Mayonnaise hair masks
Beautiful lush hair is not only a natural gift, but also the result of proper all-round care for them. One of its stages is the use of various masks for curls. They can be purchased or cooked on their own. But not everyone knows that masks for hair from mayonnaise can completely transform the strands beyond recognition for the better.
The benefits of mayonnaise cosmetics
To many who first hear about using mayonnaise as a hair care product, this seems strange. But if you look, then this product consists of components such as mustard, vinegar, lemon juice and egg yolk, and it is these components that most often act as the main composition of many masks for curls. In mayonnaise, they are combined together, so it is not surprising that mayonnaise cosmetics is actively used in such cases as:
- Restoration of damaged, dry, brittle and dull hair. Regular use of masks based on this product allows nourishing damaged strands with necessary substances and trace elements, giving them shine and radiance, strengthen hair follicles and accelerate hair growth. In addition, mayonnaise cosmetics prevents the appearance of split ends and does not allow them to appear again.
- Mayonnaise can perfectly replace the expensive tool designed to wash the paint from the curls. All that is needed is to mix this product with a special extraordinary oil and use the mixture obtained daily for 10 days. During this time, the strands can be lightened without harm for them by 4-7 shades. Such a tool can be used in cases of unsuccessful hair dyeing, and in cases where it is necessary to perform the most gentle bleaching of curls.
- Laminating strands is certainly a very useful procedure for them, but also an expensive one. But the mayonnaise mask will help to significantly save money on its implementation. With its regular use, you can achieve the effect of light lamination curls. And if this procedure was performed earlier in the salon, then using mayonnaise for hair care, you can significantly extend the effect of lamination on the hair. The lamination blend includes egg, castor oil and mayonnaise.
Until recently, mayonnaise cosmetics could only be made at home: on the basis of store purchases purchased or made at home. Today, some manufacturers put on sale a special line of products based on mayonnaise.
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While giving preference to ready-made mayonnaise products, it is worth remembering that preservatives will necessarily be present in its composition, therefore it is better to give preference to products whose composition is as natural as possible and does not contain a large number of chemical additives, such as parabens, preservatives and acids.
Despite the apparent effectiveness of using mayonnaise sauce as a hair care product, few manufacturers have decided to release products based on it. The following two products are the most effective, useful and natural:
- Fresh Line mayonnaise mask is a completely natural, safe and effective cosmetic product. It has a thick and oily consistency, it is easily distributed into curls. Rinse it off with plenty of warm water using a shampoo.The result of using such a mask will be healthy, bulky, smooth and shiny hair. The composition of this product is only natural ingredients, such as milk, mustard, egg yolks, vitamins and lecithin.
- No less effective is the mask “Mayonnaise” from Tasha & Co. The composition is slightly different from the previous tool, it contains honey, brandy, mustard, vinegar and olive oil. And if the mask of the first manufacturer did not stimulate hair growth, then this one performs this function. Curls begin to grow faster, they become more shiny, obedient and silky, and hair loss stops.
Preferring these cosmetic products, it should be understood that they need to be stored properly, otherwise all the benefits of natural ingredients will simply disappear.
Mayonnaise cosmetics, like the product itself, which is its basis, must be kept in a cool place and in an airtight container.. It is best to store the mask in the refrigerator. Before use, remove the required amount from the jar and warm it slightly in a water bath. So you can not only fully preserve all the benefits of this tool, but also not be afraid that harmful fungi or mold will be created in it. Excessive moisture, as well as high temperature adversely affect the ingredients that make up such a mask.
Making a product at home
But no matter how effective and natural the store means would be, the mask that was made on the basis of homemade mayonnaise can bring the maximum benefit.
Preparing this sauce yourself is not so difficult, in addition, there are several simple and accessible recipes. Time for its preparation takes no more than 10 minutes.
When self-cooking it is necessary to ensure that all products are at room temperature, in particular for egg yolks. Oil can be used as a vegetable, and olive, perfect and flaxseed. If finances allow, coconut oil, jojoba or shi can be used. In this case, it is possible to use both one type and several combinations at once.
There are three basic recipes for mayonnaise sauce, which is best suited for making masks for hair.
- One chicken egg yolk is mixed with a teaspoon of sugar and a pinch of salt, the mixture is thoroughly mixed and about 40 g of oil is added to a teaspoon, while all the components must be constantly beaten. When the mass begins to thicken strongly, a teaspoon of mustard powder and a dessert spoon of lemon juice are added to it. Once again, mix thoroughly. It is permissible to change a chicken egg to quail eggs in a 1: 2 ratio.
- Kefir mayonnaise sauce is ideal for the preparation of masks designed for very damaged, split and dull hair. To prepare it, you need to mix egg yolk, a pinch of mustard powder, 100 ml of kefir, 50 ml of any oil and a teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar. This mayonnaise has a less aggressive composition and is suitable even for those of the fair sex who have very dry and sensitive scalp.
- The simplest mayonnaise is made from half a glass of butter, two yolks of quail eggs and a dessert spoon of apple or wine vinegar. All components are mixed and whipped for 5-8 minutes.
This homemade mayonnaise, prepared according to any of the above methods, can be used as an independent hair mask, but it is possible to increase its effect with the help of some additives.
Mask Recipes
Options for making masks mayonnaise for hair a huge amount. The most effective and simple are the following recipes:
- The combination of mayonnaise with a banana. These two products are mixed to a state of uniform mashed potatoes. For one fruit weighing about 200 g will need 1 spoon of sauce.But such a mask is not applied to the hair roots and it suits more to very dry, damaged hair.
- In order not only to make the strands silky, radiant and healthy looking, but also to enhance their growth, a mask made from avocado mayonnaise is used. Three spoons of sauce and one spoon of juice of this fruit or mashed potatoes from it mix up. Such a mask in larger quantities is applied to the hair roots and scalp, and its remains are distributed along the entire length.
- To lighten hair and strengthen it, a mixture of honey and mayonnaise, taken in equal proportions, is used. The mask is applied over the entire length of curls evenly.
- Sour cream and homemade mayonnaise ideally complement each other and the mask made on the basis of these products suits all types of curls. For its preparation, these two ingredients are mixed in proportions of 1: 3 and applied evenly on the scalp and the entire length of the strands.
After its application, even very damaged hair quickly recovers, stops tangling and begins to shine and grow better.
- A mask made of an equal amount of onion or garlic pulp and mayonnaise sauce will help to intensify hair growth and stop their loss. So that the strands do not have a specific smell after its use, they must be rinsed with water with a small amount of vinegar or lavender essential oil added.
But it is not enough to choose the most suitable mask recipe, it is necessary to take into account some of the nuances of the procedure, the only way to achieve the desired result without disappointment.
See the next video for more recipes for mayonnaise hair masks.
How to use
Deciding to start using mayonnaise masks to power your curls, it is worth considering that it is necessary to conduct a full course. It lasts two months with the frequency of use of masks once or twice a week.
All types of this mixture are applied only on dry curls, which are not necessary to pre-clean. If the hair is dry, then the mixture is applied on their entire length, hair roots and scalp, if the curls are greasy, the mask is applied to the middle of their length and on the ends. But this rule does not apply to masks that stimulate hair growth, they are applied mostly to the roots and scalp.
It should be remembered and dosed use of this cosmetic. For curls of medium length is enough 3-4 tablespoons of the mask. A larger amount can lead to heavier strands and create an effect of their gouging.
After applying the mask, the head must be warmed with a plastic cap and a warm towel on top. Keep the mask on the hair should be about 35 minutes. If there are no discomfort during the procedure, the duration of the mask can be increased to one hour, but no more.
The exception is a mask consisting of one mayonnaise without any additives, it can be left on the hair at night.
Rinse the remnants of the mixture must be very carefully, be sure to use shampoo. Apply any balm or conditioner is not worth it, mayonnaise and so perfectly softens the curls and makes them obedient. It is best to rinse the hair with water acidified with vinegar or lime juice. Instead, you can use lavender essential oil - 3 drops per liter of water. This will give your hair extra shine and relieve them of the specific aroma of mayonnaise.
Reviews
In general, all feedback on the use of mayonnaise-based masks is positive. Women note an improvement in the appearance of curls, an increase in their luster, the elimination of excessive dryness and fragility. According to them, the strands become more voluminous and obedient, the hair stops falling out, and overall the hair looks much better.
Negative reviews are also found, but extremely rarely, and they are mainly due to improper use of this tool and non-compliance with recommendations for its use. Those who put the mixture on the roots of greasy hair say that the strands began to get fat even more.But after the start of the correct use of this tool, all problems were eliminated.
Therefore, we can safely say that the mask of mayonnaise for hair is a very simple, multifunctional and effective hair care product.