Lightening hair with kefir

Many representatives of the beautiful half of humanity want to lighten their hair, thereby making their image easier and more gentle. Currently, the choice of cosmetics for lightening hair is presented in a wide variety, but many know that they harm hair. Therefore, as a worthy alternative to store compositions, you can use folk remedies, for example, kefir.

The use of chemical paints is considered an effective, but not entirely harmless option to lighten hair. At the same time, staining resistance is observed, but at the same time, curls are damaged. Kefir is one of the gentle components for caring for hair. After using this folk remedy, the curls acquire the desired shade, and are also characterized by strength, strength, obedience.

Kefir is called a fermented milk drink that has useful components in the form of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, tocopherol, retinol, beta-carotene. Plus, the drink has a lot of beneficial bacteria, potassium, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, and ferrum. Lightening hair with kefir is characterized by the following advantages:

• restores damaged hair;
• gives locks of obedience, softness and silkiness;
• accelerates the growth of hair and prevents loss;
• increases the volume of curls;
• eliminates the shine of a greasy nature;
• relieves dandruff.

Kefir in rare cases can cause an allergic reaction and is suitable for women with any type of hair.The disadvantages of using kefir is its lack of impact, that is, to obtain the desired result, you will need to carry out many procedures. After one application, the effect is practically not visible. Women with dark curls will not become blondes thanks to kefir. The use of a sour-milk drink as a clarifier is best for ladies with a light brown shade of hair.

Kefir washing off of paint at home does not imply anything complicated, it does not require significant financial costs for its preparation. The recipes of masks for colored hair are diverse, they can be prepared from substances that are available at home, for example, honey, soda, cinnamon and others.

This type of mask is considered light and budgetary, to make it you need kefir and water: 0.5 cups of kefir must be mixed with a tablespoon of water and spread over wet curls. After that, it is worth insulating the hair and keeping it for 120 minutes. As time passes, the substance is washed off. This version of the mask brightens thin brown hair well. Dark and stiff hair can only be lightened after 5 times use.

Kefir in combination with natural cinnamon forms a high-quality hair brightener. You can prepare a mask by mixing the following ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. l cinnamon
• half a glass of kefir;
• 1-2 tbsp. l water;
• 1 tsp honey.

The mask must be applied to dried curls and withstand from 120 to 180 minutes. It is worth remembering that the insulation must be kept for up to 40 minutes, and then removed.

In order to prepare a clarifier for hair, you need to mix thoroughly such components:

• the third part of a glass of kefir;
• 2 tbsp. l brandy;
• 1 tsp hair balm;
• 1 egg white
• juice of half a lemon.

The mask should be distributed on the hair, and then insulate them.

Women who blond their hair on their own are aware of the problem of yellowness. To painlessly eliminate this problem, you need to prepare a mask of the following components:

• 1 cup kefir;
• 4 tablespoons of cognac;
• juice of half a lemon.

After mixing all the ingredients, the product is evenly applied to the hair along the entire length. It is necessary to maintain the clarifier under the insulation throughout the night. In the morning the mask is washed off. Such a kefir-based product well eliminates yellowness. Repeat procedure is possible after 7 days.

A clarifying agent with honey and a fermented milk product will easily relieve hair of a yellow tint, giving it shine and smoothness.

The composition of this product includes 150 grams of fermented milk drink, 80 grams of honey, a few drops of essential oil at your discretion. After mixing kefir with honey, a homogeneous mass should be obtained in which oil is added. The clarifier must be applied to the curls along the entire length and insulated. Then you need to withstand the mask for 60 minutes. As time passes, the hair must be washed off with shampoo under cool water.

The use of kefir to lighten the tone of the hair can be in its pure form, as well as in combination with other products. The best option for this procedure is a homemade sour-milk drink, but if not, you can buy a drink in the store. One-component use involves the distribution of kefir in strands in the amount of 100-200 milliliters, which is heated using a water bath. After application, it is worth putting a cap of polyethylene or a warm scarf on your head for 90-120 minutes. After this time, ringlets should be washed with shampoo.

It is also recommended to rinse the hair with water in combination with vinegar or lemon juice. To prepare the substance, it is worth diluting 50 ml of the acidic product with a liter of water. If the hair is characterized by dryness, then it is worth using chamomile decoction to rinse it. The above procedures should be carried out several times for 7 days until the desired result is achieved.

The second use of kefir as a clarifying agent is its use with other components. In this case, kefir is considered the basis of the clarifier. And other ingredients enhance its effect.

In order for multicomponent clarifiers with a fermented milk drink to be effective, it is worth following these rules.

1. If you want to mix kefir with other substances, it should be preheated using a water bath. As a result, the product should be warm, but not hot.
2. Depending on the characteristics of the hair, it is worth choosing a drink, given its fat content. The best option for dry hair will be kefir with an indicator of 3.2%, for oily hair - 1%. Normal hair should be clarified with a 2.5% sour-milk drink.
3. When preparing a mask with kefir, you should use a whisk, thanks to which you can get a homogeneous substance.
4. Application of the finished clarifier is necessary on dry or slightly moistened hair. To evenly distribute the substance, you can use a wide brush. Do not forget that during the procedure you can not touch the scalp.
5. The color of the hair, as well as their type, affects the duration of the clarification process using kefir-containing substances.
6. The process of washing off the masks should be carried out using running water with or without shampoos. In this case, it is very important to wash off the entire clarifier, since it is quite difficult to get rid of kefir in a dried form.

It is also recommended to treat dry curls before applying these funds, using oil compresses. Healthy hair can be clarified without preparing in advance, using both pure kefir and the addition of other products.

Kefir is considered one of the best remedies that naturally and safely lightens hair strands. User reviews indicate that with proper use of the product, you can get not only the desired result, but also make the hair stronger, more beautiful and healthier. Many women appreciated the benefits of applying clarifying agents based on a fermented milk product, and also speak about its safety and the absence of side effects and allergic reactions.

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