Mustard for hair growth: the best recipes and recommendations for use

Most girls and women grow their hair one centimeter a month. The growth rate is influenced by many factors - genetics, proper care, good nutrition and healthy sleep. If strands are often straightened with an iron, blow-dry, dye, highlight or subject to other negative influences, an increase in their length can be overlooked. To activate hair growth, it is recommended to use mustard. Consider its principle of action, popular masks based on this spice and the subtleties of their use.

Mustard is a plant culture whose healing properties have been valued since ancient times. It is often used in traditional medicine and cooking. Especially valuable are dry mustard powder - a composition derived from white mustard seeds. Based on it, there are many recipes for masks for hair. Their action is diverse, but the main one is the activation of growth. Mustard has a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair and scalp due to its valuable composition.

• Various fatty acids. The largest percentage belongs to linolenic, behenic, peanut, oleic acids. These components restore damaged and dried hair, eliminate brittleness and prevent brittleness.
• Essential oils. These substances actively nourish the strands. Due to the esters, a thin film is formed on the surface of the hair, effectively protecting the curls from drying out the effects of harmful negative factors (sun, frost, wind).
• Vitamins. Large quantities of mustard powder contain vitamins of groups A, B, C, E. They make hair follicles stronger, hair shiny, silky and docile.
• Minerals. They nourish the strands and hair roots, prevent their cross-section and loss.

Consider how mustard masks work, what result is worth waiting after a course of home cosmetic procedures.

Mustard as a compound for accelerating hair growth and their treatment was used in the East several centuries ago. Thanks to her, women were the owners of thick and long hair. To maintain the health and beauty of the strands, modern girls also resort to traditional medicine, in particular, to the use of masks based on mustard powder.

The principle of operation of these tools is quite simple. Mustard contains many ingredients that irritate and heat the surface of the scalp. As a result, the blood supply is improved, due to which the hair follicles receive more nutrition and oxygen. Over time, the roots become stronger, and hair growth increases markedly.

In addition, mustard masks can dissolve fats. This is possible due to the presence in the seasoning of a special component - allyl oil. When exposed to the scalp and the surface of the strands, the substance promotes the active breakdown of fats and their removal. As a result, hair in the basal area and along the entire length is polluted more slowly.

Despite their high efficacy, masks on mustard powder have some contraindications.In order not to harm the health and not worsen the condition of the hair, you should know who should stop using them. Due to the special composition of mustard is considered a strong irritant. Because of this feature, there are a number of contraindications to the use of this seasoning. The use of mustard masks is not recommended in the following cases:

• with various injuries of the scalp, for example, wounds or burns, as well as dermatitis, psoriasis, inflammation and other diseases;
• if the skin is highly sensitivein this case there are risks of irritation;
• for dry and overly brittle hair - Mustard powder dries the strands, which is why it only “adds problems” to lifeless curls; mustard must be applied to overdried curls, but only when used in tandem with natural moisturizers;
• during pregnancy and lactation.

Deciding to use mustard masks for hair, do not neglect the sensitivity test. It will help determine whether individual intolerance to the main component. To carry out the test, it is sufficient to spread the area on the wrist with the compound and leave it for 15 minutes to reveal the reaction.

Preparing a mustard mask at home is a simple matter. However, it is necessary to treat him with great responsibility. The admission of missteps in the preparation of the composition, its incorrect application or non-compliance with the rules of application can reduce the effectiveness of the mask. The following tips for preparing and using a mustard mask should be followed:

• for preparation means it is necessary to get dry mustard powder; ready-made formulations in cans or tubes will not work - they may contain harmful additives, such as stabilizers or preservatives to increase shelf life;
• powder should be diluted with hot but not boiling water, butter or milk (depending on the mask recipe); optimal temperature - +40 degrees; at higher rates, seasoning releases toxic substances that can adversely affect the condition of the scalp and hair;
• any mask recipe should include butter or other fat-containing component; mustard has a drying effect, and its use without oils can lead to dandruff (even with oily scalp);
• all components that make up the mask must be thoroughly mixed; the finished product should be homogeneous, without lumps;
• mask should be applied to the root zone, excluding the ends, in this case a minimum of nutrients reaches the tips, especially if the strands are long, because of this feature, they often break; mustard can worsen the state of the tips, because of which they will split even more;
• Mustard masks are not recommended to “hold” longer than the time specified in the instructions.otherwise, skin irritation or seborrhea may occur;
• Cooked mustard formulations should be applied to dirty strands.;
• if after application of a strong burning sensation is noted - you should immediately wash off the mask with warm water and next time use a different recipe;
• mustard-based products should not be kept for more than 15 minutes; to enhance the thermal effect, you can wrap your head with a warm towel;
• wash your hair after aging with warm water, after the procedure, the scalp becomes more sensitive, which can cause unpleasant sensations when washing with cold or hot water.

There are several effective mustard-based recipes for quick hair growth. All of them contain the main component - mustard powder. Consider the most popular recipes, deserving the praise of women.

• Classic or basic recipe. It is the simplest, but at the same time effective. For the preparation of funds will need 1 tablespoon of mustard powder and the same amount of warm water. The composition is applied to the root zone and is maintained for at least 10 minutes.
• Mustard mask with sugar. The composition is prepared in the same way as in the previous recipe, and 1 teaspoon of sugar is added. This ingredient can enhance the effect of the spice. Immediately use a "burning" mask for hair growth with sugar is not recommended. You should first try out the basic recipe and, in the absence of allergic reactions, start experiments with sugar or honey.
• Mustard mask with creamy and olive oils. This product is intended for lifeless, dry and brittle hair. For its preparation, you should take mustard powder, melted butter and olive oil in the ratio of 1: 1: 2. This mixture is allowed to hold on the head for half an hour.
• Mask with mustard, aloe and egg yolk. To prepare the tool, you need to take 1 yolk, 2 tablespoons of mustard powder, 1 tablespoon of aloe juice. The extract of this plant intensively moisturizes, nourishes and strengthens the hair follicles. After thoroughly mixing all the ingredients, the mask is rubbed into the roots with soft movements, lasts 15–20 minutes, then washed off with warm water.
• With burdock oil. Components - 1 tablespoon of mustard powder, 1 yolk, 1 tablespoon of water and burdock oil. All components are thoroughly mixed until a homogeneous mass, the tool is applied to the roots and the entire length of the hair. Burdock and mustard in tandem can activate the growth of strands, restore them “from the inside,” reduce the fragility of the tips.
• Mask with mustard, kefir and chicken egg. This is a universal recipe that is suitable for all types of hair - oily, dry, combined or normal. To make a mask, you will need 1 teaspoon of mustard, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of kefir. To prepare the product, slightly heat the fermented milk product and add mustard powder into it. Then add the egg and mix thoroughly. The mixture is recommended to keep on the root zone until burning (but not more than 20 minutes).

After analyzing the reviews of women, you can see whether the mustard masks actually help make the hair long, thick and silky. Due to the low cost and availability of mustard powder, many did not miss the opportunity and tried its effect on their hair. Most women note the following benefits of using mustard hair masks:

• available ingredients and high efficacy;
• activation of hair growth - strands begin to grow up to 2–3 centimeters per month;
• cessation of hair loss by strengthening the roots;
• the appearance of a healthy shine of hair;
• easy flushing;
• no unpleasant smell after washing the head;
• elimination of excessive fat content in the root zone.

The disadvantages of many attributed the following features:

• severe burning of the skin (especially during the first procedure);
• the appearance of a light yellow shade on light strands.

Mustard masks help those who want to quickly grow healthy and thick hair. Thanks to numerous recipes based on mustard, it is easy to choose the best option for yourself and prepare an effective remedy for the treatment and rapid growth of curls.

In the next video, you will find another recipe for a mustard mask for hair growth and density.