18 Effective homemade masks, that can help you fight the hair loss
BEAUTY See all BEAUTY postsHair loss is a problem, that can occur at any age. There are many reasons that can lead to hair loss – heredity, environmental factors, stress, depression, pregnancy, lack of vitamins. Such problem should definitely be taken into account. If not treated on time, it can lead to balding. If you have such a problem, and you haven’t found a solution for it, yet – take a look at these 18 homemade masks that can help you deal with hair loss and make your hair healthy and strong.
Do an allergy test before you use any of these masks, so that you can determine whether you are allergic to any of the components included. Apply a little amount of the mask on your wrist for an hour and then wash it out. If you don’t have redness or itching then you can apply the mask on your scalp.
1. Rosemary against hair loss
Boil 2 teaspoons of crushed rosemary for half an hour in 300 ml of water. Apply the resulting decoction in the hair roots.
2. Mask against hair loss with onion
Against hair loss the experts recommend also the well-known onions. Peel 3 onions and grate them very finely. Strain them through a cheesecloth and add crushed alum to the juice. Apply this mixture with a cotton pad after every wash on already dry hair. The alum in the mixture should be dissolved very well. After applying in the hair roots, brush your hair and cover it with a towel for the night. In the morning, wash your hair with plenty of warm water. Apply this procedure for about a week.
3. Mask against hair loss with mulled wine
Add 5 cloves of crushed garlic and 1 tablespoon lard to a coffee cup of mulled wine. Apply the resulting mask on your hair, wrap your head in a towel and let it act for 1 to 2 hours. After that wash it out with a shampoo with neutral pH.
4. Mask against hair loss with beer
The hot beer can help you in case of hair loss. Apply it to your hair and wrap your head with a warm towel. This procedure should be done for at least 5 consecutive days.
5. Mask against hair loss with egg yolk, yogurt and vitamins
For this hair mask you will need:
1 egg yolk,
1 tablespoon of balm
1 tablespoon of yogurt
7-8 drops of vitamin A
7-8 drops of vitamin D
1 teaspoon of honey
1 teaspoon of strong alcohol
Mix everything very well and apply it to your hair. Then cover your head with newspaper, nylon and a warm towel and let it stay for 20- 30 minutes. Apply this mask before hair painting, because the paint can drop, or two times a month.
6. Mask against hair loss with butter, egg yolk and royal jelly
Melt 200 g of butter. Remove it from heat and shortly before it starts to harden, add 1 egg yolk and 2 grams of royal jelly. The mask should be kept in a refrigerator and used in portions, according to the length of the hair. Keep it in your hair for 3 hours, then wash it out with a shampoo with neutral pH. Don’t use conditioner.
7. Mask against hair loss with olive oil, almond oil and Vitamin A
A very good mask against hair loss, especially in the spring – mix equal parts of olive oil and almond oil and add 1 ampule of vitamin A. The mask is applied on the entire length of the hair, and rubbed well into the roots. Cover your head with nylon and warm towel. Stay with it for at least two hours. The effect is noticeable almost immediately. If you don’t have enough time, half an hour before washing your hair, you can apply on it only olive oil. It is very good for strengthening the hair roots.
8. Honey mask for weak hair and against hair loss
Honey is a very helpful weapon against hair loss. You can mix it with raw sesame and pectin and eat a teaspoon of this mixture before each meal. It is also suitable for use in hair masks for weak hair. A full tablespoon of honey can be mixed with castor oil, egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of rum and combined vitamin A and D. To the mixture you can also add 1 tablespoon of liquid gas, if you do not worry about the smell. The mask is applied in the hair roots and along the hair.
9. Mask against hair loss with egg yolk, castor oil and Vitamin A
For this hair mask you will need:
1 egg yolk
castor oil
1 teaspoon of Vit. A
powdered oatmeal (optional)
All these ingredients are mixed until the mixture looks like mayonnaise. Apply to the hair roots and along the hair and let it act for 2 hours. After this wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner. If desired, to the mixture can be also added powdered oatmeal.
10. Mask against hair loss with castor oil, brandy and egg
Ingredients:
300 g. of castor oil
30 ml. of brandy
1 fresh egg
Apply the mixture in the hair roots, then cover your head with newspaper, nylon and a warm towel. Wash it out after 2 hours.
11. Mask against hair loss with egg yolk, olive oil, onion and honey
Ingredients:
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 tablespoons juice of freshly squeezed onion
1 teaspoon of honey
The mixture is first brushed into the roots, and then along the entire hair. After applying, cover your head with newspaper, nylon and a warm towel. After 2 hours wash the hair with a beaten egg yolk and flush it with vinegar water.
12. Mask against hair loss with onion
Apply the juice of a grated onion in the hair roots in the evening. Sleep with it and in the morning wash your hair with roasted and dissolved in vinegar medicinal clay.
13. Mask against hair loss with honey, juice of aloe and juice of garlic
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon of aloe juice
1 teaspoon of garlic juice
The mixture can be prepared in advance and kept in the refrigerator. Prior to using to 1 tablespoon from the mixture add one egg yolk, mix well and cover the scalp with it. Fasten it with a cotton cloth and a plastic bag on top. Let it act for 20 minutes. Then wash your hair well. Repeat this procedure five consecutive times.
14. Mask against hair loss with cucumber
Mix cucumber juice with powdered oatmeal. Apply the resulting slurry on the spots without hair and let it act for 20 minutes.
15. Mask against hair loss with tomato
Smash very good 1 peeled tomato and mix it well with 1 teaspoon of flour. Apply the resulting mixture on the spots without hair and let it act for 20 minutes.
16. Mask against hair loss with vitamin complex and quinine water
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of vitamin A, D3, E complex
1 tablespoon of quinine water
1 tablespoon of vodka (or other strong alcohol)
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon of honey
1 tablespoon olive oil (or almond oil)
Mix all the ingredients and apply the mixture in the hair roots with cotton or brush. Cover your head with nylon and a warm towel and let it act from 1 to 3 hours. (How longer how better.) Then wash it out with shampoo. Do not use conditioner. Let then the hair dry itself, do not use hair dryer. Apply this mask for a period of two months each time before you wash your hair. After this period make a 1 – 2 months break and then you can repeat the procedure if you didn’t achieve the desired results.
17. Mask against hair loss with rosewater
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon of honey
1 tablespoon of yogurt
1 tablespoon of strong alcohol (vodka, brandy, rum etc.)
1 tablespoon of rosewater
1 tablespoon of vitamin A, D3, E complex
1 egg yolk
juice of 1/2 lemon
a few drops of wheat germ oil
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and apply into the hair roots, then wrap your head with nylon and a warm towel and let it act for 2 hours. Rinse your hair and wash it with shampoo. Dry your hair with a towel and spray quinine water in the hair roots. Right after the first treatment you will notice the effect.
18. Mask against hair loss with potato
This is another hair mask that will help you fight the hair loss.
Peel 1 large potato, grate it and squeeze its juice. Mix 2 tablespoons of this juice with 2 tablespoons of aloe juice and 20 grams of honey. Rub the mixture into the hair roots by gently massaging with fingers. Then cover your head with a towel. After 2 hours, wash the hair with warm water and a suitable shampoo. Apply this hair mask two times a week.
All these homemade hair masks are easy to prepare, natural alternative of ready to use cosmetic products against hair loss. Homemade hair masks can help you fight the hair loss, as well as make your hair shiny and stronger in a natural way. The results mostly appear after regular use, so have patience and take care for your hair!
Useful links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_loss
Changes in hair fiber morphology with androgenetic alopecia development – http://www.androgeneticalopecia.com/hair-loss-biology/hair-loss-fiber-men-women.shtml
Male pattern baldness and its association with coronary heart disease: a meta-analysis – http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/3/4/e002537.full