The process of highlighting hair is considered a whole art. Thanks to lightened or contrasting strands, you can refresh the image and stay at the peak of fashion trends. However, after chemical exposure, the curls lose their former strength, become dry and lifeless.
Proper care will help restore the beauty of curls, and the result of the use of home masks will not make you wait long.
Rules for the care of highlighted hair
Highlighting It is considered a more gentle type of staining. This is because the hair does not lighten at the roots and does not injure the scalp.
However, after highlighting, the hair becomes noticeably drier and brittle, and also lose its luster and volume. In order to ensure proper care for highlighted strands, you need to be guided by the following rules:
- Use shampoo and balm for colored hair. This will ensure proper care of the strands after chemical exposure;
- Do not neglect the use of nourishing shampoos and conditioners. After each cleansing, the hair flakes are lifted, pigment and nutrients are washed out of them. Therefore, it is worth using means that make curls less porous. Hair conditioners will give hair additional protection against thermal effects;
- Protect curls from ultra-violet light. On hot, sunny days you need to wear hats, protecting curls from sunlight;
- Do not comb wet hair. At this time, they are more vulnerable, they are easily injured with a comb. It is better to comb curls wet or dry;
- It is advisable to use non-natural hairbrushes. It is worth giving preference to objects made of wood or bone;
- Limit the use of electric hair styling appliances. Hair dryers, curling irons, irons, etc. adversely affect the structure of the strands, making them thin and lifeless;
- Make nourishing hair masks regularly. You can purchase funds in the store or prepare them at home. The most effective are those that contain the maximum amount of natural ingredients. With regular use of masks, curls will acquire a healthy appearance in a couple of months.
During hair restoration it is recommended to consume more vitamins. Lack of sleep, stress and bad habits affect, first of all, on the hair and skin. Therefore, it is important to monitor your health and emotional state.
Homemade Mask Recipes
Home masks for hair are easy to prepare and do not require large cash costs. Their main advantage is that they are 100% composed of natural ingredients. Choose a mask in accordance with the type of hair, as well as the color of the curls. If you just refreshed the image, do not use masks with lemon, as they can lighten the strands a little.
Owners of oily hair type should give preference to a recipe in which there is a product that dries curls. This will normalize the secretion of sebum at the roots, but nourish the dehydrated tips.
Dry hair type is recommended to pay increased attention to hydration and nutrition.Such curls are naturally brittle, so lightening the hair can negatively transform the strands, making them a lifeless “straw”.
Honey, kefir, essential oils and citrus fruits will perfectly cope with dehydration and make curls shiny and silky.
In order for masks for highlighted hair to give a positive result in a short time, the following must be observedrecommendations:
- Masks should be done on wet but not wet hair. To do this, it is enough to spray them with a spray gun or moisten your hair with a wet towel;
- During the procedure, you need to wrap the curls in polyethylene and a towel. This will maintain the desired temperature on the surface of the head, necessary to obtain a reaction;
- Rinse off the product in warm water using shampoo. Water should not be hot, as increased temperature spoils the hair structure;
- Before applying the mask, each composition must be checked for an allergic reaction. Each organism is unique, therefore it is not immune from individual intolerance to any of the components of the recipe. To do this, a small amount of the mask must be applied to the bend of the elbow or wrist for 15-20 minutes. If there are no unpleasant sensations, for example, redness or itching, then the composition can be used for its intended purpose.
- Masks with mustard, pepper or salt should not be used for those who have wounds or scratches on their heads. The active ingredients in the food can cause discomfort, burning, or even a slight burn.
Also, when performing the procedure, you need to monitor the time. Some masks are not recommended to be kept longer than the specified time. Composition can be irritating, and some products will be difficult to wash off.
Tinting
Tinting masks are designed to slightly correct the result after lightening and dyeing hair. A brighter shade will appear on fair hair, but dark curls will acquire a unique color. Natural dyes as a result not only change the shade of the hair, but also make the hair more healthy and shiny.
Products with a lot of pigment will help transform the tone of hair. The choice of product depends on the desired colors:
- For a darker shade, coffee, chocolate;
- Acquire a red tint will help the husk from the onion;
- For a red tint, beet juice is suitable;
- Golden shade can be given to fair hair thanks to a decoction of chamomile or cinnamon powder.
To prepare mask for blondes with cinnamon The following ingredients will be needed:
- 2 tbsp. l jojoba oil;
- 1 chicken yolk;
- 1 tbsp. l honey;
- 1 tbsp. l cinnamon.
Thanks to jojoba extract, honey and eggs, curls will receive not only a noble shade, but also gentle hair nutrition. This mask is recommended for owners of any type of hair. Cinnamon regulates the release of sebum, while honey and yolk moisturize the hair.
To prepare the product, you need to mix jojoba oil and yolk, then add honey and cinnamon. Procedure lasts 30 minutes, after which the mask is washed off with warm water. This composition can be used 2-3 times in Week.
In order to prepare a mask forred tint, first you need to boil the onion husk in water for 30 minutes. Then discard the remaining product and add colorless henna to the liquid.
Apply the resulting mixture to wet hair and leave for 40-50 minutes, depending on the desired result. Masks are prepared similarly with other natural dyes.
Firming
Strengthen after lightening hair will help citrus fruit. They will give vitamins A, E, C, B, etc., which will make up for the lack of elements after chemical exposure.
It is also recommended to add to the mask for moisturizing and nutrition honey. It contains trace elements such as copper, potassium, zinc, iron, etc.
To prepare the mixture you will need the followingIngredients:
- Half a medium sized grapefruit;
- 1 kiwi
- 2-3 tbsp. l liquid honey;
- 2 tbsp. l olive oil.
Grapefruit and kiwi must be peeled, then chopped in a blender. In the resulting slurry, add honey and olive oil. Before adding to the recipe, warm the olive oil to 30-35 °.
Apply the finished composition to the skin with massage movements and distribute along the length with a natural comb. It is recommended to carry out the procedure on dry, dirty hair. Keep the mask for 20-30 minutes and rinse with warm water and shampoo. With regular use of the mask, 1-2 times a week, the hair will become stronger and more obedient after 4-5 applications.
Can also strengthen hair roots composition from extractcocoa and rosemary.
Cocoa It is used not only for making chocolate, but also as part of hair masks. The oil has a large amount of protein, which actively nourishes and strengthens the hair roots, stimulating their accelerated growth.
The product can be purchased at the pharmacy, soap shop, and in the cosmetics department. It is important to buy only unrefined oil, as it contains much more nutrients.
Rosemary Is a plant that has a versatile effect:
- Moisturizes and nourishes hair;
- Eliminates dandruff and fights against the first gray hair;
- Strengthens hair roots and accelerates growth.
For cooking strengthening mask for highlighted hair will need:
- 2 tbsp. l cocoa butter;
- 2 tbsp. l chopped rosemary.
To prepare the composition, you need to heat the oil to 30-35 ° and soak the rosemary in hot water. The plant is infused for 30-40 minutes, then strain the finished liquid. Mix the ingredients until smooth, cool and apply to wet hair. Procedure lasts 1.5-2 hours, after which the mask is washed off with warm water and shampoo.
For dry hair
After lightening, dry hair needs maximum hydration. Simple fruits will help. Apples and pears contain essential trace elements such as copper, potassium, zinc, which are necessary for healthy hair. A banana has a lot of protein, which is the building material for curls.
For cooking masks would need:
- A quarter of an apple, pear, peach and banana;
- 1 tbsp. l almond oil.
The listed fruits must be crushed to a puree state, then mix and add almond oil. A homogeneous mass must be applied to the hair roots and distributed along the length, making a small massage. It is recommended to wrap your hair in polyethylene and a towel. Procedure lasts 25-30 minutes, then the composition is washed off in warm water.
Also in this mask you can add 1 tbsp. l steamed oatmeal. Oats will absorb excess sebum and strengthen hair roots.
A complex of essential oils.
Oils are useful not only for hair, but also for skin. You can rub one extract into strands or combine with different ones that are most suitable for the type of hair. With regular use, masks not only moisturize the strands, but also relieve split ends.
It is not recommended to use oils for owners of oily hair. If the hair suffers from dry ends, the product should be rubbed only in length, bypassing the basal zone.
To prepare a moisturizing mask, you will need the following Components:
- 3-4 drops of shea butter, macadamia, grapes, tangerine, jojoba, burdock;
- 2 chicken yolks.
Beat the yolks and add oil there. Apply the finished mixture to the strands and distribute along the length. The procedure lasts 20-30 minutes, then is washed off with water. If necessary, you can use shampoo. Mask do 1-2 times a week.
For shine and silkiness
A combination of several components will help to give strands shine after lightening. Honey, egg and cognac are indispensable products when it comes to hair health. This mask will revive even those hair that is regularly exposed to chemical attack.
To prepare the mask you will need:
- 2 tbsp. l liquid honey;
- 1 tbsp. l cognac;
- 2 yolks.
All ingredients must be mixed to a homogeneous mass and applied to the head with massaging movements.During the procedure, it is recommended to wrap the hair in polyethylene and a towel. Thus, the temperature necessary for the reaction will be maintained on the surface.
Another indispensable product in the struggle for health and shine of hair is sea buckthorn oil.
This product can be used as the only component of the mask, rubbing the roots and tips, as well as with other products. As part of sea buckthorn oil are contained:
- B vitamins;
- Vitamins P, E, K;
- Carotene.
These components actively nourish and restore hair from roots to ends.
After a month of regular use of sea buckthorn masks, the hair will become shiny and silky.
It is best to use a warm liquid. To do this, warm up 2-3 tbsp. l Sea buckthorn oil up to 35-40 °. Then apply to the hair roots and spread over the entire length. The procedure lasts 1.5-2 hours. It is recommended to put on a bath cap and wrap strands in a towel.
The composition should be washed off in warm water with shampoo. Especially useful will be masks to holders of dry hair.
From falling out
Hair loss- This is a big problem that needs to be addressed by complex methods. Most often, strands begin to fall out during the cooling period, from a lack of vitamins and stress. However, serious illness can be the cause. Therefore, if you notice a sharp change in appearance, it is best to consult a doctor for advice.
The following components will help strengthen weakened curls after lightening, normalize blood circulation and stimulate growth: pepper, mustard, onion. These are potent components that strengthen hair follicles and also regulate the secretion of sebum.
In order for masks with these components to give a positive result, you need to be guided by several the rules:
- Do not mask if there is damage to the head. If pepper or mustard gets on the wound, irritation may occur;
- Observe the procedure time. Do not keep the mask longer than the specified time. This can cause discomfort and even a small burn;
- Before applying the mask, test for an allergic reaction;
- In order not to dry the hair roots, you should combine products with moisturizing ingredients, for example, honey, fruit or an egg.
To prepare a mask for hair loss for highlighted hair will need:
- 1 tbsp. l dry mustard;
- 50 ml tea (black or green);
- 1 chicken yolk.
Mustard and whipped chicken yolk should be added to strong brewed tea. Mix the products until smooth and apply on strands. A small head massage is recommended. This will improve blood circulation and the reaction from the mask will come faster. Hold the mask for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. The procedure should be repeated once every 10 days. As a result, after 5-6 applications, the curls will become stronger and grow faster.
Getting rid of hair loss will help garlic and onion. These two products have a very strong effect, which provides hair growth.
The only drawback of the components is the smell. However, odor can be eliminated if:
- Use only onion juice. It is onion pulp that contains more enzyme, which gives a strong aroma. Therefore, it is very necessary to strain the juice;
- Add substances that kill odor to the product. Kefir, lemon juice, mandarin extract or vinegar are perfect;
- After applying the mask, you can rinse the curls in colorless henna or a decoction of chamomile and mint.
To prepare a mask against loss required:
- 2 tbsp. l chopped garlic;
- 2 tbsp. l onion juice;
- 2 tbsp. l kefir;
- 3-4 drops of mandarin oil.
To prepare the mask you need to mix all the ingredients until smooth. The resulting mass must be applied to the hair roots, leave for 30 minutes. The procedure is repeated once a week, for 1-1.5 months.
