Styling tools, dyes, chemical straighteners, and sun exposure can dry out and damage your hair. You may therefore want to restore its hydration and body with a highly nutritious treatment. The correct product can restore your hair to its natural splendor!
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Use a ready-made conditioner
Step 1. Choose a product
Find a high hydration treatment suitable for your hair type. There are numerous products on the market and, although they are all designed to restore hair hydration, it is advisable to choose one tailored to your specific needs.
- For afro hair, look for a product designed specifically for this hair type. They usually contain olive oil, coconut oil, or other oils.
- If you have fine hair, look for a product described as "light". Products that contain heavy oils would give your hair a worn look.
- For curly hair, go for a product designed to reduce frizz.
Step 2. Wash your hair
Use a mild shampoo that doesn't attack your hair excessively. Avoid shampoos that contain sulfates, they are abrasive cleansing substances that deprive the hair of its natural oils and cause it to dehydrate and break.
Step 3. Apply the moisturizer
Pour a small amount into the palm of your hand and rub your hands together. Then apply the product to your hair, starting with the lower half and moving towards the ends. Then distribute the remaining product on your hands starting from the roots. Pay particular attention to the tips, which tend to dehydrate more than other parts. If necessary, use a wide-toothed comb to get a smoother result.
Step 4. Leave the product on
Moisturizing repair conditioners take at least 10 minutes to reach the core of the hair. Read the directions on the product, some may suggest a longer laying period, but most should work in 30 minutes or less. You may want to cover your head with a shower cap, the choice is yours.
Step 5. Use heat
Some products suggest using the hair dryer to heat it on the hair, allowing it to be absorbed easier. Use the hair dryer on low power and direct the flow of hot air over your head to heat the conditioner evenly.
Make sure the air isn't too hot, you don't want to melt the plastic cap on your hair
Step 6. Rinse and discard the product
Remove the cap and rinse your hair with cold water in order to close the cuticles and make them brighter. After rinsing, gently pat your hair dry using a towel, then let it air dry before styling. Your hair should be supple, shiny and well hydrated.
Before shampooing, wait a few days so as not to cancel the beneficial effects of the treatment by washing it off
Method 2 of 3: Prepare a Homemade Moisturizer
Step 1. Get the ingredients you need
To create a natural repairing and moisturizing treatment suitable for any type of hair, you will only need a few items from the pantry. Purchase (or search the refrigerator for) the following foods:
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 banana.
- 1/2 can of coconut milk.
- 60 ml of honey.
- 1 egg or 60 ml of mayonnaise.
Step 2. Blend the ingredients
Pour them into your blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Make sure there are no whole chunks of ingredients left, otherwise the treatment will not be effective on the hair.
Step 3. Wash your hair
Avoid shampoos that contain sulfates, they are abrasive cleansing substances that deprive the hair of its natural oils and cause it to dehydrate and break.
Step 4. Apply conditioner
Use an old brush or your fingers to spread the mixture into damp hair. Massage from root to tip, focusing on the areas that tend to dry out the most.
- If you have very thick hair, divide it into sections and apply the treatment strand by strand, thus making sure to cover it in every part.
- You can store any leftover product in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.
Step 5. Let the conditioner penetrate your hair
You may decide to wrap them in a shower cap. To speed up the soaking process, you can use a hair dryer set on low power to heat the conditioner.
Step 6. Rinse your hair
Remove the cap and rinse your hair with cold water. Continue until all traces of product are eliminated. After rinsing, gently pat your hair dry using a towel, then let it air dry before styling.
- Do not use hot water to rinse your hair: the egg or mayonnaise may react unpleasantly.
- Before shampooing, wait a few days so as not to cancel the beneficial effects of the treatment by washing it off.
Method 3 of 3: Prepare a Quick Moisturizer
Step 1. Quickly prepare a do-it-yourself conditioner
Olive oil and honey act jointly to quickly hydrate the hair in depth; honey nourishes hair and oil traps moisture inside. Mix 60ml of honey and 60ml of olive oil in a small cup.
Step 2. Apply conditioner
Wet your hair, then use a brush or your fingers to apply the honey and oil mixture. Massage it into your hair from root to tip, focusing on the areas that tend to be drier. If you wish, wrap your hair in a shower cap.
Step 3. Use heat
Being a quick hydration method, the best way to take advantage of the heat is through the use of a hair dryer. Set it to medium power and direct the warm airflow towards your head for at least 10 minutes.
Change the position of the hairdryer at regular intervals so that the whole area benefits from the warm air
Step 4. Rinse and remove the conditioner from your hair
After 10-30 minutes, remove the cap and rinse the oil and honey mixture from your hair using cold water. After rinsing, gently pat your hair dry using a towel, then let it air dry before styling.
Advice
- Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the DIY conditioner, you will benefit from an aromatherapy treatment while nourishing your hair.
- Other varieties of oils, such as almond oil, can be used as a substitute for olive oil.
- If you have oily hair, avoid applying the product to the roots and scalp, otherwise you could get an unwelcome heavy and greasy effect.
- Repeat the moisturizing treatment as often as necessary; about once a week for dry or damaged hair, or once a month for healthy hair.
- Don't spend a fortune on the purchase of expensive moisturizing masks; compare the ingredients and choose a cheaper product that contains the same 4-5 main ingredients.
