Perhaps many have heard of such a tool for strengthening hair, like tincture of red pepper. Pepper contains vitamin A, which promotes hair growth, as well as vitamin C, essential oils, carotenoids, capsaicin, saponins and other valuable components.
Tincture of red pepper on alcohol helps to expand pores in the scalp. This in turn stimulates a rush of blood and improves local blood circulation of the hair follicles and the scalp as a whole. Due to this action, an ordinary mask of tincture of red pepper can accelerate hair growth if applied regularly. After a month, the hair becomes shiny, strong and healthy.
Any products based on red pepper must be rubbed only into the scalp, and not along the entire length of the hair. Otherwise, the curls can become dry and get an unhealthy look. Tincture of red pepper, the method of application of which is quite simple, is sold at drugstores in any city. You can also cook it yourself.
Cooking tincture
The cooking process itself is quite simple. It is necessary to add crushed red pepper in a ratio of 1: 8 with alcohol (preferably 96%), then place this mixture in an airtight bottle and put it in a dark place. Insist for about a month, shaking the tincture every few days. Such agitation is recommended for one minute. After a month, strain the tincture through cheesecloth and store in a cool place.
You can use a strong tincture, which is perfect for oily hair. But if you have dry curls, it is advisable to dilute the tincture with oil in a ratio of 1: 4 before use. Before you apply the product on the scalp, be prepared to feel a strong burning sensation that contributes to a rush of blood, resulting in effective hair growth. In addition, this procedure will help saturate the hair follicles with oxygen and the beneficial substances that make up red pepper.
That is why this tincture is very widely used in various masks for hair growth. Tincture of red pepper is used both in pure form and is part of other products. The mask of tincture of red pepper, in addition to the pepper itself, usually contains honey, various oils (burdock, castor, sea buckthorn, olive), egg yolks and other substances. If you decide to cook such a mask at home, you need to consider the individual characteristics of your hair and scalp.
Masks Recipes
- The first recipe contains three components: egg yolk, pepper tincture (tablespoon) and castor oil (the same amount). All this must be thoroughly mixed and applied to the roots of the hair. After application, cover your head with a plastic bag and wrap with a towel. Hold the mask for an hour, then rinse with shampoo.
- To prepare the second recipe, you need to mix the following components: honey, cognac, egg yolk, onion juice, castor oil, red pepper tincture. A mask is applied, as in the foregoing case, for an hour.
In order for the effect after application of masks based on red pepper to be noticeable, it is necessary to apply them for several months. But it should be noted that it is recommended to use such a hair product no more often than 3 times a week. It is also important to remember precautions when applying the product based on pepper infusion. It is necessary to carry out the procedure only in rubber gloves with the help of a special brush, while avoiding contact with the eyes and the area around the eyes.
If you want your hair to look attractive, shiny and healthy, tincture of red pepper will help to achieve the expected result.