People who monitor their health, always include in their diet a sufficient amount of citrus - oranges, tangerines, grapefruits. For example, grapefruit is a whole storehouse of vitamins, amino acids and trace elements, which makes it not only a useful food product, but also allows you to use it at home as an excellent natural remedy in masks and face lotions (especially whitening). However, his healing qualities are not limited to this.
Imagine that grapefruit is an excellent hair conditioner! Grapefruit masks perfectly moisturize and purify the hair, are able to repair the damaged structure and give your locks a bright healthy shine. Therefore, if you want at any age to amaze those surrounding with the unique beauty of their luxurious curls, safely include the grapefruit in the home hair masks.
Below are some recipes that will help you forget about hair problems:
1. Grapefruit for hair cleansing
After each shampoo, it is recommended to take about 300 grams of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice on your hair, carefully spread your fingers over all the strands, and then rinse with warm water. This is an effective hair cleansing procedure that allows you to remove the remains of chemicals that are part of shampoos and conditioners.
Grapefruit cleansing spray In a small container, mix 100 g (1/2 cup) of ordinary carbonated water, 50 grams of freshly squeezed grapefruit and orange juice, 150 g freshly squeezed lemon juice and 2-3 drops of essential oil of sage, mix well and pour the prepared preparation To clean hair in a bottle with a spray, or apply to the comb. Using a spray or comb, apply the mixture to damp hair, hold for 3-4 minutes, and then rinse with warm water. Such a cleansing procedure should be performed once in 2 weeks.
2. Grapefruit for hair restoration
In 100 g of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice add 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 2-3 drops of essential oil of sage, mix well until completely dissolved and apply the prepared product to slightly moistened hair, neatly spreading over the entire length. To maintain the mask for no more than 5 minutes, then rinse with warm water. With regular application - it is an excellent tool for restoring the natural structure of damaged and weakened hair.
3. Grapefruit with peppers for hair growth
In a small deep dish, combine 50 g of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and 1 tablespoon of castor oil, tincture of red capsicum and a suitable balm for your hair. Stir well, apply to hair and hold for 1 hour, then rinse. Such a mask not only perfectly moisturizes and nourishes the hair and scalp, but also gives your head a unique natural shine and radiance.
4. Grapefruit with egg for strengthening hair
Thoroughly grind in the blender the flesh of one medium fruit of grapefruit, add the beaten egg and 1 tablespoon of sour cream. Mix well until smooth and apply the resulting mixture to the hair, rubbing into their roots. Cover the head with a towel, stand for 40-50 minutes, then wash off the mask with warm water and shampoo. This procedure perfectly strengthens the hair.
When using masks for hair based on grapefruit, it should be remembered that some organic acids in its composition are capable of causing an allergic or inflammatory reaction to the scalp. Therefore, if you have thin and sensitive skin, a tendency to rashes and allergic reactions, as well as an individual intolerance to citrus, in these cases, other solutions should be used for hair care.
Always remember that the beauty of our hair depends on ourselves and enjoy life!