How to moisturize your hair: recipes for shiny and full of life hair

Moisturizing your hair only has advantages! The replacement of water in the hair fiber is responsible for leaving the strands silky, shiny and makes it much easier to untangle. In addition to the aesthetic issue, hydration often helps to keep the wires healthier and fights the effect of heat, pollution and chemicals.

Best of all, you can take care of your hair without even leaving the comfort of your home, with homemade recipes that are cheap and easy to make. See the recipes we separate for different results and for different hair types.

How to moisturize dry hair

1. Place two spoons of a treatment mask of your choice in a container;
2. Add a spoon of milk cream and mix until smooth;
3. Wash your hair using only shampoo and apply hydration to damp strands;
4. Let the product act for 30 minutes, rinse and finish with conditioner.

Check out the result of this powerful hydration in the video:

This hydration is ideal for those who have dry hair, especially after chemical treatments. The milk cream is rich in fats and the result is shiny and very soft hair. It is important to use the conditioner after applying the hydration, it seals the hair cuticles and prolongs the effect of the creams.

How to hydrate curly hair

1. Make a mixture using two coffee spoons and a spoon of coconut oil;
2. Complete the recipe with your favorite treatment mask;
3. Apply to hair, massaging strand by strand;
4. Let the hydration act for 15 minutes with the help of a bag or thermal cap and rinse;

Coffee helps to strengthen the strands and is therefore a great option for those who want to improve the appearance of their curls. Watch the video and understand the step-by-step hydration:

In addition to doing a deep clean, caffeine is an ingredient that works as a stimulant in hair growth. Its antioxidant potential will transform dull and lifeless strands into strong and shiny hair!

How to hydrate blonde hair

1. Separate two tablespoons of deep hydration mask in a container;
2. Add a tablespoon of chamomile tea, a spoon of glycerin and a spoon of 100% vegetable oil;
3. Mix and apply only to clean, detangled hair lengths;
4. Stay with the product on the hair for 10 minutes and rinse.

This recipe is the secret to highlighting the blonde tone without harming the hair!

Chamomile has pigments that are activated during infusion and therefore lightens hair naturally. Combined with other moisturizing ingredients, the result is a lit, soft and ready to rock blonde!

How to hydrate hair with highlights

1. Separate wet hair into sections and apply apple cider vinegar;
2. Put on a thermal cap and let it act for 25 minutes;
3. Remove the cap and apply a moisturizing cream with the vinegar still on the strands;
4. Put the cap on for another 10 minutes and then rinse your hair.

Chemical processes can make hair elastic and dry. That’s why hydration with apple cider vinegar can be ideal for those who do highlights. Check out more in the video:

Vinegar is an acidic substance and therefore helps to regulate the pH of the strands, as a result you will have light, silky hair with sealed ends!

How to moisturize hair with aloe

1. Remove the aloe vera gel and mix with a moisturizing mask;
2. Wash your hair with an anti-residue shampoo and then apply hydration;
3. Massage the hair well and avoid passing the mixture on the scalp;
4. The hydration should stay in the hair for 10 minutes. Rinse and finish with conditioner.

The most laborious process of this hydration is extracting the pulp of the aloe. See Stela Fernandes’ tutorial to understand the step by step:

Aloe vera cleans and moisturizes the hair, as well as being an amazing and natural treatment against dandruff and hair loss.

How to moisturize hair with cornstarch

1. Dissolve a spoon of cornstarch in half a glass of cold water;
2. Take it to the fire and stir until it boils and turns into a porridge;
3. While the recipe cools, take the opportunity to wash your hair with shampoo;
4. Mix the cornstarch with three spoons of the moisturizing mask and one spoon of coconut oil;
5. Apply to damp hair, leave on for at least 30 minutes and rinse.

Use a shopping bag or thermal cap to boost hydration. See this and other tips in the video below:

This is a hydration of those that faint the hair! It removes the frizz, makes the smooth smoother and those who have curls get an extremely defined result. If you want an even more powerful result, you can add milk when cooking the cornstarch.

How to moisturize hair with honey

1. Add a spoon of honey to a treatment cream of your choice;
2. Apply to hair while massaging the wires well;
3. Leave the hydration in the hair for half an hour and rinse.

See the incredible result of this hydration in the hair of youtuber Pam Cachopa:

Always try to use 100% natural honey and never apply it directly to dry hair, as the texture of the ingredient can tangle and even break the strands. Honey is rich in vitamins, retains and enhances the effect of hydration masks. Your hair deserves this care!

How to moisturize hair with egg

1. Crack three eggs into a container;
2. Add a spoon and a half of water for each egg and mix until smooth;
3. Apply through the hair, starting from the roots and going to the ends;
4. Tie your hair into a bun and let it act for 20 minutes;
5. Rinse in cold water and wash your hair as usual.

Eggs are cheap and very easy to find. This is the perfect recipe for anyone who wants zero complications.

The recipe with whole eggs is recommended for those who have normal hair, if you have the driest strands, choose to use only the yolks, for oily hair, the whites are the most suitable!

How to moisturize hair with glycerin

1. Place a lid of glycerin and a lid of probentol in a container;
2. Complete with a hair mask and mix until homogenized;
3. Wash your hair normally with shampoo and conditioner;
4. Apply the hydration by massaging the wires well, let it act for 30 minutes and that’s it!

Did you know that glycerin is not only a moisturizer but also a humectant and lubricant? Learn more about the ingredient in this video:

Luany Cristina gives an important tip: choose to moisturize with glycerin only on days with high humidity in the air. In dry weather, the effect achieved can be the opposite and make your hair even drier.

How to moisturize hair with sugar

1. Separate four spoons of your favorite mask, add sugar and two spoons of extra virgin olive oil;
2. Mix everything and apply to hair already washed with shampoo, massaging strand by strand;
3. Let it act for approximately 30 minutes. Rinse and finish with conditioner.

A powerful hydration with ingredients you already have at home! Watch the video for more details:

The sugar is exfoliating, hydrates and cleans the locks, which are defined, with a lot of shine and lightness! It is worth adding bepanthol and a little honey to strengthen the effect of the mixture.

When you’re on a busy day, you can use the shower minutes to make masks with a faster action time. When there’s a break in your schedule, enjoy the recipes that take the longest and take a moment to relax while taking care of yourself. You deserve it and your hair will thank you!