Did you know that saline solution is a strong ally in hydrating your hair? Learn some recipes here to take advantage of its benefits.
In addition to being cheap, easy to find and versatile, saline solution can also be used on hair. This product, which is used to hydrate the body and clean wounds, is present in many homes and proves to be a beauty ally. This is because its amount of salt is low and its pH is similar to that of our body. Therefore, hydration with saline solution has many benefits for the hair.
Therefore, hydration with saline solution is great for all hair types. As a result of its balanced pH, the serum is able to close the hair cuticles, reducing frizz and dryness. Furthermore, among its benefits is the prolonged hydration of the hair and the removal of residues present in the shower water that remain in the hair.
For those with curly hair, the saline solution can make the locks looser and more defined, without weighing them down. Therefore, it is very good for the day after, as it can help shape curls. For those who have straight hair, saline solution is a great alternative to keep the strands straight for longer, as it can control frizz. Furthermore, the serum can be used on a daily basis, just spray it on your locks to make them soft and shiny.
Hydration recipes with saline solution
Now that you know a little about the benefits of saline solution, discover some hydration recipes using this product.
Saline serum and bepantol
Hydration using serum and liquid bapantol can be done once a week. Furthermore, it is possible to replace the hydration mask with one based on shea butter, marrow or argan oil, for example.
Ingredients
-1 capful of liquid bepanthol
-2 tablespoons of saline solution
-2 tablespoons of hydrating mask
Mix the ingredients well and apply strand by strand of hair washed only with shampoo. Then, apply the mixture and place a plastic cap, leaving it for 15 minutes. Finally, just rinse well and finish your hair as usual.
Hydration with vitamin A and honey
This saline hydration recipe is great for very dry hair and can be done weekly. However, if your hair has already recovered from dryness, moisturize it only every fifteen days.
Ingredients
-1 tablespoon of saline solution
-2 tablespoons of hydrating mask
-1 ampoule of vitamin A
-1 tablespoon of honey
In this recipe you must follow the same steps as the previous one. Therefore, wash your hair only with shampoo and apply the mixture strand by strand. Then, put on a plastic cap and leave it on your hair for 15 minutes. Finally, just rinse and finish as you prefer.
Cornstarch and castor oil
In this saline hydration recipe you will have a very powerful hair mask.
Ingredients
-100 ml of filtered water
-1 tablespoon of cornstarch
-2 tablespoons of hair cream
-1 tablespoon of saline solution
-1 teaspoon of castor oil
The first thing you should do is mix the water and cornstarch well. Then, heat and let the mixture reach the texture of porridge. After that, add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Finally, place the cold cream in a glass container.
To apply to your hair, wash it only with shampoo and then remove excess water with a towel. Then apply the mask strand by strand. Put on a plastic cap and let it act for 45 minutes. Finally, just rinse well by removing the mask.
Saline and d-panthenol
Hydration with saline and d-panthenol is very simple. Follow the step by step below.
Ingredients
-2 tablespoons of saline solution
-2 tablespoons of hydrating mask
-1 capful of d-panthenol
Mix all ingredients well in a container. Then, apply strand by strand, massaging the hair. After that, let the mixture act on your hair for 30 minutes. Finally, rinse well and finish with a conditioner to seal the hair.
Saline and sugar
Ingredients
-2 spoons of moisturizing mask
-2 spoons of saline solution
-3 tablespoons of sugar (or 4 if your hair is very long)
Mix all ingredients in a glass or plastic container. Then, apply the mixture to damp, clean hair, strand by strand. After 30 minutes, just remove the mask from your hair and rinse well.
Saline and glycerin
Ingredients
-1 spoon of saline solution
-1 spoon of liquid vegetable glycerin
-Moisturizing mask
First, mix the glycerin and saline well. Then, add this mixture to the chosen mask and mix well. Then, apply the mask to clean, damp hair, strand by strand. Finally, put on a thermal cap and let it act for 20 minutes before rinsing your hair.
Physiological serum at the end
In addition to hydrating mask recipes, it is also possible to use saline solution to finish your hair. This is because this product has no contraindications and is easily absorbed by the hair. This way, it is very simple to take advantage of high hydration power.
A very simple way to do this is to add a tablespoon of serum to 200 ml of styling cream. Therefore, you must apply the cream in small quantities instead of the conventional finisher. Therefore, there is no maximum number of applications.
Another very simple way to use the serum is to apply it to the hair after washing and moisturizing. This is because saline enhances the effects of the hydration and lock protection routine. Furthermore, the serum can be used daily, as it does not present any risks to the hair.
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