Kefir hair mask: what is the effect?
Kefir is a valuable product with which you can not only put in order the work of the digestive system, but also improve the appearance and condition of your hair. Kefir is used by women as part of various masks to stop hair loss, normalize the sebaceous glands, and make the strands smoother, softer and more obedient.
Kefir hair mask is incredibly useful, as proven by many years of experience in its use. At the beginning of the last century, people did not have such an abundance of industrial balms and conditioners freely available, but at the same time, almost all women had healthy and thick hair. This is due not only to the aggressive chemical composition of modern cosmetics and excessively frequent shampooing, but also to the fact that women used to be content with mostly natural hair care products. Moreover, kefir in this list is almost in the first place. Therefore, do not ignore the knowledge and experience of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers - it is better to use their time-tested recipes.
Content:
- Why is kefir good for hair?
- When should you use kefir hair masks?
- When is it impossible to use kefir masks?
- How to properly apply kefir to hair?
- How to properly wash off kefir from the head?
- Kefir hair mask recipes
- Tips for getting the most out of it
Why is kefir good for hair?
Kefir undoubtedly makes hair healthier and stronger, but how does it happen?
In fact, this is possible due to the chemical composition of the drink:
- Kefir contains lactic acid fungi, which contribute to the normalization of the sebaceous glands. Therefore, with the help of kefir, you can get rid of the increased fat content of the scalp, seborrhea and dandruff. Hair begins to grow faster, root volume increases, hairstyle looks more neat.
- Kefir contains a protein that allows you to strengthen the hair shaft, make it more durable, flexible and soft. At the same time, the hair will break and split less.
- Kefir is rich in calcium, which is essential for women of any age. External use of the drink allows you to deliver a beneficial trace element directly to the hair and its roots.
- Using a kefir mask allows you to create a nourishing environment that will help moisturize the scalp. Therefore, this remedy can be used by women with dry and normal hair.
- Kefir contains vitamins such as B1, B2, B6, B12, E, PP, as well as biotin, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, potassium and molybdenum. All of these substances are essential for maintaining the beauty of hair. They contribute to their recovery and nutrition.
- After applying the kefir mask, an invisible thinnest film remains on the hair, which protects it from all kinds of damage.
It is worth noting that all the beneficial properties of kefir are not an advertising move by manufacturers of an expensive hair care product. The information has been tested by time and many years of experience. In addition, kefir is a completely natural product, it contains no chemical components that could provoke allergies or other unwanted reactions from the body.
When should you use kefir hair masks?
Kefir masks can be used for hair care with almost no restrictions. The drink is useful for owners of hair of different types, and age does not matter. However, if women who do not have hair problems need to use kefir masks as a means to maintain their health and beauty, then there are also such representatives of the weaker sex for whom kefir is recommended for hair treatment.
It can help solve the following problems:
- Slow hair growth.
- Baldness.
- Enhanced work of the sebaceous glands.
- Dull, lifeless look of the hairstyle, lack of volume.
- Brittle and split ends.
- Dandruff and seborrhea.
- Exhaustion of the strands by frequent staining or other unfavorable external factors of influence.
When is it impossible to use kefir masks?
Kefir hair masks can be used at any age. The only limitation is the individual intolerance to the product, which is extremely rare.
To prepare a mask, you need to take just natural kefir, and not a kefir product. Filtered drinks can contain chemicals that can negatively affect hair. A homemade drink made at home is also great for hair care.
It is worth using kefir masks with caution for women with dark hair color, which they have as a result of dyeing. The fact is that when applied to the hair, kefir acts as a natural oxidizing agent, which means it will facilitate the early washing out of the coloring pigment from the hair shaft.
Do not use an expired product for the preparation of the mask. There will be much more lactic acid bacteria and yeast in such a drink, which can lead to irritation on the skin.
How to properly apply kefir to hair?
There are certain rules that must be followed when applying a kefir mask. They can be slightly modified in different recipes. However, these changes are insignificant and concern only the time of exposure of the mask to the scalp and hair.
- Hair should not be too dirty. You can carry out the procedure on a clean head.
- Before using the mask, the kefir must be warmed up to room temperature. A cold drink should not be used.
- It is very convenient to use a brush to apply the kefir mask to the scalp.
- After distributing the composition through the hair, they need to be wrapped in polyethylene and insulated with a terry towel. This will create a greenhouse effect and make the mask more effective.
- If your hair is too greasy, then you need to choose kefir with a low percentage of fat. When the scalp is dry, it is best to use a product with a fat content of 3.2% or more.
- For the easiest application of the kefir mask, hair can be slightly moisturized.
- The duration of the procedure varies depending on which components are included in the mask.
- In order for the kefir mask to have an effect, it will need to be used in courses. One course lasts about three months, the frequency of applying the mask is 1 time in 3-4 days.
How to properly wash off kefir from the head?
To completely remove the kefir mask from the hair and rinse them with high quality, you need to use shampoo. The water should not be too hot, but not too cold. Water at room temperature is considered optimal. If it is hot, the kefir on the hair will curl up, and it will take much more time to wash it off.
You can use a homemade rinse to make your hair soft and manageable. To prepare it, you need two liters of water and the juice of one lemon. You can replace it with a tablespoon of vinegar.
Kefir hair mask recipes
The drink for the preparation of the mask can be used in pure form, or you can supplement it with various components.
Kefir mask. Classic kefir mask. For its preparation, you only need a fermented milk drink, which will need to be heated to room temperature and distributed over the scalp and hair. After 1-2 hours, the mask will need to be washed off. This dandruff remedy helps very well.
Mask with kefir and clay. If the scalp and hair are very oily, then you can use a mask with the addition of blue clay. It is sold in pharmacies and beauty stores. To prepare the mask, you will need half a glass of kefir and 2 tablespoons of clay. You can adjust the thickness of the mask with a fermented milk drink. The final composition should fit well on the hair and not drip down. The exposure time of the product on the hair is 30 minutes.
Nutritious mask with kefir and oils. If the scalp and hair are very dry, then a kefir-based mask with the addition of various oils is perfect. To prepare the medicinal composition, you will need 3 tablespoons of oil (you can take a mixture of olive, burdock and castor oils) and 3 tablespoons of kefir. All components are combined and applied to the hair for 1 hour.
Kefir-honey hair mask. To prepare it, you will need a tablespoon of liquid honey and a quarter of a glass of kefir. The mask is applied to the head for half an hour. The product is excellent for nourishing hair and scalp. It can be used on dry and normal hair.
Kefir-onion mask. To accelerate hair growth and prevent hair loss, you can use a kefir-onion mask. To prepare it, you will need the juice of one raw onion and a glass of kefir. To enrich the mask with vitamins, you can add fresh chicken yolk and a teaspoon of burdock oil to it. Leave the composition on the hair for half an hour. In addition to the fact that such a remedy effectively fights hair loss, it has another advantage - after the mask is washed off, the smell of onions is practically not felt. The fact is that it is neutralized by kefir. Therefore, no additional procedures will be required.
Mask with kefir for brunettes. Mask with kefir and cocoa. It is traditionally believed that kefir masks are the prerogative of blondes. In fact, kefir can also be used by brunettes without fear for their hair color. To prepare the mask, you will need a tablespoon of cocoa, 2 tablespoons of kefir, 1 tablespoon of warm boiled water and egg yolk. The resulting mixture must be applied to the hair roots and scalp. Leave the mask under plastic wrap for half an hour. The lightening effect from such a mask will not be obtained, but it is quite possible to achieve healthier hair and scalp.
Kefir-yeast mask. In order to accelerate hair growth, you can use a kefir-yeast mask. To prepare it, you will need to grind 2 tablespoons of pressed yeast and pour 1/4 cup of kefir into them. The resulting mixture must be transferred to a glass beaker and put in a container of warm water for half an hour. After this time, a yeast "cap" is formed on the surface of kefir. A teaspoon of sugar is added to the resulting mixture, mixed thoroughly and applied to the hair roots and scalp with a brush.
Kefir and cognac mask. It is best used for those with oily scalp, as well as with a tendency to hair loss. To prepare the mask, you will need 20 ml of cognac, 50 ml of kefir, 2 egg yolks and 20 ml of burdock oil. All ingredients are mixed and applied to the scalp and hair roots for 40 minutes. It is necessary to drive in the mask with massage movements.
Kefir anti-dandruff mask with rye bread. A mask with kefir and rye bread allows you to get rid of dandruff and saturate your hair with vitamins. To prepare it, you will need to soak a piece of rye bread in 0.5 cups of kefir. After half an hour, the resulting mixture is passed through a blender and a tablespoon of castor oil is added to it. Apply the mixture to your hair for half an hour.
Mask with kefir and hop cones. To prepare it, you will need to pour a tablespoon of dry hop cones with a glass of water and bring the resulting mixture to a boil. Then the broth is infused for an hour, filtered and cooled. To prepare one mask, you will need 100 ml of kefir and 50 ml of a decoction of hop cones. The composition is applied to the hair and left for 60 minutes. Thanks to such a mask, it will be possible to make hair more durable and accelerate its growth.
Tips for getting the most out of it
There are not too many tips for using a kefir mask, however, following them will allow you to achieve maximum effect and make your hair healthy and strong.
- It is not recommended to use kefir masks on a permanent basis. The components of any mask tend to accumulate in the hair and make them heavier over time. As a result, your hair will look tired, get dirty faster and may even start falling out. Therefore, the break between courses should be at least 2 months.
- Kefir masks go well with almost any component. However, when adding one or another product, you need to consider the type of hair and scalp. It is undesirable to mix kefir with any means of chemical origin.
- The fatter the hair, the less fat the kefir should have.
Using a kefir mask will allow you to put your hair in order without spending a lot of time and effort on it.
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The author of the article: German Olga Leonidovna, trichologist, specially for the website ayzdorov.ru
