How to moisturize your hair?

Beautiful, obedient, well-groomed curls are a real decoration and a source of pride for a girl. Hair is a clear indicator of everything that happens in the human body. An attractive appearance depends on the condition of the scalp and the structure of the hair itself, and they, in turn, are influenced by the state of health and proper care. Regular hydration is a component of complete hair care. But moisturizing with professional and home remedies may not give the desired result if you do not know what causes dry hair and do not make efforts to eliminate them.

The condition of the hair is influenced by many factors. They can be internal and external.

Internal factors.

• Health... In the presence of diseases of the digestive system, cardiovascular, nervous system, hair also "falls ill". An unexpected deterioration in the appearance of the hairstyle is a serious reason for seeking medical attention. For example, dry hair may indicate kidney disease.
• The use of drugs. Many of them have a negative effect on the condition of the hair.
• Nutrition... The secret of a beautiful hairstyle is the right diet. Complete moisturizing of hair is impossible without a sufficient amount of vitamin A. It is found in meat, cottage cheese, vegetables, berries, butter and vegetable oils. Vitamins of group B, E are also important. The body must receive a sufficient amount of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, macro- and microelements. The constant use of fatty, fried food, smoked meats leads to the fact that the strands will look "greasy", quickly get dirty and stick together, get a sloppy look, but at the same time they will be very dry.In this case, we will talk about violations in the liver.
• Alcohol, smoking, stress lead to a deplorable state of the skin, hair, nails. Even the most wonderful care will not save curls in the presence of bad habits.
• Water balance. Experts strongly recommend drinking 1.5-2 liters of clean water per day (tea, coffee, juices do not apply to this amount). Compliance with this rule will not only save hair from drying out, but will also benefit the entire body.

• Unfavorable weather conditions... Hair should be protected from temperature extremes; both cold and heat are equally harmful to them.
• Dry indoor air. Constantly running air conditioner, heating turned on lead to dehydration of the hair. Artificial humidification, the presence of an aquarium, indoor plants can help out in this situation.
• Constant use of a hair dryer, curling iron, "ironing", winding on curlers - all this upsets the natural balance, drying out and thinning hair. If it is absolutely impossible to refuse the use of these traumatic agents, you should pay attention to a hairdryer with an air ionization function.
• Coloring. Professional persistent dyes, especially those containing ammonia, destroy the hair structure. Their constant use, violation of the dyeing rules lead to the fact that the hair becomes not only dry, but also dull, brittle, and unruly.
• Improper care. Degrades the appearance of the strands when washing with hard hot water, aggressive detergents. You can add a little baking soda to hard water.
• Incorrectly selected care products, which may contain harmful components. Choose shampoos, balms, conditioners in accordance with the type of hair.
• The constant wearing of tight hats can also lead to dry strands. Experienced hairdressers claim that even the color of the cap can affect the "mood" of the curls and recommend choosing soft pastel colors.

It is possible to moisten the strands at home both with the help of special agents (conditioners, rinses, tonics) and masks based on folk recipes or decoctions and infusions of medicinal herbs.

For effective deep hydration need to know a few rules:

• funds are selected individually, taking into account the type of hair, the degree and cause of dryness, the presence of allergic reactions;
• before proceeding with the moisturizing procedure, it is necessary to trim the ends, because the less damaged the strands are, the easier and faster they can be restored;
• a prerequisite for using any means is their regular use - only in this case you can achieve the desired effect.

A few tips will help you understand that your hair needs hydration:

• the tips began to split, break, bifurcate;
• more than a hundred hairs fall out per day;
• hair is unruly, does not fit well;
• if healthy hair is shiny, but roughness has appeared on it, then it's time to moisturize it.

Shampoo can be nourishing, regenerating, protective. Nourishing and regenerating moisturizing shampoos are primarily medicinal products designed to improve the structure of the hair.

All hair care products can be divided into two groups - professional medical and budget.

The first group is designed for targeted treatment, undergoes many clinical trials, and acts gently and delicately. The price of such products is much higher and they are most often used in beauty salons.

One of the significant drawbacks is the high cost and their lack of free sale.

Mass production products are much more affordable. Such shampoos perfectly cleanse, give a well-groomed look. But they can also contain harmful substances that cause an allergic reaction and irritation. Their composition must be treated very carefully.

As a rule, caring products are also available with the shampoo. They should not contain alcohol and aggressive substances, otherwise dry hair will become even drier.

These products are used after each shampooing, they provide easier combing. Quality products make dry hair smoother, shinier and more manageable. Othey do not contain herbal extracts, keratin, panthenol, a complex of vitamins and amino acids, collagen, chitosan.

From professional products, experts recommend using thermal water more often, which penetrates deep into the hair, nourishes and moisturizes it. A bottle of such water must be kept with you at all times, especially in the heat or in dry air.

In pharmacies, you can buy such a popular remedy as panthenol. It is produced in different forms: shampoo, spray, cream.

Another effective remedy is biotin. It is produced in tablets, can be used as a mask. To do this, the tablet must be crushed and mixed with one of the oils (castor, grape, burdock, olive). Biotin regulates fat metabolism. You can also take it orally, but only after consulting a doctor.

In order to quickly shape the hairstyle, leave-in products are used. It can be sprays, conditioners, gels, balms. They are convenient to use during the day, they refresh the hair and keep the moisture level.

Another group of products is popular - hair creams. They make the strands bouncy and soft. Apply to clean, damp hair. After 5 minutes of exposure, they are washed off with warm water. They give a long-lasting result.

Lotions are widely used for skin care. For hair, this is also an excellent remedy. As a rule, it is a solution based on alcohol and water, contains plant extracts, vitamins, active substances.

The lotion tones the scalp, improves blood flow, therefore, strengthens the follicles, regulates the sebaceous glands. But alcohol solutions cannot be used for moistening. The so-called flower waters are safer. They are made on the basis of extracts from plants and are much milder than other agents. For medicinal purposes, they need to be used from 2 to 5 months.

There are many brands of shampoos and care products. With a careful hike, choosing the right ones is quite simple.

You can effectively and carefully moisturize your hair using folk methods. Making hair masks is not only useful, but also enjoyable. For greater comfort, any mixture should be heated to about 30 degrees in a water bath. All products must be fresh.

The simplest and most time-tested remedy is castor or burdock oil. They fully nourish and moisturize hair due to the high content of vitamins, fatty acids, phospholipids. At the same time, they are universal remedies, useful for both the roots and ends of the hair.

But it should be remembered that oil is not applied to the scalp, this clogs the pores, interferes with the flow of oxygen and eventually leads to hair loss. Any mask is applied to clean hair for at least half an hour. The optimal time is from 1.5 to 2 hours. The effectiveness of the mask will increase significantly if the head is covered with cellophane and wrapped warmly.

Then the hair is thoroughly rinsed with warm water. It is best to dry them without using a hair dryer. Such a mask will help not only moisturize, but also revitalize the hair, restore the ends, and give the hair a well-groomed look.

Excellent effect on hair and other products based on natural oils.

• Mix sea buckthorn and vegetable oil in a 1: 2 ratio, slightly warm in a water bath. Apply to hair and wrap up. The duration of the procedure is 2 hours. You need to repeat the treatment within a month, twice a week.
• Warm mask of jojoba, almond, ylang-ylang oils will allow you to very quickly put your hair in order.
• Well removes dryness and eliminates split ends mask based on egg yolk... The mixture is prepared from one yolk, two tablespoons of castor oil, one teaspoon of glycerin and a teaspoon of 6% vinegar. The mixture is applied for about an hour, then washed off with warm water. Treatment time is a month.
• Dark beer works great on hair. A tablespoon of olive oil is diluted in a glass of beer drink, applied to the strands for half an hour. In addition to moisturizing, this mask eliminates dandruff and nourishes the scalp.
• Kefir, yogurt, sour cream - affordable and effective means. They are especially useful in winter. You can not mix them with anything, but you can add yolk, linseed or olive oil, melted honey. Strict proportions can be disregarded, but, as a rule, two tablespoons of kefir, the same amount of oil, and a teaspoon of honey are consumed for one yolk. Kefir can be replaced with banana pulp, mayonnaise, add soaked black bread.
• A tablespoon of onion or aloe juice can be a great base for a moisturizing mask. As additional components, you can add yolk, melted honey, vegetable oil.
• Another "magic" remedy is grape seed oil. It has the property of completely penetrating the hair structure, providing not only hydration, but also nutrition.
• Moisturizing, healthy looking and light golden shine provide the strands with rinsing with chamomile decoction. Also useful are burdock root, nettle, hop cones. The infusion is prepared as follows: 200 ml of hot water requires 2 tablespoons of the herb. You need to darken the mixture on the stove for 15 minutes and leave for an hour. One procedure requires about a liter of broth. After rinsing, it is worth wrapping your head with a towel for a while, then rinsing off the infusion.
• It often happens that all the hair is in excellent condition, and only the ends are dry. To get rid of this phenomenon will help regular hand cream, containing panthenol and vitamins A, E, B. By the morning, the cream will be absorbed and the hair will look great.

To properly care for your hair, you need to follow several advice.

• The water for washing should be at a comfortable temperature. Hot water damages the follicles, disrupts the hair structure and leads to hair loss.

• Before applying the shampoo, the hair should be well moistened and left for a few minutes. Any shampoo contains chemicals. Water penetrating deeply softens their action.

• Shampoo needs to be lather in the palm of your hand and only then apply to the hair.

• Experts advise washing your hair twice. For the first time, it cleans from external contaminants, the second - from the greasy coating.

• Apply a balm or conditioner to washed hair. It is important to remember that all products are distributed only through the hair, without affecting the scalp.

• You need to keep any product for the time indicated on the bottle, otherwise, the roots will quickly become dirty.

• Rinse the strands with cool water - this will allow the scales to close faster.

• After washing, you do not need to keep your hair in a towel for a long time, otherwise, the scales will get too wet, which leads to their possible injury. Brushing wet hair is not recommended.

• Dry with cool airnever hot or cold.

• Choosing the right comb is important... It should be made from natural materials.

• The hairstyle should also be the least traumatic. It is better to avoid tight hairpins, elastic bands, use a hairdryer, curling iron, and iron as little as possible. Beautiful curls can be obtained by winding the strands with soft curlers. This is the safest method.

• Any tool comes with instructions that you need to study. Overexposing them on curls is not worth it, there will be no benefit from this.

• The grooming should be regular. It is better to alternate professional and folk remedies.

• When coloring, it is important to remember that persistent dyes, especially those containing ammonia, destroy the hair structure. and contain a large amount of corrosive chemicals. The safest dye is henna. Dark shades can be obtained by mixing henna and basma.

For information on how to prevent split and dry hair ends, see the video below.