Tired of putting chemicals in your hair? Opt for a natural hair treatment!
Who doesn’t love looking in the mirror and seeing shiny, soft and silky hair? Women know how a “bad hair day” can affect self-esteem. Whether with excessive oiliness, dryness, opacity or frizz, our hair suffers and, often, the great villains are shampoos, conditioners and masks full of chemicals and with zero natural components! Therefore, more and more women are resorting to natural treatments, which nourish the hair in a healthy and powerful way!
Natural hair treatments can be done with ready-made masks, free of heavy chemicals and composed of everyday ingredients such as avocado, honey and milk. However, it is worth knowing that each one of them is more suitable for a specific purpose so depending on what is upsetting you about your hair, you should choose one of them or maybe even make a combo of different masks (in moderation, for you do not want to weigh your hair down!).
In this article we will talk about 5 incredible natural treatment options that have many wonderful and invigorating effects, for all hair types! And, to make your life easier, we will also recommend great ready-made treatment masks from Brazil!
AVOCADO
Yes, the same one we use to make guacamole! Avocado is not only delicious: it is also one of the go-to of women who suffer from uncontrollable and dry hair, for being rich in vitamins A, D, and E, antioxidants and essential fatty acids[1]Karkala, P. (2020, January 2). DIY Avocado Hair Masks: Benefits And How To Use For Dry Hair. STYLECRAZE. https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/avocado-homemade-hair-mask-for-damaged-hair-2/! So, if you are tired of having to tie your hair in order to control it, this is a great option!
HONEY
Do you think your hair needs more hydration? Then a hair treatment with honey is just the one for you! Because honey is a natural humectant rich in B complex vitamins[2]Mannino, B. (2019, September 6). 13 Natural Hair Treatments You Can Make Right at Home. Woman’s Day. https://www.womansday.com/style/beauty/advice/g2276/homemade-hair-treatments/?slide=9, it will leave your hair well hydrated and nourished, as well as, of course, with a wonderful smell!
MILK
Full of proteins and calcium, a milk treatment is specially indicated to ladies who feel like their hair lacks strength and shine! This ingredient also has the ability to exfoliate your hair, saying farewell to residues and leaving you with a soft and shiny mane[3]Arterbery, A. (2017, May 25). The Benefits of Applying Milk to Your Hair and Skin. Allure. https://www.allure.com/story/the-benefits-of-applying-milk.
ALOE VERA
Aloe vera has been used for centuries, both for skin related problems (burns and wounds) and hair treatments. Due to its healing properties and richness in vitamins A, C and E, aloe is the best option for women who suffer with itchy scalps and frizzy voluminous hair[4]Watson, K. (2020, October 15). Aloe Vera for Your Hair: What Are the Benefits? Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/aloe-vera-for-hair.
COCONUT OIL
If you can’t accept your lifeless hair anymore, the coconut oil will be your savior! Adored around the world (especially by Brazilian women), coconut oil is perfect for bringing shine, hydration, health and growth to your hair[5]Allen, M. (2020, June 2). 10 Ways Coconut Oil Can Benefit Your Hair. Marie Claire. https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/a27085593/coconut-oil-for-hair-uses-tips/. It is suitable for colored or natural hair, straight or curly – just be careful if your hair has a tendency to oiliness!
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