Except of the available products on store shelves, folk medicine can help with this. You can find a lot of recipes for such cosmetics on the Internet. But you don’t have to try all the masks right away, remember a few rules that will help you.
- Consult to a specialist. Maybe your problem is hidding in an unhealthy diet or in some diseases. Then, a herbal mask will not be able to help you.
- Check whether you have allergy to some components.
- It is better to buy certified herbs and roots. So you will be sure that they do not contain pollutants.
- Remember that folk cosmetics work quickly, but not for so long. It is recommended to use it for a month at least, changing the ingredients. However, it is better to use professional cosmetics on a regular basis.
Hair masks
Hair needs to be nourished, that’s why various masks are often used. This procedure should be carried out twice a week. You need to be more careful with masks that contain oil, because if you use a little more oil than necessary, the hair will look untidy.
Mask for all types.
This mask protects and nourishes curls well. It is necessary to take and grind 50 grams each of nettle leaves and burdock root, then take equal parts of each chopped herb, mix and pour 450 ml. boiling water The resulting decoction should be boiled well for 25 minutes, then cooled and can be used, rinsing the hair after washing.
Tincture from dandruff.
Nettle leaves, burdock root and chamomile flowers should be mixed in equal parts. Then steam with boiling water and leave to infuse for a couple of hours. You need to use it for a month.
Potato mask
Grate the raw potatoes. Mix the resulting mixture with yogurt. The mixture will have a liquid consistency, so you should have a towel nearby before applying.
Carefully apply the mixture with a cotton pad. After drying one layer, apply several more, up to 5 times. Wash off after 5-7 minutes and let the scalp dry, do not wipe.
But remember that in case of medical problems or if you use the above recipes, but do not get any effect after two or three weeks, you should consult a doctor or cosmetologist. In some cases, it is necessary to use special medical shampoos, and in some cases it is even recommended to take pills! For example, in the treatment of male pattern baldness, the drug Finpecia may be needed. It is one of the most popular pills for male hair loss. Taken daily, this drug improves both the number of individual hair strands and the thickness of each hair. It works by inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase, thereby reducing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Patients generally begin to notice improvement within 3-6 months.
In the case of dandruff, getting rid of this dermatological disease (yes, it’s a real disease!) can be even easier! There are shampoos that not only can help revive the symptoms of dandruff (itching, scaling and flaking), but also contain ketoconazole – an anti-fungal agent. Arcolane is such a shampoo. It will help get rid of this problem quickly!