Hair straightening is the craze these days. Straight, shiny and smooth hair has always been in trend as it looks good on any face type. Also, straight hair can be worn free flowing or styled in numerous ways. People who are not blessed with naturally straight hair often turn to chemical treatments to get rid of unruly waves and curls. But after one year, your hair will start showing the side effects of the harsh chemicals. Here are the top 5 home remedies to get straight hair.
* Lemon juice and coconut milkLemon juice and coconut milk are best ingredients for straightening your hair naturally. If both are mixed, it will act as a cream conditioner and help in straightening the hair. After mixing, apply the paste and wash your hair with lukewarm water. A clear difference will be noticed if done twice a week.
* Hot oilMassaging the scalp has the ability to increase the flow of blood in the capillaries. This helps in easing the flow of nutrition to the strands of hair. This makes the hair free from freeze, strong and shiny.
* Milk and HoneyThese ingredients also act as natural hair straighteners that nourish and protect hair. Add a teaspoon of honey to a cup of milk, them mash some strawberries and also mix it with the initial paste. Apply the creamy paste to your hair and leave it on for at least 2 hours. Wash it off with shampoo, and then detangle your strands with comb.
* Olive oil and EggWhisk up 4-5 tablespoons of olive oil (preferably the extra-virgin variety) with a whole egg. Apply this mask to clean, dry and tangle-free hair. Pile your hair into a bun and leave it on for 30 minutes, and then rinse it off with lukewarm water and a mild shampoo. Let your hair naturally dry and then brush it through to find nice straight and shiny hair.
* Castor oilTake castor oil and heat it. While the oil is still warm, apply it on your scalp and massage it. Wrap your hair with warm towel (soaked in warm water). Wash off after 30 minutes. Castor oil helps in straightening the hair, naturally.