Learn how to make hydration with cornstarch with 9 different recipes

Cornstarch, popularly known as cornstarch, is one of the most used ingredients in cooking, being used in the preparation of pasta in general. But in addition to its usefulness in the kitchen, this ingredient can also be used for aesthetic purposes, especially for hair. You’ve probably already heard about hydration with cornstarch, right?

In fact, the ingredient alone does not perform hair miracles, but it helps to enhance the effect of other ingredients. Therefore, it ends up bringing several benefits to the hair, reducing frizz and volume, in addition to promoting deep hydration in the strands.

Also known as a plaster cap, hydration with cornstarch can be done on any type of hair. However, in wavy and curly hair, hydration acts mainly to reduce volume. In fact, many people use this hydration as a form of natural straightening.

Therefore, today we will learn how to moisturize with cornstarch and, of course, discover all the benefits of this almost magical ingredient.

Cornstarch in hair

As previously mentioned, cornstarch is one of the most common ingredients in the kitchen, the basis mainly for pasta and cakes, as well as being used to make porridge and several other recipes. However, despite being a food ingredient, it can also be used on hair.

This is because cornstarch is rich in vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and zinc. Therefore, it is a very nutritious ingredient for the hair fiber, and can provide strength and vitality to the hair.

In this way, the famous cornstarch ended up being included in the list of ingredients used in beauty recipes, especially in hair care. However, it is important to emphasize that the ingredient alone has no effect on the hair.

The secret to hydrating with cornstarch is to use it to enhance the effects of other ingredients, such as a hair hydration mask. This way, the cornstarch will help seal the strands and consequently the mask will work better within them.

Benefits of hydration with cornstarch

Therefore, hydration with cornstarch ended up becoming very popular and beloved among women. In fact, it is even recommended by professional hairdressers. Because, with so many nutritional properties, it is easy to imagine the benefits of the ingredients, both for food and hair health.

The ideal is to moisturize with cornstarch every 15 days to maintain the health of your hair. Or if your hair is very dry and opaque, you can do it once a week. This way, your hair will stay beautiful and cared for for much longer. Check out the main benefits of hydrating with cornstarch below:

• Reduces frizz.
• Leaves the hair more aligned, reducing volume.
• Combats the appearance of dry hair.
• Contributes to sealing the wires.
• Recovers hair’s vitality and shine.
• Treats the thread from the inside out.
• Cheap and practical.
• Ideal for all hair types.

How to moisturize with cornstarch

So, now that you know all the benefits of cornstarch on your hair, it’s time to learn how to make this wonderful hydration. Therefore, we have gathered the main recipes for hydration with cornstarch, in addition to the traditional one.

1 – Hydration with traditional cornstarch

Ingredients

• 1 spoon of cornstarch
• 100 ml of water
• 1 spoon of hydrating mask

Preparation and application method:

To make the mixture, it’s very simple, just dissolve the cornstarch in water and heat the mixture until it becomes a puree. Then wait for it to cool and add the hydration mask. Mix everything very well and it’s ready to apply to your hair.

When applying, wash your hair with shampoo as usual. Once done, remove excess water and apply the cornstarch mixture throughout your hair, section by section. Let the mixture sit on your hair for 15 to 20 minutes and then rinse with water. There is no need to apply conditioner afterwards.

Another option is to apply the mask and cornstarch porridge separately. First apply the mask as usual, then apply the porridge while it is still warm. Leave it on for 30 minutes and then rinse your hair. This is the famous plaster cap.

2 – Hydration with cornstarch and milk

Ingredients

• 1 spoon of cornstarch
• 200 ml of milk
• 1 spoon of coconut oil
• 2 spoons of moisturizing mask

Method of preparation and application

The preparation method is very similar to the recipe above, in this case milk is used instead of water. So, first mix the cornstarch with the milk and heat until it forms a kind of paste. Then, wait for it to cool and add the coconut oil and hair mask and mix everything.

The application is also the same. With clean hair, apply the mixture and let it act for about 15 minutes and then rinse your hair.

NOTE: this recipe is not recommended for those with oily hair, as milk can contribute to increasing oiliness even further.

3 – Hydration with cornstarch and sugar

Ingredients

• 100 ml of water
• 1 spoon of cornstarch
• 2 spoons of crystal sugar
• 2 spoons of hydration mask
• 1 spoon of coconut oil

Method of preparation and application

Start by making normal cornstarch porridge. Then, transfer to a bowl and add the hydration mask, sugar and coconut oil. Mix everything very well until you form a homogeneous mixture. Finally, with clean hair, apply the mixture, let it act for 15 minutes and rinse your hair.

4 – Hydration with cornstarch and honey

Ingredients

• 1 spoon of cornstarch
• 1 spoon of honey
• 3 spoons of hair mask
• 1 cup of liquid glycerin

Method of preparation and application

In a bowl add the hair mask, liquid glycerin, honey and cornstarch. This way, mix everything very well. Finally, with your hair washed, apply the mixture to the entire length of your hair, section by section. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and then rinse.

5 – Hydration with cornstarch and castor oil

Ingredients

• 1/2 glass of water
• 2 spoons of cornstarch
• 2 spoons of hydration mask
• 1 spoon of castor oil

Method of preparation and application

First, make the cornstarch porridge. Then add the castor oil and hydrating mask and mix well. Then just apply it to clean hair and let it act for 15 minutes and rinse.

6 – Hydration with cornstarch and olive oil

Ingredients

• 3 spoons of cornstarch
• 1 spoon of olive oil
• 3 spoons of hydration mask

Method of preparation and application

In this recipe, you don’t need to make cornstarch porridge. Therefore, just mix the cornstarch with the hydration mask and olive oil until a homogeneous mixture is formed. Then, with clean hair, apply the mixture and let it act for 15 minutes. Finally, wash your hair and finish to see the result.

7 – Hydration with cornstarch and aloe vera

Ingredients

• Pulp of an aloe leaf
• 1/2 glass of water
• 1 spoon of cornstarch
• 3 spoons of hydrating mask of your choice

Method of preparation and application

Start by making the porridge with water and cornstarch. When it is very thick and hot, add the aloe pulp and wait for it to cool. Then add the hydration mask and mix very well. Finally, just apply it to clean hair, let it act for a few minutes and rinse.

All tips to enhance all recipes are after applying the mixture to your hair, use a thermal cap.

8 – Hydration with cornstarch and coconut milk

Ingredients

• 1 spoon of cornstarch.
• 1 spoon of coconut milk.
• 100 ml of water.
• 3 spoons of moisturizing mask

Method of preparation and application

First, make the porridge with the cornstarch. So, when it’s ready, add the coconut milk and the moisturizing mask and mix everything very well. Then, apply to clean, damp hair and let it act for 45 minutes. Finally, just rinse and finish as usual.

9 – Hydration with cornstarch with gelatin and honey

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
• 100 ml of water
• 1 spoon of honey
• 1 spoon of colorless gelatin dissolved in water
• 2 spoons of moisturizing mask

Method of preparation and application

Start by making the porridge as usual. Therefore, when it cools, mix the colorless gelatin, honey and moisturizing mask. Finally, apply the mask to clean hair and let it act for 30 minutes. After this time, simply rinse your hair and finish.

Anyway, what did you think of this article? In fact, take the opportunity to also check out: Homemade straightening, 10 natural recipes to hydrate and straighten at home.

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