmful to your hair.
12. Don't wear your hair too tight as this can lead to hair loss.
13. Before washing your hair, apply aloe vera to your hair for an hour. This will make your hair healthy, smooth and shiny.
14. If you have wavy hair and want to straighten it a little, apply oils and creams that are not water-based. Water can cause wavy hair to become even more frizzy.
15. Do not comb wet hair. While your hair is wet, it is more vulnerable to damage.
16. Do not use more than one hair spray per day. Too much product can weaken your hair.

Warnings

• Protect your hair from excessive sun exposure and dust.
• If you handle curling irons and straighteners carelessly, you can get serious burns. Use extreme caution when working with these devices.
• Contact your doctor if your hair begins to fall out.