Hydration for curly hair: 15 foolproof recipes for your hair

Curly hair tends to be drier than straight hair, as the spring shape makes it difficult to distribute the natural oiliness of the hair. Therefore, hydration is one of the essential care for curly hair. Check out the best hydration recipes for curly hair and test them all to find out which one makes your curls more beautiful and powerful!

Hydration for curly hair with aloe vera

1. Wash the aloe leaf, remove the side thorns and open it to remove all the pulp;
2. Then, beat the pulp with a little water in the blender and add two spoons of a cream you like;
3. Apply the mixture all over the hair, separating it into strands, put on a plastic cap and let it act for 20-25 minutes;
4. Rinse well, apply conditioner and finish.

Easy, right? Steal an aloe vera leaf from your garden and watch the video to see more details of this powerful hydration:

Aloe is naturally moisturizing, replenishes several vitamins in the hair and brings softness, definition and vitality to the hair. Your curls will be shiny and very silky!

Moisturizing for curly hair with coffee

1. Combine two spoons of a moisturizing cream, a spoon (soup) of coffee powder and a spoon (soup) of olive oil;
2. Divide the hair into parts and start applying the mixture strand by strand, covering the strands;
3. With a brush, apply the mask also to the hair root, to exfoliate the scalp;
4. Secure the strands in a bun, put on a thermal cap and let it act for 30 minutes.

Watch the video to see the recipe and application in detail:

In addition to moisturizing and leaving hair soft, coffee exfoliates the scalp and caffeine stimulates hair growth. Another tip to enhance the hydration effect is to include a spoon of Bepantol Solution in the mixture.

Moisturizing for dry curly hair

1. Dilute a spoon of Maizena in 100 ml of water and take it to the low fire until the mixture gains a pasty consistency;
2. Turn off the heat, add 3 tablespoons of sugar and stir until it melts;
3. In another container, place 3 tablespoons of moisturizing mask (if your hair is short, you can use one or two) and a teaspoon of vegetable oil;
4. Add the cream mixture with the Maizena paste, apply to your hair and let it act for 40 minutes;
5. Then, just rinse and condition your curls!

Youtuber Jessica Melo teaches you tim-tim by tim-tim:

If your hair is dry, here is the solution! This hydration helps to recover the shine and softness of the curls. As it is a heavier mixture, the recommendation is to make it with an interval of 15 days.

Hydration for curly hair with olive oil and egg

1. Mix an egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the hydration mask of your choice;
2. Wash your hair with shampoo, divide it into parts and apply the mixture strand by strand;
3. Gather all the hair in a bun, put on a thermal cap and wait 20 minutes;
4. Now just rinse and finish your curls.

Check out the full video tutorial so you don’t have any doubts about the process:

Olive oil adds shine, moisturizes and is easy to remove from the hair. Just be careful not to apply the mask too close to the root so it doesn’t get oily!

Moisturizing for curly hair with honey

1. Add a spoon of honey to your usual hydrating mask;
2. Apply to the sanitized wires with patience, gloving the locks well;
3. Put on a plastic cap and let it act for half an hour;
4. Rinse and finish as usual.

There’s not much of a secret, see? Watch the video to hear the impressions of youtuber Pâmela Dourado, who tested the mask:

Honey is a darling ingredient when it comes to homemade beauty recipes. Although not so easy to apply, this hydration will leave your curls shiny and well defined!

Moisturizing for damaged curly hair

1. Sift an egg yolk and mix it with 4 tablespoons of honey, 4 of a moisturizing mask and 1 of vegetable oil;
2. Apply the mixture on washed hair and apply it to the ends;
3. Let it act for 20 minutes and then rinse.

Are your curls dry and shapeless? Watch the video and try this recipe now:

Look at the honey here again! It is perfect for treating porous strands and sealing hair cuticles. And this hydration provides water, vitamins and oil for your hair – that is, everything you need to conquer the curls of your dreams.

Moisturizing for curly hair with Maizena

1. Mix half a glass of water with a spoon full of Maizena;
2. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until it reaches the consistency of a porridge;
3. Let the Maizena paste cool and, in the meantime, wash your hair, preparing it to receive hydration;
4. Then, add 3 tablespoons of your favorite moisturizing mask and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil;
5. With damp strands, apply the mask all over your hair and make a bun to let it act. Put on a thermal cap to wrap and warm the wires;
6. Let the hydration act for half an hour, rinse the wires and finish.

Check out the step-by-step video, with all the tips from Nicole Aleksiejuk:

The ingredients are natural, ensuring the care of your curls, and the combination is perfect to remove frizz and bring definition to the hair. To further enhance the mask’s effect, Nicole teaches a finish with her favorite tape technique.

Moisturizing for curly hair with sugar

1. In a container, mix 2 spoons of moisturizing mask, 2 spoons of sugar, 2 caps of liquid bepantol and an ampoule of argan oil;
2. Apply to washed hair only with shampoo, spreading lock by lock;
3. Wrap the hair with a cap or plastic bag and let it act for 20 minutes;
4. Then just rinse and finish.

See more details and tips to apply this hydration in the video:

If you are looking for a hydration to bring your curls to life, this is the right choice! Sugar acts as a natural exfoliant and brings softness and shine to the hair.

Hydration for curly hair with banana and yolk

1. In a small bowl, add the egg yolk, 1/3 of mashed banana, 2 tablespoons of vitamin A, 2 tablespoons of castor oil and 2 tablespoons of a moisturizing mask. Mix well;
2. Separate the hair into parts and apply the cream to all of them, involving the strands well;
3. Attach a bun, let it act for 15 minutes and rinse.

To ensure that you follow the steps correctly, also watch the step-by-step video:

This hydration contributes to the recovery of chemically and porous hair, as it strengthens the hair and replenishes the hair mass. Castor oil and vitamin A guarantee extra help in the growth of locks.

Moisturizing for curly hair with coconut milk and cocoa

1. Mix coconut milk, cocoa and moisturizing mask to form a fluid cream. The amounts depend on the length of your hair;
2. Apply strand by strand, secure the hair and put on a thermal cap;
3. Let the mask act for a while and rinse.

To hear all of Ana Lídia’s tips, press play on the video:

Despite requiring greater care to apply, as the color of the mask can dirty your hand and your bathroom, the result is worth it! Cocoa helps to regenerate the hair, bringing more shine and strength to the hair. While coconut milk acts by moisturizing and nourishing the curls.

Moisturizing for curly hair with tapioca

1. In a small pot, dissolve 2 tablespoons of cassava starch in 100 ml of filtered water;
2. Heat the mixture over low heat until it becomes a cream;
3. Add a spoon of coconut oil, one of D-Panthenol, two of treatment mask and mix well;
4. Pass the mask from the middle of the hair to the ends, avoiding the root, and let it act for 15 minutes;
5. Rinse and finish the way you always do!

Watch Juliana Louise’s complete tutorial to clarify any doubts that may have arisen:

D-Panthenol and tapioca are the hydrating agents in the mixture. Coconut oil is responsible for nourishing the hair. The recipe yields a lot, being a good option for owners of long curls!

Moisturizing for curly hair with glycerin

1. Mix 3 scoops of your favorite moisturizing mask with 2 scoops of glycerin;
2. Wash your hair only with shampoo and apply the combination to all strands, massaging a lot;
3. Let it act for 40 minutes and rinse.

To avoid mistakes, follow the step by step in the video:

The video is very short, which proves the practicality of this mask. Try it out if you’re not the most patient person in the world with your hair and your hair needs more shine and smoothness, no fuss.

Powerful hydration for curly hair

1. Mix 3 spoons of mask, 2 of sugar and 2 of olive oil;
2. Then, apply the mix all over your hair, carefully covering each strand;
3. Make a bun, let it act for a while and rinse.

How about joining two super powerful ingredients? This was Carine Vaz’s idea in the video:

Sugar brings softness and shine. Olive oil nourishes, repairs and strengthens the hair. As always, the mask comes between shampooing and conditioning your hair. Thus, you ensure that your wires are prepared to receive the benefits of the mask.

Moisturizing for curly hair with avocado

1. In the blender, beat 3 tablespoons of avocado with 1 of sugar and 1 of cream;
2. Sift the mixture and add a spoon of vegetable oil;
3. Apply the mask all over the hair, focusing on each strand;
4. Make a bun and let it act for 30-60 minutes;
5. So, rinse well and apply conditioner at least twice!

Did you have any doubts? Also see the step-by-step video:

Avocado is another famous ingredient when it comes to hydration. It strengthens and moisturizes the wires a lot, that is, if your hair is dry, elastic or brittle, avocado will help you! Definition, shine, softness and lightness, all in one recipe!

Hydration for curly hair with milk and sugar

1. Mix 3 spoons of moisturizing mask with 2 spoons of sugar and a little milk;
2. Apply on damp strands, spreading well, and make a bun;
3. Put on a plastic cap and wait 20 minutes;
4. Then just rinse and finish.

Watch the full tutorial to better visualize each step:

This is another recipe that has the wonderful effects of sugar! If your biggest dream is to have well-defined curls, you need to try this mask. Even youtuber Lari Vieira was surprised by the result!

So, do you already know which one to try first? If your plan is to take more care of your hair, see also tips to organize and start a hair schedule. Your curls will be a blast!