In the kitchen of any hostess there is always a place for sour cream - a widely distributed and indispensable product in the preparation of many dishes. Its use is not limited only to cooking.
Sour cream is a real pantry valuable for the body proteins, fats, amino acids and vitamins A, C, E, PP and Group B and, thanks to this, has a number of useful properties that allows the use of this product in cosmetology, for example, as an excellent care product hair .
As the main ingredient, sour cream is part of a variety of hair masks. Such masks are very easy to manufacture and easy to apply. Sour cream for hair solves many problems: it perfectly moistens the curls, restores them natural natural shine and attractiveness, makes them smooth and elastic, prevents loss and stimulates their growth. This is a very effective remedy for very dry, brittle and damaged hair . When treating fatty strands it is better to use masks from yogurt and mayonnaise .
If possible, it is best to use home-made sour cream for making masks, since in the industrial production a large amount of starch and stabilizers is added to its composition. If you use sour cream from the store, then choose a fresh and with a higher percentage of fat. All the masks from sour cream are washed off with warm water with a shampoo suitable for a particular type of hair . Dry hair should be done naturally in the air without using a hair dryer. The recommended frequency of the procedures is 3-4 times a week.
Here are the recipes for the most popular home hair masks from sour cream:
1. Sour cream for hair with a yolk
In a small container, stir thoroughly 2 tablespoons. sour cream and 2 egg yolks. The resulting mask is rubbed with soft circular massage movements of fingers into the scalp and spread over the entire length of the hair. On top of the hair, put on a plastic bag and warm it with a towel. After 15-20 minutes rinse with warm water and shampoo.
2. Mask made of sour cream and banana
Take 1 tbsp each. sour cream and honey, half a ripe banana and 1 egg yolk. Put all components in a blender, where thoroughly crushed and mixed. A ready mix with light massaging movements to put on hair, distributing from roots to tips. Top your head with polyethylene and warm it with a towel. After an hour, rinse with warm water and shampoo.
3. Mask made of sour cream and potatoes
Small potatoes should be peeled, grated and squeezed. In it, add 1 tbsp. sour cream, honey and 1 egg yolk. Mix thoroughly and apply to hair and scalp. Top the package and wrap it with a towel. After 25-30 minutes rinse with warm water and shampoo.
4. Mask for very dry hair from sour cream and avocado
Stir thoroughly in a blender mixture of 2 tbsp. sour cream, flesh 1 fruit avocado and 1 tbsp. of olive oil . Apply to damp hair for 40 minutes, then wash with warm water and shampoo.
1. Sour cream for hair with lemon
In a small container, stir 2 tablespoons. sour cream and 1 egg yolk. Add freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon and 2 tsp to the received mass. juice of celery. Once again, mix thoroughly and smoothly massage the massage into the hair and scalp. Top the plastic bag and warm it with a towel. After 30 minutes, wash off the mask with warm water and shampoo.
2. Mask from sour cream, honey and cognac
Take 2 tablespoons. sour cream, 1 egg yolk, 1 tbsp each. honey, cognac and castor oil. In a well-beaten yolk, add honey and cognac, once again beat well. Then add sour cream and castor oil and beat again. The resulting mass is heated in a water bath and rubbed softly into the roots of the hair with soft massaging movements and then smoothly distributed throughout their length. Top the package and warm it with a towel. After 1,5-2 hours wash off the mask with warm water and shampoo and rinse the hair with freshly brewed tea. This mask perfectly helps with hair loss.
3. Mask made of sour cream and oils
In 0.5 cup sour cream carefully mix 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon each. olive and castor oils . The resulting mask is applied to the hair, spreading over the entire length. Top the package and warm it with a towel. After an hour, rinse with water and shampoo.
4. Carotene mask from sour cream
In a small container, stir 2 tablespoons. sour cream and 1 capsule of liquid vitamin A (can be replaced with 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed carrot juice). The resulting mixture is thoroughly rubbed into the hair and scalp. Top the plastic bag and wrap it with a towel. After 30-40 minutes rinse with shampoo.
1. Sour cream for hair and mustard
Stir thoroughly 1 tablespoon. sour cream and mustard, prepared from dry powder and 3 egg yolks. In order to hair was thicker in the mask, you can also enter 1 tablespoon. cranberry or lemon juice and 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar . Composition put on the hair and wrap them on top. After 15-20 minutes rinse with water and shampoo.
2. Mask from sour cream and horseradish
Grate the horseradish root in a small container. Add to it 1 tbsp. sour cream, 1 tsp. honey and 0.5 tsp. lemon juice and vegetable oil. Add to the resulting mixture 1 tablespoon. of oatmeal and mix thoroughly. Wipe the mask in the roots of the hair and scalp and wrap it with a plastic bag and towel. After 30-40 minutes rinse with shampoo. The recommended course of treatment is 2 times a week for a month.
3. Sour cream for hair with essential oils
In 100-200 grams of sour cream (depending on the density and length of hair) add 10-15 drops of essential oil (American laurel), rosemary or tea tree to choose from. Mix well until completely dissolved. Apply on the hair and scalp, carefully promazyvaya every strand along the entire length. After 25-30 minutes rinse with shampoo. The mask strengthens and thickens the hair, restores its natural strength and gives a delightful shine!