Don’t spend on Keratins Straighten and shine your hair!

Taking care of your hair doesn’t necessarily mean investing large sums in expensive treatments. Many times, nature gives us everything we need to keep it healthy, smooth, and radiantly glowing.

With simple, easy-to-get, all-natural ingredients, you can achieve a temporary straightening effect and spectacular shine without damaging your hair with harsh chemicals.

How to Straighten and Shine Hair with Natural Ingredients

The combination of cornstarch, coffee and aloe vera is a very popular homemade trick that provides softness, reduces frizz and leaves hair looking much healthier. In addition, with constant use it can help strengthen hair fibers and improve overall texture.

What you’ll need

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon ground coffee
• 3 tablespoons aloe vera gel
• 1/2 cup filtered water
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (optional – can be coconut, argan or almond)

Procedure

1. In a small pot, place the 1/2 cup of filtered water and add the cornstarch.
2. Bring to low heat and stir constantly until it thickens forming a kind of light cream.
3. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. Add the coffee grounds, aloe vera gel and vegetable oil (if you decide to use it).
5. Mix very well until you get a homogeneous cream.

How to use

1. Wash your hair regularly with your shampoo.
2. Remove excess water with a towel, leaving the hair barely damp.
3. Divide the hair into sections and apply the mixture from root to tip with the help of a brush or your hands.
4. Comb with a fine-toothed comb to better distribute the product.
5. Cover with a shower cap and leave on for 30 to 40 minutes.
6. Rinse with plenty of warm water and conditioner if desired.
7. Comb and let dry naturally or with a hairdryer at low temperature to enhance straightening.

Additional Tips

• Use this mask 1-2 times a week for best results.
• If you have very dry hair, coconut or argan oil is ideal for deep moisturising.
• Avoid applying excessive heat after treatment, as it can dry out the ends.
• To maintain the shine, complement with cold water rinses at the end of each wash.
• Coffee, in addition to giving softness, can slightly intensify the color of dark hair, so if you are blonde or redhead it is better to reduce its amount.

With consistency, this natural treatment not only helps to keep hair smooth and shiny, but also improves its long-term health, avoiding harsh chemicals and retaining its natural strength.