Let’s face it; straight hair has been the ‘in thing’ for quite some time now and looks good on every man and woman.Now if you’re been blessed with complicatedly locks that are apparently impossible to straighten, chances are that you’ve been trying all kinds of hair straightening techniques at home, including the downright ridiculous like pulling, ironing and blowing!
A number of these techniques are actually quite detrimental for your well-being, but the quest for straightness is sometimes so intense that many women seem oblivious to those very real possibilities.
It’s true that different individuals have different hair preferences and there are millions among us who’d prefer the luscious looking curls over plain-looking straight hair any day. What then is the reason for this ever-growing popularity of straightened hair? Here are some of them:
- Everyone would agree that straight hair look much neater and shinier than curly hair.
- Straight hair is relatively easier to maintain and hair grow longer and faster.
- Looks glossy and enhances visual charm
- Much easier to comb and style
How to Straighten Your Hair without Heat or Chemicals
If you want to straighten hair naturally at home with natural remedies, then rejoice because there is a number of natural, permanent hair straightening products at home like homemade hair masks that are a great alternative to artificial treatment methods which can end up causing a lot of damage to your hair in the long-run.
There is a lot of natural hair straightening tips at home in addition to ironing. A word of caution on ironing; while this method can be temporarily useful, it can make your hair rough and brittle in the long run.
#Honey and Milk
While milk alone is one of the best permanent hair straightening products at home, using it in conjunction with honey simply does wonders. Both honey and milk are natural hair straightening agents that not only soften and nourish your hair, but also prevent it from external damage and also preventing hair split ends.
Just pour a small teaspoon of honey to one cup of milk and mix the paste with some mashed strawberries.
Rub this paste on your hair, leave on for a couple of hours, and then rinse off with a shampoo. Don’t forget to straighten your strands using the comb when your hair is dry.
#Hair straightening creams
Luckily, you can get a lot of natural and organic hair straightening creams which can be safely applied on your hair. After doing that, make sure that you comb your hair from the roots all the way up to your strands.
Alternately, you can also brush your hair after applying the cream and conditioning your hair in the shower.
In either case, it is important to start combing the hair from the root tip. While this method may take some time to take effect, the results are well worth the wait.
#Coconut milk
Extract some coconut milk and keep it in the refrigerator for an hour. Carefully collect the milk cream after whisking it for some time and mix it with a little quantity of lemon juice.
Prepare a thick paste and apply on your hair. Seal it with some plastic cover for 30-45 minutes and then rinse off thoroughly using a shampoo and conditioner.
Not only will your hair feel much straighter, they would also become much shinier and well-moisturized.
#Olive oil
Applying olive on the scalp and covering the hair with a warmish towel is also a great way to straighten your hair.
While covering, do ensure that you let it soak for half an hour or so. Then rinse your hair and comb it while it’s wet. It is a good idea to repeat the process 2-3 times a week. You can replace olive oil with castor oil too.
