Straight hair is long established as a characteristic of smoothness and glamour. Most individuals resort to hot irons in getting silky-looking locks, and yet over-reliance kills one's hair leading to it breaking and dryness. But it is indeed true that a person can even straighten hair in much more organic ways without using even a single speck of chemical and also with no application of any kind of heat. Read ahead five simple tips of straightening hair, easy and harmless to your tresses.
Tip 1: Natural Hair Mask
The great way on how to straighten hair naturally, with a
hair mask made from whole ingredients, so that your hair can also feel relaxed
and manageable. This is a recipe for a simple coconut milk and lemon juice
mask.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix the coconut milk and lemon juice in a bowl. Addendum.
- Apply the paste to your hair, starting from the roots and
going down to the ends.
- Put on a shower cap once the hair is completely covered.
- Let the mask sit for about 30-60 minutes.
- Wash off with lukewarm water and mild shampoo.
- Benefits: Coconut milk is full of nutrients and hydrates the
hair. Lemon juice gives shine and relaxes the curl pattern.
Tip 2: Hair Straightening Spray
Homemade hair straightening sprays are extremely useful and organic towards helping your hair get straightened. The ingredients of such sprays give hold, shine, but without the use of chemicals.
- Aloe Vera and Water Spray
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of aloe vera gel
- 1/2 cup of water
- A few drops of essential oil (optional to give fragrance)
Instructions:
- Take the aloe vera gel and mix it with the water in the
spray bottle.
- If desired add a few drops of your favourite essential oil
to give fragrance to the mixture.
- Shake well to combine.
- Spray the product evenly throughout damp hair, focusing on
the frizzier or curlier sections.
- Comb through with a wide-toothed comb to distribute the
product evenly.
- Benefits: Aloe vera hydrates and smoothes hair, making it easier to get a straighter look. It also reduces frizz and adds shine.
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Tip 3: The Art of a Good Blowout
Blow-drying is also a damaging procedure if not done
properly. However, when done correctly, this yields a totally natural-looking
straightening that's without added heat.
HOW TO GET A SLEEK BLOWOUT
Steps to Healthy Blowout
- Wash Hair Cleanly: They should take a bath with a sulfate
based shampoo and then they dried their hair by blotting then they apply a
moisturizer to the hair for a glamorous look.
- Towel Dry: Wring the water from your hair gently and then
pat and rub the microfiber towel gently across hair’s tiny fibers. (A frizzy
look deepens with friction) Avoid rubbing as this leads to frizz hair.
- Apply a
Heat Protectant: Apply a natural heat protector like argon oil or heat
protecting spray like the aloe vera spray which I described above.
- Section you’re Hair: Section your hair so that it is not too
overwhelming to deal with. This will make it easier to blow-dry and get better
results.
- Round Brush Blow Dry: So, use the round brush, pull the hair
taut while blow drying and blow down the hair shaft to reduce frizz and enhance
the shine.
- Cool Shot: After drying and combing, set the style and seal
the shine using a cool shot in your blow dryer.
- Advantages: Blow drying hair straight leaves it silky with
no tangles or cramps; besides using a heat protecting spray to decrease damage.
Tip 4: Wrapping or Bunning Hair Overnight
If you’re looking for a low-maintenance option, wrapping
your hair or creating a bun overnight can help achieve straight hair by
morning.
How to Wrap or Bun Your Hair
- Start with Damp Hair: After washing and conditioning your
hair, towel dry it gently.
- Apply a Leave-In Conditioner: To ease combing of the hair,
one must wear a leave in conditioner so that it does not dry up.
Wrap Your Hair:
- To top it, pull back all your hair to a low ponytail, twist
it around itself and pin it up using bobby pins.
- Twist all the hair to take the form of a loose bun and
secure using a soft scrunchie hair keeping.
- Tuck into Scarf or Hair Wrap: Fold over the hair a silk or
satin scarf. This would cut down the friction and frizz.
- Unravel in the Morning: Wake up, slowly remove the scarf or
scrunchie, and then you are free to comb with your fingers.
- Benefits: This method stretches and smoothes your hair
overnight, and in the morning, you wake up with straight locks without any
exposure to heat.
Tip 5: Use Natural Oils
Natural oils are a good way of straightening your hair and
giving it a lot of moisture and reducing frizz. When you introduce oils into
your hair care routine, you will undoubtedly find that your hair looks more
silky.
Recommended Oils
- Argan Oil: This oil is very rich in moisture. It controls
the frizz and shine.
- Coconut Oil: Coconut oil has deep penetration properties. It
moisturizes the shaft of the hair, thereby preventing curl formation.
- Olive Oil: It has antioxidants, which enhances the
elasticity of hair and gives shine. How to Apply Oils:
- Take a few drops of oil and warm it up in your palms.
- Apply the oil evenly on damp or dry hair focusing on the
ends.
- Style as usual, or let your hair air dry.
- Benefits: Natural oils applied regularly may cause healthier,
shinier hair with a straight appearance.
Conclusion
It is achievable and healthy for your hair to have
straightened hair, and here are five quick shots: using natural hair masks,
trying homemade straightening sprays, mastering a healthy blowout, wrapping or
bunning your hair overnight, and embracing all-natural oils to achieve slick
and straight without heat and chemicals.
Remember, consistency is the key. All these techniques would
lead you to healthier, shinier hair that looks marvelous when you have it
straight or styled however you prefer it. Have fun as you journey into these
natural ways towards beautiful, straight hair!
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