This ancient home remedy for accelerating growth, increasing volume and general improvement of hair was well known to our great-grandmothers. The principle of the mask is based on increased blood circulation: a powerful flow of blood to the hair follicles greatly accelerates the metabolic processes in them, increases the intake of oxygen and nutrients, increases the degree of their assimilation. So mustard masks for hair can rightfully be called one of the most effective methods for stimulating hair growth.
Mustard hair mask: basic recipes
- Mustard mask for oily hair: dry mustard must be thoroughly mixed with warm water to a consistency of thick sour cream. Apply to the scalp, rubbing into the roots of the hair, cover the hair with polyethylene or put on a rubber cap for the pool, top with a towel. After 15-20 minutes, the hair should be washed with shampoo. This mask absorbs excess fat from the scalp, normalizes the sebaceous glands, gives the hair lightness, volume and healthy radiance, accelerates the growth of hair.
- Holders of normal, mixed and dry hair can use the above recipe if they add a tablespoon of olive or coconut oil to the mixture. Also, they are suitable masks, which include yogurt, cream, mayonnaise, vegetable oils. The application rules and the exposure time for all masks are similar to the first. For example:
- Mustard mask for hair with yogurt: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of mustard powder, 0.5 cup kefir, 1 raw yolk.
- Mask with cream for dry and damaged hair: 1 tbsp. a spoon of fat cream, 1 tbsp. spoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of dry mustard.
- Mustard mask for hair with tea: 2 tbsp. spoons of freshly brewed tea (black or green), 1 yolk, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of mustard powder. Tea can be replaced with infusion of chamomile or nettle.
- Mustard hair mask "Volume" (gelatin): 1 teaspoon of gelatin, pour 50 ml of hot water and allow to swell (or just stir if gelatin is instant), drain. Add 1 yolk, 1 teaspoon of mustard. Unlike all other compounds, this must be spread over the entire length of the hair, and after half an hour wash off with warm water without shampoo.
Mustard masks for hair growth taking into account their type
Regular application of masks with dry mustard can accelerate hair growth up to 3 cm per month, prevent their loss and significantly increase the density. In addition, the hair becomes extremely soft, becomes obedient and silky, like a child.
- Mustard mask for the growth of oily hair: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dry mustard, 75 g of cognac, 50 g of water.
- Yeast mask for stimulating hair growth (for all types): 1 tbsp. spoon dry yeast, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of sugar, 1 teaspoon of mustard, 1 teaspoon of honey. Yeast and sugar are bred in a small amount of warm water or milk, waiting for their fermentation, then add mustard and honey.
- Mustard mask for the growth of dry hair: 1 tsp mustard powder, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon butter, 1 tbsp. spoon of homemade mayonnaise.
- Universal hair growth mask: 2 tbsp. tablespoons dry mustard, 2 tbsp. spoons of water, 1 yolk, 2 tbsp. tablespoons burdock oil.
- Mustard mask against hair loss: 1 tbsp. a mustard spoon, 2 yolks, 2 tbsp. spoons of cognac, 1 tbsp. a spoon of aloe juice, 2 teaspoons of cream.
Precautions in using mustard masks for hair
In order not to burn the scalp and dry your hair, observe a few simple rules:
- the first time do not keep the mask longer than 10-15 minutes. If there is a burning sensation or an increase in blood pressure, flush immediately. If the tolerance of the agent is good, gradually increase the exposure time, but not more than up to 30 minutes;
- Any hair mask with mustard powder is applied to dry unwashed hair;
- Try not to get the mixture on the exposed areas of the skin (forehead, whiskey, neck), where it can leave burns. To prevent them, lubricate the skin with a thick cream;
- if your hair does not belong to the fatty type, you will only need a mustard hair mask, which recipe includes butter (burdock, olive, castor, almond) or fatty dairy products. Dry hair tips are recommended to be greased with warm oil before applying the formulation;
- Do not overdo the frequency of using masks: once a week is enough.
Avoid using masks if the scalp is damaged or irritated. For those who have a thin sensitive skin by nature, it is recommended to first check the portability of the mask on a small part of the head or on the elbow bend.