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Keratin hair mask is one of the most popular and useful procedures. For many women, it has become a real salvation! We are sure, and it will help you!

What is keratin?

Keratin is called a special protein, which is 90% protein. This substance is contained in the hair and makes them strong, silky and shiny. The more the layer of keratin, the healthier the head of hear.
The amount of keratin directly depends on the type and color of the strands, as well as on the national identity. So, if the inhabitants of the African continent have a share of 85%, then the Europeans - about 80%. In direct and dark hair keratin will also be more than in soft and light curls. To fill the strands with keratin will help a variety of products, but if your hair is damaged very much, only food will not help. Here you need a special method - a keratin mask!

Means for strands with keratin have a lot of advantages:

• They make hair thick, shiny, elastic and elastic;
• Restore the structure of the strands from the follicles to the tips;
• Neutralize the negative impact of the environment and constant stress;
• Fill the voids inside the hairs.

Types of Keratin Treatment

Treatment of keratin is of three main types. Let's consider each of them.
Keratin straightening
The most effective method, but also the most expensive, and also the most aggressive.

Attention! Some formulations for keratin straightening contain formaldehyde - a toxic substance that can cause a severe allergic reaction. And the couples emanating from the remedy are no less harmful to health.

The procedure is performed only in beauty salons. At the preparatory stage, hair and scalp are cleaned with special shampoos of deep impact. Then, a medicinal composition containing nanoparticles of keratin is applied to the cleaned strands. At the end of the session, the strands must be dried and straightened with iron. Due to the high temperature, the hair cuticle is glued and leveled.
Remember, the next few days after the procedure, hair can not be washed, braided, tied in tails, used rims, hairpins and other accessories. The result, which you can see in the photo, lasts up to 4 months.

Keratin straightening is not suitable for curly hair. Benefits from it will not, but the dry and brittle tips will not keep you waiting.

Professional masks with keratin
Professional products sold in stores are a safe alternative to keratin straightening. They have a softer effect, so they are suitable for salon and home use.

Choosing a keratin mask in the store, pay special attention to its composition. In addition to keratin, it will necessarily contain emulsifiers, thickeners, preservatives and other substances that contribute to the long storage of this product. The main thing is that there are no parabens! And one more nuance. All components in the composition are indicated as they decrease - the smaller the% of the substance, the lower it is in the list. Be sure to check the exact location of keratin. To judge the benefits of this mask can only be on it!
Today, there are many different brands that produce gels, shampoos, masks and even varnishes with keratin. Among the most effective are:

• "Estel keratin" - contains natural keratin, which fills the damaged parts of the hair and makes the head of hair stronger, healthier and shiny. Regular use of this tool will have a tremendous effect;

• "L'Oreal Professionnel Pro-Keratin Refill" - provides the smoothness, strength and shine of a weakened head of hear, contains 18 amino acids and pro-keratin;

• "Selective Ammino keratin" - restores damaged strands, has a pronounced leveling effect. Contains not only keratin, but also vitamin B5;

• "Schwarzkopf BM Keratin Restore Blonde Mask" - ideal for clarified or natural hair;

• "Paul Mitchell" - strengthens the outer layer of strands and seals moisture, supplies hair with necessary proteins, gives them energy and vitality.

Applying such masks is quite easy and simple. They should be applied to washed hair, spread over the entire length. Particular attention should be paid to the tips. Then the strands are well combed and dried naturally. No need for balms or air conditioners! After using the mask on the hair, a thin film forms, which serves as the best protection.
See the video from which you will learn how to correctly make a keratin mask for hair at home:
Natural keratin mask
Compositions of natural ingredients, cooked at home, will be no worse than expensive store analogs. The main thing is to apply products in which there is keratin. Of course, they can not be stored for long - most likely, each time you have to prepare a fresh composition, but the benefits of this will be even greater! We offer several effective recipes.
With butter
Melt 3-4 tablespoons. l. good butter at room temperature. Apply it to the hair, stretching the entire length. Put on the hat so that the mixture does not drip onto your back and shoulders. Wash off after half an hour.

Based on gelatin
Gelatin quickly fills all the cavities and voids in the hair covering and makes them shining and healthy.
Composition:

• Gelatin - 1 tbsp. l .;
• Water - 200 ml;
• Vinegar (apple) - 1 tsp;
• Rosemary oil - 2 drops;
• Sage oil - 2 drops;
• Jasmine oil - 2 drops.

Preparation:

1. Pour the gelatin with warm water and allow it to swell.
2. Once again, heat the mixture so that the gelatin pellets are completely dissolved.
3. Pour in the vinegar and essential oils.
4. Apply the compound to a clean damp head of hair for a quarter of an hour.
5. Rinse thoroughly with water and gently dry with a towel.

With aloe juice
Composition:

• Juice of half a lemon;
• Aloe juice - 50 ml;
• Rosemary oil - 4 drops.

Preparation:

1. Mix all the ingredients.
2. Apply on clean hair.
3. Wash off after 10 minutes.

With egg
In the home remedies for the hair, the egg yolk gives the same result as the keratin reduction.

Composition:

• Egg yolk - 1 piece;
• Salt - 0.5 tsp;
• Soda - 1 tsp.

Preparation:

1. Whisk the yolk.
2. Add salt and soda to it.
3. Apply the compound to a clean damp head of hair and gently rub into the skin.
4. Wash off after 20 minutes.

With salt
Composition:

• Water - 1 l .;
• Salt - 6 tbsp. l.

Preparation:

1. Dissolve the salt in warm water.
2. Dampen the strands with this liquid and hold for 5 minutes.
3. Rinse with cold water.
4. Repeat every other day for two weeks.

With fish oil
As the reviews show, this mask not only smoothes and restores hair, but also promotes their growth.

Composition:

• Fish oil (pharmacy) - 6 capsules;
• Middle bulb juice;
• Red pepper - 5 g;
• Any fragrant essential oil - 10 drops.

Preparation:

1. Squeeze the fish oil into a container.
2. Add onion juice and grated red pepper.
3. Pour in the essential oil.
4. Apply the compound to a clean damp head of hair and gently rub into the skin.
5. Rinse with plenty of water.

Vitamin mask
Composition:

• Vitamin A - 5 capsules;
• 1/3 lemon juice;
• Vitamin E - 5 capsules;
• Fat cream - 1 tbsp. l.

Preparation:

1. Press the contents of the capsules into the container.
2. Add the remaining components.
3. Apply the composition to clean damp hair for 20-25 minutes.
4. Rinse with warm water.

Iodine-salt mask
Composition:

• Soda - 1 tsp;
• Salt (marine iodinated) - 2 tsp;
• Burdock oil - 2 tsp.

Preparation:

2. Connect all the ingredients of the mask.
3. Apply to clean damp hair for 15-20 minutes.
4. Cover your head with a thermal cap.
5. Rinse with plenty of water.

Useful tips for using masks

Having decided to use a keratin mask for hair, remember some more tips.

• Tip 1. Before the procedure, discard styling and staining. Otherwise, the mask will not have any effect.
• Tip 2. Cut the tips in advance and use hot scissors to weld all the damaged areas.
• Tip 3. A one-time session also does not bring much benefit. The procedure should be performed regularly, but not more than three times a week. The first result can be seen after 14 days.
• Tip 4. Use the entire treatment complex - keratin mask + shampoo with ceramides + keratin water for daily care.
• Tip 5. If you are prone to allergies, be sure to get advice from a doctor or a cosmetologist.
• Tip 6. Further staining is carried out with the help of bezammia paint.
• Tip 7. Reduce the amount of cosmetics that adversely affect hair (foam, varnishes, mousses, waxes).
• Tip 8. Home keratin masks should be combined with a good balm.