How to moisturize your hair?

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

The condition of the hair is affected 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 gets sick. An unexpected deterioration in the appearance of the hairstyle is a serious reason to consult a doctor. So, dry hair can indicate kidney disease.
• The use of drugs. Many of them negatively affect the condition of the hair.
• Food. The secret of a beautiful hairstyle is a properly selected diet. Full hydration of the 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 and E are also important. The body must receive a sufficient amount of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, macro- and microelements. The constant use of fatty, fried foods, smoked meats leads to the fact that the strands will look “fatty”, get dirty and stick together quickly, will get a sloppy appearance, but 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 ringlets in the presence of bad habits.
• Water balance. Experts strongly recommend drinking 1.5-2 liters of pure water per day (tea, coffee, juices do not belong to this amount). Compliance with this rule will not only save hair from overdrying, but will also benefit the whole body.

• Inclement weather. Hair should be protected from temperature extremes; both cold and heat are equally harmful to them.
• Dry indoor air. Constantly working air conditioning, heating turned on lead to dehydration of the hair. In this situation, artificial humidification, the presence of an aquarium, and indoor plants can help out.
• Constant use of a hair dryer, curling iron, “ironing”, winding on curlers - All this upsets the natural balance, draining and thinning hair. If you can’t completely abandon the use of these traumatic agents, you should pay attention to the hair dryer with the function of air ionization.
• Staining. Professional persistent dyes, especially those containing ammonia, destroy the structure of the hair. Their constant use, violation of the rules of dyeing leads to the fact that the hair becomes not only dry, but also dull, brittle, naughty.
• Improper care. Deteriorating the appearance of the strands when using hard hot water, aggressive detergents. You can add a little soda to hard water.
• Incorrectly selected care products, which may include harmful components. Shampoos, balms, conditioners should be selected in accordance with the type of hair.
• The dryness of the strands can lead to the constant wearing of tight hats. Experienced hairdressers argue that even the color of the cap can affect the "mood" of curls and recommend choosing soft pastel colors.

Moisturize the strands at home can be done either using special products (conditioners, rinses, tonics), or masks based on folk recipes or decoctions and infusions of medicinal herbs.

For effective deep hydration need to know a few of the 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 to the hydration procedure, it is necessary to trim the tips, because the less the strands are damaged, the easier and faster they can be restored;
• a necessary condition for using any means is their regular use - only in this case can the desired effect be achieved.

To understand that hair needs hydration, a few tips will help:

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

Shampoo can be nutritious, regenerative, protective. Nourishing and restorative moisturizing shampoos are primarily therapeutic products designed to improve the structure of hair.

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

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

One of the significant disadvantages is the high cost and lack of them in free sale.

Mass production is much more affordable. Such shampoos perfectly clean, give a well-groomed appearance. But they may also contain harmful substances that cause an allergic reaction and irritation. Their composition should be treated very carefully.

As a rule, complete with shampoo are available and care products. 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. High-quality products make dry hair more smooth, shiny and obedient. ABOUTThey do not include herbal extracts, keratin, panthenol, a complex of vitamins and amino acids, collagen, chitosan.

Of professional means, experts recommend using thermal water more often, which deeply penetrates the hair, nourishes and moisturizes them. A bottle with such water must always be with you, especially in the heat or in dry air.

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

Another effective remedy is biotin. It is available 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 take it inside, but only after consulting a doctor.

In order to quickly give the hairstyle a shape, indelible means are used. It can be sprays, conditioners, gels, balms. They are convenient to use during the day, they refresh the hair and maintain their moisture level.

Another group of products is popular - hair creams. They make the strands resilient and soft. Apply to clean, damp hair. After 5 minutes, the effects are washed off with warm water. The result they give is persistent, which persists for a long time.

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

Lotion tones the scalp, improves blood flow, therefore, strengthens the follicles, regulates the sebaceous glands. But you can’t use alcohol solutions to moisturize. The so-called floral waters are safer. They are made on the basis of extracts from plants and act much softer than other means. 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 trip, choosing the right ones is quite simple.

Effectively and gently, you can moisturize your hair with folk methods. Making hair masks is not only useful, but also a pleasant experience. For greater comfort, any mixture needs to 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. Moreover, they are universal remedies that are useful for the roots and ends of the hair.

But it should be remembered that no oil is applied to the scalp, it 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 you cover your head with cellophane and wrap it up warmly.

Then the hair is washed thoroughly with warm water. Dry them best without using a hair dryer. Such a mask will help not only moisturize, but also revitalize the hair, restore the ends, give the hairstyle a well-groomed appearance.

Perfectly affect hair and other products based on natural oils.

• Mix sea buckthorn and vegetable oil in a ratio of 1: 2, slightly warm in a water bath. Apply to hair and wrap. The duration of the procedure is 2 hours. Repeat treatment for a month, twice a week.
• Warm mask of jojoba oil, almond, ylang-ylang will allow you to quickly put your hair in order.
• It eliminates dryness and eliminates the split ends of the 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. The treatment time is one month.
• Dark beer works great on hair. In a glass of beer, a tablespoon of olive oil is diluted, applied to the strands for half an hour. In addition to hydration, this mask eliminates dandruff and nourishes the scalp.
• Kefir, yogurt, sour cream - affordable and effective tools. They are especially useful in the winter. You can not mix them with anything, but you can add the yolk, linseed or olive oil, melted honey. Strict proportions can not be observed, but, as a rule, two tablespoons of kefir are consumed per yolk, the same amount of oil, a teaspoon of honey. Kefir can be replaced with banana pulp, mayonnaise, add soaked black bread.
• A wonderful basis for a moisturizing mask can be a tablespoon of onion juice or aloe juice. 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 structure of the hair, providing not only hydration, but also nutrition.
• Moisturizing, healthy looking and light golden shine provides strands rinsing with a decoction of chamomile. Burdock root, nettle, hop cones are also useful. The infusion is prepared as follows: 200 ml of hot water requires 2 tablespoons of grass. You need to darken the mixture on the stove for 15 minutes and insist for an hour. About one liter of decoction is required per procedure. After rinsing, it is worth wrapping your head in a towel for a while, then rinse off the infusion.
• It often happens that all the hair is in excellent condition, and only the tips differ in dryness. Get rid of this phenomenon will help regular hand cream containing panthenol and vitamins A, E, B. By morning, the cream will absorb and the hair will look great.

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

• Water for washing should be at a comfortable temperature. Hot water damages the follicles, violates the structure of the hair and leads to their loss.

• Before applying shampoo, the hair should be moistened well and left for several minutes. Any shampoo contains chemicals. Water, penetrating deeper, softens their effect.

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

• Experts advise washing your hair twice. The first time there is a purification from external pollution, the second - from greasy coating.

• The washed hair is applied balm or conditioner. It is important to remember that all funds are distributed only through the hair, without affecting the scalp.

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

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

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

• You need to dry with cool airby no means hot and cold.

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

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

• Any tool comes with an instruction that you need to study. It is not worth it to hold them on ringlets, there will be no benefit from this.

• Care should be regular. Professional and folk remedies are best alternated.

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

See how to prevent cross-section and dryness of the ends of the hair in the video below.