The mask is an essential addition to your bathroom routine for those who want to have shiny hair. Even though it may seem superfluous, the mask is a product that is useful for the health of the hair because it nourishes, repairs, strengthens, adds volume or adds shine.
Comment réaliser un masque capillaire ?
Mask before or after shampoo: hair care products in order
In the bathroom all the hair products are mixed together. So how do you know in which order to apply them?
Hair care starts in the shower with the application of the shampooThe main purpose of the shampoo is to rid the scalp and ends of all their dirt (dust, excess sebum, pollution...). For this, the application of a small quantity of shampoo on the scalp by massaging for a few moments is sufficient.
After rinsing the shampoo comes the second step: the conditioner.The choice of conditioner is important for certain hair types. Dry, curly or damaged hair will benefit from the use of a nourishing and moisturising conditioner. However, other hair types may not need to go through this step.
Enfin vient la pose du masqueFinally comes the application of the mask. It should be applied for about 30 minutes to towel-dried hair. Once the cream has been applied, it is advisable to comb the hair to distribute the treatment evenly along its length.
Application du masque capillaire
Usually the mask is not applied directly on the skull but rather on the lengths and tips. The roots, which are often greasier than the rest of the hair, rarely need extra care. Moreover, the application of a mask on the scalp tends to make the hair heavier and counteracts the effect of volume.
La fréquence d’utilisation du masque The frequency of use of the mask varies according to the condition of the hair. In general, it is advisable to apply the treatment once a week. However, in the case of damaged hair, a repair mask can be applied after each shampoo to reinforce the nourishing and repairing effects.
Damaged hair: 5 natural masks to make at home.
Having damaged and brittle hair is not pleasant for anyone but unfortunately it is a common thing. The weather, stress, pollution or the nature of the hair are all factors that make it fragile. Fortunately, cutting your hair is not the only option at hand. Masks are easy to find in shops and almost as easy to make at home.
If you have damaged hair, there are many repairing masks on the market, but often the list of ingredients is incomprehensible. How do you know what's good and what isn't? In these cases, the easiest way is to make your own mask with a few 100% natural ingredients.
Here are a few ideas for simple and quick masks to make to care for your hair.
Lemon mask: 1 tablespoon of olive oil + 1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Mix everything together and apply to dry hair for 10 minutes. Then rinse and wash with the usual shampoo. shampoo habituel.
Avocado mask: 1 avocado + 1 egg yolk + 1 cup of oil.
Crush the avocado and mix it all together to obtain a homogeneous cream. Then apply it by massaging it into the hair and leave for 15 minutes before rinsing and washing with shampoo. The avocado can be replaced by a banana.
Rum mask: 1 tbsp rum + 1 tbsp olive oil.
Mix the olive oil and rum to create a lotion. Then apply in the evening to dry hair and leave on overnight.
Mask with shea butter: 1 teaspoon of melted shea butter + 1 to 2 teaspoon of argan oil. argan.
Mix the whole and apply to the lengths and ends. Ideally, leave on overnight, then rinse and wash the next morning.
Masque au miel : 2 càs de miel + 3 càs d’huile d’amande douce + 1 jaune d’œuf.
Mix everything together to obtain a mixture and then apply it to damp hair for 30 minutes. Then rinse and wash the hair with the usual shampoo.