Hair care products

Gorgeous hair is not a gift from nature, but the result of constant and correct care for it, since even the naturally strongest curls, due to the negative effects of the environment and constant styling, can lose their former shine, become dull and acquire a lifeless appearance. Proper hair care is 90% of success. Provided that you choose the right hair care products and apply them correctly, you can achieve an unimaginable effect, even if your hair is in very poor condition.

You can read about what tools exist, how you need to be guided when choosing them and how to use this or that type correctly in our article.

At all times, women have striven to do everything possible so that their hair grows as quickly as possible, and also be stronger. Women living in Rome made a special decoction from walnut shells and rubbed it into the roots, and the inhabitants of Ancient China and Japan made a special strengthening mask from flour and honey. French women used a decoction of nettle, Indonesians used a primitive conditioner made from rice straw ash, husks and water, after which they moistened their curls with coconut oil.

Such means cannot surprise anyone today, since to this day traditional medicine is very relevant. However, in different periods, there were also rather strange means for modern people. For example, in the period from the 18th to the beginning of the 19th century, rose oil mixed with the ashes of bees or animals was used to accelerate hair growth, and the skins were soaked, frogs, lizards and snakes were dried.

Soap was usually used as a shampoo, and kvass or sour milk for people of a lower class. In the middle of the 19th century, vegetable oils and animal fats became popular among women. Wine was often used as a tonic. It was added to various oils that were applied to the curls.

If even before the 19th century, the process of shampooing caused many problems and required certain skills, then after the invention of the world's first hair shampoo, this process became much easier and easier. In the 21st century, a modern person can choose for himself not only shampoo, but also any other means aimed at restoring, strengthening and moisturizing the hair structure.

Modern manufacturers of professional hair care cosmetics offer a wide range of products. The advantage of professional-type preparations is that their composition contains only the highest quality ingredients. They allow you to achieve the fastest and most powerful effect.

The entire line of professional cosmetics, which is aimed at hair care, is usually divided into the following groups.

1. Hygienic... Includes various shampoos, conditioners and conditioners. With their help, it is possible to give splendor and volume to curls, as well as make them lighter and more natural.
2. Treatment-and-prophylactic... It refers to products for the care of damaged hair. This group includes balms, masks, serums and sprays.
3. Decorative and cosmetic. Typically includes leave-in hair care products. They are used for fixing strands, styling, curling, and also for changing color. This group includes all sorts of varnishes, paints, foams and mousses.

To understand which cosmetic product you need, you should familiarize yourself in more detail with the most common types, as well as with their purpose.

1. Shampoo. It is necessary to clean the curls from various contaminants. It can be used in combination with other products. Available in liquid and dry forms. For the first option, it is necessary to rinse off the product with a pressure of warm water, the second type is applied to dry roots and is not washed off.
2. Balm and conditioner. Their purpose is to nourish and provide easier combing of the strands. They can be applied both along the entire length and only at the ends.
3. Dye... A tool with which you can change hair color. Paints are presented today in a huge assortment of colors. All these products are based on chemical components, except for basma and henna.
4. Masks... Their purpose is to nourish the hair. As a rule, they are sold ready-made in specialized cosmetics stores.
5. Spray. It can be used to prevent hair loss, to provide easier combing and thermal protection. Sprays usually contain vitamins, oils and elastins.
6. Serum. By its purpose, it is similar to a spray. It can also add volume and strengthen the hair structure after coloring.
7. Gel. A silicone-based product that allows you to facilitate and speed up the process of styling curls. The gel provides strength to the strands, and also maintains the color of the hair after dyeing.
8. Mousse or foam. These cosmetics should be applied before styling. They help protect, restore and strengthen hair. They also serve as thermal protection if styling involves the use of a curling iron or iron.
9. Tonic. Its purpose is to protect the strands from falling out. The tonic contains a set of medicinal herbs and decoctions.

All of the above categories can include products whose effectiveness lies not only in a standard set such as strengthening, restoration and nutrition, but also in eliminating dandruff problems, preventing hair loss, stimulating growth, etc.

Pharmacy preparations mean funds that are intended for course administration. Their use should be carried out only on the recommendation of a doctor, since the need for medications is usually associated with some kind of malfunction in the body.

Compared to professional cosmetics or folk recipes, Hair restoration pharmaceuticals tend to have a stronger effect on the body.

There are the following pharmaceutical preparations for hair care.

1. Vitamins Aevit. Form - capsules. Method of application - adding to the mask and rubbing the composition into the scalp. Advantages of the drug: preventing hair loss, strengthening hair follicles, accelerating growth, giving elasticity and shine to curls.
2. Nicotinic acid (B3). Form - ampoules. Method of application - rubbing into the scalp. The drug improves blood circulation and enhances hair growth.
3. D-Panthenol. Form - capsules, gel or spray. Method of application - the gel is rubbed into the scalp, the spray is applied along the entire length, the capsules can be rubbed into the skin and added to the composition of natural masks. The gel acts on the bulbs, the spray strengthens the hair structure and glues the scales, the capsules restore the structure of the curls.

There are situations when, due to slow blood circulation near the bulbs, the hair begins to grow more slowly, becomes brittle and more fragile. There is a group of drugs that are aimed at strengthening hair follicles and stimulating hair growth. These include the following tools.

1. Minoxidil. Form - solution. Method of application - rubbing into the scalp. Purpose - against baldness. The tool has a delayed effect: the first results will be noticeable after three to seven months of use.
2. Solcoseryl. Form - gel. Purpose - against baldness, to accelerate hair growth. Method of application - must be mixed with vitamins or added to the mask and rubbed into the scalp. The drug stimulates hair growth.
3. Actovegin. In ampoules. Purpose - to prevent baldness. Method of application - rubbing into the scalp. Pros: accelerating blood circulation, strengthening the bulbs, stimulating growth, slowing down and preventing hair loss.

In pharmacies, you can also find many biostimulating drugs that are designed to accelerate hair growth. These include the following medications.

1. Esvicin. Form - balm. Method of application - lubrication of the roots three times a week, as well as taking the drug in the morning on an empty stomach. The drug is used to treat hair loss, get rid of dandruff, and stimulate rapid hair growth.
2. Rhinfoltil... Form - shampoo, lotion, ampoules. Method of application - application to the hair, rubbing into the scalp. Benefits: strengthening the hair structure, preventing hair loss, cleaning the skin and bulbs from toxins.
3. Mummy... Form - tablets. Method of application - rubbing into hair roots. Pros: accelerating blood circulation, stopping hair loss, treating inflammation, dandruff, strengthening the structure of the strands.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with pharmaceutical preparations, the action of which is aimed at restoring and restoring weakened hair. Some of the most popular remedies include the following drugs.

1. Keratin. Form - spray, suspension. Method of application - it is added to the composition of the masks and applied along the entire length of the hair. The preparation creates a protective layer around each hair and promotes the restoration and adhesion of scales.
2. Collagen. Form - masks. Method of application - it is applied along the entire length of the hair. Promotes adhesion of exfoliated scales, moisturizes and nourishes hair.
3. Hyaluronic acid... Form - mask, powder, spray. Method of application - application to the entire length of the hair. Heals dandruff, helps smooth curls, nourishes and moisturizes.

To eliminate dandruff, modern medicine offers several effective drugs.

1. Sulsena. Form - paste, shampoo. How to use - rub into the scalp while washing (shampoo) or put dots all over the skin immediately after shampooing once a week (paste). The course is three months. Gives volume, shine, softness to curls, treats dandruff, stimulates hair growth.
2. Tar series... Form - shampoo, soap. Method of application - application to the hair or rubbing into the scalp. Relieves inflammation, eliminates dandruff.

Based on the reviews of professional stylists, we can single out a series of the best cosmetic products that are aimed at hair care. These include the following drugs.

Manufacturer - Mulsan cosmetic. Form - shampoo. All products of this company do not include chemical components, they are based only on natural materials. Shampoos do not contain sulfates and parabens.

Almond extract stimulates hair growth as well as strengthens it and prevents damage. Birch bud extract prevents hair loss, as well as gives natural shine to curls and makes them more elastic.

Manufacturer - Paul Mitchell. Series of products: moisturizing shampoo and hair care balm. Price - from 2000 to 2500 rubles. The composition includes medicinal panthenol, aloe extract, jojoba oil.

The drugs have fast-acting effect. Moisturize and nourish curls, add shine, eliminate fragility. Hair becomes manageable.

Manufacturer - Ammino Keratin. Form - mask, cost - up to 900 rubles. The main components that make up the mask: vitamin B5, keratin amino acids. The mask creates a protective layer for each hair, strengthens, glues the scales.

Manufacturer - Dikson. The form is a mask. Price - up to 900 rubles. Can be applied as a mask and conditioner. The main components that are included in the composition are argan oil and various antioxidants. Benefits: nourishing hair, providing a protective layer for curls, restoring weakened and damaged hair.

Manufacturer - L'Oreal. Form - oil. Cost - up to 500 rubles. The main components of the composition: avocado oil and grape seeds.

Pros: enveloping each hair with a protective layer, moisturizing the strands, enriching the core and the bulb with useful vitamins and minerals, strengthening the structure, stimulating the bulbs, gluing the scales.

Manufacturer - Schwarzkopf. Series: shampoo, mask, spray-balm. The cost is from 1,500 to 2,000 rubles. The silicones included in the composition contribute to the formation of a protective film around the hair shaft.

Panthenol nourishes curls. Hyaluronic acid regenerates hair and stimulates hair growth. Hair becomes manageable, soft and smooth.

Manufacturer - Kerastase. The form is a mask. Has a fast effect. The price is approximately 1300 rubles.

The main components of the composition: complex vitamins, glycerin, silicone, proteins and cationic polymers. Pros: Eliminate split ends, provide nutrition and reliable protection for each hair. Hair becomes soft and smooth.

Manufacturer - Wella. Series: shampoo, mask, conditioner.Suitable for hair restoration after coloring. Can be used on coarse, normal and fine hair.

The cost is approximately 1300-1400 rubles. The diamond pollen included in the kit gives the hair a healthy shine. The products nourish and restore the hair structure after dyeing. Protect against adverse environmental influences.

Manufacturer - Estel. Series: shampoo, balm, spray. Fast-acting effect. The preparations add volume and lightness, moisturize and nourish the hair.

Natural ingredients are capable of restoring and strengthening the hair structure no worse than pharmaceutical preparations or professional cosmetics. Such formulations are suitable even for children. Before you get acquainted with the best caring masks against fragility, you need to know about some rules for their use.

• For the preparation of masks, it is necessary to take only natural ingredients as a basis.
• The prepared mixture should be applied immediately after its preparation. Storage of the composition is possible only if it is allowed in accordance with the recipe.
• If the mask contains products, you need to make sure that they are either homemade or of very high quality.

The most effective natural ingredients for making nourishing, moisturizing and restorative home remedies are:

• honey;
• kefir;
• decoctions;
• oils (most often burdock or castor oils are used);
• chicken egg yolk;
• cognac;
• vinegar;
• cream.

There are many recipes for masks. Their main difference lies in properties.

• For example, nourishes and moisturizes hair kefir mask... To prepare it, you must mix 1 tbsp. l. liquid honey, olive oil, and 100 mg of kefir. The composition is applied for 30-40 minutes. Hair needs to be insulated. Then you need to wash your hair with shampoo.
• Suitable for restoring the hair structure cognac mask... To prepare it, you need to take 1 tbsp. l. vegetable oil, honey, brandy and chicken egg yolk. You need to apply the composition for half an hour and keep it under a warm cap. Washed off with shampoo.
• Another quite effective mask for hair growth is mixture based on white clay... Mix 2 tbsp. l. clay with water. Then add 2 tsp. cinnamon and a pinch of red pepper. Essential oils can be added if desired. The mask is applied for 15-30 minutes.
• An effective method for dealing with brittle hair offers japanese mask recipe... Soak 200 g of soybeans overnight. The next day, drain and mash the beans. Add camellia oil and sour cream. The composition is applied for 25 minutes. After that, the hair must be washed with shampoo and rinsed with rice water.

Another advantage of traditional medicine is that you can choose and combine the ingredients yourself.

Due to the fact that manufacturers offer a huge number of products for the care of curls, everyone can face the problem of choice. It is recommended to purchase professional cosmetics even for those whose curls are naturally healthy, shiny, strong and obedient.

Unreliable manufacturers can endanger your health. The composition of low-quality drugs can include substances that, with constant contact with the hair, can cause serious harm not only to their structure, but also to the scalp.

Look out for ingredients that are undesirable in hair care formulations because they are considered carcinogens:

• silicone;
• paraben;
• ammonium sulfate;
• sodium lauryl sulfate.

But the presence of the following list of components will be a good sign, since they all cause a positive effect after intensive use:

• oils;
• lecithins;
• keratin;
• proteins;
• extracts;
• natural wax.

Another important point: you need to select a hair care product only in accordance with their type. Several standard designations can often be found on drug packaging:

• for dry hair - thin;
• for colored ones - color;
• for thin - extra-body;
• for curly ones - smooth.

If in a hot period of time it is better to use products that help moisturize the hair structure, then in winter, nutritious preparations are suitable.

For an overview of budget hair care products, see below.