The good old known carrot is not only very healthy, rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene – a substance that helps to give the skin a tan tone – but many people still don’t know that it can also be quite an ally for the hair health.
Carrot helps those with mixed hair, that is, oily at the roots and dry at the ends, to keep their hair silky and hydrated, due to its gentle and astringent action.
Homemade carrot-based moisturizers can be a great help in treating your hair, as well as being very easy and affordable. Redheads, both natural and dyed, can also enjoy the benefits of carrots, which will increase the shine of their hair.
Curly hair is also on this list, as it can be used as a powerful moisturizer, remembering that curly hair tends to dry out more easily than straight hair, because of the spiral strands, the natural hydration of the strands does not reach the hair. ends of the hair.
So, paper and pencil in hand, see below some homemade carrot-based hydration recipes:
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Homemade carrot-based hydration – To activate the shine of red hair.
Ingredients:
- 250 g of a good moisturizing hair cream, of your choice;
- 1 medium carrot;
- 10 ml of concentrated silicone, with UV filter (or the moisturizing cream can come with a filter)
How to make:
Blend everything in a blender and apply to washed, damp hair. Leave it on for about 20 minutes, rinse with warm water. Give the last splash of cold water to close the hair cuticles. Repeat every week to intensify the effects.
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Homemade carrot-based hydration – For curly hair.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium carrot;
- 1 small beet;
- 1/2 glass of mineral water;
- 2 tablespoons of honey (optional);
- 250 g of a good moisturizing hair cream, of your choice.
How to make:
Cut the carrot and beetroot into small cubes and blend in a blender along with the water. Sift the mixture until all the juice is extracted. Mix part of the juice with the moisturizing cream of your choice or with two spoons of honey. Apply it to your hair and let it rest for 20 minutes. Wash normally.
Tip:
For best results, do this hydration every week. If you prefer, replace the beetroot, honey and water with whole milk. Make a puree and do not strain, applying to damp hair. Hair becomes silkier and has intense shine after a few weeks.
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Homemade carrot-based hydration – To recover hair damaged by excessive brushing and straightening.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium carrot;
- 1 small tomato;
- 2 ampoules of vitamin A;
- 250 g of a good moisturizing hair cream, of your choice.
How to make:
Make the carrot juice along with the tomato and strain it. Mix with cream and apply to washed, damp hair. Put on aluminum foil or a thermal cap and let it act for 30 minutes. Then, wash with warm water and neutral shampoo.
