Hydration for curly hair is no big deal and can be much cheaper than you think. See how to do it at home.
Some women (still) suffer a lot to keep their hair nourished and healthy. Especially those with curls. Hydration for curly hair doesn’t have to be a sacrifice. And you also don’t need to spend half your salary investing in expensive products and going to the salon to ‘fix’ your hair.
Because of the waves in the curls, it takes longer for the natural oils from the scalp to reach the ends. Often causing it to dry out from the middle down. A really cool thing to do is swap your cotton pillowcase for a satin one, as cotton tends to suck moisture from your hair.
In addition to causing a lot of friction when you move while sleeping, satin does the opposite, reducing frizz in the morning. Discover some more basic tips
Hydration for curly hair: how to do it?
1 – Don’t use a brush, use a comb
The brush bristles rub the hair, leaving that ‘cloud’ appearance. Therefore, prefer to use combs, as the comb teeth easily slide through the hair and undo the knots, keeping the curls in place.
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2 – Avoid products with a high concentration of alcohol
Sprays and mousses tend to suck the natural moisture out of your hair. If you want products to style your curls, choose those that are water-soluble or in foam form.
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3 – No heat!
In fact, for any type of hair, curly, straight or wavy. Tools that use heat (dryer, straightener, curling iron) dry out the hair even more.
Use a diffuser to dry your hair. This way you will have defined and beautiful curls, without damaging your hair.
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4 – Do not use sulfates and petrolatum
An easy way is to swap your shampoo for baking soda and vinegar. Dissolve a tablespoon of baking soda in two glasses of water to dilute the fat and clean the hair.
As bicarbonate is alkaline and opens the scales on your hair, wash it with two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar dissolved in two glasses of water.
Apply it to your hair and wait just a minute. Then rinse with water normally. And that’s it! At first it’s normal to be surprised by the lack of foam, but over time you’ll see, the results will surprise you.
5 – Hydration for curly hair with eggs and olive oil
Because they are very rich in proteins and fats, they are true remedies for hair.
Mix an egg with two teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil, apply to the hair and massage.
Cover with a shower cap. Leave for 30 minutes. Then wash with shampoo, normally.
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6 – Avocado to hydrate
Avocado will leave your curly strands beautiful, shiny and soft. Mash a small avocado with two tablespoons of natural yogurt, creating a creamy texture.
If you prefer, replace the yogurt with some oil or coconut milk.
After washing your hair with shampoo, apply the mask and let it act for 30 minutes. Then just rinse.
Source: Green Me
