Most women want straight hair so that they can style in any which way. Here are a few simple remedies that can help without causing permanent damage to the hair, says ROSHANI DEVI
While most people head to a salon to get their hair straightened, the damage chemicals cause to the hair is almost irreparable. But there are some easy to follow tricks that one can do at home.
Coconut milk and lemon juice are great for straightening the tresses. Take one-fourth cup of coconut milk and add a teaspoon of lemon juice. Mix well. Refrigerate it overnight. In the morning, apply the mixture to the hair, — roots to the tips. Leave it for 30 minutes. Wash with a mild shampoo. Do this once a week.
Milk for straightening. Pour the milk into the spray bottle. Spray your hair until it is saturated with milk. Leave it for 30 minutes. Wash with cool water. Do this twice a week. The protein in the milk controls the frizz.
Milk combined with honey is a great way to straighten the hair. Take one-fourth cup milk, add two tablespoons of honey. Mix well. Apply on the air. Leave it on for two hours. Wash hair with a mild shampoo. Do this once a week.
Rice flour and egg is another remedy. Take one egg, five tablespoons of rice flour, a cup Fuller’s Earth and one-fourth cup milk. Mix all together. Apply the mask on the hair. leave it for an hour. Wash with a mild shampoo. Do this once a week.