Homemade hydration is a good option for having beautiful hair, without having to spend money at a salon. The method uses several natural means.
Every woman is looking for effective homemade hydration to leave her locks beautiful, soft and shiny. Princess day – or beauty day, if you prefer – is sacred for keeping your hair healthy. There are many ways to perform this vitamin bath on your hair. For those who are avoiding going to the salon, there are a large number of options.
One of the most interesting points about home hydration is that the procedure is usually low cost. Sometimes the secret ingredient is nearby, in unbelievable places. Therefore, all you need is a little knowledge about the possibilities and being bold when it comes to moisturizing your hair.
That said, hold my hand and come learn a little more about homemade hydration!
Homemade hydration
The homemade hydration method is great for bringing the salon into your home. Mixing a little something here, another there, is the secret to having well-cared for hair. Normally, this hydration procedure is based on oils, plants, teas or even that little fruit that apparently only works for eating.
Therefore, from straight to curly, from natural to chemically treated, whatever the hair type there is hydration. Therefore, in addition to being cheap and super accessible, this homemade method is also widely used by women with busy lives. Between work, taking care of your home and family, hydration is very welcome, as it is a quick solution at your fingertips.
What are hydrations for?
We are always, at all times, under external agents such as the sun, pollution, wind, cold, that is, under natural phenomena. Consequently, all of this causes damage to the hair and, with homemade hydration, the strands remain recovered and prepared. Therefore, just like the rest of our body, hair also needs water, nutrients, daily stimulation, in short, it needs basic care.
As time goes by, all of the substances mentioned above decrease and that is why we must take advantage of nature’s tricks.
Therefore, there are plants that are not taken into consideration, which in turn, are very powerful in strengthening hair strands. Therefore, once you know what they are, there are no excuses to justify dehydrated hair.
Above all, elements such as aloe vera, avocado, olive oil, vinegar, coconut oil and cornstarch are at the top of those used in homemade moisturizers.
Let’s learn about some simple and easy-to-find ways to keep your hair healthy. Don’t forget to always vary, according to need. Another important tip is to make hydration a sacred habit, after all, there is nothing more satisfying than feeling beautiful, well cared for and invigorated.
Homemade hydration recipes
Initially, if the problem is dryness and brittle hair, there are hydration bombs that will restore your hair’s health, as if by magic. Among the homemade moisturizers most focused on this reconstruction, we have, above all, some recipes to apply and monitor the results at home. Take a look:
Hydration with aloe vera
Aloe vera is great for hydration and is easily found. You can choose between buying the sheet for just R$1.00, or buying a liter of gel already removed for just R$10.00. It doesn’t matter which of the two options, the important thing is that through hydration you will be applying amino acids to your hair that are responsible for strengthening, nourishing and preventing hair loss. See how to do it:
Ingredients
- 1 aloe leaf
- 1 spoon of honey
- 1 spoon of hydrating mask
Preparation mode
There’s no secret! In principle, the first step is to place the gel from the inside of the aloe vera in a blender and blend until smooth. Once done, add a spoonful of honey and a spoonful of hydration mask to the contents. Beat again until it becomes a creamy paste. Apply to already washed and damp hair, wait for 30 minutes and rinse.
It is best to repeat this procedure once a month. It’s simple and very nutritious. Get ready for shiny, vibrant hair after the procedure. Oh! If you still want to rock the recipe, add a little olive oil, it’s not mandatory, but it will add a lot to your hydration.
Hydration with cornstarch
The homemade hydration recipe with cornstarch is the most used in the world of curly hair, but it is suitable for all hair types. Cornstarch is rich in vitamins such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and zinc. The replacement of hair fibers is highly enhanced with this recipe. So, just take a look:
Ingredients
- 1 cup of water
- 1 spoon of cornstarch
- 1 spoon of colorless gelatin
- 2 spoons of moisturizing mask
Preparation mode
The first thing to do is put a cup of water with cornstarch in a pan and stir until it becomes a porridge. After that, set aside and let it cool. Meanwhile, dissolve the colorless gelatin in a little water and add two spoons to the contents of the pan. Add the two spoons of moisturizer and mix until it forms a single cream.
Make sure the mixture is not too hot and apply to damp, washed hair. Leave it to act for 30 minutes and rinse. Your homemade hydration is ready. As for frequency, try to repeat the process at least once a week and enjoy the results.
Hydration with avocado
Who knew women! Avocado, in addition to being nutritious in the diet, is also highly recommended for hydrating hair. Well, the content of this fruit is rich in vitamins A, B, C, zinc and potassium capable of giving lightness and bringing back the shine of the hair strands. Finally, let’s take a look at the recipe below:
Ingredients
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 spoon of honey
- 1 egg white
- 1 spoon of hydrating mask
Preparation mode
At first, remove the avocado mass from the chosen part and mash the contents in a comfortable container. After kneading, add a spoonful of honey together with the egg white and moisturizing cream and mix. Finally, when everything becomes a very homogeneous paste, apply stirring to stirring on hair that has already been washed with shampoo only. Finally, leave it for 30 minutes.
During this time, if possible, cover your hair with a thermal cap. If not, use a good old plastic bag, it will produce an interesting effect. Soon after, rinse and don’t worry, the egg smell won’t stay in your hair. Repeat the procedure once a week to keep your hair light, beautiful and hydrated.
Hydration with coconut oil
This ingredient is widely found in the compositions of cosmetic products thanks to its nutritional richness. But, know that the oil itself in its liquid state found in supermarkets is perfect for homemade hydration. However, there are restrictions on the usage routine so that it does not damage the hair. Let’s go to the recipe:
Ingredients
Preparation mode
It’s impossible to hydrate with coconut and castor oil! First, pour a few drops of castor oil and apply it to your scalp. Massage well during application, after all, the process is important to open the hair cuticles and receive hydration. Then spread coconut oil over the entire length of your hair.
The recommended stay on the hair is 2 hours straight. Both oils will oxygenate the hair and stimulate the replacement of new cells. Furthermore, circulation improves with massage associated with castor oil. However, this procedure must be done at most once a month. Due to its ability to seal the hair cuticles, it can block the entry of other types of hydration. This is not good for your hair.
Therefore, manage this type of hydration well, use it if there is an extreme need for reconstruction. It saw? There are several types of homemade hydration for different hair types. Finally, take advantage of the options and be ready for any occasion.
Finally, read more about hydration in Hydration, nutrition and reconstruction: what does your hair need?
Sources: Salonline, Good hair is my 1, Good hair is my 2, Women’s Tips 2, Good hair is my 3, Gren Me, Tô de Cacho, Celero Nacional, Women’s Tips 2, Tô de Cacho 2.
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