The idea of natural hair straightening has gained a lot of strength in recent years. There are infinite techniques created from the combination of several products that, in addition to aligning the hair cuticles, giving shine and providing a smooth effect, also moisturize and nourish.
Although homemade techniques are not scientifically proven effective, there are thousands of people on this beautiful internet sharing successful experiences. The best part is that, in addition to not harming your health with harmful chemical straightening products, you have the freedom to try new recipes at home and decide which one is best accepted by your hair.
Of course, none of the recipes has a permanent result, because, precisely because they are natural, they do not change the structure of the yarn. Therefore, to keep your hair straight using natural techniques, it is necessary to have a lot of discipline.
If you’re also one of those who don’t give up your smooth locks, but your hair is asking for help because of chemistry after chemistry or simply because you prefer to opt for natural products, check out our selection of the best natural straightening recipes:
1. Impressive natural progressive, by Julia Doorman
Totally chemical-free hair alignment, even released for pregnant and lactating women. The secret to this recipe is to make it often, because the more you make it, the smoother your hair tends to get. Here’s how to make this natural miracle using only sugar and coconut milk, bananas, organic apple cider vinegar, honey and a hair mask.
2. Straightening with Maizena and milk, by Diuly Ottobeli
Super easy recipe that promises to hydrate and smooth the locks in the long term. To make it, heat milk, cornstarch, vegetable oil and a good moisturizing cream. Ready mix, pass the length of the wires, let it act for an hour, wash, dry and finish with a board.
3. Chemical-free homemade progressive, by Ale Canofre
If your desire is to make your hair smoother, reducing volume and frizz, this recipe based on water, cornstarch, mask, mayonnaise and vegetable oil will fit like a glove! Just apply the mixture all over your hair, gloving the strands well, rinse after 40 minutes and dry with the dryer to check the result.
4. Smoothing and Grow Pump, by Jessica Dutra
A little more work, but with surprising results! There are two stages: the first is a mixture of just honey and coconut oil; the second is a porridge based on milk, corn starch, sugar, coconut milk, hair mask and aloe vera gel. The super-smooth effect appears right after washing and drying the hair only with a hairdryer. Check out!
5. Homemade Straightening Shampoo, by Project Aphrodite
Doesn’t a shampoo that smoothes, hydrates and nourishes the hair look like a lie? Because it’s real, super easy to make and very cheap! In addition to your usual shampoo, the recipe calls for coconut milk, baking soda, apple cider vinegar and honey. The mixture can be used in up to 30 days and the secret is to use it frequently to renew the effect with each wash.
6. Finisher faints hair, by Luciana Gomes
Learn how to make a finisher to be used after normal hair washing. Made with saline, Bepantol, leave-in and thermoactivated finishing oil, the recipe adds shine and aligns the cuticles, causing an incredible smooth effect on the locks. You can apply it to the hair and let it dry naturally or with a hairdryer and the mixture can be used in up to a week.
7. Super-easy millennial technique to straighten hair, by Canal Verde Limão
Our last tip comes from our grandmothers’ time, but it still works very well today! All you will need is a pair of tights. Yea! Start with a moistening with your favorite vegetable oil. Then wash as usual and, when the strands are still damp, but almost dry, use the famous pantyhose cap as the youtuber teaches. It’s easy, practical and the result is amazing!
Have you used any of the recipes we show here? What do you think? Tell us what your secret natural straightening recipe is and share your experience here in the comments!