Everyone has known for a long time the spicy taste of ginger root, which is used as a seasoning in cooking, baking, for treating colds and even fighting overweight. However, ginger hair can be equally useful. Not for nothing because Indian beauties always attract attention with thick, shiny hair. One of the secrets of the strength and silkiness of their hair is a mask with a ginger root.
What ginger is good for hair
Ginger root is extremely rich in various vitamins( A, B1, B2, C), minerals( potassium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, magnesium salts) and essential oils that not only fight microbes, but also strengthen hair and bulbs themselves, stimulate growth, improve the overall condition of the hair.
Regular application of masks for hair with ginger returns hair strength and shine, eliminates split ends, making hair look healthy and well-groomed.
Ginger is referred to hot seasonings, which actively stimulate blood circulation. This is one of the reasons why he is so good at strengthening and stimulating hair growth - accelerated blood flow more actively supplies the bulbs with oxygen and nutrients.
Masks with ginger are great for oily hair, gently affecting the scalp, without drying or irritating it. At the same time, regulation of sebum production takes place, as a result of which the hair fats less.
Already after the first application of the ginger mask, its effect will be noticeable - the hair immediately becomes smooth and silky, as the structure of the hairs is leveled, all the flakes are closed, which provides the hair with greater protectionexternal impact.
This is interesting! Contained in ginger gingerol, in addition to the ability to stimulate blood circulation and strengthen blood vessels, gently brightens hair, giving them a golden hue. It is worth considering the owner of dark hair.
The list of problems in which masks with ginger root will be effective include:
- dandruff;
- excessive fatness of roots or hair along their entire length;
- hair loss.
In these cases, the effect will not be so obvious after the first use of the mask. To see him, you need to take a course lasting 1-3 months, during which the masks are done weekly.
Undisputed advantage of ginger before onion or garlic masks, which have a similar effect, is the complete absence of an unpleasant odor. The natural ginger flavor is quite unusual, but does not cause rejection.
What ginger can be used for hair
For hair care, you can use ginger in different forms. It can be a fresh root, and ground ginger, ginger essential oil is often used.
Fresh ginger, as a rule, is extracted juice, which is a part of most masks or is a separate agent. To do this, the root is cleaned, trying as thin as possible to cut the peel, since the main stock of essential oils is concentrated very close to it. Then wash and twist in a meat grinder. The resulting squash squeezed juice, which is used for cosmetic purposes.
When using ground ginger, it should be borne in mind that it is more concentrated than the fresh root, so it is added in smaller proportions so as not to get a skin burn.
Ginger essential oil is available in conventional pharmacies or shops specializing in cosmetics. Thanks to the oil, ginger is endowed with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory capabilities. Despite its spice, ginger essential oil in hair masks does not dry them, does not irritate the delicate scalp, effectively fights against the problem of excessive fat content.
Rules for the use of ginger masks
Like any other product, ginger masks have their own rules of use. If you follow them, the results will only please, and unpleasant consequences will be avoided.
- Before the first application it is necessary to check the skin reaction to juice. To do this, it is enough to rub the skin on the wrist with a cut of fresh root. If there are no rashes, burning, itching or redness within the next two hours, you can safely use the spine for your own purposes.
- When applying the mask, there is always a slight burning and tingling sensation, this is the natural reaction of the skin to ginger. Gradually, these feelings should be replaced by pleasant warmth. However, if the burning becomes too strong, the mask is immediately washed off, and the next time the amount of ginger for its preparation is reduced.
- Ginger juice or a mask based on it should be washed off very carefully from the hair, otherwise the juice after drying will glue them in inaccurate beams. If this still happened, the hair is soaked with a weak solution of soda and again thoroughly washed.
- Prepared mask or juice should be used immediately, as a result of contact with air lost most of their healing abilities.
- Obligatory condition for the use of ginger masks is insulation - cellophane and a warm towel.
- You can wash off the mask, usually after 20-30 minutes with a normal shampoo.
- Strengthen the effect of the mask can be by rinsing hair with herbal decoction, melt water or vinegar( lemon) solution.
- If the purpose of masks is treatment, they are applied twice a week. If the scalp is sensitive or only preventative measures are needed, it will be enough once.
- After a course of 10 procedures, you need to take a break for a month or two, after which you can retake the course.
Mask of ginger is applied to damp but not washed hair, since after it you will still have to wash your hair.
Mask recipes with ginger
One of the easiest ways to use ginger to strengthen hair is to rub freshly squeezed juice into the scalp. The effectiveness of such a procedure increases significantly if combined with a light massage. After the massage, the head must necessarily be insulated with a food film or a package, over which a warm towel is wrapped. The mask can be kept from 20 minutes to 2 hours.
. Although ginger juice itself is an extremely effective means to strengthen hair, masks give a much greater effect, because they combine the useful properties of several components. The basic recipe, which can be adjusted to the desired type of hair, is as follows:
- A tablespoon of ginger juice( can be replaced with ground) is mixed with three tablespoons of oil.
- For normal scalp use olive oil, for dry - wheat germ or avocado, for sensitive - jojoba oil.
- Wash the mask with shampoo after 20 minutes.
In the base recipe, you can add additional components that will enhance its effect. Ginger fits well with most oils and easily tolerates high temperatures, so that warmed components can be added to the mask.
Spanish mask
Regularly using this mask, you can make hair more dense, give them silky and accelerate growth. The recipe is quite simple:
- ginger juice - approx.2 tablespoons;
- coffee grounds - 2 tsp;
- quail eggs - 3 pieces;
- honey( liquid) - 2 tbsp.
A carefully mixed mask is rubbed into the roots of the hair with light massage movements. After the massage, the hair is warmed and leave the mask for an hour, after which it is washed off with the usual shampoo.
Protective mask with sesame oil
This mask will help moisturize your hair and protect it from the damaging effects of ultraviolet, salt water or chlorinated pool water. According to the recipe, it is necessary to mix sesame oil with a grated ginger root in a ratio of 2 to 1. The resulting mass is rubbed lightly into the scalp and hair roots, and after half an hour they are washed off with the usual shampoo.Mask for the treatment of split ends
The main reason for the appearance of split ends is their mechanical damage. It can be caused by the frequent use of a hot hair dryer, straightening irons, plakas or curling irons. It can also signal problems with the "delivery" of vitamins and beneficial elements to hair follicles. The following mask can solve this problem:
- A tablespoon of ginger powder is combined with a teaspoon of lemon juice and the same amount of liquid honey.
- Add kefir( 5 tablespoons) and egg yolk.
- The mixture is thoroughly mixed, applied to the hair and wrapped in a bag or film for warming.
Wash the mask with shampoo after 20-40 minutes.
Decoction of ginger root against dandruff
To prepare a hair conditioner from ginger, which helps to solve the problem of dandruff, it is necessary to boil the fresh root for 5 minutes. Then the broth should be filtered and used every time after washing hair. In addition to combating dandruff, this tool will strengthen the hair and serve as a prevention of their loss.
Hair loss mask
To strengthen the hair roots and stop their loss, you can use a ginger mask with the addition of aloe, cognac and burdock oil. To pamper your hair with such a mask, you need to combine a tablespoon of butter, honey, aloe juice, add the egg and 1 teaspoon of cognac and grated ginger. Apply the mixture to the roots of the hair for half an hour, then wash off with shampoo. Do a therapeutic mask should be once a week, and if the hair fall out very quickly, the number of masks can be increased and applied every other day.
Useful properties of ginger vary a great variety and allow it to be used in a wide variety of spheres of life - from cooking to hair care. When used for cosmetic purposes, ginger does not have any contraindications other than individual intolerance, so it can effectively solve problems with hair loss, dandruff, split ends, and also strengthen and protect the hair.