Mustard hair mask: recipes and results
Beautiful and thick hair is every woman's dream. Many of the fair sex are constantly in search of remedies that could help them solve the problem of weak and falling hair. Moreover, they do not even realize that the miraculous elixir is at their fingertips and is called "mustard powder". Masks are made from it, which are able to restore the hair structure in a short time, make the shafts stronger, and also awaken the hair follicles from sleep.
The principle of the mustard mask is very simple. When applied to the skin, the mustard-based composition produces a warming effect and increases blood circulation in the affected area. As a result, the hair receives a maximum of nutrients, which has a positive effect on their condition.
Mustard powder is an affordable product that can be purchased at any store at a very attractive price. One package of 300 g is enough for a year or more of regular use of a mustard mask. It is worth noting that its effectiveness was appreciated not only by many women, but also by men who suffer from early baldness.
Content:
- What is needed for the beauty and health of hair?
- Contraindications to the use of mustard hair masks
- Useful properties of mustard powder for hair
- Recommendations for the preparation and use of mustard hair masks
- Mustard hair mask recipes
- How to apply a mustard mask correctly?
- Precautions
- How often can you use a mustard hair mask?
- The effect of applying a mustard mask
What is needed for the beauty and health of hair?
Although a mustard mask has a pronounced positive effect, you should not expect any miraculous properties from it.
After all, the beauty and health of hair depends on many factors, including:
- Genetics.
- Food.
- External irritants (hair sprays, coloring, curling, blow-drying, etc.).
- Frequent stress.
- Avitaminosis.
The less negative endogenous and exogenous factors affect a person, the better the condition of his hair. The use of a mustard mask allows you to somewhat reduce this harmful effect, make your hair stronger and thicker hair.
Contraindications to the use of mustard hair masks
Before you start using a mustard mask for hair restoration, you need to familiarize yourself with the existing contraindications. Despite the fact that mustard is a natural product, not every person can use it.
- You can not use the mask for people suffering from hypertension.
- Any disturbances in the work of the heart and blood vessels require refusal to use a mustard mask.
- The diagnosed arrhythmia and tachycardia do not allow the use of a mustard-based mask.
Naturally, almost anyone can be allergic to mustard. This is also a contraindication to using a mask.
Allergic reaction test
An allergic reaction test must be performed without fail, even though the body had not previously responded to mustard with negative manifestations. The test is very simple and does not take much time, but it will avoid troubles in the future. To make sure that there is no allergic reaction, it is necessary to apply a small amount of mustard on the wrist, or rather, the composition that will be used as a hair mask. If no negative reactions have occurred for an hour, then the product can be safely applied to the hair. In the event that irritation, burning, pronounced hyperemia of the skin appears on the hand, the use of such a remedy must be abandoned.
About the beneficial properties of mustard powder for hair
Mustard powder has many advantages when used as a remedy for hair health.
Firstly, mustard contains a set of vitamins that promote hair restoration.
Secondly, by increasing the blood flow to the scalp, it will be possible to wake up those bulbs that are at rest. This means that the hair on the head will soon be added.
Thirdly, the effect will not be long in coming. Of course, you won't be able to get an instant increase in hair volume. However, after 2-3 months of regular use of the mustard mask, your hair will become fuller, stronger and healthier.
In addition, mustard mask has a number of advantages over other hair restoration products, both natural and non-natural. Mustard-based masks are easy to wash off, do not have an unpleasant odor, and do not weigh hair down. Such masks are useful both for the scalp and for the hair shaft itself. Therefore, mustard-based hair products were popular many years ago and have not lost their relevance to this day.
Recommendations for the preparation and use of mustard hair masks
Before you start preparing and using a mustard hair mask, you need to read the following recommendations:
- The ready-made mustard that is sold in stores is not suitable for use on hair. The mask must be done independently, using mustard powder for this purpose. As for the store product, very often, in addition to mustard, there are other components in it that can harm the hair.
- It is important to pay attention to the freshness of the mustard powder. Using an expired or stale product will not achieve the desired effect.
- To prepare the mask, you need to use warm boiled water. Do not pour hot water over the powder, as mustard will release corrosive essential oils that can greatly irritate the skin and respiratory tract.
- The mask should be applied to the hair immediately after mixing the components. Mustard-based products are not stored. Each procedure requires the preparation of a new composition.
- You should not overexpose the mask on your head. Exceeding the recommended exposure time can cause the scalp to dry out and peel off. The same applies to the frequency of use of the product.
- To make the mask less aggressive it is good to add various oils to it. Burdock, olive, almond oil is suitable for this purpose. This will only enhance the healing and restorative effect.
Learn More: Mustard Benefits, Oil & Hair Masks
Mustard hair mask recipes
Recipe 1. The easiest way to prepare a mustard-based mask is to mix 2 tablespoons of powder with hair balm, which is used on a permanent basis. The proportion of mustard and balm should be 1: 1. Egg yolk and 2 teaspoons of powdered sugar are added to the same mixture. If the mask is used for the first time, then one spoonful of sugar will be enough. It is used in this recipe to enhance the effect of using mustard, while the burning sensation can be quite strong, since the scalp is not yet used to such an effect. The amount of sugar can be gradually increased, bringing it to the required two spoons.
Recipe 2. An improved hair mask is a product with the addition of gelatin. After such a mask, the hair will become smoother, silky and shiny. Gelatin must first be soaked in warm water. One part of gelatin will require three parts of water. When the mixture swells, mustard powder (1 tablespoon) and a teaspoon of burdock oil are added to it. Such a composition is applied not only to the hair roots, but also distributed along their entire length.
Recipe 3. "Soft" mustard hair mask. The effect of such a mask will be somewhat weaker, but the burning sensation will not be as intense. To prepare the mask, mix a teaspoon of cognac, aloe juice and mustard powder. One egg yolk and a teaspoon of cream are added there. The mask is thoroughly mixed and applied to the scalp.
Recipe 4. Honey-mustard mask additionally enriches hair with vitamins and microelements contained in honey. Moreover, these two components mutually reinforce each other's action. To prepare the mask, you will need to dilute a teaspoon of mustard powder with water in equal proportions. Add a teaspoon of honey and egg yolk to them. It is best to use buckwheat honey, which has a rich aroma and gives hair of any color a beautiful golden hue. If you wish, you can add aromatic oils to the mask, for example, mint or rosemary. Any oil on hand will do, though. As a rule, one or two drops are enough for the entire composition.
Recipe 5. Mustard and mayonnaise mask. Perhaps someone will be surprised by a similar composition for improving hair. In fact, this mask works really well. Some cosmetologists even claim that the mustard mayonnaise hair mask is a favorite of the famous actress Julia Roberts. To prepare the "Hollywood composition", dissolve 2 tablespoons of dry mustard in an equal amount of water, then add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 2 teaspoons of sugar to the mixture. If the mixture is too thick, then it must be further diluted with water. At the same time, it is important to choose only the mayonnaise that does not contain harmful chemical additives, but it should be borne in mind that almost any store-bought mayonnaise contains vinegar, so you need to use it very carefully. It is best not to be lazy and make your own mayonnaise.
Recipe 6. Hair mask with mustard and yeast. To prepare the mask, the yeast must be diluted in warm water and left for an hour to activate. After this time, to the fermented yeast (2 tablespoons), you will need to add mustard powder (a tablespoon), honey (a teaspoon) and sugar (1-2 teaspoons). The resulting mixture is applied to the hair.
Recipe 7. Mask with mustard and sour cream. To prepare this product, you will need to dilute two tablespoons of dry mustard with an equal amount of water and add a couple of tablespoons of sour cream to the mixture. It is better to use rustic sour cream for the preparation of the mask, which has a high fat content. This mask is great for women with dry scalp.
Recipe 8. Hair mask with mustard and blue clay. To prepare this mask, you will need to dilute a teaspoon of mustard in water, add two tablespoons of blue clay and 2 tablespoons of arnica tincture to the mixture (the tincture contains alcohol). After mixing, the mask can be applied to the hair. It should be noted that such a remedy is only suitable for women with oily hair. With a mustard and white clay hair mask, you can reduce the frequency of shampooing and add volume to your hair.
Recipe 9. Hair mask with mustard and baby soap. To prepare the mask, you will need to grate a quarter of a piece of baby soap and pour hot water over it to make a gruel. Then the resulting solution is filtered, chamomile infusion (2 tablespoons) and mustard (2 tablespoons) are added to it. The resulting mixture is thoroughly mixed and applied to the hair. Besides the fact that such a mask has a healing effect, it is excellent for cleansing the scalp. It can be used by women with oily and normal hair prone to hair loss. You need to use such a tool once every 4 days. After washing off the mask, you just need to rinse your hair with warm water; it is not necessary to use shampoo.
Recipe 10. Coffee and mustard mask. To prepare the mask, you will need to pour 2 tablespoons of natural coffee with half a glass of boiling water and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. When the infusion is ready, 1 tablespoon of mustard must be diluted with this particular coffee. The mixture must be rubbed into the roots of the hair, and the remains should be distributed over their entire length. This mask is suitable for owners of oily hair, as it perfectly regulates the sebaceous glands. The mask should not be applied to the head more than once a week.
How to apply a mustard mask correctly?
To get the maximum effect, the mask must be applied to the hair correctly. It should not be rubbed into the scalp; it is also not necessary to distribute the mask over the hair (unless otherwise indicated in the recipe). When the mask is evenly applied to the hair roots, you can start healing their ends. To do this, they should be moistened with any oil. Burdock oil is a "classic of the genre".
A mustard-based mask should always be applied only to dirty hair. The greasy secret will reliably protect the skin from excessive irritation and prevent dryness and dandruff.
When hair treatment is completed, wrap your head with cling film or put a plastic bag over the scalp. From above, the hair is additionally insulated with a terry towel. This will warm up the scalp, open the pores and allow beneficial substances to penetrate deeper into the hair follicles.
The average duration of the procedure is about half an hour. Although first you need to reduce it to 15 minutes or less. It all depends on the nature of the woman's feelings. Gradually, the exposure time of the mask on the scalp can be increased. This will allow you to adapt without harming your hair and hair follicles.
After the exposure time of the mask has expired, it must be washed off under a warm stream of running water using shampoo. It is important that the water is not too hot or too cold. Then a conditioner is applied to the hair.
In order not to increase the dryness of the scalp, it is better to refuse to use a hair dryer. It is good if it is possible to dry your hair naturally, that is, in the air.
Precautions
A burning sensation, especially if it is quite intense, indicates that the mask should be washed off the head immediately. You should not show unnecessary heroism and endure pain. This will not lead to a positive result, but will only worsen the condition of the scalp.
If a woman wears contact lenses, then she needs to be especially careful to ensure that the components of the mask do not fall on the mucous membrane of the eyes when washing off. This will not only lead to severe irritation, but also ruin the product.
How often can you use a mustard hair mask?
Although most recipes indicate how often hair masks can be used, everything is purely individual. Experts recommend applying the medicinal composition to women with dry scalp no more than once every 10 days.
If the hair is oily, then a mustard-based mask can be used once every 4-5 days. Owners of normal scalp should apply the mask once every 7 days.
Be sure to take a month break after a thirty-day course of mustard-based masks. This will allow the scalp to relax and calm down. During this time, you should continue to moisturize and nourish your hair with your usual balms and conditioners.
The effect of applying a mustard mask
Many women report that using a mask causes hair to fall out. This is a temporary effect that should not be scared. Moreover, you do not need to stop using this tool. Only weak hair falls out, which are kept in dead follicles, and new, healthy rods begin to grow in their place. They will be stronger and stronger, allowing you to grow your hair to the desired length.
Regular use of a mustard-based mask will prevent premature hair loss and make it smoother, healthier and more lush. The greasy shine will go away, and the glands will begin to work correctly. Depending on what kind of composition is used to prepare the mask, you can additionally saturate the hair with vitamins and microelements, prevent split ends. Mustard mask is an effective and efficient natural remedy that will help get rid of the problem of hair loss.
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The author of the article: German Olga Leonidovna, trichologist, specially for the website ayzdorov.ru
