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How to straighten hair at home: creams and homemade recipes that you can use

The hair cosmetics market is always full of novelties that try to meet the most varied needs and expectations of customers.

Smoothing creams, for example, have been on the market for a long time, but their formulas are often “updated” to always offer better results and please more and more people.

This type of product, widely used nowadays, is a good alternative for people who, for one reason or another, are not happy with the way their hair looks or, simply, for those people who, turn and move, bet on a new look!

Unlike what many people may think, straightening creams are different from so-called progressives, which are also widely used in order to straighten hair.

“Straighteners that do not contain formaldehyde act on the bonds of molecules, modifying the structure of the thread. The progressive ones, on the other hand, remove the water part of the thread and create a surface layer similar to varnish. The straightener makes the hair assimilate the treatment and recover; progressive, no, because the thread is encapsulated and, thus, the damage it suffers is more difficult to reverse. Another big difference is that the progressives that contain formaldehyde are carcinogenic, whereas the straightener is not”, highlights Wanderley Nunes, hairdresser who runs eight units at Studio W.

Many straightening creams, for example, are based on thioglycolate. “It straightens the hair, modifying the structure and, to the right extent, aligns the scales. The hair ends up having a bigger treatment. The negative side is that, if the product spends time on the hair, it is very bad for the hair. Also, it cannot be used on hair that has highlights; and the result is greater in virgin hair”, comments Nunes.

Many people end up using homemade recipes to make their hair smoother. “There is no homemade recipe that changes the structure of the yarn. But there are some recipes that end up giving the hair a straightened appearance. Coconut oil, for example, moisturizes and leaves the hair looking smoother, but through nutrition, and not because it changes the structure of the hair,” explains Nunes.

8 straightening creams and how to use them step by step

Below you will find examples of straightening creams easily found on sale, which allow straightening to be done at home, in a simple way.

It is worth noting that the effectiveness of each product varies greatly from person to person… The product that is perfect for one may not have any effect for another. That’s why it’s always interesting to talk to a hairdresser you trust before betting on a hair straightening treatment!

1. Sfera Thioglycolate Straightening Cream

According to the product description, it was specially developed for fragile and fine hair. With a completely ammonia-free formula, gently scented and enriched with keratin, it provides smooth, volume-free, shiny and soft hair.

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How to use

2. Cadiveu Plastica dos Fios Reconstruction Mask

It was specially developed for chemically treated hair. According to the description, the product’s formula, with açaí extract, cupuaçu butter, phytonutrients and amino acids, penetrates deeply into the capillary structure, filling all the porous regions. Nourishes and hydrates, recovering the resistance and elasticity of the wires. Antioxidant, prolongs the effect of chemical processes, ensuring shine and protection. The result is soft and regenerated hair.

How to use

3. Lisahair Professional Straightening Cream

According to the description, it is a high quality professional straightening recognized for its tradition and versatility. It brings the strength of silk amino acids combined with vitamin A, a powerful treatment complex that guarantees smooth, soft, protected hair, with a soft touch and a mirror-like shine.

How to use

Instructions for using the product are:

  1. Wear gloves and a cape, and protect your shoulders with a towel or cape.
  2. Pour the contents to be used into a non-metallic pot (about 100 g for a hair of medium size and quantity).
  3. The hair must have been unwashed for 2 days, dry and without any finishing products, such as gel, styling cream and others.
  4. With the hair untangled, divide it into four parts with non-metallic clips for easy application.
  5. With a comb or brush, start the application at the back of the neck, distributing the product in very thin strands up to the middle of the hair. Avoid touching the scalp.
  6. After applying LisaHair Straightening Cream to all strands in quadrant 1, move on to the following quadrants repeating the same process.
  7. When the application is finished, return to quadrant 1 and, using a comb or gloved hands, pull the product towards the ends. If necessary, top up with more product.
  8. Repeat this procedure for the following quadrants until all the hair has received the product. Let the cream act according to the time observed in the strand test. (The action time must be counted from the moment the application starts and not when it ends. Do not exceed the total time of 35 minutes).
  9. Remove with plenty of water all the LisaHair Straightening Cream from the hair.
  10. Then remove the excess water with a towel, apply the LisaHair Neutralizer and wait 10 minutes keeping the hair combed and straight during this period.
  11. Rinse well and use a shampoo.

4. Salon Line Thioglycolate

According to the product description, it smoothes, relaxes, nourishes and deeply moisturizes the hair. Its formula is rich in vitamins A and C.

How to use

  1. Wash your hair, remove excess water with a towel.
  2. With the help of a wide-toothed comb, detangle the strands gently without pulling or pressing the scalp.
  3. Divide hair into 4 parts for easy application.
  4. With the help of a plastic comb, start the application 0.5 cm away from the root, starting at the nape of the neck. Apply the straightening cream quickly, lock by lock along the entire length of the hair, resting them on your hands.
  5. Let the cream act for 5 minutes and do not comb the hair (they must remain at rest).
  6. After the strands have softened, with a fine non-metallic comb, stretch each strand, starting at the nape of the neck. Comb gently, in the same direction as the birth of the strands, transfer the cream removed by the comb to the hair. This phase should take no more than 5 minutes.
  7. After straightening, let the cream act for a maximum of 15 minutes. Do not comb, the hair must remain at rest. In the case of fine and delicate hair, the time of 5 to 10 minutes is enough. Never exceed the maximum time of 30 minutes.
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5. Henê Gel Rená

According to the description, Henê is the most natural way to conquer straight hair. With its gradual action, with each application the result gets better.

How to use

6. Plush hair straightener

According to information from the manufacturer, Plush is a reliable straightening product with a natural effect. There are three product options for each hair type: Strong (for strong hair); Medium (for normal hair) and Soft (for delicate hair).

How to use

The manufacturer’s guidelines are:

  1. Apply Henê Plush, strand by strand.
  2. Pull the hair with a comb, from the roots to the ends, stretching the strands well. Cover them with a plastic cap for 60 minutes (the effect will be the same if the time is longer).
  3. Rinse your hair well and wash it with shampoo and conditioner.
  4. If you want a very smooth effect, you can use a brush. And if you want a wavy hairstyle, just let your hair dry in bobs.
  5. 2 applications per week are recommended until the desired result is achieved.
  6. At the end of the straightening, which varies according to the type of hair and the desired result, only retouch the roots every 15 days, avoiding taking the Henê Pelúcia to the ends.

7. Novex Reconstructive Plastics

According to the description, it is a system that will replace the proteins and amino acids lost by the hair. It acts on the hair fiber closing the hair cuticles and eliminating the rough appearance of the hair, leaving it deeply hydrated, soft and easy to comb. It’s not quite a straightening cream, but it promises a more disciplined effect to the hair.

How to use

Following the guidelines of Embelleze, the product manufacturer:

  1. Wash your hair, rinse well and remove excess water.
  2. Apply Novex Max Keratin and let it act for 5 minutes. Without rinsing, apply Novex Plástica Reconstrutora and let it act for + 15 minutes. Rinse well.
  3. Apply Novex Blindagem Capilar and proceed with the brush and board. To finish, use the Nutrire Olive Oil Tip Repair.
  4. If you prefer, for an immediate 3-minute treatment: apply to slightly dry hair and massage. After massaging, let it act for 3 minutes and rinse well.
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These are the most used straightening creams today; but, of course, as in the case of other products, the effectiveness of each cream depends a lot on the particularities of each hair.

But, it is always worth researching the opinions of people who have already used this type of product and, preferably, talk to a hairdresser you trust, who will help you choose the best straightening cream for your hair!

8 homemade straightening recipes

Many people bet on homemade recipes to try to make their hair smoother, using, for example, cornstarch, honey, among other ingredients. Check out some commonly used combinations below:

1. Use 1 cup of whole milk + 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix the ingredients and apply to clean, dry hair. Leave for about 1 hour and rinse with plenty of water.

2. Use 100ml of whole milk + 2 tablespoons of cornstarch + 1 cup (tea) of refined sugar. Mix all the ingredients, bring to the fire and stir constantly until it starts to thicken. Wash your hair well with your shampoo. Dry well with a towel removing excess water and then apply the mixture to the hair. Put on a shower cap and leave it on your hair for 2 hours. Then rinse with plenty of water.

3. Use 1 cup (tea) of milk + 10 drops of honey. Mix the ingredients and apply evenly on your hair, letting it act for 1 hour. Then rinse and wash your hair with a mild shampoo.

4. Slightly heated olive oil. Heat a little oil and apply it warm to the hair, always taking care not to burn yourself. Leave it on the strands for about 1 hour. Then rinse and wash your hair as usual.

5. Use 4 tablespoons of whole milk powder + 1 tablespoon of honey + 2 tablespoons of water. Mix the ingredients until they become a paste, apply to the hair by locks, massaging from root to tip. Let it act for 1 hour and then wash it off with water only.

6. Use 1 cup of full-fat yogurt + 3 tablespoons of cornstarch. Mix the ingredients until it forms a cream. Apply to dry and combed hair, letting it act for 1 hour. Then rinse and wash your hair as usual.

7. Use 200ml of whole milk + 3 tablespoons of powdered chocolate + 1 tablespoon of corn starch + 2 tablespoons of liquid keratin. Whisk the ingredients in the blender for about 1 minute. Apply the mixture to the hair strand by strand and let it act for 2 hours. Then wash it off with just water and conditioner.

8. From 2 to 4 tablespoons of coconut oil. Wash your hair with shampoo and…

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