Recovering damaged colored hair - What are the best natural treatments?
Each of us wants healthy and well-groomed colored hair without split ends and lack of shine. Damaged dyed hair needs a special one hair recovery treatment, because the chemicals from the paint preparation make it more porous so that it can more easily receive the paint. This leads to damage to the outer layer of the hair, all the way to the cortex, making your hair dry and lifeless.
In order for your hair color to shine, it is essential that your hair is healthy. Right now it may seem like you can only get it with aggressive chemical-laden treatments or a haircut, but there's a better way.
You can restore your colored hair with natural treatments made from ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. This will not only make your hair shine again, but you will also save money and reduce the level of chemicals you use to treat your hair.
Egg and coconut oil mask
The high level of egg protein and small molecules of coconut oil are an ideal combination for deep hydration of damaged colored hair. In addition, coconut oil remains on the outer layer of the hair and creates a protective layer, which retains hair moisture and prevents further damage.
Preparation: All you need to do to make this natural hair mask is to mix one whole egg with five teaspoons of coconut oil. Apply the mask from the roots to the tips of the hair to cover the entire length. Leave it on for about 30 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water and shampoo your hair. This treatment is best repeated once a week.
Honey mask
In addition to all its beneficial effects, honey is also an excellent ally in the fight against dry and damaged hair. It will make your hair soft and shiny after just a few treatments.
Usage: Rub about half a cup of honey into wet hair and leave it on for about 30 minutes, then rinse and shampoo. You can also add a little olive oil to the honey. This will make the mask easier to wash off the hair, while the minerals from the olive oil will make it softer and easier to comb.
Beer mask
Beer is a favorite drink for many, but what is less known is that it is also an ideal treatment for hair recovery, as well as for its strengthening and hydration. It will revive your hair without you spending a fortune on different treatments. Your hair will be soft and shiny, and the proteins that beer contains will also affect its faster growth.
Usage: Once a week after washing your hair, soak it well with beer from root to tip. Massage the hair and scalp for a few minutes to promote the absorption of enzymes from the beer into the hair shaft, then rinse thoroughly.
A mixture of aloe vera gel, vegetable glycerin and avocado oil
The combination of aloe vera gel, vegetable glycerin and avocado oil can restore and deeply hydrate the hair shaft. The advantage of this treatment is that it can be made in larger quantities and stored in a cool and dark place for up to a month.
Preparation: One treatment for medium-length hair requires 2 teaspoons of aloe vera gel, 2 teaspoons of vegetable glycerin and 4 tablespoons of avocado oil. You can adjust the amounts to your hair length and the number of treatments you want to prepare in advance. Pour all the ingredients into the bottle and shake until combined. Pour a small amount onto your fingertips and massage the mask into the hair follicles along its entire length. After 20-25 minutes, wash off the mask and wash your hair with shampoo.
A mask made of essential oils and jojoba oil
If you like fragrant hair treatments and often use essential oils for relaxation, this mask is ideal for you. Mix your favorite essential oil with jojoba oil and the hair treatment is ready.
Preparation: Essential oils of geranium and rosemary have been shown to be the most effective for the recovery of damaged colored hair. Mix ½ teaspoon geranium essential oil, ½ teaspoon rosemary essential oil, and 4 tablespoons jojoba oil in a small bowl until the oils are completely combined. Pour a small amount of the mixture on your hands and massage into wet hair. After 20 minutes, rinse with lukewarm water and wash your hair with shampoo.
A final tip
Even with the best and most effective treatments, hair needs time to recover. Whichever of these treatments you choose, it is essential that you use it regularly and over a long period of time to achieve the best results.
Also, in order to reduce hair damage, you need to reduce the frequency of dyeing. It is recommended to leave a gap of at least two months between dyeing, in order to give the hair enough time to build up the outer layer of hair and regenerate for re-treatment.
Try one of these treatments, be consistent in its application and you will quickly restore your damaged colored hair to its old shine.
