The topic of the article is clay masks for hair. We will discuss what types of clay powder exist, on which hair it can be used. And we will teach how to make masks based on this tool at home.

The benefits of clay for hair

The clay contains various minerals that contribute to the elimination of various problems with hair and skin on the head.

Clay powder cosmetics regulate the activity of the sebaceous glands, add volume to curls, and prevent hair loss and fragility.

The fine-grained product has a beneficial effect on the hair follicles, strengthens and nourishes the hair roots.

The main components of the product:

• silicon - normalizes the production of sebum, cleanses the scalp and strands of impurities, synthesizes collagen in cells, activates hair growth, strengthens;
• aluminum - has a drying effect;
• sodium, iron, etc. - the presence of certain substances depends on the color of the clay.

Types of clay

Most often, the following clay is used for the preparation of cosmetics:

• white (kaolin);
• blue;
• green
• pink;
• black.

White clay

Kaolin is ideal for dry, damaged and weakened strands.

It contains nitrogen, calcium, magnesium and other useful trace elements.

The product has a cleansing effect, it deeply cleanses the pores on the skin, as a result of which the epidermis receives more oxygen and nutrients.

Another positive feature is the strengthening of the structure of curls.

Since the product has a drying effect, it can be used when caring for oily scalp. Kaolin penetrates deep into the pores, cleanses them of sebum, eliminates excess fat.

The product also gives the curls an extra volume, they stay clean longer.

Blue clay

This clay powder is universal, it can be used for any type of hair.

You can use the tool for the following purposes:

1. For deep cleansing of the skin on the head and hair. The product absorbs fat, regulates the activity of the sebaceous glands, cleanses the pores.
2. To prevent hair loss. The product contains a large number of useful trace elements that have beneficial effects on the hair roots, strengthening them.
3. To enhance growth, volume, gloss and brittleness.

Green clay

This type of product is most often used to care for oily scalp, prone to dandruff.

The composition of the product:

• iron;
• silver;
• zinc;
• magnesium;
• calcium.

These substances have a positive effect on metabolic processes in the dermis of the head, regulate the sebaceous glands.

Useful product features:

• narrowing of the pores, regulation of the sebaceous glands;
• strengthening hair roots;
• increased growth;
• elimination of itching, dandruff and irritation;
• deep cleansing pores, a small peeling effect.

Pink clay

Pink clay consists of two types of clay - white and red. It contains kaolinite, copper and iron oxides.

Beneficial features:

• purification of curls from pollution, their nutrition and hydration;
• treatment of fungal diseases, elimination of dandruff;
• acceleration of cellular metabolism;
• strengthening curls, accelerating their growth;
• elimination of irritation on the dermis of the head;
• protection from the harmful effects of the environment;
• decrease in sebum secretion.

Black clay

The main action of black clay is aimed at treating split ends and moisturizing hair.

Its composition includes:

• iron;
• quartz;
• magnesium;
• strontium;
• calcium.

These substances prevent the loss of curls, eliminate their fragility and dandruff.

With regular use of the product, the hair becomes smooth and obedient.

If after using the shampoo you have an itch on the scalp, then black clay will help to eliminate it.

Beneficial features:

• improvement of intracellular metabolism;
• acceleration of the healing process of microcracks on the scalp;
• activation of growth of strands;
• loss prevention;
• eliminate inflammation in the dermis;
• acceleration of blood circulation, as a result of which a large number of useful trace elements penetrate the hair roots.

What hair can a clay mask be applied to

Clay powder can be used with any type of hair.

But with one condition - each type of product is suitable for a certain type of curls.

You can use different fine-grained powder when creating masks, but only one of them will have the maximum positive effect on the strands.

The tool has no contraindications, so it can be used with any type of curls.

Just in case, you can do a simple allergy test. Put some clay on your wrist, after 15 minutes look at it. If there are no rashes, redness, itching, allergy is absent.

How to make a clay hair mask

To prepare the cosmetic composition, use the following recommendations:

• apply only freshly prepared mask to curls;
• prepare the product only in glass or ceramic dishes, do not use iron;
• the finished composition should have a sour cream-like consistency, in which case it will be easier to apply;
• if the product is intended for the scalp, then when applying, massage it well with clay, for hair - distribute along the entire length so that the composition is better absorbed;
• after you treat the curls with the composition, put cellophane on top of them and wrap your head in a towel;
• keep the product on your hair from a quarter of an hour to 60 minutes;
• rinse off the mask with clean water, use shampoo if desired;
• rinse the curls until the water becomes clear;
• after clay powder, the strands can be stiff, so apply conditioner or balm.

Clay hair mask recipes

Made of white clay

Ingredients:

• nettle broth - 100 ml;
• kaolin - 40 g;
• grapefruit oil - 3 drops.

Cooking:  Add chamomile broth to the clay, mix to make a creamy mass, pour in grapefruit oil.

Using:  Apply to strands, rinse after 40 minutes.

The effect:  Reduced fat curls.

Made of blue clay

Ingredients:

• blue clay - 40 g;
• garlic - 3 cloves;
• water - 100 ml;
• lemon juice - 40 g.

Cooking:

1. Grind the garlic.
2. Dilute clay in warm water, add garlic and lemon juice to the composition, mix.

Using:

1. Apply the product on curls.
2. Put cellophane and a scarf on your head.
3. After a quarter of an hour, rinse with shampoo.
4. Apply conditioner to the strands.

Made of green clay

Ingredients:

• green clay - 40 g;
• mineral water - 20 gr;
• yolk - 1 piece;
• lavender essential oil - 5 drops.

Cooking:

1. Dilute clay with mineral water.
2. Add the yolk and ether to the composition, mix.

Using:

1. Treat the tool with curls.
2. Warm your head with cellophane and a scarf.
3. After 20 minutes, rinse with shampoo.
4. Apply balm to clean curls.

The effect:  Elimination of dandruff, reduction of fat content of strands.

Made of pink clay

Ingredients:

• pink clay - 20 g;
• mineral water - 10 g;
• jojoba oil - 20 g;
• vitamins A, E - 5 drops each;
• yolk - 1 piece;
• lemon juice - 5 g;
• honey - 10 g.

Cooking:

1. Dilute the clay with water.
2. Add the remaining components, mix thoroughly until a creamy mass is obtained.

Using:

1. Apply to hair roots.
2. Put a polyethylene towel on your head.
3. After 20 minutes, rinse with shampoo, apply conditioner on the curls.

The effect:  Strengthening curls, giving them volume and shine.

Made of black clay

Ingredients:

• black clay - 60 gr;
• vitamin A - 1 drop;
• milk - 200 ml;
• honey - 40 g;
• cinnamon - 5 g;
• vitamin E - 3 drops.

Cooking:  Mix the ingredients.

Using:  Apply the product to the full length of the curls, rinse after 2 hours.

The effect:  Dry hair nutrition.

For oily hair

Ingredients:

• blue clay - 40 g;
• apple cider vinegar - 40 g.

Cooking:  Mix the ingredients.

Using:

1. Apply the composition on the curls.
2. Put a plastic bag and a scarf on your head.
3. After 20 minutes, rinse, apply conditioner. Perform the procedure twice a week.

The effect:  Reduced fat curls.

Clay mask for hair - reviews

Victoria, 25 years old

Inna, 35 years old

I regularly make clay-based masks. I tried all kinds of clay powder, I confess to you, I am pleased with the result. True, if the mask is not washed off well, the hair for some time becomes hard to the touch.

Conclusion

1. Clay can be used with any type of hair, it has no contraindications and does not cause irritation.
2. The effect of the application will be noticeable only with regular use of the product.

At present, the shelves of cosmetic departments of supermarkets and specialized stores are littered with all kinds of care products for their hair, but many women simply pass by them. And the reason for this is simple - natural cosmetics and herbs cope much better with various skin and hair problems, do not contain harmful chemical additives, and are many times cheaper. One of these natural remedies that has not lost its popularity for several centuries in a row is clay powder.

What is clay for hair

This substance is a fine-grained sedimentary rock, which in the dry state is dusty, but after wetting it becomes plastic and supple. The composition of the breed includes various minerals, due to which the healing properties of this substance with respect to the skin and hair of a person are manifested. In nature, a breed of different colors is found, but white, black, red, yellow, green, pink and blue clay powder are more often used to care for the hair. The color of the rock depends on the amount of impurities of ions or chromophores included in its composition.

Clay action

Depending on the color, different types of clay do not have the same effect on the scalp and scalp, but in general clay hair masks have such a range of healing qualities:

• strengthen hair follicles and help to cope with loss in a short time;
• regulate the sebaceous glands, so they quickly get rid of dandruff, rashes, seborrhea;
• effectively clean the scalp, relieve itching, irritation;
• stimulate growth, noticeably thicken the structure of each hair;
• reduce fragility, increase elasticity, restore damaged strands;
• heal the tips of the tips, nourish and moisturize;
• create a good basal volume, make hair smooth, obedient, shiny.

Black

This breed is considered one of the best natural remedies for combating skin and hair problems. Its composition includes such useful minerals as:

• iron;
• calcium;
• magnesium;
• strontium;
• quartz.

Black clay powder has high cleansing properties, so it is often used to get rid of all kinds of rashes on the scalp. If after applying a new shampoo you have unpleasant reactions to any component of its composition, for example, itching, irritation or dandruff, a mask with clay will help to quickly deal with such problems. In addition, such a natural remedy:

• strengthens hair roots, prevents hair loss;
• improves growth, has a beneficial effect on the structure of hairs;
• accelerates blood circulation in the scalp, therefore, provides the maximum filling of hair follicles with nutrients;
• makes hair thick, strong, radiant.

One unpleasant moment associated with the use of black clay powder for the scalp is that such a tool can give light hair an ugly gray shade, so blondes should use tinted balms after masks with it. In addition, black, like any other clay, can greatly dry hairs, therefore, using such a tool for dry hair, you need to mix it with some oily component - milk, egg yolk, mayonnaise, sour cream or any other sour-milk product.

Blue

Blue clay is considered the best natural remedy for hair loss, and all thanks to the unique chemical composition of this product, which includes:

• silicon;
• calcium;
• magnesium;
• aluminum;
• iron;
• titanium anhydrite.

This grade of clay powder is universal, because it is suitable for any type of hairline. True, a blue clay hair mask also dyes light curls, so owners of hairstyles in blond color will have to use a tint that can simply be added to shampoo and used to wash your hair. This type of rock as part of complex masks helps:

• to restore the shine, strength, volume;
• strengthen the roots, saturate them with useful substances;
• reduce sebum production;
• eliminate the manifestations of seborrhea, improve the epidermis of the head.

In addition to masks based on this cosmetic powder, blue clay is often used for shampooing, which gives no less pronounced positive effect. For this procedure, apple cider vinegar and water are mixed in equal proportions (3-4 tablespoons), after which approximately 50 grams of clay base is diluted with this mixture. The mass is mixed with a wooden spatula until a homogeneous slurry is obtained, then the mixture is applied to wet hair along the entire length. For 5-8 minutes, you need to slightly massage the scalp, as when washing with an ordinary shampoo, and then rinse thoroughly with water.

White

This breed variety is more often used in order to improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands, to get rid of excessive oily hair, to dry and clean the scalp. This is possible due to the white clay content of the following minerals:

• gland;
• calcium
• phosphates;
• potassium;
• zinc;
• magnesium
• silicon.

The composition of this natural cosmetic product also includes a whole complex of mineral salts, therefore, with regular use, such clay powder will help to solve a number of problems with the hair and skin of the head:

• cleanse the epidermis of the head from excess sebum;
• eliminate peeling of the skin, cure dermatological diseases of the scalp;
• restore the structure of damaged hairs, strengthen the roots;
• make hair healthy, strong, shiny.

The second name of the white variety is porcelain, and it is often called kaolin. A white clay hair mask helps very well in case of overdrying, burns, trauma to hairs after dyeing and perm. Practicing cosmetologists advise ladies who like to constantly change their appearance through experiments with hair, to regularly conduct cosmetic procedures for her based on kaolin. Such masks will help maintain the health of the scalp and protect it from the harmful effects of paints and chemicals.

Pink

This type of clay powder has a delicate effect on the epidermis of the head and hair follicles, therefore it is suitable even for irritated and sensitive skin. Pink clay is a mixture of powder of red and white breed, combines the healing properties of both varieties. Such a natural remedy can be used to care for hair of any type, but it is better to use it for hair, prone to dryness, brittleness, cross-section, loss. The pink powder contains a complex of trace elements useful for skin and curls:

• aluminum;
• iron oxide;
• potassium;
• calcium;
• magnesium;
• copper oxide;
• silicon;
• zinc.

Care products based on pink clay powder contribute to:

• elimination of dryness, brittleness, cross-section of hairs;
• normalization of the secretory activity of the sebaceous glands;
• stopping the destruction of hair follicles and baldness;
• cure seborrhea and other dermatological diseases of the scalp;
• giving the hairstyle volume and healthy radiance.

Green

Clay powder of green color is considered one of the best products for oily hair, prone to the formation of dandruff. Useful properties of this breed are due to such mineral components:

• silver;
• manganese;
• silicon;
• zinc;
• phosphorus;
• cobalt;
• molybdenum.

Silver gives the substance a beautiful green hue - a noble metal, which has long been famous for its antiseptic and bactericidal properties. A green clay hair mask effectively combats excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands, therefore it helps to quickly get rid of dandruff, rashes and irritations on the scalp. Solutions with this natural component accelerate the process of renewal of epidermal cells, due to which deep cleansing and complete renewal of the scalp occur.

The beneficial effect of this tool on the hairstyle is:

• normalization of sebum secretion, narrowing of pores;
• nutrition, restoration, healing of each hair;
• activating the growth and renewal of hair follicles;
• epidermal cell regeneration, increased blood circulation;
• therapeutic effect on the structure of hairs.

Yellow

Clay powder of a yellow hue is famous for its disinfecting properties, therefore it is often used to combat dandruff, all kinds of rashes and irritations on the scalp. The composition of the yellow breed in large quantities includes:

• iron;
• manganese;
• silica;
• potassium;
• calcium;
• zinc.

Thanks to its rich mineral composition, yellow clay powder removes toxins well, saturates the hair follicles with active oxygen, nourishes and heals them from the inside, stimulating the growth of new hairs and strengthening existing ones. In general, the yellow breed has such a therapeutic effect on the scalp:

• cleans the cells of the epidermis from the accumulated "debris" in them;
• activates the processes of growth, restoration and renewal of hair follicles;
• treats dandruff, and if there is no such problem with the skin of the head, it prevents its appearance;
• gives hair shine, makes them smooth and obedient.

Red

Another type of clay powder, incredibly healthy for the health of curls - red. Such a bright saturated color gives the rock its content in large quantities of copper and red iron oxide. In addition to these main components, red clay has in its composition:

• aluminum;
• potassium;
• magnesium;
• silicon.

This breed variety has a gentle effect on the hair follicles and scalp, therefore it is recommended for use on sensitive skin prone to rashes. To curls, which are often amenable to dyeing or perming, solutions based on such a powder will help to quickly recover, gain lost strength, health, and shine. This breed also has excellent wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties, which allows it to be used to calm the epidermis irritated by chemical agents.

The healing effect of such a natural remedy on curls is:

• cleansing the scalp, removing dead epidermal cells;
• skin treatment for dandruff, itching, rashes, other manifestations of dermatological ailments;
• nutrition, moisturizing, activation of the hair root system;
• preventing loss, getting rid of split ends;
• improvement of blood circulation, saturation of hair follicles with oxygen and, as a result, their regeneration.

Which clay is better

Unequivocally to say which breed is the best color, not a single cosmetologist can, because each of the varieties of clay powder has a whole range of unique healing qualities. Almost any kind of clay will help put your hair in order, because all varieties of this natural breed effectively relieve problems with the skin and hair of the head. The main thing when choosing such a natural hair care product is to take your “own” variety, which can not only quickly eliminate all existing problems with the hair, but also will not harm them.

Some varieties of clay powder can greatly dry the hairs, but this effect from the use of such a useful natural remedy can be easily leveled by simply adding some nutrient component during the preparation of the treatment solution or moisturizing the hair well after the clay spa procedure using your favorite balm or cosmetic oils. What kind of clay is better to choose for your type of curls, in order to solve certain problems with the skin and hair of the head, you can find out from the table:

Clay masks

There are a great many therapeutic solutions based on this natural cosmetic product: clay always remains the main component in them, only useful components that enhance the effect of the healing breed change. To prepare the mask, first clay powder must be diluted with slightly warm water to the consistency of a liquid slurry, and then mixed with the rest of the ingredients according to the selected recipe.

You can buy the basis for such masks in any pharmacy, cosmetic departments of supermarkets or specialized cosmetics stores - this product is very popular, so it almost never goes out of sale. Very cheap, you can order a bag with such a tool in online stores or even get it as a gift for the main order, and delivery to many sites in Moscow and St. Petersburg is free.

Application rules

In order for clay masks to heal and restore hair, it is important not only to choose the correct breed color, but also to apply it correctly. Remember some important recommendations for using clay solutions as care products for your hair and scalp:

1. Even if you have chosen the color of the powder, based on the type of your hair and the existing problems with it, before making a mask, make sure that your skin does not react allergic to the components of the solution: for this, apply a little prepared composition to the inside of the wrist and leave for half an hour . If no unpleasant reactions are observed, you can safely begin to carry out clay spa procedures for your hairstyle.
2. To obtain a quality product, it is important to dilute the powder correctly with water - for this, a slightly warm or brought to room temperature liquid is used. You need to take so much water that in the end you get a light creamy substance that will easily lie on strands along the entire length.
3. As an option, you can breed the base with decoctions of medicinal herbs. For their preparation is taken 1 tbsp. l chopped raw materials, poured a glass of boiling water and left under the lid for insisting for 15-20 minutes.
4. When the composition for the mask is ready, you can proceed to the procedure itself: apply a thin layer of the solution on clean, dry strands, distribute them along their entire length from roots to ends, and it is better to massage the most problematic places a little.
5. For the best effect of the treatment composition on the roots and structure of the hairs, you can gently rub the mask into the scalp, then put on a cap for cosmetic procedures or simply wrap the treated strands with polyethylene, and then wrap them with a soft terry towel.
6. After covering the strands with the prepared solution, you need to withstand the mask for 20-30 minutes. It is not necessary to carry out the procedure longer, otherwise the clay can dry out very much, and then it will be very difficult to wash it, and locks to comb.
7. Rinse clay masks with warm water, thoroughly rinsing each strand. To consolidate the healing effect of the use of such a natural remedy, cosmetologists recommend rinsing the hair with herbal decoction or acidified with vinegar or lemon juice after washing off the solution.
8. To obtain a pronounced healing effect, clay masks should be used to care for the skin and hair of the head regularly at intervals of 1-2 times a week, and it is better to dry hair after such spa procedures naturally without using a hair dryer.

Home recipes

Clay is a proven natural cosmetic product that always remains in demand among the beautiful half of humanity. Clay mask recipes for different types of hair there is a whole sea - they are all equally effective for caring for your hair. Now pharmacies sell ready-made compositions for treating the scalp, but home-made medicinal solutions using quality ingredients are much more useful than purchased ones. A selection of the most effective clay mask recipes for different hair types is presented below.

For dry hair

If your hairstyle needs urgent moisturizing and nourishment, treatment solutions based on white, black, blue or red breed are suitable for you. As additional beneficial components, you can use various pharmacy vitamins in ampoules, cosmetic vegetable oils, decoctions of medicinal herbs, honey, eggs, dairy products, etc. Options for natural clay powder masks for dry hair:

• From white clay with the addition of bell pepper and kefir: 1 tbsp. l dilute kaolin with a small amount of warm water to the consistency of thick sour cream; 1 sweet pepper to clear of seeds, mashed with a blender; heat kefir to body temperature. Mix all the prepared ingredients, apply the mixture to the strands along the entire length. Insulate the head with polyethylene and a towel, leave for 15 minutes. Then thoroughly rinse the strands without using shampoo, rinse with a decoction of calendula. Apply twice a week.
• With blue clay, yolk, vitamin C and burdock oil: Fill 85 grams of blue clay powder with water and stir until a homogeneous, thick mass is obtained. Mix the egg yolk with two tablespoons of burdock oil and two ampoules of liquid ascorbic acid, slightly beat with a mixer. Combine both parts, apply the mixture on dry hair, rubbing gently into the roots and ends. Wear a shower cap and hold the mask for 25-30 minutes. Then rinse with warm water, treat the strands with balm. Repeat the procedure twice a week.
• Based on black clay with honey, milk, cinnamon and vitamins: a glass of milk is heated to a temperature of 35-40 degrees, dilute with it 65 grams of clay powder of black color. Add a tablespoon of honey, a teaspoon of cinnamon, one ampoule of vitamins A and E. Distribute the mixture on your hair, warm it, hold for 20 minutes. After this time, rinse your head thoroughly with warm water. Apply the mask 5-6 times a month.

For fat

Hair prone to oiliness and the formation of dandruff will be helped by natural healing solutions based on black, green, red, white clay. A good effect of drying and cleansing have products prepared according to the following recipes:

• From red clay with dry cream, lemon juice, mayonnaise: combine 40 grams of red rock with the same amount of dry cream powder, add 75 grams of mayonnaise and juice from half a lemon. Stir the resulting mixture until smooth, dilute with water if necessary. Apply a lot to the hair, wrap it with polyethylene and a scarf, soak for 20 minutes. Then rinse the strands well and dry naturally. Use this mask for treatment 1-2 times a week.
• With white clay, yeast, natural yogurt: heat the yogurt to a temperature of 40-45 degrees, add 2 tbsp. tablespoons of dry yeast, leave in a warm place for half an hour until air bubbles appear on the surface of the mass. Mix in a yogurt-yeast mixture a tablespoon with a hill of kaolin, cover the hair with the resulting product. Wrap the head with tape and a towel. After 35 minutes, wash the strands with warm water, rinse with green tea infusion. Repeat twice a week.
• With green clay, almond oil, apple cider vinegar, herbal decoction: take 50 ml of decoction from your favorite healing herbs, add 20 ml of apple cider vinegar and 30 ml of almond oil. Dilute 85 grams of green clay powder with the resulting mixture, mix thoroughly. Spread the mask over the scalp and hair along the entire length, massage a little. Wrap with polyethylene and a scarf, hold for 25 minutes. Rinse your head and strands, rinse them with a herbal decoction. Use twice a weekly.

For the weakened

Thin, brittle, tired and weakened hairs will benefit from products based on red, yellow and pink clay. You can prepare masks according to such recipes:

• With red clay, bread, herbal infusion, olive oil: in a glass of boiling water, brew a tablespoon of medicinal herbs (chamomile, sage, thyme). Strain the infusion and pour them 30 grams of rye bread crumb. Mix two tablespoons of red clay powder and olive oil, add softened bread, stir. Gradually adding to the mixture the remains of the herbal infusion, bring the mask to a pasty consistency, cover it with hair, wrap it with polyethylene and a towel for half an hour. Rinse with warm water using shampoo. Repeat the procedure up to 8 times a month.
• From yellow clay with honey, egg yolk, sea buckthorn oil: pour 90 grams of yellow grade powder into 50 ml of water, stir. Add one egg yolk, a tablespoon of honey, previously melted in a water bath, and 30 ml of sea buckthorn oil. Stir the mixture until smooth, apply on locks from roots to ends. Soak for 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water. Apply the mask every three days.
• With pink clay, ground coffee, apple cider vinegar, sour cream: mix 55 grams of pink clay powder with 35 grams of ground coffee, add 20 ml of apple cider vinegar and 35 ml of water. Stir, add a tablespoon of fat sour cream into the mixture. Distribute the resulting mask on the hair, gently rubbing the product into the scalp, put on a plastic cap, and wrap it with a towel. Leave on for 25 minutes. After rinsing, treat the strands with a nourishing balm. For full hair restoration, do a mask twice a week for 3 months.

Price

Cosmetic clay is an inexpensive product, so you can indulge your hair with such a healing natural remedy at least every day. Clay powder is sold in small packages weighing 100 grams, although there are more. The cost of the product is determined by the volume of packaging and the manufacturer. The average price in Moscow pharmacies for one package of natural products of domestic production does not exceed 35 rubles, but on specialized sites you can buy a 100-gram bag even for 20 rubles. Imported products are slightly more expensive - in the range of 50-70 rubles per 100 grams.

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Have you thought about what our ancestors washed their heads with? After all, shampoo as a detergent has not yet turned 150 years old. Nevertheless, antique statues and paintings of Renaissance painters demonstrate that women of that time had luxurious hair. How did they care for them? Lye - the basis of all soap - was already known then. But this chemical reagent removes not only dirt and grease. Due to its aggressive effects on the body, lye was rarely used. And the role of the usual detergent for hair was played by ashes. It was mixed with other ingredients, mainly of plant origin, which looked after curls. And despite the fact that in the old days the length of female hair reached knees and even ankles, no one had cut ends! Clay has no less regenerative effect than ash. Not all, of course, but cosmetic. In this article we will tell you what clay is for hair masks. What problems can be fixed with these spa treatments?

Clays - what are they?

Basically, this healing component, granted to us by nature itself, is distinguished by color. But the shade of clay is affected by its origin (sedimentary or volcanic), as well as its constituent substances. It is minerals that give clay one color or another. White, yellow, pink, red, gray, blue, green, black - almost the full range! Based on the mineral composition, different clay for hair masks has a certain effect on curls. And clay is not only good for hair. It is widely used in cosmetology as face masks, as well as in medicine as applications for diseases of the musculoskeletal system, skin diseases, arthritis and arthrosis. But back to the care of the hair. Various types of clay treat oily seborrhea, dandruff, fight hair loss, excessive dryness, cut ends, and irritation of the scalp. Buying this cosmetic product is easy. It is sold both in pure form and as part of ready-made masks. Which one to choose?

How to use a clay clay mask for hair?

You can even have a pleasant spa treatment for ringlets at home. You just need to make sure that the clay mask you selected for hair masks is suitable for you personally and will not cause allergic reactions. To do this, the composition is first applied to the inner fold of the elbow or wrist. If no unpleasant sensations (itching, redness, burning) did not follow, you can proceed to the procedure. Wash your hair first and pat your hair with a towel. Clay needs to be diluted with warm water to a state of slurry of medium density. There are recipes where other ingredients are involved in the mask. Recipes for such formulations will be given below. The mask is first applied to the wet roots of the strands. Rub lightly into the scalp. Then a thin layer of the mask is applied along the entire length of the hair, not forgetting the tips. A cellophane hat must be worn on the head. It will prevent the product from drying out quickly. It will be even better if you put on a terry towel over the shower cap. After all, if you warm your hair, the effect of the mask will increase. So you need to wait about twenty minutes. Do not keep a clay mask on your hair for longer than half an hour. Then the product must be washed off - without shampoo and soap, just warm water. Then rinse your hair with infusion of herbs or a solution of lemon juice / vinegar. Allow the curls this time to dry naturally, without using a hairdryer.

How often can I use a clay mask

This is a very pleasant procedure. The hair after her is really transformed. The volume of hair increases, dandruff and other problems disappear. But do not abuse this spa procedure. Clay for hair masks is good when it is used no more than once a week. And if you do not have pronounced problems, then for prevention and basic care for curls it will be enough to apply it twice a month. You can alternate clay using different masks. So the body will not get used to the components of the cosmetic product.

Keel

Soapstone, keffekilit or simply keel - this is the name of blue clay. Hair masks with it can be done with plain water or with the addition of other components. Cadmium and cobalt give this clay a blue color. The composition also includes phosphates potassium, calcium, aluminum, iron and magnesium. Blue clay is mainly used to prevent hair loss. It normalizes metabolism and improves blood circulation in the skin of the head. With its help, you can get rid of all forms of seborrhea. But it should be noted that blue clay is more suitable for oily hair. And if you have dry and brittle strands, you need to include additional components in the mask. Here is the recipe for such a mixture. Dilute three tablespoons of blue clay with warm water to a thick slurry. Add honey. If it is thick, it needs to be heated for a couple. Add a tablespoon of honey and a few drops of fresh lemon juice to the mask. And the owners of curls, prone to fat, can be diluted with mineral water and apple cider vinegar.

This substance also has an incredibly rich mineral composition. A beautiful emerald shade of clay is given by copper, gold, zinc, silver, magnesium, cobalt and calcium. A mask from this main component normalizes metabolic processes in the scalp, strengthens the follicle. But the most important property of green clay is to eliminate pollution and have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Along the way, it helps to overcome seborrhea, relieves itching. What needs to be done to get a mask for oily hair? Clay (one tablespoon) is mixed with the same amount of milk powder. Powders are ground to a homogeneous state. Instead of water, we breed dry ingredients in two tablespoons of mayonnaise. At the end, add a little lemon juice. You need to sit with the mask for 20-30 minutes, thoroughly insulating your head. Naturally, to wash off mayonnaise and cream, you will need a shampoo.

Gray clay

This is sedimentary material. Moreover, gray clay is extracted in the sea, in the shelf. It has restorative, moisturizing and tonic properties. Therefore, masks with gray clay are suitable for those whose hair is damaged by thermal styling, perm or long exposure to the sun. The spa procedure not only moisturizes the curls, makes them shiny, filled with vitality, but also restores dehydrated and dry scalp. It would be nice to connect a nutritious component to the earth component. And what moisturizes curls better than dairy products? Clay + kefir (hair mask) is prepared very simply. Half a glass of yogurt or other high fat fermented milk product requires one and a half tablespoons of the earthy component. And add a little more liquid honey. Again, apply the mask to wet unwashed hair, and wash it off with shampoo.

Kaolin

Rare white clay is used not only to make fine Chinese porcelain. Masks made of kaolin are very useful for hair, because this substance is rich in silica, magnesium, zinc and potassium. The composition of white clay is such that the curls after contact with it become strong, shiny, filled with vital energy. Kaolin is used when they want to add volume to thin, faded and sparse hair. But a mask with white clay regulates the sebaceous glands, prevents the secretion from being released too much. And therefore, it is desirable to use it for owners of oily hair. White clay strengthens follicles, treats split ends. If you want to quickly grow curls, also use white clay. Without exaggeration, we can say that it suits everyone. And the desired effect (drying or moisturizing) is achieved with the help of related components. Here is a mask recipe for overall hair health. Grind sweet pepper without seeds in a blender. We mix two parts of this puree with the same amount of kefir and one part of kaolin.

Yellow clay

Silica is imparted to silica by potassium and iron. It also includes silicon dioxide and manganese. The main distinguishing feature of yellow clay is its cleansing, bacteriological properties. It removes toxins, nourishes the scalp and follicles with nutrients. To effectively combat dandruff, yellow clay for hair is also used. Masks (reviews are unanimous in this) help to cope with seborrhea in several sessions. To prepare the slurry, you need to take two tablespoons of clay and dilute it with a decoction of chamomile (blondes) or nettles (brunettes) to the desired consistency. Then you should add the yolk and a little apple cider vinegar to the mask. Stir until smooth, apply the pulp to the root zone. Insulate your head and stand for half an hour or forty minutes. After you wash your hair with shampoo. Be sure to use balm after clay masks - the strands become stiff. Rinse the curls with the rest of the decoction of herbs.

Red clay

Copper and iron oxide in combination with silica give the mineral such an interesting shade. And if manganese is also present in clay, it acquires a purple color. If you are an allergy sufferer and are not quite sure whether hair masks with clay are suitable for you, the recipes of which are listed here, feel free to choose the red type of silica. She certainly will not cause any unwanted reactions. Not only that: red clay and masks from it are prescribed for psoriasis, scalp eczema and seborrheic dermatitis. Such spa treatments also help those who have problems after painting or perm. To allergics, in order not to tempt fate, it is recommended to simply mix clay with mineral water. You can also dilute the powder with bread kvass.

Pink clay

This species is doubly useful. After all, it mixed the positive properties of red and white clay. Therefore, it can be used for allergy sufferers. Since this species has a disinfecting property, it can be taken as allies in the fight against dandruff. And if you need express restoration of damaged hair, pink clay for hair can come in handy. Masks with it are suitable for weakened, dull, brittle and dry strands. In this case, clay can be diluted with kefir or yogurt. And if you want to strengthen the hair roots and prevent their loss, try the following recipe. Mix pink clay and colorless henna in a ratio of 2 to 1. Add a spoonful of apple cider vinegar and water to make a pulp consistency. The mask must be distributed along the entire length of the curls. Warm your head and hold it for half an hour. And then rinse your head with shampoo, not forgetting the rinse conditioner.

Black clay for hair

Masks from this species are often used for cleansing. Black Moroccan clay is rich in iron and carbon compounds. It perfectly absorbs dirt and greasy secretions, so it is used for oily hair and in case of dandruff. It also relieves inflammation, but since it has abrasive properties, use these masks with caution. In cosmetology, Moroccan clay is valued as a peeling. It is also used to combat cellulite. If you want to use black clay as part of a hair mask (after all, the curls after it become clean and without oily sheen), mix it with some smoothing components - for example, oils.

Universal recipes

Having tried such a spa procedure at least once, you can no longer refuse it. After all, there are many recipes for masks with clay. And they can be alternated to achieve this or that effect. In any form of clay, there is silica (about 75%). This substance strengthens the roots, accelerates the growth of strands, and also absorbs dirt. To nourish curls there is a clay mask “Clay + honey”. It also accelerates the growth of strands. These two components can be diluted with water or herbal decoction to the state of mash. And if you have dry hair, mix the egg yolk and a spoonful of sea buckthorn oil in the mask. Mayonnaise as a component will make your hair seem laminated. Sour-milk products will moisturize curls. Colorless henna strengthens the roots and protects the hair from falling out.

Girls dream of having beauty not only in their 20s and 30s. We all try to maintain excellent condition of hair and skin for decades. Some turn to beauty salons, where they provide professional care, others are limited to home procedures. You can independently carry out various massages of the scalp, scrubs or masks. Today, clay hair mask is most popular. What is it, the rules for their implementation, which to choose - you will learn further.

A person uninitiated in home care for curls cannot imagine that a spa procedure can be carried out from improvised means in an ordinary apartment. Clay mask for hair is just that. .   This is a material that is 100% natural. In addition to its usefulness, the procedure is very pleasant for the scalp.

• nutrition of the scalp and strands;
• the appearance of shine;
• creation of additional volume;
• decreased activity of the sebaceous glands (indispensable for owners of oily hair);
• root strengthening;
• the growth of curls is accelerated at times;
• dandruff disappears;
• scalp irritation ceases.

Benefits of using white clay:  You do not need to search for it in a remote store or order it online. This is a very affordable product that is sold in every pharmacy. The price varies from 15r to 50r. This is quite a budget compared to purchased masks.

Clay Color Division

• Green. For curls, this tool is most effective. It is ideal for oily hair and those on which dandruff often occurs. She copes best with cleansing the scalp and relieving itching of irritating environmental factors. The composition of the substance includes silver, zinc and magnesium. In addition to the advantages mentioned above, it additionally strengthens the hair follicles and reduces sebum secretion.
• Blue. For some reason, this particular type is most popular among girls. For those who want to grow curls below the lower back, it is undoubtedly worth resorting to blue. It prevents hair loss and activates dormant bulbs. Additionally, with frequent use of the hair dryer or ironing, the strands become brittle and lifeless - the mineral element will restore its former shine and prevent brittleness. The composition of the substance includes iron, aluminum, silicon and other elements.
• Gray. Unlike green, which is suitable for oily hair, this one should be used on hair that is prone to dryness with increased fragility. If you want to restore locks after the hot sun and salt water - make a mask with gray clay. The hair will please you with brilliance and former strength. Additionally, the substance moisturizes the entire length of the hair and cures split ends.
• Pink and red. If you want to add volume to your hair and make your thin strands more “strong” - choose this type. For those with high skin sensitivity, red should be added to the mask. For example, after a burn after applying a mask with mustard or tincture of red pepper, perm or from using low-quality hair dye. Pink restores pH balance and improves blood circulation.
• Yellow. Suitable for effective cleansing of the scalp and eliminates dandruff, preventing a new appearance.
• White. Helps to restore damaged hair structure, creates additional volume, gives shine, moisturizes, activates sleeping bulbs and prevents hair loss. This is not surprising, since it includes a lot of "building" substances. Further in our article masks using this particular type are given.

  Masks from white  clay

The amount of useful substance directly depends on the length and volume of your hair. Therefore, the figures given should be increased if your length is below the shoulder blades, or reduced with a length of 10-20 cm.

Basically, all masks are reduced to the fact that the required amount of dry clay is diluted with liquid. The consistency should be similar in density to sour cream. Separately, pay attention to the liquid that you add. It can be either ordinary tap water or boiled water. The latter option is more acceptable. Can be mixed with burdock oil. The effect of the mask will double. The oil also comes with various additives, which are selected depending on your problem. You can also prepare a decoction of herbs (nettle, mint, dandelion, etc.) Add a few drops of essential oils to the mask to strengthen and shine the hair. Bonus will be a pleasant aroma even after washing the curls.

The procedure should not exceed 60 minutes. Many sources write that more time allows you to improve the structure of the strands. This is not true. Beneficial substances do not penetrate even deeper. You can only get skin irritation.

After applying, be sure to cover your hair with a bag. Wrap a towel over your head or wear a warm hat for warmth. This will allow useful elements to penetrate deeper into the curl and increase the result.

Tip:  Before applying the mask, heat it in a water bath.

So, the mask is applied and the time is up. Wash it off several times. To do this, it is better to purchase an inexpensive shampoo. For the first time, foam the shampoo well, washing off the bulk of the clay. Rinse off. Apply shampoo a second time and massage your scalp. This activates the warmed hair follicles. Your hair will thank you with accelerated growth. To make sure that the strands are completely washed, it is better to apply shampoo for the third time. After washing off, use a balm for your hair type.

Tip:  Do not apply balm to the roots. If you do this, the likelihood of an oily sheen is already high by the evening of the next day. You don’t need it.

Hold for 5-10 minutes and rinse. Ideally, to shine and strengthen curls, rinse with a decoction of herbs.

Attention:  daily application of the mask will result in frequent hair washing. Accordingly, the hair will get used to. And after a while, you will have to wash your hair daily.

Tip:  Allow the strands to dry after the mask without using a hair dryer or iron.

Use Masks

1. For oily hair:

• in a ratio of 2: 1 clay and vinegar + water (to the state of sour cream)
• in a ratio of 2: 1 clay + lemon juice + 1-2 teeth of minced garlic + water.

Attention:  garlic will give your curls an indescribable aroma. To avoid it, apply colorless henna after washing off the mask on the hair. This neutralizes the smell.

• in a ratio of 2: 2: 1 clay + honey + olive oil
• 1 tbsp warm beer + 100g clay

1. For dry hair:

in the ratio 1: 1: 1 clay + honey + olive oil + ripe avocado (mashed into porridge)

1. From hair loss:

in the ratio 2: 1: 1 clay + lemon juice + honey + 1 egg yolk

1. To accelerate growth:

1 chopped pepper (vegetable) + in a ratio of 1: 2 clay + kefir

1. To get rid of dandruff:

in a ratio of 2: 1 clay + apple cider vinegar + 1 egg yolk

1. To reanimate damaged:

• in relation to 1: 1 clay + castor oil / burdock + 1 tsp.meda + 1 tsp. lemon juice
• in the ratio 1: 1 clay + coconut oil (pre-melted)

1. For shine:

• in the ratio 1: 1: 1 clay + honey + castor / olive oil
• 1 cup of warm milk + 2 tablespoons of honey + ½ bag of clay (use as a mask or apply as a balm after washing your hair)
• 2 tablespoons black / green tea (pre-brewed in a glass and cooled to room temperature) + 100g clay

Attention:  a mask with the addition of black tea is not suitable for blondes. This may darken the color. Brunettes - on the contrary, will enhance the coloring pigment.

Tip:  Coconut or burdock oil guarantees you silky curls, radiance, nutrition and restoration of the structure. If desired, you can mix the elements yourself, without adding clay.

So, to summarize the use of white clay hair masks:

• the amount of dry clay directly depends on the length and volume of your hair;
• mix with a decoction of herbs, burdock oil, water (preferably boiled) and with the addition of essential oils - the effect will be several times better;
• the temperature of the mixture should reach body temperature or slightly higher (heat in a water bath);
• after application, put on a hat or wrap your head in a towel;
• the time of the procedure should not exceed 60 minutes;
• rinse 3 times, apply balm and rinse with a decoction of herbs;
• the frequency of procedures is 2-3 per week, it is possible every 2 days (NOT MORE THAN).

White clay can be used not only in masks, but also used to wash your hair and rinse with clay added to the water.

To rinse with white clay:

pour 2 tbsp into the container water (preferably boiled) + 1 tablespoon clay. Rinse your hair. Leave on 20-30 minutes. Rinse with shampoo.

Washing hair with the addition of white clay:

in a ratio of 1: 1: 1 clay + water + apple cider vinegar. Try to rub the mask into the skin on your head. Massage duration up to 10 minutes  (if possible). Rinse with warm / cool water. Rinse with a decoction of herbs, if desired, apply a balm on wet hair.

We examined what happens clay. You have decided which type is suitable for you, depending on the purpose of using the masks (restoration, cleansing, gloss). We learned that clay is suitable not only for adding to a mask, but for rinsing and washing hair.

For many centuries, white clay has been used to improve the overall health of the body and maintain youth and beauty. A few years ago no one even remembered this wonderful remedy, but today, thanks to the fashion for all-natural, white clay has reappeared on the shelves of pharmacies and shops. And although leading cosmetic companies include it mainly in masks and face creams, modern women use this tool to maintain the beauty of their curls, because they know that white clay for hair is a universal hair product that can solve many problems - from excessive greasy scalp to baldness.

Cosmetic properties of white clay for hair

The benefits of white clay are obvious. Today it can be found on the counter of any pharmacy, and it is inexpensive. In addition, white clay has a wide range of beneficial properties.
  White clay, also known as porcelain clay or kaolin, is a natural material that contains mineral salts, calcium, zinc, potassium, magnesium and many other useful trace elements. Moreover, it has a drying and cleansing effect.
  White clay can help any woman’s hair. Owners of oily hair, it will help get rid of excessive greasy hair and unpleasant odor. To fragile, weakened and split ends, she will restore vitality, brilliance and radiance.

  However, the long-standing practice of using white clay proves that it is useful not only for hair, but also for scalp. Since ancient times, this miracle remedy, due to its bactericidal properties in traditional medicine, has been used to treat many dermatological diseases, but today it includes the composition of cosmetics intended for the treatment of dandruff and seborrhea.

White clay hair mask recipes

White clay for hair is a universal remedy that is suitable for any type of hair. As a rule, it is used mainly in the composition of therapeutic hair masks. Such therapeutic masks are considered especially valuable in home cosmetology, because, thanks to a wide range of properties of white clay and useful related components, they can get rid of oily hair, dandruff, split ends and many other problems.
  So, we will consider the most popular recipes for therapeutic hair masks, the main component of which is white clay.

Mask for strengthening hair

If you are tired of fighting hair loss, try making a mask with white clay according to the following recipe: combine 50 g of white clay with 1 tbsp. colorless henna and dilute in water to a creamy consistency. In the prepared composition, add 1 tbsp. cider vinegar and mix. Rub Max into the roots, spread over the hair and hold for 30 minutes.
  Mask with white clay for oily hair
  For owners of oily hair, a mask made from the following components is perfect

• white clay - 1 tbsp;
• lemon juice - 1 tsp;

Dissolve white clay in warm water to a sour cream-like consistency. Add lemon juice to the prepared solution.
  To enhance the healing effect, instead of running water, you can always use a decoction of burdock, chamomile or nettle roots, and add 4-5 drops of essential oils to the prepared mask. Perfectly suitable oil of cypress, grapefruit, juniper, bergamot or cedar.
  White clay mask for split ends
  If you encounter the problem of split ends, then try to make a mask with white clay in milk. To cook it, 2 tbsp. Dissolve white clay in milk and add to the resulting composition puree from fresh berries of sea buckthorn or cranberries. Apply the finished mask to the hair and leave for 25-30 minutes.

White clay mask

If your hair has lost its radiance and vibrant shine, become naughty and brittle, a nourishing mask with white clay can help you. To cook it, 1 tsp. thoroughly rub white clay with butter. Then add the yolk to the mixture, 1 tsp. lemon and honey juice and a little dry mustard. Mix the listed components and apply on slightly damp curls, carefully rubbing into the hair roots. Keep the mask for at least 1 hour.
  But if you are concerned about the problem of dandruff or oily seborrhea, rinse your hair several times a week with clay water (2 tablespoons of clay per 500 ml of water).
  Features of the preparation and use of masks with white clay
  Usually a hair mask with white clay does not require a lot of time for preparation. However, in order for it to bring real benefit to the hair, it is necessary to know some features of its preparation and use.

• White clay should be bred only in warm water, as it can “curl up” in hot water and lose its beneficial properties, and not dissolve in cold water at all. Instead of ordinary running water, you can always use milk, decoctions or mineral water.
• Any mask with white clay in appearance should be sour cream-like consistency.
• The mask with white clay is suitable for use immediately after its preparation. You can’t keep such a mask for a long time, because white clay saturated with water has the ability to collect dirt, dust, grease and other troubles that will not bring any benefit to the hair.
• To enhance the therapeutic effect after applying a clay mask to the hair, it is preferable to insulate the head with plastic wrap or put on a bath cap and wrap it with a towel.

White clay for hair is a wonderful gift of nature that can restore health, strength and beauty to your curls. However, it will bring real benefit to your curls only if you use medical masks prepared on its basis regularly. So, to get rid of a specific hair problem, masks should be applied at least 1 time per week. Whereas in order to prevent, one procedure in 2-3 weeks will be enough.