Masks for dry hair

Dry hair can remain free from oil for a long time, so it does not require frequent washing and is very convenient with this feature. However, there are many more problems with dry hair, so care for it should be more thorough. We will tell you in detail how to properly take care of dry hair in this article.

How to care for dry hair

Dry hair, as a rule, does not occur in its pure form. Very often it is accompanied cross section, porosity and other problems. Hair can be dry by nature, or be the result of the life activity of its owner. In any case, dry hair is due to a lack of oil, which is secreted by the glands in order to protect the hair from negative environmental factors.

An unhealthy diet that lacks vitamins, especially vitamin A and E, greatly affects the hair, which leads to dryness. Improper care, such as frequent use of a hair dryer and straightening irons, can be a destructive factor. All of them are aimed at evaporating moisture from the hair. There are cases when dry hair manifests itself as a symptom of problems in the body, so if the problem appears unexpectedly, it is better to consult a specialist. Exposure to sunlight, bad water, low-quality shampoos and hair cosmetics - all this also does not have the best effect on the hair. To ensure that the effects of dryness do not make themselves felt, and that the hair itself looks moisturized, well-groomed and beautiful, you need to provide it with high-quality care.

Since this type of hair is the most sensitive, you need to be very careful when caring for it. Under no circumstances should you wash your hair frequently, even if it has become a habit; put in enough effort to make the washing process less frequent. In the meantime, get out of the habit, buy a shampoo that will have a corresponding mark that the product is suitable for everyday use. It is important that the shampoo is suitable for your hair type, since, for example, if you wash dry curls with a product for oily hair, this will seriously aggravate the problem.

Wash your hair only with warm or even slightly cool water, because hot water will cause even more dryness. To care for dry hair, be sure to do it at least once a week. moisturizing masks that are designed for your curl type.

Every time before washing, half an hour before the procedure, apply coconut or olive oils to your hair and scalp, cover with a plastic bag and towel. This is something like a mask, which does not take much time, but the result of such a procedure is simply amazing.

After washing, never rub your curls with a towel, just lightly blot. Use a hairdryer only when absolutely necessary, or dry it just a little, and then let it dry naturally. In this case, the required amount of water will remain in the hair, and the excess will evaporate. If you do use a hairdryer, use cold or, in extreme cases, warm air for drying, but not hot air.

Use combs that are made from natural materials and never comb your hair while it is still damp. This harms the structure of the curls. In order not to completely spoil dry hair, it is strongly recommended not to use light shades when dyeing.

Trim your hair regularly to avoid dry ends. There is no need to spare the length, if the hair looks like straw, then what is the point of keeping it like that? It’s better to let them be shorter, but beautiful and neat.

Try to drink more clean water, since a lack of moisture in the hair often manifests itself due to insufficient hydration of the body itself.

In summer, try to use hair cosmetics that have a sun protection factor. Buy only high-quality and proven products that are suitable specifically for your hair. You can find out exactly what they will like from a hairdresser who will evaluate the curls.

Masks for dry hair with oils

Masks containing healing oils are ideal for caring for dry hair. Making them is not so difficult, but still, if time is short, you can simply apply the oil in its pure form (with the exception of esters) to your curls some time before washing and hide everything under plastic.

Masks using oils should be done once a week, but be sure to maintain regularity. The course duration is on average about four to five months, after which there is a break for a couple of months, after which everything resumes if necessary. In order for the mask to be as effective as possible, before applying the composition to the hair, it must be heated in a water bath. The average mask exposure time is 40-60 minutes. You need to remove the composition from your hair using shampoo for dry hair. After applying the mask to your curls, be sure to wrap your head in plastic to create a bath effect and wrap it in a towel. These are the basic rules that will increase the effectiveness of the sessions, and now the masks themselves:

• Combine a large spoon of natural honey with three spoons of olive oil. Massage your head with the finished mixture and distribute over all curls.
• Mix a large spoonful of honey with two tablespoons of olive oil and one chicken egg yolk. Apply the mixture all over your hair and head. It will be very useful if you add peach, avocado or argan oil to the total mass.
• Beat one whole egg, add a spoonful of liquid honey and the same amount of your favorite hair oil. Mix everything thoroughly and distribute throughout your curls.
• Mix an equal volume of honey, white clay and St. John's wort or grape seed oil. If the result is too thick a mass that is inconvenient to apply to the hair, everything can be diluted by adding a small amount of fermented milk product, such as fermented baked milk or kefir.
• Mix three large spoons of olive oil with one spoon of honey. Add four drops each of ylang-ylang and basil oils. Mix everything very well and apply to your hair.
• Remove the peel from the ripe banana and mash with a fork. Place a spoonful of honey into the prepared pulp and stir. Melt two tablespoons of coconut oil in a water bath and mix it with the rest of the mixture. Apply the finished mixture to your curls. 
• Take one onion, peel it and grate it on a fine grater, then squeeze out the juice. Mix three tablespoons of onion juice with a large spoon of honey and a couple of tablespoons of flax oil. Mix everything very well and apply to your hair half an hour before washing.
• Combine two tablespoons of flax oil with five large spoons of cognac and one chicken yolk. Mix everything well and apply to your hair.
• Melt a couple of tablespoons of coconut oil in a water bath and mix in liquid form with a large spoon of rich sour cream. Distribute the finished composition throughout your hair.
• Mash the pulp of a ripe avocado with a fork and pour a couple of tablespoons of melted coconut oil into the puree. Mix everything very well and apply the mixture all over your hair and head.

Masks for dry ends

Hair longer than 30 cm is more prone to dry ends, which can be explained very simply. The fact is that they simply lack natural lubrication. If additional moisturizing does not occur, the ends become dry, begin to split and look very unsightly. There are many masks that will help normalize dry hair ends, here are some of them:

• Puree about fifteen strawberries, add one chicken egg yolk and 30 ml of olive oil. Knead everything thoroughly and apply to your hair for about twenty minutes.
• Mash the pulp of one avocado and mix it well with the whole egg. Distribute the mask over all your hair for an hour.
• Using a fork, whisk 50 ml of heavy cream, ten ml of wheat butter and five drops of lemon ether in a bowl. Apply the finished mixture only to dry ends for an hour. 
• Heat curdled milk or kefir with a high percentage of fat in a water bath until warm and apply to your hair for about thirty minutes.
• Chop a couple of cloves of garlic and mix it with 10 g of liquid honey, one chicken yolk and 25 g of mayonnaise. Apply the mixture to your hair and wait about forty minutes.
• Squeeze the juice from half a lemon and one aloe leaf. Add to this a spoonful of honey and a couple of large spoons of rich sour cream. Mix the mask and apply it to your hair for half an hour.
• Combine the contents of a couple of Aevita capsules with one yolk and two tablespoons of burdock oil. Apply the finished composition to your hair for half an hour.
• Mix the yolk of one egg with a couple of tablespoons of castor oil and apply to your hair.