Sour cream for hair

The question of how to maintain their hair, make them more dense and shiny, excites many. And one of the most common means for this is the various masks. In particular, among the various folk recipes are very popular masks with sour cream, which, it turns out, is not only a delicious product, but also a very effective cosmetic ingredient.

Why is the mask of sour cream useful?

Sour cream is a natural product containing vitamins A, B, C, E, P, as well as a whole complex of trace elements (sodium, fluorine, iron, iodine, zinc, etc.), fats and amino acids. Due to this, sour cream is an effective nutritional and strengthening agent for hair.

In addition, the advantage of sour cream masks is that they are very easy to prepare, can be used for any type of hair and keep on the head for an unlimited time without any negative consequences.

Masks from sour cream for dry and normal hair

The following recipes for sour cream hair masks are equally suitable for all hair types. Only for dry hair you need to take more fatty sour cream, and for normal - with low fat content.

1. Mask for hair from sour cream and eggs . Two raw yolks carefully grind with two tablespoons of sour cream. Apply the mask primarily to the scalp, and then distribute the remainder over the entire length of the hair. Wash off after 25-20 minutes with lukewarm water.
2. Mask for hair with sour cream and potatoes . Juice one small potato mixed with a tablespoon of sour cream, honey and one egg yolk. Apply to the scalp and the entire length of the hair for 15-20 minutes.
3. Masks for hair from sour cream with oils . Mix sour cream and vegetable oil (burdock, olive or almond) in equal proportions. Depending on the type of hair, you can add 1-2 drops of essential oils of Atlas cedar, lemon, rosemary, sage, grapefruit (for fatty hair), ylang-ylang , carrot seeds, geranium, parsley (for dry). The mask is applied for 20 minutes, after which it is washed off with lukewarm water.
4. Nourishing mask of sour cream for hair can be prepared from juice of half a lemon, celery juice (two teaspoons) and fatty sour cream (two tablespoons).

Sour cream masks for growth and strengthening of hair

1. Mask for hair with sour cream and burdock. One tablespoon of the chopped root of a burdock should be poured into a boiling water bath and insisted for an hour. Strain the infusion and mix with sour cream (3/4 cup). Apply to clean hair and rinse with shampoo. This mask not only has a nutritional and strengthening effect, but also helps to get rid of dandruff .
2. As a mask, you can use sour cream in its pure form, diluting it to the desired consistency with kefir or yoghurt.
3. Against hair loss, you can use a mixture of one finely grated carrot medium size and two tablespoons of sour cream. The mask is applied to the roots of the hair for 40 minutes, after which it is washed off with shampoo. For a pronounced effect, it is recommended to use it at least twice a week.
4. For fragile and prone to hair loss use a mask of one egg yolk, a tablespoon of cognac, castor oil and two tablespoons of sour cream. The egg is ground with cognac, after which add butter and sour cream. The mixture is heated in a water bath, rubbed into the scalp by massaging movements and left for 30 minutes, shaking the head with a towel. Apply the mask three times a month for six months.

To achieve the best effect, any mask from sour cream is recommended to be washed off with a burdock broth or freshly brewed tea.

To use sour cream for hair has led to the desired result, the product must be fresh and quality. It is best to buy non-store sour cream, and home, in the bazaar.