How Do You Straighten Your Hair Naturally?

Whether you go to a party, want to look nice at work or want to get rid of curls, many women choose to straighten their hair with creams, chemical treatments or the well-known flat iron.

The problem with these techniques is that they can damage the hair. In this article we will show you how to straighten your hair naturally. It’s worth the try.

Straighten your hair without side effects

Long, soft hair is very much in vogue, but not everyone is lucky enough to be born with perfectly straight hair. Permanent straightening (which takes a few months) is also only a temporary result.

The most serious consequence of this treatment is that it damages the hair, making it more difficult to handle. Only another treatment can make your hair look good again. It’s a vicious circle that is hard to get out of.

A flat iron is another common way to straighten your hair. This device uses heat to close the cuticles for a beautiful effect that lasts a few hours (or a few days).

When the hair gets wet, it returns to its normal style. Many women straighten their hair every morning before going to work or before going out on the weekend. The result: split ends and dry, frizzy hair.

Natural Remedies For Straight Hair

If you don’t want to damage your hair with the straightening processes, you have two choices: leave it as is or use a homemade product. If you are interested in the second option, pay attention to the following natural recipes.

1. Coconut milk and lemon juice

These two products work together to condition and soften the hair. 

• Make a cream with a cup of coconut milk and the juice of a lemon.
• Wash your hair with shampoo and use this recipe instead of the conditioner.
• Leave it on for a few minutes and then rinse well with warm water.
• Repeat twice a week for best results.

2. Bananas and Milk

Bananas are a great source of nutrients, such as vitamin B6, which is also very good for the hair. The natural sugars help the hair retain its natural moisture. Milk provides proteins and sugars to straighten the hair.

• The amount you take of both ingredients depends on the length and thickness of your hair.
• It is important to mash the banana before adding the milk to make a paste.
• Apply the product to wet hair.
• Leave it on for an hour (or until it dries), rinse well and comb through.

3. Honey, olive and coconut oil and milk

You can make this mask with ingredients you probably have on hand. And if not, you can easily find them in the supermarket.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup honey
• Half a cup of olive oil
• Half a cup of milk
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

Instructions:

• Put the ingredients together in a saucepan.
• Mix them well and warm them on low heat.
• Heat until the mixture thickens. Remove it from the heat and let it cool.
• Apply to hair from roots to tips.
• Cover the hair with a bath cap and leave it on for three hours.
• When this time has passed, wash your hair with shampoo, conditioner and warm water.

4. Strawberries, Milk and Honey

This mixture not only straightens your hair, but also makes it smell like strawberries.

Ingredients:

• A cup of milk
• A quarter cup of strawberries
• Two tablespoons of honey

Instructions:

• Wash the strawberries and cut them into quarters.
• Put them together in a blender with the milk and honey and mix everything well.
• Apply the mixture to wet hair and leave it on for two hours.
• Wash it with shampoo and conditioner. Comb the hair while it is wet.

5. Olive oil and egg

Both ingredients have interesting properties for the hair. The proteins in the egg seal the hair follicles, making the hair more manageable. The olive oil provides shine and softness.

• All you need is two beaten eggs and a little olive oil.

• Massage it into the hair and leave it on for an hour or until it dries.
• Then wet it again and let it sit for another hour before washing it out.

6. Lemon and Honey

Honey moisturizes and protects the hair. When you mix it with lemon it becomes an excellent mask for softening the hair.

• Add a tablespoon of honey to half a tablespoon of lemon juice, but the amount you really need will depend on the length and thickness of your hair.
• Apply the mixture to the hair, cover with a warm towel and leave it on for 45 minutes.

• Rinse it out and comb your hair gently.

7. Papaya and Banana

A fresh and fragrant way to straighten your hair naturally. The proteins contained in these fruits are really beneficial for the hair.

Ingredients:

• A banana
• A papaya
• A tablespoon of honey

Instructions:

• Peel the banana and cut it into slices.
• Remove the pulp from the papaya and cut it into cubes.
• Place all ingredients in a bowl and mash with a fork until you have a cream.
• Apply it to the hair and leave it on for an hour  or until the hair is dry.
• Wash hair with warm water and comb through well.