Hair care products

Gorgeous hair is not a gift of nature, but the result of constant and proper care for them, since even the strongest curls by nature, 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% success. With the successful selection of funds for the care of curls and their proper use, you can achieve an unimaginable effect, even if the hair is in very poor condition.

You can read about what tools exist, what should be guided by when choosing them, and how to use this or that type correctly.

At all times, women sought to do everything possible to make their hair grow as quickly as possible, as well as be stronger. Women living in Rome made a special decoction of walnut shells and rubbed it into the roots, and residents of ancient China and Japan made a special strengthening mask of flour and honey. French women used a nettle decoction, Indonesian women used a primitive conditioner from the ashes of rice straw, husks and water, after which they moistened their curls with coconut oil.

One cannot surprise anyone with such means today, since to this day traditional medicine is very relevant. However, at different times 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 ash of bees or animals was used to accelerate hair growth, as well as soaked skins, dried frogs, lizards and snakes.

As a rule, soap was used as shampoo, and for people of a lower class - kvass or sour milk. In the mid-19th century, vegetable oils and animal fats became popular among women. Wine was often used as a firming agent. It was added to various oils, which were applied to curls.

Even before the 19th century, the head washing process caused a lot of problems and required certain skills, but after the invention of the world's first hair shampoo, this process became much simpler and easier. In the XXI century, modern man can choose for himself not only shampoo, but also any other remedy aimed at restoring, strengthening and moisturizing the hair structure.

Modern manufacturers of professional cosmetics for hair care 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 strongest effect.

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

1. Hygienic. Includes a variety of shampoos, conditioners and conditioners. With their help, it is possible to give splendor and volume to curls, as well as make them easier and more natural.
2. Therapeutic. Means means for the care of damaged hair. This group includes balms, masks, serums and sprays.
3. Decorative and cosmetic. As a rule, it includes indelible hair care products. They are used for fixing strands, styling, curling, as well as for changing colors. This group includes all kinds of varnishes, paints, foams and mousses.

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

1. Shampoo. It is necessary for cleaning curls from various contaminants. It can be used in combination with other means. Available in liquid and dry forms. For the first option, it is necessary to wash off the product with the 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 strands. They can be applied both over the entire length and only at the ends.
3. Paint. A tool with which you can change the color of hair. 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 goal 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 of strands and thermal protection. Sprays usually include vitamins, oils and elastins.
6. Serum. By its purpose, it is similar to a spray. It can also give volume and help strengthen the hair structure after dyeing.
7. Gel. A silicone-based product that allows you to facilitate and speed up the process of styling curls. The gel provides the strength of the strands, and also maintains the color of the hair after dyeing.
8. Mousse or foam. These cosmetics should be used before styling. They contribute to the protection, restoration and strengthening of hair. They also serve as thermal protection if styling involves the use of a curling iron or ironing.
9. Tonic. Its purpose is to protect the strands from falling out. The composition of the tonic includes a set of healing herbs and decoctions.

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

Pharmaceutical 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.

The following pharmacy products for hair care are available.

1. Vitamins Aevit. The form is 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). The form is 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, capsules restore the structure of curls.

There are situations when, due to slow circulation near the bulbs, the hair begins to grow more slowly, it 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 The form is a 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. The form is gel. Purpose - against baldness, to accelerate hair growth. Method of application - must be mixed with vitamins or added to the composition of the mask and rub into the scalp. The drug stimulates hair growth.
3. Actovegin. In ampoules. The purpose is to prevent baldness. Method of application - rubbing into the scalp. Pros: accelerate blood circulation, strengthen bulbs, stimulate growth, slow down and prevent hair loss.

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

1. Esvitsin. The form is 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 baldness, getting rid of dandruff, and stimulates rapid hair growth.
2. Rinfoltil. Form - shampoo, lotion, ampoules. Method of application - application to the hair, rubbing into the scalp. Advantages: strengthening the hair structure, preventing loss, cleansing the skin and bulbs of toxins.
3. Mummy. The form is tablets. Method of application - rubbing into the hair roots. Pros: accelerated blood circulation, stop hair loss, treatment of inflammatory processes, dandruff, strengthening the structure of strands.

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with pharmaceutical preparations whose action is aimed at restoring and restoring weakened hair. The following drugs are among the most popular remedies.

1. Keratin. Form - spray, suspension. Method of application - added to the composition of masks and applied along the entire length of the hair. The drug creates a protective layer around each hair and promotes the restoration and gluing of scales.
2. Collagen. Form - masks. Method of application - is applied along the entire length of the hair. Promotes bonding of exfoliated flakes, moisturizes and nourishes hair.
3. Hyaluronic acid. Form - mask, powder, spray. Method of application - application to the entire length of the hair. It treats dandruff, promotes smoothness of curls, nourishes and moisturizes.

To eliminate dandruff, modern medicine offers several effective drugs.

1. Sulsena. Form - paste, shampoo. Method of application - rub into the scalp during washing (shampoo) or dot the entire skin immediately after washing the head 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 inflammatory processes, eliminates dandruff.

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

Manufacturer - Mulsan cosmetic. The form is shampoo. The composition of all products of this company does not include chemical components, only natural materials are the basis. Shampoos do not contain sulfates and parabens.

Almond extract stimulates hair growth, and also strengthens them and prevents damage. Birch bud extract prevents hair loss, and also gives a 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.

Drugs have quick effect. Moisturize and nourish curls, add shine, eliminate brittleness. Hair becomes obedient.

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 scales.

Manufacturer - Dikson. The form is a mask. Price - up to 900 rubles. May apply as a mask and conditioner. The main components that make up: argan oil and various antioxidants. Advantages: hair nutrition, providing a protective layer for curls, restoration of weakened and damaged hair.

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

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

Manufacturer - Schwarzkopf. Series: shampoo, mask, spray balm. Cost - from 1500 to 2000 rubles. The silicones included in the composition contribute to the formation of a protective film around the hair shaft.

Panthenol nourishes curls. Hyaluronic acid restores hair and stimulates their growth. Hair becomes obedient, soft and smooth.

Manufacturer - Kerastase. The form is a mask. It has a quick effect. The price is approximately 1300 rubles.

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

Manufacturer - Wella. Series: shampoo, mask, conditioner.Suitable for hair restoration after dyeing. It can be used for hard, normal and thin hair.

The cost is approximately 1300-1400 rubles. The pollen included in the kit allows the hair to acquire a healthy shine. Means nourish and restore the hair structure after staining. Protect from adverse environmental effects.

Manufacturer - Estel. Series: shampoo, balm, spray. High speed effect. The preparations give volume and lightness, moisturize and nourish the hair.

Natural components 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 brittleness, you need to know about some rules for their use.

• For the preparation of masks, it is necessary to take only natural components as a basis.
• Apply the prepared mixture 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 home-made or of very high quality.

The most effective natural ingredients for preparing nutritious, moisturizing and regenerating products at home are:

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

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

• For example, nourishes and moisturizes hair kefir mask. For its preparation, you need to mix 1 tbsp. l liquid honey, olive oil, as well as 100 mg of kefir. The composition is applied for 30-40 minutes. Hair must be insulated. Then you need to wash your hair with shampoo.
• To restore the hair structure is suitable cognac mask. To cook it, you need to take 1 tbsp. l vegetable oil, honey, cognac and chicken egg yolk. Apply the composition for half an hour and keep it under a warm cap. Washed off with shampoo.
• Another fairly effective mask for hair growth is white clay mixture. Mix 2 tbsp. l clay with water. Then add 2 tsp. cinnamon and a small pinch of red pepper. Essential oils can be added as desired. The mask is applied for 15-30 minutes.
• An effective method of dealing with brittle hair offers japanese mask recipe. Soak 200 g of soybeans overnight. Drain and mash the beans the next day. Add camellia oil and fat sour cream. The composition is applied for 25 minutes. After this, the hair should be washed with shampoo and rinsed with rice broth.

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

Due to the fact that manufacturers offer a huge amount of curl care products, 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 may include substances that, with constant contact with the hair, can cause serious harm not only to their structure, but also to the scalp.

Pay attention to the components that are undesirable in the compositions of hair care products 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 choose a hair care product only in accordance with their type. On the packaging of drugs, you can often find several standard designations:

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

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

See a budget overview of hair care products below.