Recipes for hair masks with cinnamon

The dried bark of the evergreen tree, known botanically as Ceylon cinnamon, emits a pleasant sweetish aroma that stimulates the human sense of smell. Because of this, cinnamon is used in cooking and perfumery. But the spice also has a powerful healing potential, so it is also used in official and folk medicine.

Benefits of cinnamon for hair

In cosmetology, cinnamon serves as a component of medicinal masks and other compositions for healthy skin and hair. The properties of the spice for the second purpose are known to a lesser extent, but the benefits of cinnamon for hair are undeniable. It includes the following effects:

Intensive nutrition of the hair follicle;
“Sealing” keratin scales and smoothing the rough structure of the hair;
Giving the curls shine, restoring their natural turgor;
Restoration and hydration of dry and lifeless hair;
Stimulates blood flow to the scalp.

The spice also has a warming and local irritating effect, thereby improving blood circulation and increasing the rate of metabolic processes in the scalp. Thanks to this, the regeneration of damaged hair occurs much faster.

Features of application

Exotic spice can dramatically improve the condition and appearance of your hair, but only with the correct use of masks based on it. Features of using cinnamon for treatment and cosmetic hair care include several points, namely:

If the hair structure is particularly severely damaged, the use of cinnamon masks can aggravate the situation. To begin with, you should introduce the ingredient into the masks in microdoses, and when the condition of the hair improves, use more impressive portions;
Both cinnamon sticks and powder are suitable for making masks. However, in the first case, you will have to grind the dried cinnamon tree bark yourself. If you buy spices in bags, pay attention to the fact that there are no additional inclusions or components in its composition;
Masks are made on based on cinnamon powder or cinnamon essential oil. The first option is considered more effective;
The best “foreign” ingredients mixed into masks based on oil or cinnamon powder are honey, egg yolk, kefir, vegetable oils, banana or other fruits or vegetables (apple, pear, pumpkin pulp, etc.);
The cinnamon mask is usually prepared immediately before use and is not stored in the refrigerator. The product must be fresh;
Do not mix the spice-based mask in a metal container: this may lead to an unwanted chemical reaction;
Some people have individual intolerance to cinnamon. To avoid causing an allergic reaction, apply a small amount of the spice soaked in water to the skin on the bend of the elbow, rinse off after 15 minutes and observe the treated area for 6 to 8 hours. If redness and itching are not observed, feel free to use the spice to prepare a mask;
Cinnamon mixtures have a rather aggressive composition, so they apply to unwashed hair. Before the procedure, you should only wet them slightly. To prevent the ends of your hair from becoming too dry, apply any vegetable oil to them before the mask. The mixture itself is distributed over the scalp and curls using a brush;
The average aging time for a cinnamon mask is 25 – 30 minutes. If at the same time a strong intolerable feeling of burning or itching or other uncomfortable symptom occurs, immediately rinse the composition from your hair. To obtain a therapeutic effect 8 – 10 sessions are enough;
When washing your hair after a mask, it is useful to rinse your hair with herbal infusions. The best options are a decoction of nettles, burdock roots, chamomile infusion, linden decoction, etc.

Cinnamon masks are used not only to restore and strengthen hair, but also to get rid of unwanted shades obtained when dyeing and lightening curls.

Recipes for cinnamon hair masks

There are a huge number of folk and cosmetic recipes for improving hair quality, in which the key component of the composition is cinnamon powder or cinnamon essential oil. Their goal is to achieve various effects, namely:

Lightening and evening out hair tone;
Strengthening hair follicles, reducing the amount of hair falling out;
Decreased sebum production;
Giving curls shine and natural elasticity;
Growth stimulation;
Moisturizing and nutrition.

Before applying the cinnamon mask, read the instructions, allowing you to make the procedure as effective as possible:

Lightly wet your hair to open the keratin scales: this way the composition will penetrate the hair structure faster;
The mask is applied to strands separated by a comb. Use a brush or cotton swab for this;
After applying the composition, comb the strands so that the mass lies evenly;
You can collect your hair in a bun, this is convenient and allows you to wrap it with film. Then put a cap on your head or wrap it in a towel;
After 30 - 40 minutes, wash off the mask. Do not keep the mixture longer than indicated in the recipe, otherwise you may provoke the development of an allergic reaction on the scalp;
When washing off the composition, use herbal decoctions and be sure to apply a nourishing balm after washing.

We offer several of the most effective recipes for cinnamon hair masks designed for various medicinal purposes.

Hair lightening mask

You can achieve a lighter shade of hair, which is 1-2 shades different from your natural color, not only in an expensive salon. It is not necessary to expose your hair to artificial chemicals; you can also use natural products.

A mask with cinnamon and honey is widely used to lighten curls at home. It's easy to prepare. Take natural honey and mix it with cinnamon powder in a one to one ratio.

The amount of products used is determined individually depending on the length of your hair, but the finished mask should not be too liquid, otherwise it will flow down. To start heat the honey in a water bath and only then pour the spice into it. Mix the ingredients until a homogeneous mixture is formed, cool it a little and apply to the entire length of the hair. The mask must be kept warm to speed up the chemical reaction. After about 40 - 50 minutes, wash your hair without shampoo.

To strengthen and nourish the roots

Hair often takes on a depleted and unkempt appearance due to the fact that the roots do not receive enough nutrition.

You can strengthen hair follicles and bulbs using a special stimulating mask based on cinnamon powder and ground black pepper. This is a warming composition, the application of which helps to increase blood circulation in the scalp.

Two tablespoons of cinnamon are mixed with a teaspoon of pepper powder and diluted with warm water to a pasty consistency.

The mask is applied only to the roots: to reduce the burning sensation, you can add a spoonful of olive oil to the composition. Keep the product on your hair for no longer than 15 minutes, otherwise you risk getting a scalp burn. Rinse off the mask with cool water and apply conditioner to your strands. The procedure must be repeated once every two weeks.

From falling out

Mix the following ingredients in the indicated proportions:

Burdock oil – 3 tablespoons;
Raw yolk;
Honey (2 tbsp);
Cinnamon – one teaspoon.

Honey mixed with other products should be liquid and slightly heated in a water bath. When applying the mask to your hair, massage your scalp with your fingers for 3 to 5 minutes. Then put a shower cap on your head and wrap a warm, thick towel over it. After 30 minutes, wash your hair with foamy shampoo and lubricate the ends with nourishing oil. The procedure is carried out over 1 - 1.5 months every 7 - 9 days.

To accelerate growth

Many girls cannot decide whether to grow lush curls or lose their long hair in an instant by swinging the scissors. If you want to wear extravagant hairstyles and change them as often as possible, it won’t hurt to help your hair by stimulating its faster growth with intensive nutrition. One of the effective ways is a cinnamon mask that activates hair growth. The second component of the miraculous composition is ripe banana pulp.

Mash one ripe fruit with a fork and add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder to the mixture. Don't throw away the peel, it will come in handy. Apply the mask to damp hair and, wrapping your head with film, wait half an hour. Then wash your hair with warm water without shampoo and rinse your hair with a decoction of banana peels. About ten masks, repeated every 5 to 7 days, are enough for hair to start growing faster.

For oily and normal hair

Hair that hangs in icicles is a sign of sloppiness and is perceived in society as bad manners. But what to do if your head gets dirty just a day after washing, and no measures help get rid of this unpleasant phenomenon? To reduce the production of sebum - sebum, a product of the external secretion glands - which is “to blame” for the fact that hair quickly becomes oily, special masks are used.

There are many similar recipes, but we offer cinnamon and lemon mask. To prepare it, mix 10 g of cinnamon powder with lemon juice. Apply the resulting mixture to the scalp and distribute to the middle of your hair. It is not necessary to process the ends. After 20 – 25 minutes, rinse your hair with cool water. A refreshing mask is used 1 – 2 times a week before washing your hair.

For volume

To give your curls fullness and volume, prepare a mask using the following ingredients:

Olive oil (quarter cup);
Linden or buckwheat honey (2 tbsp.);
Fresh cucumber, peeled;
Cinnamon – 1 dessert spoon;
Raw egg yolk.

Grate the cucumber on a fine grater and mix with the rest of the ingredients, adding the cinnamon last. Rub the mixture into the root zone of your hair and keep it on for half an hour. Then rinse off the mask with warm water and add a little shampoo. Afterwards, do not dry your hair with a hairdryer, but pat it dry with a towel and wait until it dries naturally. You will notice how voluminous they become after the first procedure.

For dry and brittle hair

Dried Chinese cinnamon bark has a good effect for moisturizing and nourishing dry hair when combined with milk. It is not difficult to prepare such a nourishing mask. Take a tablespoon of cinnamon powder and pour it with warm, full-fat milk in such a proportion that the stirred powder turns into a liquid paste. The consistency should be such that when applied to the hair the mass does not drip.

Massage the product into the scalp and distribute along the length of the strands. Put a plastic cap on your hair and wrap a warm scarf or towel on top. After 30 minutes, rinse off the cinnamon mask and be sure to moisturize your ends with a nourishing balm. The procedure must be repeated every 5 to 7 days for a month.

Are there any contraindications to the use of cinnamon in cosmetology?

Cinnamon is a natural product, so there are few contraindications to its use for cosmetic purposes. However, its use can cause a number of side effects. The chemical composition of the substance contains the hydroxy acid ester coumarin, which, when applied externally in large quantities, can cause headaches.

The strong spicy aroma of the spice sometimes causes increased activation of the olfactory zone, the development of cerebral vascular spasms and, as a result, headaches. Do not make cinnamon-based masks if you have second or third degree hypertension.

Cinnamon has an anticoagulant effect, which is why it is It is not recommended to apply to the scalp in the presence of open injuries, cuts and scratches, otherwise there is a risk of bleeding. If a person is diagnosed with hemophilia (chronic bleeding due to decreased blood clotting), the use of cinnamon poses a potential threat.