Saline serum for hair – Benefits and ways to use

Saline solution is used in various contexts, especially when it comes to health, but what not everyone knows is that this is an excellent auxiliary product for hair care, making it a great homemade hydration option.

As it is an isotonic solution composed of 0.9% sodium chloride, saline solution is very similar to fluids already present in the human body. For this reason, it acts on the hair as an effective moisturizer, containing frizz, combating dryness, balancing the pH and giving more shine and lightness to the hair.

In addition to being easily found in any pharmacy and having an affordable price, saline serum can be used on all hair types and in a variety of ways. Furthermore, it can be used either in its pure form or as an ingredient in homemade hydration recipes.

Benefits of saline serum on hair

Saline solution, in addition to promoting hydration, has several other beneficial purposes for the hair. Therefore, we have listed the benefits it offers below:

1 – Balances the PH of the hair

Basically, it is recommended that any product that comes into contact with the hair is neutral or slightly acidic, as is the case with saline solution, which has a PH of 6.0 and, therefore, does not alter the PH of the hair. As a result, it is absorbed by the scalp more easily and helps to correct damage caused by very acidic products, such as those used in straightening and other straightening techniques.

2 – Combat dryness and frizz

As it has high moisturizing potential, saline serum is certainly a great solution for dry or damaged hair. Basically, hydration, together with pH correction, promotes the sealing of the hair cuticle, which consequently eliminates frizz and results in stronger, softer hair.

3 – Promotes lightness and more movement

Shower water contains imperceptible metallic particles that, when washing, get stuck in the hair, leaving it heavy and motionless. However, saline solution removes not only these particles, but also chemical product residues, providing lightness and leaving the hair looser.

4 – Promotes shine and softness

Finally, saline solution is also great for giving shine to your hair, preventing it from becoming opaque and lifeless. Furthermore, the hydration promoted by the saline solution consequently leaves the hair softer and, as a result, the strands tangle less and become easier to comb.

Ways to use saline serum on hair

How to use saline solution may vary depending on the effect you are looking for. However, it is possible to use it pure and directly on the strands after washing the hair, serving as a final rinse with the aim of cleaning the residues of shower water and chemical products, hydrating, correcting the pH and sealing the hair cuticle. .

However, it is possible to combine saline with other components and create even more powerful and complete hydration options. Therefore, we have listed the main homemade recipes with saline solution below:

1 – Revitalizing spray for curly hair

Above all, this option is ideal for curls as this type of hair generally has drier ends. Basically, the shape of curly hair makes it difficult to distribute oil from the scalp to the ends of the hair, in other words, making them drier.

For this reason, this revitalizing spray with saline solution is intended to not only promote shine, lightness and definition of curls, but also replenish hydration at the ends.

Ingredients:

• 100 ml of water;
• 100 ml of saline solution;
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil or other vegetable oil;
• 2 tablespoons of curl activating cream or styling cream.

How to use:

Place everything in a spray bottle, mix well until it becomes a homogeneous liquid. Then, spray through your hair, spreading the product with your hands, finishing as desired.

Furthermore, there is the option of using saline as a curl finisher in a simpler way. Above all, just mix the product with a little water in a spray bottle and apply it to your hair during finishing, resulting in lighter, looser and more shiny curls.

2 – Hydration with saline and D-panthenol

D-panthenol is an important vitamin for the health of hair and skin, products containing this component have a revitalizing, anti-inflammatory and moisturizing action. Therefore, if incorporated with saline solution and a moisturizing mask, it guarantees more powerful nutrition and prolonged hydration.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of saline solution;
• 2 tablespoons of hydrating mask of your choice;
• 1 cap of D-panthenol.

How to use:

Finally, combine all the ingredients homogeneously and apply to clean hair, spread through the strands with your hand and massage well to facilitate product absorption. Leave to act for 20 minutes and rinse, finish as desired.

3 – Hydration with saline and honey

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of saline solution;
• 2 tablespoons of hydrating mask of your choice;
• 1 tablespoon of honey;
• 1 ampoule of vitamin A.

Other versions of this recipe suggest adding 1 tablespoon of glycerin and 1 teaspoon of grape seed oil, which are elements used to strengthen and nourish the hair, as well as making it softer and shinier. Therefore, if you have these ingredients at home, incorporate them into your recipe to make it even more complete and potent.

How to use:

Mix the ingredients in a container until you reach a homogeneous consistency, apply to clean hair and leave for 20 to 30 minutes. Using a thermal cap can help absorb the product. Then, rinse your hair and finish as desired. However, it is worth highlighting that hydrating every 2 weeks is enough to have the desired effect.

4 – Hydration with saline solution, chamomile and cornstarch for blonde hair

Chamomile tea helps to lighten the hair and enhance the blonde, combined with this, the saline solution and the hydration mask treat the damage caused by the chemical bleaching, while Maizena serves to enhance the effect of the moisturizing mask. Therefore, this homemade recipe is a great option for nourishing and revitalizing blonde hair.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of saline solution;
• 2 tablespoons of chamomile tea;
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or other vegetable oil;
• 2 tablespoons of hydrating mask of your choice;
• 1 tablespoon of argan oil;
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch;
• 250 ml of water;
• 2 tablespoons of honey.

How to make

Start by placing the cornstarch with the water in a pan, leave it on low heat, stirring constantly until it creates a porridge consistency, set aside to cool. Mix the rest of the ingredients in a container and add the cornstarch porridge when it reaches room temperature.

Then, apply the mixture to your hair with your hands, section by section, avoiding the roots so that it does not become oily. Let the product act for 30 minutes and use a thermal cap if possible, then rinse well and finish as desired.

Ultimately, there are no contraindications regarding the use of saline solution on your hair and using it only has benefits to offer, so there are no restrictions on how often you can use it. So, take advantage of this practical and cheap homemade hydration option and, if you want to know others, also check out: Hydration with coconut oil.

Source: Dicas de Mulher, To de Cacho, Salon Line, Cabelo.

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