Beautiful, shiny and strong hair is the dream of many people. Both atmospheric factors, improper care and genetic conditions contribute to the weakening of hair follicles and hair loss. Fortunately, hair rubs, which are usually herbal liquid preparations, come to the rescue. It is rubbed into the scalp, with a gentle massage performed. This product strengthens hair follicles and provides them with valuable nutrients to stimulate healthy hair growth.
What is a hair rub?
The hair rub is a liquid conditioner with a watery consistency. It is applied to the scalp with an atomizer bottle, syringe or pipette. Many popular rubs are herbal and plant mixtures. Such a product is spread on the scalp and rubbed in thoroughly, while simultaneously performing a gentle massage that improves blood circulation in the skin.
When to use a hair rub?
Herbal hair rubs are always worth having on the bathroom shelf, as they are an excellent, nourishing cosmetic. One reaches for a hair rub when:
- One wants to accelerate hair growth,
- He struggles with hair loss,
- One dreams of thicker hair,
- He struggles with a dry or oily scalp,
- Wants to cure dandruff
How does the hair rub work?
Treatment with the hair rub prevents hair loss, normalizes the sebaceous glands and accelerates the growth of new, strong hair. Nowadays, there are many preparations operating in every field.
Universal scalp rubs have a formula that is based on herbal and plant extracts, vital and effective active substances that penetrate deep into the epidermis and get into the hair follicles. As a result, they cause them to strengthen and regenerate.
This is because the product is rubbed into the scalp, massaging it evenly. Such micromassage stimulates circulation, opening pores and helping the product absorb into the skin. As a result, you will notice many benefits after regular use of the rub:
- Faster growth of new, stronger hair,
- Hair grows thicker,
- Combat dandruff,
- Normalize the work of sebaceous glands,
- They provide hydration,
- They accelerate the healing of small wounds,
- Bounce hair back from the roots
How to use hair rubs?
An extremely important element when using a hair rub, is regularity. Any product must be given time to take effect. More frequent application of the head rub makes it quicker to enjoy the results of its action. It’s good to use the rub every day, including during days when you don’t wash your hair. If this is not possible – it is recommended to reach for these substances before or after each hair wash.
The duration of use of the rubs is based on the needs of the person. However, it should not be shorter than 3 – 4 weeks. The rub and the ingredients in it need time to take effect. The effects may be visible earlier, but the hair stops falling out after about 2 – 3 weeks of regular use of the cosmetic. Baby hair will become visible after a minimum of 4 weeks.
The hair rub is recommended to be applied before, after washing or on dry hair. When using the cosmetic before washing, leave it on the skin for about 2 hours. This technique is recommended when using rubs that have vegetable oils in their composition. Using the rub on dry hair will make it greasier. If you apply the rub after washing, on slightly dry hair, be sure not to use the cosmetic on wet, dripping hair. The rub is diluted and its effect is no longer as intense. The rub, which is designed to bounce hair at the roots and add volume, is good to use daily on a dry head of hair.
The recommended method of using the rub is to apply it to the scalp directly from an atomizer bottle or pump. At the same time, it is a more convenient proposition. If you do not have a bottle, you can use a pipette or a needle-free syringe. The rub is applied to the head, starting at the parting. Then the cosmetic should be gently rubbed in, massaging the skin with your fingertips.
Why use a hair rub?
The primary role of the hair rub, is to restore strong and nourished hair follicles. By nourishing the follicles and massaging the head, it helps improve blood circulation. As a result, massaging with the rub results in faster growth of hair that is stronger and well nourished, baby hair, or tiny new hairs, appear. The preparations are also used for hair loss and hair thickening. These cosmetics have a good effect on the scalp, as they regulate sebum levels, moisturize the scalp and prevent itching, slow down the process of oily scalp and hair. They also soothe inflammation and irritation, prevent the formation of subcutaneous pimples on the scalp, help treat dandruff and prevent its recurrence.
Rubs – buy from the store or make your own?
Hair growth and anti-hair loss rubs are distinguished by their varied composition. You can compose the formulation yourself or use suggestions from cosmetic companies. Among the finished substances are liquid products or in the form of masks. If you have more time for grooming, you can prepare such a rub yourself and incorporate individually selected ingredients. This will result in a formulation that is optimally tailored to specific needs. The easiest rub is based on the application to the scalp of a summer herbal infusion or juice obtained in the pre-spring from the birch tree. Rubs with a slightly more complicated formulation involve applying a mixture of herbal infusions with properties tailored to the needs of a particular scalp with other ingredients, such as anti-inflammatory chamomile combined with anti-dandruff nettle and antiseptic sage.
