Shampoos, masks, balms for brittle hair: treatment, thickening, care, how to restore

The problem of brittle hair is familiar to many. Outwardly, they look dull, dry, dandruff may occur. To correct the situation will help not only medical procedures, but also special shampoos, masks, balms.

Recommendations trichologists on the choice of shampoo for brittle hair

The right shampoo helps keep your hair beautiful and healthy. When dyed hair looks dull, brittle, you need to carefully familiarize yourself with the composition of the shampoo. It should not contain hard sulfates, parabens, phthalates.

Holders of weak, thinned hair should prefer dry oils: coconut or grape seed. They are completely absorbed and do not weight curls. When choosing a shampoo for thinning hair, you need to know that at the roots, fat begins to stand out quickly and the tips dry.

If you need to wash your hair daily, it is better to choose 2-3 types of funds and change after 2-3 days. Water should be at room temperature so as not to stimulate the function of the sebaceous glands. Apply shampoo 2 times and carefully massage the roots. Due to microcirculation, the effect of some shampoo ingredients is enhanced.

Wet hair needs to be wet, can not be rubbed – this can negatively affect their structure. To start drying after 5-10 minutes.

Shampoos and conditioners for thickening hair

When choosing drugs for the care of weak hair, you must carefully read the composition.

What should be on the label:

• D-panthenol (provitamin B5). Envelopes with a protective film.
• Keratin is one of the main components of the hair structure. Main function: seal.
• Silk proteins help revitalize the cuticle, restore the structure of the hair.
• Seaweed.
• Extracts, extracts from plants, herbs.
• Natural oils help with dryness.

Brittle hair (shampoos and conditioners designed specifically for them can be found on the professional cosmetics market) require careful care. The composition of the funds contains polymer compounds that can envelop and protect against aggressive effects.

Among the manufacturers: Collistar, L’Oreal, Vella and others. A series of shampoos Paul Mitchel, Bark, Nature Gate contains natural ingredients. They are usually sold at the pharmacy.

Luxury drugs

Hair care products are divided by composition and degree of impact on their structure.

L’Oreal Professionnel Volumetry Salicelic Acid + HydraLighht

The famous brand is designed to gently care for damaged, weakened hair. The composition includes salicylic acid, components that moisturize hair. Manufacturers guarantee a volume effect of up to 3 days. The shampoo foams well and prevents dandruff. The composition does not contain parabens and sulfates. Available in bottles of 8,5 – 16932,4 fluid ounce.

Benefits:

• economical;
• provides volume;
• long lasting effect.

The cost of $ 12 – $ 37. depending on the volume.

Wella System Professional Volumize

German shampoo is designed for thin hair. The composition contains a Creatonic complex with protein and keratin, as well as natural extracts that nourish and protect against harmful external influences.

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, avoiding fragility, split ends.

Amino acids condense the hair structure, volume, shine is acquired, the hair becomes friable. The product is economical, rinses well, softens the skin.

Shampoo is available in containers of different volumes and 1,01 fluid ounce probes. Users note that after applying the shampoo, the hair becomes more obedient. Price 8,45 fluid ounce $ 14., 1l $ 37.

Nioxin System 3

American shampoo with a 3-step remedy for weak, damaged hair and hair loss. There are also individual drugs, but the use of a complex agent is preferable. Among the constituents keratin, panthenol, plant components. The hair becomes dense, the follicles are cleansed of sebum (sebum), the structure is restored.

It is recommended to use conditioner of the same brand after shampooing – apply from roots to ends of hair, leave for 1-3 minutes. Wash off with water. The advantages of the remedy include the cumulative effect.

Brittle hair (shampoos of the American company Nioxin, with constant use, will help to make the structure more dense, improve texture) acquire additional volume. When washing, a pleasant freshness of menthol is felt. Shampoo with cumulative effect, produced in volumes: 150, 10,1 – 33,8 fluid ounce. Price from $ 15.

Means of the middle price segment

Due to the different price categories, shampoos have an affordable cost.

“Syoss Volume Collagen & Lift”

German shampoo has a good combination of price and quality. The tool will help restore damaged fine hair after dyeing. Composition includes keratin, collagen, apricot kernel oil. Water lily root extract relieves skin irritation.

Among the ingredients there is titanium dioxide – a dye that gives the hair a pearlescent shine. The shampoo foams well and is suitable for dry hair. After application, the strands become silky, not electrified.

The main advantages include:

• profitability;
• affordable price;
• no silicones;
• convenient volume.

Shampoo is available in a capacity of 16,91 fluid ounce, the price is $ 3,43.

Avalon Organics Biotin B-Complex

Organic shampoo is designed specifically for weak hair. The main function is to improve the structure, seal, eliminate brittleness. Shampoo has a strong cleansing effect, so it is not recommende
d to use it regularly for thin hair.

As part of the plant complex provides nutrition and stimulates microcirculation.

The components of the product help strengthen hair. Like all organic shampoos, it does not foam much. The volume of the bottle is 14 fluid ounce, the price is $ 16.

Green Pharma Organic Volume

Domestic shampoo contains extracts of honeysuckle, ginseng and others. 95% of the ingredients are of natural origin, 5% are grown on an organic basis. The powerful effect of the components helps the hair to become strong and give shine. The combination of red algae with a moisturizing effect and chitin with an enveloping effect makes each hair thicker along its entire length.

For a long time guaranteed volume. The product is applied to wet hair, massaged to a rich foam and washed off. Then apply shampoo a second time and leave for a few minutes, rinse. Advantage: low price – $ 3,54. per bottle in 8,45 fluid ounce. Shampoos for the American budget line include Clean Line brand products.

It contains only natural ingredients: nettle, clover, horse chestnut, almond oil and others . The ingredients are selected to protect thin, brittle hair. After application, the hair does not tangled, shiny, the scalp does not dry out. The effect of the drug increases in combination with a balm of the same company. The price of the bottle is 8,45 fluid ounce $ 1 – $ 1.

Oils for dry and brittle hair

These funds are divided into 2 types:

• basic are used as the main component for masks;
• ethereal is an independent tool for rinsing or aroma combing.

Oils are used in different ways: usd into the scalp, apply along the entire length or add to the shampoo before washing. With split ends, it is recommended that they be lubricated with oil.

Basic

The basis of the oils are several, often used:

• Burdock . It is considered the most effective. Get it from the root of burdock. All the components of the oil prevent dandruff, promote hair growth. Before using the oil, you need to know that it is able to remove paint from the hair. Therefore, it is not recommended to keep oil on hair for more than 5 hours. In the composition of:

1. inulin : protective and cleansing functions;
2. tocopherol with retinol helps restore the structure of the hair, seal its ends;
3. oleic acid – cover curls along the entire length, providing moisture retention.

• Castor . This is an excellent, popular remedy for damaged, weakened, dry hair. The main function is moisture retention and protection against drying out. Oil is usually used as an independent tool.
• Flaxseed . After several sessions, the hair looks healthy, strong, gaining shine. This is due to the composition, which contains 46% of vitamins. A, E, F and many unsaturated acids.
• Coconut . It is considered the best natural air conditioning. The composition contains 90% fatty acids that can soften, moisturize. The components of the oil help hair growth, protect, nourish and regenerate the structure. Unrefined oil without additives acts more effectively on brittle, split ends.

• Argan oil . It is extracted from the seeds of the fruits of the same tree in North Africa. It is a thick amber-colored liquid. In the composition of the drug:

1. 80% is omega, nourishing hair;
2. antioxidants clean and protect the structure;
3. under the influence of vitamins A, E, F, the hair becomes silky, thick.

Oil, enveloping each hair, retains moisture. The tool is unique, it is suitable for any type of hair, including curly, dull. Oil does not weigh strands and does not increase fat content.

Ethereal

Exposure to some popular oils:

• Sandalwood oil is the most dense and viscous. Main properties: regeneration of skin cells, normalized fat metabolism, eliminating dry hair.
• Brittle hair (shampoos with the addition of jasmine oil are recommended for frequent use) after applying jasmine will become strong, the water balance will stabilize.
• If you add lavender oil to the shampoo when washing your hair, this will prevent dry skin and hair. Split ends are useful to clean with pure lavender oil.

Rules for the use of oils

Be sure to check for portability of the product. To do this, drop a few drops of oil on your wrist and grind. Initial burning passes after 3-4 minutes. Do not use ether extracts in their pure form.

What you need to know before using:

• solid must be dissolved; liquid must be heated;
• apply to wet hair, curls can simply be combed with a wet comb;

• divide hair into strands: upper, lower, side. Apply oil to each;
• close hair with polyethylene and wrap with a towel.

Balms and Sprays

Recently, these 2 cosmetics are becoming popular. They are easy to use, and the range of applications is wide.

Preparations are divided depending on the application for:

• nutrition;
• restoration of the structure;
• active growth;
• creating hairstyles.

Among the components of the spray balms are natural and chemical components, in particular: D-panthenol, various trace elements.

Avon

Absolute Power Balm Spray contains apricot extract and shea butter. They have a softening and strengthening effect on weak, dry hair and scalp. Spray spray on slightly dried hair, comb. An allergic reaction is possible.

For instance:

• The “growth vitamins” of the same company help restore the weakened hair structure.
• “Phyto-strengthening . Nettle and burdock “nourishes the hair with extracts, envelops with a protective film. Apply to dry hair before styling.
• Salon professional thermo protect contains a complex of extracts from plants and herbs. A light preparation, does not weigh curls, protects against harmful external influences. It is applied over the entire length of the hair.

The cost of balms-sprays starts from $ 2,04. You should pay attention to the presence of natural components. If they are indicated at the end of the list, then their share in the composition is not large.

Preparations intended for recovery are recommended to be applied to the skin at the roots and kept for 36 hours.

Tips and rules for using masks

Any mixture is not applied immediately after shampooing:

• You need to get your hair wet, do not usd.
• Wrap for 2 minutes. In the towel.
• Apply a mask, withstand the necessary time.
• Rinse and wrap again in a towel, not squeezing with force.

Masks prepared at home are applied before washing your hair on dry or wet hair for 30-90 minutes. It is necessary to bend over the bath and usd the mixture, the dry ends must be thoroughly greased. Wrap your head well.

Recipes

There are special formulations that will help achieve the desired effect.

Volumetric

Yeast:

• 25 g dry yeast;
• 1,69 fluid ounce of milk (warm);
• 1 small tablespoons of granulated sugar.

Stir all ingredients and leave to swell for half an hour. Before applying, add 1 small spoonfuls of olive oil to the mixture. Duration 35-40 minutes.

Gelatin:

2 tablespoon of gelatin pour 3,38 fluid ounce of water, insist until swelling. Preheat, combine with 1 large tablespoons of glycerin and a small amount of conditioner for dry (oily) hair. Rinse with water at room temperature, not warmer.

For basal volume:

• 2.5 tablespoon of colorless henna;
• 4 tablespoon of dried nettle leaves;
• yolk.

Pour boiling water over 0.25 cups, let it brew a little. Leave the mask for 1.5-2 hours.

Volume for structural haircuts:

It is recommended to usd into the scalp for 6-7 minutes. a mixture of 0.5 tablespoon. milk and 2 tablespoon of vodka. Then wrap in a towel and wait half an hour.

For rare hair

• 100 g of sea salt;

• 1,35 fluid ounce of brandy;
• 150 g of honey.

Place the mass in a dark place for 10 days. Use the mask before styling. A mixture of 2.5 large tablespoons of liquid honey, 1.5 large tablespoons of castor oil, 1 large tablespoons of cinnamon powder for 5-6 minutes. usd into roots, leave to soak for 50 min. Recommended for dry, bleached hair.

In equal proportions, combine oil of burdock, coconut, almond with 1,35 fluid ounce of natural yogurt. Combine with 5 drops of rosemary oil and jasmine oil. Apply for 35 minutes. before washing your hair.

Mask for fine dyed hair

Grind 3 large tablespoons of green tea in a blender, pour 0.25 cup boiling water, 10 min. insist. Add 2 pre-whipped egg yolks to tea. Apply evenly to hair.

Recovery mask . Equal proportions of burdock, corn, soybean, almond oil slightly warm. 0’8 inch away from the roots, spread over the strands. Wash your hair in half an hour.

Rinse with broths

Brittle hair (shampoos, balms and masks, properly selected, will help restore the hair structure) with proper care will become stronger. Also for weak, thinned strands, rinsing with herbal infusions is of great importance.

The following decoctions are most often used for rinsing:

• nettle – helps get rid of dandruff, stimulates hair growth;
• burdock strengthens the hair follicle, the hair becomes silky;
• coltsfoot gives shine and strength;
• sage stimulates the production of sebum, relieves dandruff, relieves irritation;
• chamomile has an antiseptic property, recommended for blondes;

• basil promotes easy combing.

Vitamins for hair

Means can be in various forms:

Title	Property
In pills
B-Min “Alerana”	Eliminates dandruff, stops hair loss
Pantovigar	The best remedy for hair loss after chem. curls, strengthens the hair follicle
Perfectil	Improves hair structure, heals wounds, helps with psoriasis and dermatitis
In ampoules
Dikson polipant complex	Stimulates hair growth, makes it thicker and stronger.
“Home recipes”	For chemically damaged hair
In solutions
Alerana Serum	To grow and increase the density of hair, the structure is strengthened
Alpha Tocopherol Acetate	Blood flow improves, getting rid of itching. Natural Vitamin E

Pharmacy products

With very dry, thin hair, drugs are sold in the pharmacy that have a positive effect on the functioning of the sebaceous glands. As a result of penetration deep into the skin, the water-lipid balance is regulated.

Biotin tablets stabilize fat metabolism. You can add the crushed tablet to the base oil or shampoo. For oral administration, consult a doctor. The drug is made in tablets, solution and ampoules.

Cost $ 9,52 To protect the hair from the negative of external influences, ultraviolet radiation, overdrying from electrical appliances, various regenerators exist.

Crys
tal Shine Fluid

The Italian product intensively moisturizes, restores the structure and nourishes the hair cells. This is due to the presence of omega-3 fatty acids. Apply the drug can be dosed on wet and dry hair. Price from $ 5,03.

Green Mama with buckwheat and raspberries

As a part of natural extracts, glycerin, panthenol. The tool effectively helps restore the damaged structure, revitalizes dull hair. It is applied to wet curls.

Currently, you can find a huge number of recipes for the treatment of brittle hair. To choose the right shampoo, balm, and care products, you need to test several drugs and choose the one that can improve the appearance of the hair.

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