Mustard for hair growth: the best recipes and recommendations for use

In most girls and women, hair grows one centimeter per month. The growth rate is influenced by many factors - genetics, proper care, good nutrition and healthy sleep. If the strands are often straightened with an iron, dried with a hairdryer, stained, highlighted or subjected to other negative influences, an increase in their length may not be noticed. To activate hair growth, it is recommended to use mustard. Consider its principle of action, popular masks based on this spice and the subtleties of their use.

Mustard is a plant culture whose healing properties have been valued since ancient times. It is often used in traditional medicine and cooking. Dry mustard powder is considered especially valuable - a composition obtained from white mustard seeds. On its basis, there are many recipes for hair masks. Their action is diverse, but the main one is the activation of growth. Mustard has a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair and scalp due to its valuable composition.

• Various fatty acids. The highest percentage belongs to linolenic, behenic, peanut, oleic acids. These components repair damaged and overdried hair, eliminate brittleness and prevent brittleness.
• Essential oils. These substances actively feed strands. Due to the esters, a thin film forms on the hair surface, which effectively protects the curls from drying out the effects of harmful negative factors (sun, frost, wind).
• Vitamins. Mustard powder contains in large quantities vitamins of groups A, B, C, E.They make hair follicles stronger, hair shiny, silky and flexible.
• Minerals. They nourish strands and hair roots, prevent their cross-section and loss.

Consider how mustard masks work, what result should be expected after a course of home cosmetic procedures.

Mustard as a composition for accelerating hair growth and their treatment several centuries ago was used in the East. Thanks to her, women were the owners of thick and long hair. To maintain the health and beauty of the strands, modern girls also resort to traditional medicine, in particular, to the use of masks based on mustard powder.

The principle of operation of these funds is quite simple. Mustard contains many components that irritate and warm the surface of the scalp. As a result, blood supply improves, due to which the hair follicles receive more nutrition and oxygen. Over time, the roots become stronger, and hair growth noticeably increases.

In addition, mustard masks can dissolve fats. This is possible due to the presence of a special component in seasoning - allyl oil. When exposed to the scalp and the surface of the strands, the substance promotes the active breakdown of fats and their removal. As a result, hair in the basal region and along the entire length is more slowly polluted.

Despite the high efficiency, mustard powder masks have some contraindications. In order not to harm health and not worsen the condition of the hair, you should know who should refuse to use them. Due to its special composition, mustard is considered a strong irritant. Because of this feature, there are a number of contraindications to the use of this seasoning. The use of mustard masks is not recommended in the following cases:

• with various injuries of the scalp, for example, wounds or burns, as well as dermatitis, psoriasis, inflammation and other diseases;
• if the skin is highly sensitive, in this case, there are risks of irritation;
• for overdried and excessively brittle hair - mustard powder dries strands, because of which it will only "add problems" to lifeless ringlets; mustard must be applied to dried curls, but only when used in tandem with natural moisturizers;
• during pregnancy and lactation.

When deciding to use mustard hair masks, do not neglect the sensitivity test. It will help determine if there is an individual intolerance to the main component. To conduct the test, it is enough to smear the area on the wrist with the composition and leave it for 15 minutes to detect a reaction.

Preparing a mask with mustard at home is not a big deal. However, it is worth treating him with great responsibility. The assumption of errors in the preparation of the composition, its incorrect application or non-compliance with the rules of use can reduce the effectiveness of the mask. The following tips for the preparation and use of mustard masks should be followed:

• To prepare the product, you must purchase dry mustard powder; ready-made formulations in jars or tubes will not work - they may contain harmful additives, such as stabilizers or preservatives to increase shelf life;
• powder should be diluted with hot but not boiling water, butter or milk (depending on the prescription of the mask); the optimum temperature is +40 degrees, at higher levels of seasoning it releases toxic substances that can negatively affect the condition of the scalp and hair;
• any mask recipe should include butter or another fat-containing component; mustard has a drying effect, and its use without oils can lead to the formation of dandruff (even with oily scalp);
• all components that make up the mask must be mixed thoroughly; the finished product should be uniform, without lumps;
• mask should be applied to the basal area, excluding the ends, in this case the tips reach a minimum of nutrients, especially if the strands are long, because of this feature they often break; mustard is able to worsen the condition of the tips, because of which they will cut even more;
• mustard-based masks are not recommended to “hold” longer than the time specified in the instructionsotherwise skin irritation or seborrhea may occur;
• cooked mustard compounds must be applied to dirty strands;
• if after applying the product there is a strong burning sensation - immediately wash off the mask with warm water and use another recipe the next time;
• mustard products should not be kept for more than 15 minutes; to enhance the thermal effect, you can wrap your head in a warm towel;
• you need to wash your head after exposure with warm water, after the procedure, the scalp becomes more sensitive, which can cause discomfort when washing with cold or hot water.

There are several effective mustard mask recipes for fast hair growth. All of them contain the main component - mustard powder. Consider the most popular recipes that have earned commendable reviews from women.

• Classic or basic recipe. It is the simplest, but at the same time effective. To prepare the product, you need 1 tablespoon of mustard powder and the same amount of warm water. The composition is applied to the basal zone and aged for at least 10 minutes.
• Mustard mask with sugar. The composition is prepared in the same way as in the previous recipe, and 1 teaspoon of sugar is added. This ingredient is able to enhance the effect of spices. Immediately use a “burning” mask for hair growth with sugar is not recommended. First you should try out the basic recipe and, in the absence of allergic reactions, start experiments with sugar or honey.
• Mustard mask with butter and olive oils. This product is intended for lifeless, dry and brittle hair. To prepare it, you should take mustard powder, melted butter and olive oil in a ratio of 1: 1: 2. Such a mixture can be kept on your head for half an hour.
• Mask with mustard, aloe and egg yolk. To prepare the product, you need to take 1 yolk, 2 tablespoons of mustard powder, 1 tablespoon of aloe juice. The extract of this plant intensely moisturizes, nourishes and strengthens the hair follicles. After thoroughly mixing all the ingredients, the mask is rubbed into the roots with gentle movements, lasts 15–20 minutes, after which it is washed off with warm water.
• With burdock oil. Components - 1 tablespoon of mustard powder, 1 yolk, 1 tablespoon of water and burdock oil. All components are thoroughly mixed to a homogeneous mass, the product is applied to the roots and the entire length of the hair. Burdock and mustard in tandem are able to activate the growth of strands, restore them "from the inside", reduce the fragility of the tips.
• Mask with mustard, kefir and chicken egg. This is a universal recipe that is suitable for any type of hair - oily, dry, combination or normal.To make a mask, you need 1 teaspoon of mustard, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of kefir. To prepare the product, slightly fermented milk product should be heated and mustard powder should be introduced into it. After that, the egg is added and thoroughly mixed. The mixture is recommended to be kept on the basal zone until burning (but not more than 20 minutes).

After analyzing the reviews of women, we can understand whether mustard masks actually help to make the hair long, thick and silky. Due to the cheapness and availability of mustard powder, many did not miss the opportunity and tried its action on their hair. Most women note the following benefits of using mustard hair masks:

• available ingredients and high potency;
• activation of hair growth - the strands begin to grow up to 2-3 centimeters per month;
• stopping hair loss by strengthening the roots;
• the appearance of a healthy shine of hair;
• easy flushing;
• lack of unpleasant odor after shampooing;
• elimination of excessive fat in the root zone.

Among the disadvantages, many attributed the following features:

• severe burning of the skin (especially during the first procedure);
• the appearance of a light yellow hue on light strands.

Mustard masks help those who want to quickly grow healthy and thick hair. Thanks to the numerous recipes based on mustard, it is easy to choose the best option for yourself and prepare an effective remedy for the treatment and rapid growth of curls.

In the next video, you will find another mustard mask recipe for hair growth and density.