Porous hair and care
Increased porosity of hair appears now in many women. Such hair is difficult to style, it is wavy and unruly. In humid air, their rebellious character is especially pronounced. How to deal with this problem?
Masks for porous hair
There are many reasons for the increased porosity of hair. These include the use of heating devices for styling, and the abuse of dyeing and perm. The poor ecology of the city also negatively affects the condition of the hair.
Partially helps to solve the problem using masks for curls. You can buy ready-made masks, but it is better to use masks that are prepared on your own. Here are some recipes for masks that effectively deal with porous hair.
- Take two large spoons each of avocado, olive, and coconut.
- Heat and mix everything.
- Add avocado pulp to the butter shake.
- Apply this mass first to the scalp, and then spread the remainder over the hair.
- Wrap your head with plastic wrap, and cover it with a handkerchief on top.
- After 30 minutes, wash your hair as usual.
Another effective recipe:
- Heat two large tablespoons of soluble gelatin in 50 ml of water until the gelatin dissolves.
- Then add 4 large scoops of any hair balm to the gelatin and stir well.
- Moisten the hair slightly and cover the entire length with the prepared composition.
- Now again wrap your head with foil and warm it on top with a towel.
- Keep the mask for at least an hour, and then rinse off as usual.
Shampoo for porous hair
For porous curls, regular shampoo will not work. The structure of porous hair requires a mild shampoo that does not contain aggressive ingredients. This shampoo should moisturize the curls with natural ingredients. This shampoo treats the hair very carefully, does not injure it, but, on the contrary, helps to recover in a short time.
Now in stores there is a fairly large assortment of such shampoos that can be used for porous hair. For example, L'Oreal Professional Intense Repair Shampoo can be recommended. This product is used for washing dry hair. The components of the shampoo include a special system with a cationic protein derivative. This component is designed to restore curls. It also contains ceramides, which retain moisture inside the hair and strengthen the hair cuticle, preventing hair loss.
Perfect for porous hair, a shampoo designed for washing normal or dry hair from the domestic company Natura Siberica. It washes hair well and removes impurities and styling products. The shampoo contains organic ingredients that can significantly improve hair. As a result, moisture is retained inside the hair, thereby eliminating dryness. The curls become elastic, moisturized and docile.
Proper care of porous hair
The main goal of caring for hair with a high number of pores is to reduce their number by filling the pores with natural ingredients. Choose hair products that contain silk, silicone or keratin. These products will help you maintain a well-groomed hair, but keep in mind that the underlying problem will not be fixed.
It is necessary to treat the hair for a long time and regularly, and after the completion of the course of health procedures, it is required to maintain it with preventive measures. In this case, the approach to treatment must be comprehensive. Start by reviewing your diet. Eat a balanced diet. This will undoubtedly improve the condition of the curls. After washing, it is better to rinse your hair with a decoction of medicinal herbs. It can be chamomile, hops, calendula or a mixture thereof. You can use water acidified with fruit vinegar or lemon juice. Do not twist your hair after washing, just blot it lightly with a towel and let it dry naturally. Comb your hair with soft brushes, it is better to choose a brush made of natural wood or bristle.
During the period of intensive restoration of porous hair, try to avoid dyeing, perming and using styling products. Refuse to visit the sauna or bath, try not to be in the sun for a long time.