Hair masks from sour cream at home

Any woman wants to look attractive, and therefore devotes a lot of time to her appearance. Especially carefully the fairer sex monitor the condition of their hair and acquire all kinds of means to maintain their beauty. Most often, for hair care at home, they use sour cream masks, which have a beneficial effect on the hairline.

Dairy products are very often used to heal hair. One of the most popular products is sour cream, which can help solve many skin and hair problems. Such masks are indicated for split ends, dryness or oily content, as well as for hair loss.

Sour cream contains valuable substances that allow you to improve the structure of the curls. It contains phosphorus, calcium, sodium and protein. All this helps to restore hair, strengthen the bulbs and prevent the formation of fungal diseases.

Retinol, vitamin PP, ascorbic acid and B vitamins, also contained in this fermented milk product, are responsible for the elasticity and strength of the curls. These ingredients help nourish the scalp and smooth the scales.

An important point is the ability of the sour cream product to restore natural pigmentation and prolong the duration of the action of hair coloring agents. It does not wash away the paint, but, on the contrary, helps to prolong the effect of shining curls.

Girls suffering from thin and thin hair can resort to sour cream masks to create visual density. Sour cream provides the hair with a protective shell that creates invisible volume from the very roots and gives the hair a splendor.

Modern women resort to various devices that allow you to dry, curl or straighten curls. Since they all harm the hair structure, it is necessary to regularly pay attention to the health of the hairstyle and apply sour cream masks to it. In this way, the hair can be protected from drying out.

The fermented milk product is able to penetrate deeply into the scalp and have a positive effect on the follicles. It activates the work of the bulbs and awakens them from sleep. Using folk recipes is equally beneficial for both women and men, especially those who suffer from dandruff and hair loss.

Despite the large number of positive qualities, sour cream masks are not suitable for everyone. Their use is contraindicated for people with individual intolerance to the product, and those who are prone to allergic reactions. In addition, sour cream will do more harm than good to very oily hair.

For weak and sensitive curls, sour cream recipes can only be used in combination with light additional components. For example, in no case should a mixture of sour cream in combination with honey or mustard be applied to the head.

The maximum result with the help of sour cream masks can be achieved by following the rules for their preparation and application. The main thing is to make the mixture strictly according to the recipe, otherwise you can reduce the effect of using the product.

Before you try any homemade recipe on yourself, you need to make sure it is safe. To do this, you need to conduct an allergy test. To make sure that none of the ingredients will cause you an allergic reaction, you need to apply the product to your wrist and wait 10-15 minutes. If during this time at the site of application redness does not appear, or itching does not occur, then the product can be used.

To prepare the mixture, you need to use sour cream at room temperature. And in order for the mask to help achieve the desired effect, it is important to keep it on the hair for 25-30 minutes. It should be applied only to clean, damp curls.

It is necessary to distribute the mixture over the strands evenly, carefully processing the root zone. To achieve the desired effect, cover your head with a towel or plastic bag after application.

The mixture is washed off from the strands under a warm stream of water, while using a small amount of shampoo. After that, the curls should dry on their own, without using a hair dryer.

There are many recipes based on a sour cream product, so if you wish, you can find an option that suits a specific hair type.

When choosing a product, it is necessary to study all the components in order to exclude the occurrence of an allergic reaction.

• With egg (suitable for all hair types). To prepare the mixture, you need to take an egg and 100 g of sour cream, and beat everything with a mixer. The resulting mass should be applied to the strands for 30-40 minutes, then rinsed with warm water.The egg is used in home recipes to support the beauty and health of normal hair. For dry strands, yolk is suitable, but for oily curls, you need to use only egg white.
• With honey (has a softening effect). With the help of such a mask, you can give the curls elasticity and softness. To create it, liquid honey is purchased, which must first be warmed up. Take sour cream and honey in a 1: 1 ratio and mix thoroughly. Keep the mixture on hair for more than 40 minutes.
• With carrot juice (for softness). Helps to strengthen follicles and give elasticity to strands. To prepare the mixture, it is necessary to use fresh carrot juice and sour cream in a ratio of 1: 3. The mask is kept for half an hour, then washed off.

• With cognac and burdock oil (against baldness). This recipe involves the use of warm liquid honey, 1 tablespoon of burdock oil, two tablespoons of sour cream, 20 ml of brandy and one yolk. All ingredients are mixed, and the resulting nutritional mixture is applied to the strands for 30-40 minutes.
• With mustard (awakens the follicles and activates hair growth). Mustard powder must be poured with hot water in a 1: 1 ratio and let it brew for 5-10 minutes. In a separate bowl, beat two tablespoons of the sour cream product with two yolks and a tablespoon of lemon juice. The resulting mixture is poured into mustard water, mixed with a teaspoon of sugar and applied to the strands for 40 minutes.
• With avocado and cucumber (has a moisturizing effect). To create this mask, you need to take a peeled cucumber and free it from the seeds. After that, you need to peel the avocado, take a cucumber, and grind both ingredients in a mixer. Fill the resulting puree with 150 ml of sour cream, mix thoroughly, and then apply to damp, clean hair.

• With cocoa (has moisturizing and regenerating properties). To create a mask, 30 g of cocoa powder is mixed with 100 ml of sour cream. The main thing is that no lumps form in the mass. Apply the mask to the roots, gradually distributing it along the entire length. Keep the composition for no more than 60 minutes.
• Cinnamon (suitable for lightly lightening curls). Two tablespoons of preheated honey are mixed with 20 g of cinnamon and 100 ml of sour cream. The resulting mass is evenly distributed over the strands and left for 50-60 minutes. To noticeably lighten your hair, you will need to spend at least 10 sessions over the course of a month.
• With calendula (relieves oily seborrhea and dandruff). 100 ml of kefir is mixed with 100 ml of sour cream product, after which calendula tincture is poured into the mixture. The composition should be applied to the hair roots and act on them for 30 minutes. After the time has passed, the head should be washed under lukewarm water.
• With garlic and lemon (activates hair growth and prevents dandruff). Five cloves of garlic are chopped and seasoned with 50 ml of olive oil. After 80 minutes, the resulting composition must be filtered and the filtered broth mixed with 50 ml of lemon juice, 80 g of sour cream and 15 g of gelatin. The product is applied to the roots with massage movements and left for half an hour under plastic wrap.

Sour cream masks are very popular as they help nourish and restore hair. Regular use can significantly improve your hair and restore its natural shine. And for people suffering from excessive dryness and dandruff, this remedy is a great way to solve the problem.

For information on how to make a hair mask from sour cream, see the next video.