Clay masks for hair

Cosmetic clay is known for a very long time. It is often used to treat many skin diseases and for prevention. But even more popular are clay based products that are used for hair.

There are quite a few different products that allow hair care. Most of them are made from natural ingredients, so they have a soft and fairly good effect. However, clay-based masks deserved much more attention.

The final effect and quality depend on the type of clay that is used to create the tool. There are quite a lot of them, and it is customary to distinguish a clay mask by its color. The main advantage of such procedures is a complex effect, which has a positive effect not only on the hair, but also on the scalp.

Clay is very often considered as a medicine, therefore it can be used even in very difficult situations. She has virtually no contraindications, in addition to fresh and bleeding head injuries. Depending on the color, this remedy nourishes the tissues of the body, facilitates exfoliation of the upper layer of the dermis, strengthens the follicles, normalizes capillary circulation and the sebaceous glands, eliminates irritations and infections.

Clay masks are also divided into different types depending on the mass used in them. It is thanks to a large variety of bases that the tool can be used in almost any situation. It will only be necessary to understand what features this or that type possesses.

Blue Clay Products most often used in the case when there is a change in the water balance of the body and disrupts the natural metabolic processes. First of all, this is expressed in the malfunctioning of the sebaceous glands, so that such masks can be successfully applied by women with bold type of curls.

The overall clay composition complex provides a deep cleansing effect. The bactericidal and antiviral effect is observed, numerous toxins are eliminated. Also, due to the presence of radium, the level of influence of free radicals from the environment on the hair and scalp is significantly reduced. It is because of this unique property of the blue clay mask that is recommended to residents of large industrial cities.

See the next video for more on the benefits of blue clay for hair.

White clay masks also well proven to cleanse the scalp and hair. In its pure form it is a powder with a grayish or yellow tint, the main active ingredient of which is kaolin.

The main advantage is a soft and deep effect. Kaolin perfectly cleans, eliminates the fungus, making it considered the most powerful anti-dandruff remedy, normalizes the sebaceous glands, removes toxins and even reduces pain in the presence of itching and inflammation.

More on the benefits of white clay for hair, see the following video.

Specific color green clay due to the high content of iron oxide in its composition. Because of this, the tool has a very strong adsorbing effect. Even the smallest particles of dirt and fat are removed from the surface of the head and hair, unpleasant smells or purulent discharges are lost in case of inflammatory diseases.

For more on green hair, see the following video.

Moroccan clay, which is also often called black, is used for deep peeling. It contains quite a lot of particles of iron and carbon fiber, thanks to which it has a color corresponding to its name.

The complex of these components perfectly cleanses the skin and hair roots. With regular use, the rejuvenating effect is also noted, since the clay helps to separate old scaly cells and detachable layers of hairs. It can also be recommended for split ends.

See more on the benefits of black clay in the video below.

If you are often concerned about allergic dermatitis, then you should pay attention to the mask from red clay. It contains a lot of copper, iron ions, and a small proportion of manganese can also be observed.

To receive pink clay, in fact, it is enough to mix white and red. This combination of components makes the tool ideal for those cases when it is necessary to improve the natural restoration of hair tissue.

AT yellow clay potassium and some elements of iron prevail. Its main advantage is the quick and effective removal of dirt and grease. This type of mask is best used for oily or normal curls, but dry and brittle hair may even suffer.

The easiest way to buy a ready-made clay mask. Fortunately, many manufacturers of cosmetics offer a range of all sorts of options for this tool. On the other hand, it is precisely this kind of diversity that can make a woman confused, who has never before had to take care of her hair in such a way.

Unfortunately, among the huge variety of brands there are very mediocre manufacturers. Their products are quite expensive, but there is practically no effect from it. To understand this is not so easy. Many women are guided by their own experience, choosing the mask of the company, which they are well known for other types of cosmetics.Someone listens to the recommendations of beauticians and girlfriends. Nevertheless, there are several brands that have established themselves in this area.

The Elseve series from the well-known company L'Oreal is represented not only by various creams and cleansers, but also by a line of clay masks called "Extraordinary Clay Masque". Also, they can often be found on the label "Valuable clay".

This tool is best suited for oily hair type or for women whose curls and scalp need sufficiently deep cleaning. The mask has a very pronounced effect of the sorbent and scrub. It is presented in the form of a ready-made mixture of white with a green tinge, resembling mousse in texture, with the addition of apple flavor, which almost completely interrupts the smell of diluted clay.

Among the positive qualities marked ease of use. The mask is easily distributed over the hair roots. Unlike standard scrubs, it does not get stuck between the strands, due to which it reaches the scalp and provides a deep cleansing effect.

Indigo "Hair Architect" from the series of the brand "Indigo style" is the best choice for women with dry and brittle hair. Clay masks from this manufacturer are often labeled with “reconstruction” or “restoration”.

Differs from other analogues with high keratin content, due to which a pronounced strengthening effect is observed.. The mask nourishes the hair, helps to separate the old layers of tissue and activate the recovery process. Curls become silky and smooth, split ends are eliminated, so they are no longer confused and acquire a natural shine.

The mask has a fairly light structure, does not weigh down the hair, so it can be used both for the treatment and prevention of hair loss.

It is also worth noting the line "3 valuable clay", which is also owned by L'Oreal. It includes cosmetics prepared on the basis of healing cosmetic clay and their compounds. These are special nourishing shampoos, masks, scrubs. They also enjoy great success due to their efficiency and convenient application.

Feedback on the line "3 valuable clay "from Loreal See the next video.

It is not always necessary to acquire the finished mixture. As it turned out, a clay-based mask can be concocted on its own, as there is far more than one recipe for this tool. However, they will not yield to efficiency, and the total price may be much more pleasant.

Masks for oily hair are usually made on the basis of green clay. They should have a pronounced cleaning effect, remove excess fat and dirt from the strands and scalp, and normalize the function of the sebaceous glands:

• Dilute dry green clay in an equal amount of warm water or herbal decoction. Add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to the mixture and mix thoroughly;
• You can also use the recipe with blue clay. The powder base must be diluted in water or herbal decoction in proportions of 1: 1. Ensure that a rather thick consistency is achieved. Add as much juice of freshly squeezed lemon, as well as 1-2 minced garlic cloves.

Blue clay is also very good for strengthening hair. This recipe can be considered a classic effective remedy, which is suitable if your strands are too dry, brittle, or suffer from frequent loss:

• In the base powder add lemon juice and liquid honey in proportions of 2: 1: 1, respectively. The resulting mixture can also be hammered into egg yolk. After that, dilute with water until a homogeneous thick consistency;
• One large Bulgarian pepper grind into mush with a blender. Add to it clay and kefir in proportions 1: 2. You can use clay of any color, but it is recommended that it is white or yellow;

Also, homemade clay masks can be successfully used as a preventive measure or to accelerate hair growth. If you have always dreamed of long and lush curls, then use the following recipe:

• Take 2 tablespoons of clay for one procedure. Add one tablespoon of sea buckthorn oil and a teaspoon of liquid honey. Beat in the mixture yolk and dilute it with water or broth to a thick consistency;

The recipe for making a mask of clay for hair, see the following video.

In order to properly use the tool on the basis of clay, you can follow the recommendations that give a beginner professional beauticians:

• First of all, you need to identify the main problem of hair and scalp, and then pick up the tool, focusing on the desired color of clay;
• Always use clean filtered or boiled water to prepare the mask. If it is a dry finished base, then it is usually diluted in proportions of 1: 1. The main thing that the mask was not too liquid. The standard consistency is the one that resembles fat sour cream;
• Although clay does not cause allergic reactions, it is necessary to take into account the presence of other components in the purchased product. Before using the finished mixture, apply a small amount on the inner surface of the elbow or wrist, and then wait 15 minutes;
• It is best to apply a mask on clean, slightly damp hair.. The exceptions are those means that the manufacturer has recommended as a mask before washing your hair;
• The tool is distributed on the scalp and along the strands, from the roots to the tips. After that you can cover the head with a film and wrap up with a towel;
• You should not keep the mask on your hair for more than 20-30 minutes, as the clay dries out rather quickly and it will be very difficult to wash off the product. Before use, be sure to read the manufacturer's recommendations;
• Wash off the mask without using shampoo. If this does not work, then try to use it as little as possible! After that you can rinse the hair with a warm herb decoction;
• It is necessary to do such procedures regularly, but the frequency depends on your problem and hair type.. If your strands suffer from increased fat or on the scalp there are irritations, dermatitis, seborrhea, then you can apply a mask 2-3 times a week. Dry and brittle hair is more sensitive, so even a nourishing clay mask is better to use no more than once a week.

You can always find rather contradictory reviews about clay-based masks. The reason for this is that the first impression of such a tool may not be very pleasant, so many women prefer not to continue the procedure.

Features of the structure and texture are very different from the usual homemade hair masks, for example, from butter or kefir. Clay is a little harder to dry out and sometimes it is not so easy to remove after the procedure.

However, those who have tried such masks on themselves say that the result is worth such effort! In their effectiveness, they are superior to any shampoo or other means to cleanse and strengthen hair.

Also properly prepared clay mask, provided that the procedures are regular, can provide a lot of beneficial effects depending on its color. This is nutrition of hair, enhancement of their growth, strengthening of follicles, elimination of split ends and many other useful properties. At the same time, the cost of a mask made of clay, especially if you prepare it yourself, is much more economical compared to other means, especially considering the fact that it replaces several shampoos, conditioners and conditioners alone.