The procedure of lightening the hair is quite popular among girls who want to color in lighter colors or just to reduce their color to a couple of tones. Unfortunately, the bleaching of hair, which is offered before painting by hairdressers, is very damaging: it damages the structure, makes the hair brittle and over-dried. That's why it's worth thinking about and looking at folk methods and applying simple hair masks. Perhaps they are not as effective and not suitable for everyone, but using them, you certainly will not earn yourself unnecessary problems with hair, and the folk ingredients that are part of these funds will only strengthen the hair and give them strength and brilliance.
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Laminating hair at home - the best recipes -
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Treating hair from loss in effective ways
Attention! Do not lighten damaged, brittle or dry hair. Before the procedure, strengthen the hair with masks or other means. To do this, use effective strengthening masks.
Masks for lightening hair
Before selecting a mask, it is necessary to find out what factors influence the effectiveness of clarification.
So:
- Hair color. The darker the hair, the more difficult it is to lighten, and for red hair the procedure is carried out at least two times.
- Hair stiffness. Hard hair is harder to give a new color.
- Moisture of hair. The clarification procedure is more effective when carried out on damp hair.
- Thickness of hair. The thinner the hair, the less clarifier it will take.
Please note! Before cleaning, the hair should be washed!
Read carefully all the recipes, after each of them, on a scale of 1 to 10 is an estimate of the expected result. Choose a mask according to the type and color of your hair, as well as the desired effect.
Based on chamomile
Chamomile broth has a strengthening effect on the hair, and, with a certain method of cooking, brightens them. Clarification with chamomile is one of the most popular and gentle methods, which will give the hair a gentle, golden hue.
Ingredients: 2 tbsp.l.dry chamomile, 2 tbsp.water.
- water bring to a boil in a bowl or saucepan;
- as soon as it boils, reduce heat and add chamomile leaves;
- simmer for about 10 minutes.
After time, cool and rinse hair. Use after each hair wash for a week.
Expected result - 5 out of 10.
A more rapid and strong effect will give a mask of chamomile concentrate. To do this, the cooked broth should be allowed to infuse in the thermos for about 3-4 hours. Then strain and apply as an air conditioner.
Expected result - 7 out of 10.
Based on hydrogen peroxide
If you have a sufficiently dark shade of hair, then a mask based on hydrogen peroxide can handle it well. However, it should be noted that this method harms the structure of the hair. Before applying this method, it is recommended not to stain the hair and do not subject it to any chemical effects 2-3 weeks before clarification.(A mask is needed for colored hair.)Where less damage the mask will have a strong and healthy hair, so do before the procedure as many strengthening masks.
Ingredients: peroxide solution 3%.
Additionally you need: gloves, glasses, foil, a small bottle with a spray.
- bottle filled with peroxide solution and carefully sprayed over the entire length of the hair;
- wrap the strands in foil and do not remove for an hour.
The hour is the average time period that is needed for lightening. However, it is recommended to choose the time individually: depending on the shade of the hair and the desired result. As they say, wash off on readiness. If necessary, repeat the procedure several more times. Expected result - 9 out of 10.
Attention! !! Do not use peroxide solution more than 3%.You can stay without hair.
Based on honey
The strength of the effect of the mask of honey is similar to hydrogen peroxide. However, its main difference is that it does not have such a negative effect on the hair and does not overdry it. In addition, honey nourishes the scalp and makes the hair shiny and silky. But to use this method you will have to make some efforts and be patient. The mask is best for light blond hair. Ingredients: liquid natural honey.
- , heat honey to body temperature and dilute with a little water;
- evenly distribute the hair, and then cover with polyethylene and wrap in a towel.
The mask is recommended to be done before bedtime, as it is necessary to sustain it for about 8-9 hours. In the morning, wash off the mask with shampoo. Repeat the procedure until you reach the desired effect.
The expected result is 5-8 out of 10 depending on the color of the hair.
Based on lemon
, lemon has a drying effect on the hair, so it is not recommended to use this method if you have dry hair. Owners of oily hair, a mask of honey, on the contrary, will only benefit by drying hair. Suitable for girls with dark hair color. Additionally will give the hair a healthy and beautiful shine.
Ingredients: 1 lemon, 0.5 liters of water.
Squeeze out the lemon juice and mix it with water. Rinse after washing your hair. Repeat the procedure until the desired effect is achieved. Expected Result - 5-7 out of 10.
Attention! Do not lighten your hair too often. You can damage the hair follicles!
Based on cinnamon
The mask has a good clarifying effect and is suitable even for very dark hair. In addition, cinnamon will strengthen hair bulbs, stimulates hair growth and increases volume. As a bonus you will get a very pleasant scent. However, the recipe for clarification is not so simple and consists of several stages, so you will have to be patient.
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons of cinnamon, 3 tablespoons of natural honey, 0.5 glasses of hair balm.
Ingredients to mix. Do not use metal dishes. Wipe the mask on the hair, wrap it with polyethylene and a towel. Wash off after 4 hours.
Expected result 5-9 out of 10.
Based on kefir
Kefir hair mask is capable of washing the hair out of the hair and lightening the already light hair. Due to prolonged action, it is recommended to mask for the night. How to cook:
Ingredients: 0.5 cups of fatty sour kefir, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of strong alcoholic beverage( whiskey, vodka, cognac), 0.5 lemon, 50 grams of shampoo.
- break the egg and separate the yolk from the protein;
- from half a lemon squeeze out the juice;
- mix the yolk, lemon juice, alcohol, shampoo and kefir;
- the received mask put on hair, wrap up with polyethylene and a towel and leave for 8-10 hours, to wash off in the morning.
As a negative effect, an acidic odor is possible, to avoid it add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Expected result - 5-8 out of 10.
Important! Try to make an egg mask for hair at home, if you want your hair to shine.
Based on glycerol
Glycerin moisturizes your hair well, so it is recommended for dry hair-dryers.
Ingredients: 50 g of dry chamomile, 60 g of glycerin, 1.5 cups of boiled water.
Pour the leaves of chamomile with water and allow to drink for 3-4 hours. Then add glycerin and mix thoroughly. The resultant dare to put on hair, and then to wrap up a head with polyethylene and a towel for an hour. After the time has elapsed, wash it off.
Expected result - 6-7 out of 10.
Important! Many cosmetic salons recommend making a mustard mask for hair at home.
Based on onion
A fairly effective method for lightening hair, however it is not very popular, as it leaves an unpleasant odor. In addition, the onion has a strengthening effect on hair follicles and prevents hair loss.
Ingredients: 3 bulbs, water, 1 tsp.vinegar.
From the bulbs squeeze out the juice and mix with water in a 1: 1 ratio and add the vinegar. The resulting solution rinse hair. Repeat the procedure until the desired result is achieved.
Expected result - 5 out of 10.
Based on mullein and lemon
Suitable for light and blond hair.
Ingredients: 2 tbsp.spoons of dried mullein and chamomile leaves, 1 liter of boiling water, 1-2 liters of cold water, 1 lemon.
Grass pour hot water and let it sit in the thermos for about half an hour. From the lemon squeeze the juice and add to the solution. Pour the mixture into a large saucepan and dilute with cold water to a comfortable temperature. The hair should be immersed in a saucepan for 10 minutes, then rinse with water.
Expected Result 4 out of 10.
Based on rhubarb root
Suitable for light hair. Additional effect - a golden hue.
Ingredients: 3,5 tbsp.spoonful of dry rhubarb, 1 liter of water.
Put the water on the fire, bring to a boil and make the fire quieter. Add the dry rhubarb and cook for 15-20 minutes. Leave to stand for about 7 hours and strain through a strainer. Divide the solution into 3 parts and rinse it with an interval of 5 minutes. After the procedure hair is not required to wash.
Expected Result - 4 out of 10.
Based on
soda Lightening hair is the longest method, taking about two months.
Ingredients: 1 liter shampoo, 9 tbsp.spoons of baking soda.
Add soda to the shampoo, use the mixture every time you wash your hair. Shake before use.
Expected result - 5-7 out of 10.
After clarification, it is not necessary to expose hair to contact with chlorinated water for a while, they can acquire a greenish tinge.