It's no wonder that our hair needs care, just like our body. We are often negligent with the health of our wires for lack of time, money or for not knowing simpler ways to keep them hydrated. Even with the rush of days, know that it is very important to do hair nutrition regularly, as it restructures and also maintains hair health. In the rush of days, natural hair nutrition is very welcome! Let's know more about this homemade procedure?
But what is hair nutrition and what is it for?
Hair nutrition is like a “reset” in the hair: it restores the lipids, which are molecules responsible for protecting the fiber when the hair is opaque and lackluster, and rescues the natural oiliness of the hair. It leaves hair softer and shiny, controls volume and frizz, ends split and dry ends, promotes lasting hydration, in addition to many other benefits.
Nowadays, there are many ways to nourish your locks, not just in beauty salons, as usual. Surely you must have seen someone making some natural hair nutrition at home, with all-natural ingredients such as coconut oil, egg yolk or white, honey and even olive oil. But the question that doesn't want to be silent is: how and why are these ingredients good for our hair? Let's tell you now!
- Coconut oil is a vegetable oil rich in proteins, vitamins and iron, so it provides softness and shine to the hair. In addition to renewing health, it also improves the blood circulation of the scalp and even helps in the growth of wires.
- The egg is a food of animal origin rich in amino acids, protein, fatty acids and zinc; all this makes it a superfood. In addition to being incredibly beneficial to the health of the body, it acts on the hair, ensuring a good hair structure, favoring hair growth, fighting dryness and preventing hair loss.
- Honey is rich in amino acids, mineral salts and alpha-hydroxy acids, which seal porous and brittle strands, repairing and rebuilding them. In addition to moisturizing, honey retains water in the hair and works as a natural emollient because it has conditioning power.
- Olive oil, especially extra virgin, has a lot of nutrients. It contains oleic acid, palmitic acid and squalene, which are emollient substances, that is, they provide deep hydration to the hair.
Now that you know a little about these ingredients, make an all-natural hair nutrition at home with the following recipes:
Moisturizing with coconut oil (ideal for curly and frizzy hair)
- With dry and unwashed hair, apply a good amount of coconut oil, strand by strand;
- When the strands are well moistened with oil, gently massage the locks and scalp;
- Tie your hair into a bun; if you have a cap, wear it;
- Let it act for at least 30 minutes, but know that the longer the oil stays in your hair, the more the hair fiber will absorb the treatment;
- Rinse with plenty of water, wash the hair with shampoo and finish with conditioner.
Nourishment with egg white (for oily hair)
- Separate 3 egg whites and beat them a little before application;
- Apply them all over the hair, including the scalp;
- Let it act for 20 minutes; no need to tie your hair, so do what you like;
- Wash your hair with warm or cold water, as hot water will solidify the white, holding it to the strands.
Moisturizing with honey and coconut oil (for dry and lifeless hair)
- Place two tablespoons of treatment cream (your choice) and two tablespoons of honey in a container. Mix well and add a tablespoon of coconut oil;
- Apply a mixture to clean hair (barely washed with shampoo);
- Massage strand by strand, from root to tip;
- Make a bun and let it act for an hour;
- Rinse your hair with cold or lukewarm water until all residue is removed.
Moisturizing with extra virgin olive oil (gives shine to all hair types)
- With dry and dirty hair, apply the oil from the root to the ends of the strands;
- Massage strand by strand and also the scalp;
- Make a bun and let the oil act for at least 50 minutes;
- Rinse a little with cold or lukewarm water, wash the hair well with shampoo and finish with a little conditioner.
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Hydration with honey and cinnamon (for curly hair)
- Place 3 tablespoons of honey and 3 tablespoons of cinnamon powder in a container. Mix well;
- As soon as the mixture is homogeneous, add 6 tablespoons of a conditioner of your choice and mix again;
- With clean and damp hair, apply strand by strand, from length to ends, always avoiding the root;
- Let it act for approximately 30 minutes and rinse well.
Moisturizing with olive oil, honey and coconut oil (for all hair types)
- Place 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of moisturizing cream in a container and mix;
- With clean hair (washed with shampoo), apply the mixture strand by strand and massage (avoid the root);
- Leave on for 30 minutes and rinse.
Nutrition with honey and aloe (ideal for brittle hair)
- In a container, mix well 1 tablespoon of honey and 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel;
- Apply the mixture on already clean hair (washed only with shampoo), from lengths to ends (avoid the roots);
- Let it act for approximately 20 minutes and rinse;
- Finish with conditioner or as desired.
Olive oil and avocado nutrition (for straight hair)
- Wash your hair well with shampoo only. Leave the hair clean without excess water;
- Mash the pulp of half an avocado (not too large) and mix in two tablespoons of olive oil (extra virgin);
- Apply the mixture to the strands, strand by strand, and let it act for 20 minutes;
- Wash your hair with plenty of water and finish as you prefer.
Tip: do the last rinse with a glass of water and a spoon of apple cider vinegar, which will help balance the pH of the hair.
Hydration with olive oil, aloe and honey (for frizzy hair)
- In a container, mix the gel contained in a large aloe leaf, a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, a tablespoon of honey and six tablespoons of moisturizer. Beat in a blender until the mixture is homogeneous;
- With clean hair (washed only with shampoo), apply strand by strand, avoiding the root;
- Let it act for 25 minutes and rinse
Moisturizing with coconut oil and egg (for oily hair)
- Mix one egg (white and yolk) and two tablespoons of coconut oil in a bowl;
- Apply to dirty and dry hair;
- Let it act for approximately an hour;
- Wash your hair only with cold or lukewarm water;
- Apply coconut oil before bed and sleep with it on your hair;
- The next day, wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner normally.
With these natural hair nutrition recipes, it's impossible not to keep your locks healthy! Choose the one you like the most and do it once a week so that your hair maintains shine and softness, in addition to always being nourished!
