Hair masks, combined from natural ingredients at home, are popular with women for their variability and the undoubted benefits that they bring when used methodically. The kefir mask deservedly occupies a special position - the record holder in functionality.
The benefits of kefir for hair
Kefir contains a balanced "live" composition of:
- yeast;
- lactic acid fungi;
- calcium;
- squirrel;
- beauty vitamins B, E, PP.
It is universal in its effect:
- Nourishes, creating an environment conducive to hydration and softening of coarse, dry hair.
- Stabilizes sebum production, preventing oily hair from becoming too greasy.
- Strengthens the hair shaft, contributing to the flexibility, elasticity of the curls, their weakened split ends.
- Creates a protective barrier thanks to a thin veil that prevents damage.
- It nourishes the skin by delivering trace elements to the follicles.
Indications for use
Kefir hair mask at home is indicated for both curls with severe problems and normal hair - it will help healthy curls to be shiny and sleek. Using products based on a healthy fermented milk drink, there is a high probability of stopping the progression of local hair disease.
Indications for use:
- dandruff;
- fragility;
- dropping out;
- slower growth;
- dull, faded color;
- reducing the volume of styling;
- fatigue from exposure to chemicals.
All these are signals that the time has come to take care of the hair, revise the daily diet: diversify with plant fiber and apply treatment with formulations based on natural ingredients 2 times a week for 3 months.
How to choose and prepare kefir
It is necessary to determine what type of hair belongs to: overdried, a drink containing 3.2% fat is suitable.
A good solution would be "ordinary curdled milk". For the hair of the remaining three varieties, homemade kefir will be a very effective option. For such a healthy kefir mask, you will have to purchase country milk.
Actions for self-production of a future drug for stress-worn hair fit into 7 steps:
- 0.5 l. Warm milk slightly on the stove.
- Transfer to a glass jar or mug.
- Add half a glass of store-bought kefir.
- Place in a warm, dark place.
- Leave on for 24 hours before curdling.
- Save half a glass for sourdough.
- Use the leftovers as intended.
Washing off kefir from hair
Kefir is a greasy product and washing it off will require the use of shampoo. It is necessary to dilute a few drops of the detergent with lukewarm water in a bottle, shake it several times, apply a lush foam to the hair, rinse thoroughly. Use only cool water when washing.
Hot will contribute to the coagulation of the kefir substance, and then it will be extremely difficult to remove it.It is necessary to rinse your hair with acidified water. Then they will shine and shine with health.
Hair lightening with kefir
Kefir mask at home in terms of its versatility has surpassed all its competitors in terms of the ability to make blond adjustments to the color of the hair of light-haired beauties. Due to the presence of kefir fungi in the drink, it has oxidizing properties.
Owners of dark and colored hair need to reduce the time of mask application to half an hour.
Blondes are extremely lucky: they can not only heal and nourish tired curls, make them lighter by 5 tones, but also create a wonderful golden lively shade.
For clarification you need:
- You need to use a fermented milk drink "older": 3 days.
- Mix warmed kefir with lemon juice - 1 tbsp / 1 tsp.
- Apply with a flat brush starting from the roots to the ends.
- Put on a waterproof hat or plastic bag.
- Wrap a scarf for warmth.
- Hold for about 2 hours, if possible, increase to 8 hours.
- Rinse hair well with a warm broth of pharmacy chamomile.
Hair lamination with kefir
Kefir hair mask at home can solve the problem of fragility, leading to excision of the ends. This nuisance interferes with the active addition of the cherished centimeters, gives the hair an unkempt faded look.
Lamination will help to solve this problem, which:
- removes the static effect;
- straighten hair, provide thickening;
- eliminates cross-section, confusion;
- will reward curls with radiance, elasticity.
A favorite way of doing this mixture was to combine:
- coconut oils, castor oil - 1 tsp each.
- ground mustard seeds - a handful
- homemade kefir - a cup.
Combine everything, apply to the curls dried by shaking, leave alone for half an hour. Wash with cool water. The porous, fluffy ends will stick together. With systemic course application, there will be no trace of this cosmetic flaw. Unpleasant statics will also go away - hairs sticking to a massage brush, headwear.
Hair dyeing with kefir
For women with dark, chestnut, red curls, kefir potion in an ensemble with an eastern ally - henna will serve as a dyeing service. She will struggle with changing the existing "color" to the desired one, while nourishing and caring. When using it, the stiffness of the hair, which is an eternal companion for dyeing with henna, will no longer bother.
The resulting color will depend on the type of henna used, hair tone and exposure time. Most often it turns out to be copper or with nuances of shades of mahogany.
The procedure is the same as for conventional henna dyeing of hair 30 cm long:
- wash curls with your favorite remedy;
- take henna 3 tbsp. l. with a slide;
- 0.5 l. low-fat kefir;
- beat with a whisk;
- insist no more than 20 minutes;
- heat while stirring;
- distribute to damp hair;
- leave for 2 hours or more;
- remove with warm water and balm;
- dry with a hairdryer;
- comb out the remains of the powder.
When staining with henna mixed with water, it is recommended to apply the mixture hot for its greatest activity.
The peculiarity of dyeing with kefir is that the acid quickly releases the coloring pigment, and it is effective without strong heating.
Removing hair dye with kefir
If staining with a synthetic dye is unsuccessful, you should not resort to aggressive chemicals. A fermented milk drink is able to cope with this problem, simultaneously caring, nourishing weakened strands.
It will not be possible to completely wash off the coloring pigment, but with an ally kefir it will be possible to even out the color in the length of the hairstyle.
Do not have a session more than 2 times every 8 dayskeeping in mind the risk of hair weighting. It is possible to enhance the oxidizing ability of the pickling agent by keeping the oily kefir for 36 hours in a warm shelter. He will become very active.Then you need to graduate the hair with a comb, wrap it up, wait 2 hours. Rinse with foamy water and sulfate-free shampoo. The result will be a pleasant surprise.
Features of the preparation and application of kefir masks
Kefir hair mask at home is deservedly popular with girls who prefer natural methods of care. It is affordable, inexpensive, compromises in terms of proximity to other possible ingredients, versatile.
You can get all the most valuable from a natural cosmetic product by following simple recommendations:
- you need to prepare kefir for masks yourself from village milk: you can lower the fat content by settling or beating with a mixer until the butter peels off;
- use for dry curls a product with a fat content of 3.2% - alternatively - yogurt: ferment milk for 24 hours at room temperature;
- to care for oily hair, use a 2% product, enriching the composition with herbal and mineral supplements;
- in order to prevent protein coagulation, heat kefir in a water bath to a temperature not exceeding 40 ° C with constant stirring;
- before use, you need to make sure that there will be no allergic reactions to the fermented milk product;
- the drink promotes the liquefaction of powdery components, therefore, a thickener - clay is recommended;
- the mask has a delayed effect, you need to tune in to long-term procedures in courses of 12 pcs. per quarter;
- it is required to apply the product to the root zone, massaging and spreading with a comb with a thin layer down to the tips;
- to enhance the reaction, it is required to create a greenhouse effect: cover your head with polyethylene and wrap it with a towel;
- maintain the mask for a long time: from 30 minutes to 2 hours;
- a product prepared from natural ingredients should be used as soon as possible, and its storage is not recommended.
Homemade recipes for kefir hair masks
Mask name | Ingredients | amount | Preparation and use |
Universal | kefir or fermented milk | half a cup |
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For hair growth | decoction of any herbal collection mustard seeds cognac common burdock oil kefir | half a cup 1 tbsp. l. |
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From falling out | raw yeast onion juice kefir | 2 tbsp. l. 3 tbsp. l. ½ cup |
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To strengthen | nettle juice kefir | 3 tbsp. l. ½ cup |
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For dry hair | kefir burdock oil castor oil egg yolk | 3 tbsp. l. 1 tbsp. l. 1 tbsp. l. 1 PC. |
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For oily hair | kefir cereals juice from half a lemon | ½ cup 2 tbsp. l. 2 tbsp. l. |
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For thicker hair | kefir rye bread Castor oil | a cup slice 2 tbsp. l. |
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For split ends | dry yeast sugar kefir | 1 tsp 1 tsp ½ cup |
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For lightening hair | brandy egg white lemon kefir | 2 tsp 1 PC. ½ pcs. ½ cup |
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From kefir and eggs | egg kefir | 1 PC. half a cup |
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From kefir and cocoa | cocoa beans egg yolk | 3 tbsp. l. slide 1 PC. 5 tbsp. l. |
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With kefir and yeast | loose yeast honey kefir | 4 tbsp. l. 1 tbsp. l. 100 ml. |
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With kefir and honey | honey lemon vitamin E kefir | 2 tbsp. l. 1 tbsp. l. 3 capsules half a cup |
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With kefir and mustard | mustard almond oil kefir | 1 tbsp. l. 1 tsp ½ cup |
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With added herbs | Nettle brew Burdock boil Kefir | 5 tbsp. l. 5 tbsp. l. ⅓ glasses |
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With an admixture of blue powder clay | blue clay kefir | 1 tbsp. l. ½ cup |
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Using gelatin | gelatin water kefir olive oil | 1 tbsp. l. 3 tbsp. l. ½ cup 1 tbsp. l. |
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Green clay with kefir | green clay kefir | 2 tbsp. l. ½ cup |
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Brandy and kefir | cognac lemon juice egg shampoo for dry hair kefir | 2 tbsp. l. ½ lemon 1 PC. 1 tsp glass |
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When to stop using
Kefir is a hypoallergenic product, but in rare cases, individual intolerance may occur when using it. Rejection is usually caused by lactose.
If the decision to use the recipes is made, you need to read the warnings for use:
- the body's tolerance of the biocomponent is checked: a couple of drops are applied to the bend of the elbow, there is very delicate skin. The result should be a lack of response;
- the drink contains lactic acids, which are able to wash out the coloring pigment.Thus, for colored strands, it is necessary to reduce the time for making the mask to 15 minutes;
- natural pigment is more persistent, therefore, dark-haired women are advised to reduce the time of using masks to 20 minutes. It is also not recommended to include lemon in the masks;
- it must be borne in mind that kefir has a peculiar smell. Owners of a subtle sense of smell are better off using such a mask.
The practice of using a kefir mask as a guarantor of maintaining natural beauty will become a real panacea for hair and a stimulator of new victories over cosmetic problems at home.
Article design: Oksana Grivina
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Interesting. I'll have to try to make a kefir hair mask.