Do-it-yourself recipes

In case of stressed hair - dry, brittle, dull or very fragile - vegetable oils are real cure-all when used as a pre-shampoo pack (see in-depth information on organic linseed oil and how to make a mask), but they are still more effective if used in synergy with each other.

To create ypur customized hair mask, the ingredients must have four fundamental characteristics to make your hair shine again: 1. be rich in essential fatty acids, such as linoleic acid or linoleic acid present in large quantities in linseed, argan and wheat germ oil for a nourishing and restructuring action; 2. be rich in vitamin E (tocopherol), without which essential fatty acids are rendered ineffective by free radicals. We can use pure Vitamin E or add vegetable oils rich in this precious substance. Examples are wheat germ, macadamia and olive oil; 3. have a high presence of unsaponifiables, that is, the fraction of oil that cannot be transformed into soap. The presence of this fraction is important because it allows a better penetration of the active ingredients. Oils with a high percentage of unsaponifiables are argan, jojoba, avocado and olive; 4. perform a film-forming action, that is, be sebum-like and therefore be able to place a micro film on the hair shaft. Jojoba oil, shea butter and macadamia oil perform this action.

Taking into consideration what has been said, we can finally formulate our recipe!

Here's how to make a nourishing mask for damaged, dry hair!

Dry, dull hair and damaged ends. After returning from vacation, it is necessary to remedy the effects that saltiness, sun exposure and frequent washing have caused to the health of your hair. With the arrival of autumn we also notice an increase in hair loss, often weakened due to climate change. To restore the natural balance of your hair, treat yourself to a restructuring treatment that you can do comfortably at home, your hair will return healthier, stronger and shinier!

A hair mask that strengthens them and counteracts their fall, which increases especially in times of stress.

A fragrant way for a moment of relaxation for us and for our head.

A mask that helps the hair get rid of the dirt that settles on its roots and lengths, making it healthier and lighter. In addition, it contains wheat proteins that strengthen it. Especially suitable for oily hair.

A very easy recipe that will help your hair in the most stressful moments, enriched with wheat proteins and oils. This spray will nourish the hair and strengthen it. Ideal to bring to the beach!

An all-summer recipe that will take you and your hair straight to South America! An all-natural guacamole that nourishes dry hair (especially curly ones) and smells wonderfully of moijto!

Summer and sea have given us a beautiful tan and hair that has the reflections of the sun!

However, we must not forget to take care and protect, in addition to our skin, also our hair, to defend it from the stress and dryness caused by the sun and salt, keeping it nourished, soft and shiny.

In fact, as we now know, hair is very sensitive to the effects of weather conditions, especially sun, wind and salt, but intervening quickly with home remedies and some targeted recipes is a very economical and effective pampering which, if done constantly, it will give us great satisfaction.

A nourishing flaxseed mask is a cure that should never be missing in our beauty routine, if done regularly we will have soft, silky and nourished hair!

For dry and brittle hair.

Avocado oil is rich in vitamins, proteins and essential fat acids. It is an effective softener and, among other oils, has a much higher absorption rate. Among vegetable oils, it is the most effective in protecting the skin and hair from the drying effect of the sun's rays. The oil softens, nourishes and strengthens the hair without greasing or weighing it down.

Castor oil is an excellent reinforcer and invigorating for dull and not very vital hair.

Leave the treatment on overnight, or, if you can't, at least for a few hours: you will have amazing results. Rinse with a small amount of organic shampoo and warm water.

Linseed oil, used pre-shampoo is excellent for nourishing dry and brittle hair, to remove frizz and make it shiny.