Cinnamon is not only a delicious and aromatic spice. It is widely used as a cosmetic and as a component in masks for hair care. Moreover, the practice of clarifying cinnamon hair, the effectiveness of which is very surprising.
Hair - care at home using cinnamon
The composition of this spice includes such substances:
- vitamin A;
- vitamin C;
- vitamin B1;
- vitamin PP;
- zinc;
- magnesium;
- potassium;
- iron;
- essential oils.
Thanks to such a wealth of ingredients, cinnamon hair masks are very effective and have
- the following actions:
- relieve dandruff;
- strengthen the hair;
- stimulate the growth of new hairs, make the hairstyle thicker;
- enhance shine;
- saturate the scalp with nutrients;
- prevent hair loss;
- tone the scalp;
- restore the acid-base balance;
- have antioxidant effects.
Effective home hair masks with cinnamon
Mask for damaged hair:
- Cinnamon powder mixed with 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil;
- add 1 egg yolk;
- You can also add 2-3 drops of cinnamon essential oil;
- mix all the ingredients thoroughly;
- apply the mask on the hair, after 30 minutes, rinse with warm water.
Mask for any type of hair:
- 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon mixed with a glass of kefir;
- add the yolk of one egg;
- Apply the mixture evenly to slightly damp hair;
- After 1 hour, wash the head with the usual shampoo.
Mask for weakened hair:
- dilute the blue clay in warm water to the state of sour cream;
- in 4 teaspoons of clay paste add 2 tablespoons of castor oil and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder;
- mix raw with egg yolk and a pinch of ground red pepper;
- add a couple drops of essential oils of rosemary or lemon;
- mix the ingredients well and apply to dry hair;
- to wrap your head for 30 minutes;
- After this time, rinse the hair thoroughly with water.
Firming hair mask:
- pulp of a medium ripe banana thoroughly grind;
- mix the mass with three tablespoons of coconut oil;
- add a teaspoon of cinnamon powder;
- mix well the ingredients and apply to dry hair just before washing your head;
- after half an hour or 40 minutes wash your hair with shampoo.
Mask for oily hair:
- Beat a teaspoon of cinnamon with 1 yolk;
- add 2 tablespoons of natural yogurt (low-fat) to the mixture;
- mix everything with a teaspoon of brown sugar;
- apply homogeneous mass to damp hair;
- after 20 minutes, wash your head with running water.
Strengthening hair mask - honey and cinnamon:
- a tablespoon of liquid flower honey mixed with 2 tablespoons of any vegetable oil;
- add 15 g of cinnamon powder;
- carefully mix ingredients and apply on dry hair;
- after 10-15 minutes, wash off the mask with water.
How to lighten your hair with cinnamon:
- mix cinnamon powder with a similar amount of hair conditioner, it is usually enough to take
2 tablespoons of each component; - add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice;
- apply the mixture on clean and damp hair.
For effective clarification it is necessary that the mask stay on the hair for about 8 hours, for example, all night. But, if you experience discomfort or feel a burning sensation, it is better to keep the remedy no more than 2 or 3 hours. In this case, the result will not be achieved from the first time, the hair will take the desired light shade with each subsequent procedure. Do not lighten your hair daily, you need to take a break at least 1-2 days.