How to straighten hair naturally

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Many people, especially girls , want soft and smooth hair , and they start to search for ways that can fulfill their desire. There are many ways to achieve this, including natural and unnatural. In this article, we will devote a discussion to the natural methods of straightening hair, and to address the unnatural negatives. ^[1]

Natural recipes for straightening hair

There are many natural recipes that can be used to straighten and soften hair. And we will mention some of them in the following: ^[2]

eggs

Eggs help treat many hair problems, as they contain many nutrients necessary for hair such as protein, fatty acids, and lecithin. That is why it has the ability to soften the hair, increase its density, moisturize it, give it a beautiful shine, and make it healthier. The method is: ^[2]

• the ingredients:
  • Only one egg white.
  • One tablespoon of olive oil .
  • One tablespoon of honey.
• How to prepare:
  • Mix all of the above ingredients well, until a soft dough forms.
  • Wet the hair with the scalp , and apply the paste on it.
  • Cover hair with a shower cap and leave for up to 30 minutes.
  • Wash hair with a mild shampoo and cold water.
  • You only repeat this recipe once every week.
• Note: Do not wash hair with hot water in this recipe; As this leads to eggs in the hair, which makes it difficult to remove.

Yogurt with honey

This recipe also works to straighten and soften hair. The method is: ^[2]

• the ingredients:
  • Two eggs.
  • Two tablespoons of almond oil .
  • Half a cup of yogurt.
• How to prepare:
  • Beat the eggs well, until foamy.
  • Add almond oil and yogurt to the scrambled eggs, and mix all the ingredients well with each other.
  • Apply the mixture to the hair and scalp.
  • Cover hair with a shower cap, and leave for up to 30 minutes.
  • Wash hair with a mild shampoo and cold water.
  • Repeat this recipe only once per week.
• Note: Do not wash hair with hot water in this recipe; As this leads to eggs in the hair, which makes it difficult to remove.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil works to nourish the hair, make it healthy and strong, and it also contributes to moisturizing and protecting it from dryness, in addition to it works to provide it with a beautiful shine. The method is: ^[2]

• the ingredients:
  • Two tablespoons of coconut oil.
  • A small amount of curry leaves.
• How to prepare:
  • Add curry leaves to coconut oil, and heat the mixture until it is warm.
  • Leave the mixture until it cools, and then apply it to the hair, and massage the scalp with it gently.
  • Cover hair with a warm towel and leave for up to 30 minutes.
  • Wash hair with a mild shampoo.
  • Repeat this recipe once or twice a week, depending on hair condition.
• Note: You can use oils other than coconut oil, such as: [[What are the benefits of olive oil

Olive oil]], castor oil, or almond oil , and use them in the same way.

Tips and methods to straighten hair naturally

There are many methods that must be followed to get naturally straight hair. In the following points, we will mention some of them: ^[3]

• Avoid washing hair every day, and only washing it a few times a week. This is because washing it too often strips it of its natural oils, thus making it dry instead of being smooth and smooth.
• Avoid washing hair with hot water. Because it leads to dry hair, and makes it frizzy, and it is recommended to use cold water instead; As the cooler the water, the more smooth and soft the hair.
• Use a sulfate-free shampoo. As sulfur works to destroy hair, making it brittle and frizzy.
• Use a conditioner to condition the hair: as it is able to straighten the hair, soften it, and make it free from any tangles.
• Combing hair with a wide tooth comb when wet, instead of using a hairbrush; As it is at its weakest state while it is wet, and susceptible to breakage when using the brush, it is also recommended to comb from the ends to the roots.
• Make sure to cut the ends of the hair every 6-12 weeks. Where cutting works to rid the hair of the ends of the hair that are split and dry, making it more smooth.
• Avoid sleeping on a cotton pad. Because cotton works to absorb moisture from the hair and thus leave it dry and dull, and replace it with a silk pillow, or wrap the hair with a silk scarf.
• Processing application using natural recipes.
• Use a serum for hair. As it helps in straightening frizzy hair.

The side effects of unnatural hair straightening

Although unnatural methods help straighten hair, they carry many side effects that harm the person when they use them. In the following points, we will mention some of those effects: ^[1]

• Significant hair loss .
• Dizziness and tears.
• The person has a rash.
• Damage to the natural hair texture.
• Excessive dry hair problem appears.
• Split ends of hair.
• The appearance of dandruff on the scalp .
• Lubricate the hair a lot.
• Make hair thin.
• Early gray hair appears .
• The emergence of some diseases that may affect the respiratory system and skin; Because of the use of keratin in the straightening process.
• The person itches.

References

1. ^ ^{A b} : Pooja Karkala (22-6-2018), "11Side Effects Of Hair Smoothing" , Www.stylecraze.com , Retrieved 10-9-2018. Edited.
2. ^ ^{A b t w} "Menu Home Remedies For Hair of Smooth And Shiny 's " , Www.top10homeremedies.com , Retrieved 10-9-2018. Edited.
3. ↑ "How to Have Smooth and Silky Hair" , www.wikihow.com , Retrieved 9-10-2018. Edited.