The beneficial effect of field horsetail on hair is due primarily to the high content of salts of silicon and carotenes, which give hair shine and elasticity, stimulate the production of collagen.
Antiseptic effect, which helps to combat irritation and dandruff, provides apple and oxalic acids, as well as tannins. The latter in addition stimulate hair growth and help strengthen the hair follicle. Vitamins (primarily vitamin C) provide nutrition to the roots of hair and reduce their fragility.
The use of field horsetail for hair
Masks, decoctions and infusions based on grass horsetail for hair are used when:
- dandruff;
- loss of hair;
- poor hair growth;
- increased fat content of hair;
- brittle and dull hair .
Decoction of field horsetail for hair rinsing
Ingredients:
- grass horsetail - 3 tbsp. spoons;
- water - 2 liters.
Preparation and use
Raw water with water, bring to a boil, boil over low heat for 15-20 minutes and cool to room temperature. It is desirable to use such a conditioner 2-3 times a week, after washing your head, without washing off.
Decoction of horsetail from dandruff and oily hair
Ingredients:
- grass horsetail - 3 tbsp. spoons;
- water - 1 liter;
- essential oil of peppermint - 3 drops.
Preparation and use
The broth is prepared in the same way as in the previous case. After the broth has cooled, an essential oil is added to it, and the finished mixture is rubbed into the roots of the hair. In the absence of a negative reaction (burning), the composition is not washed off.
Mask for damaged hair
Ingredients:
- herb horsetail - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- nettle - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- leaves of aloe - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- egg yolk - 1 piece;
- garlic juice - 1 teaspoon.
Preparation and use
Hack and nettle pour two glasses of water, bring to a boil and insist 30-40 minutes, then drain. Mix 5 tablespoons of broth with the rest of the ingredients and apply on the head for 1 hour or until the appearance of unpleasant sensations. Then wash your head thoroughly. The remains of broth from horsetail and nettle should be used as a conditioner. Apply the mask once a week.
Tincture of horsetail for oily hair
Ingredients:
- grass horsetail - 7 tbsp. spoons;
- cognac - 0,5 liters.
Preparation and use
Grass the cognac and insist for 2 weeks, periodically shaking. The finished mixture is rubbed into the roots of the hair, left for 30 minutes, and then washed off.
When using field horsetail for hair, it is necessary to take into account that:
- Allergic reaction to the plant is possible. When rashes or red spots appear, it is necessary to immediately rinse the product and then discard its use.
- Prolonged and too frequent application of funds based on field horsetail can make hair dry and stiff, so they can not replace everyday methods of waste management.