Learn how to restore shine to dry hair by hydrating it with milk cream

In addition to the dull appearance, dry hair tends to tangle a lot, create split ends and even worse: start to break. If your locks have reached this state, moisturizing with milk cream can work well in the hair recovery process. We talked to hairdresser Andreia Pugliesi, from Studio Alexia Iara, about this hydration and we also brought a step-by-step guide to do it. Check out!

Does moisturizing with sour cream work?

Hydration with milk cream adapts well to the driest, chemically treated and frizzy hair because it contains a considerable amount of lipids, which are fat molecules. According to Andreia, hydration does not replace a professional treatment, but it is a good alternative to care for hair at home in an affordable way.

The hairdresser explains that the cream has a component called lactic acid. It helps regulate hair’s pH and reduce frizz as it fills open spaces in the hair’s cuticles. Therefore, when complementing hydration, it is important to choose a mask with a lower ph, as it will be responsible for balancing the mixture and closing the hair cuticles.

How to moisturize hair with milk cream

Making the hydration at home is quite simple. With less than five ingredients and half an hour of your day, it is possible to take care of your wires. Just follow the recipe below.

You will need:

• 1 spoon of sour cream
• 2 tablespoons of moisturizing cream
• 10 drops of bepantol
• 10 drops of vegetable oil (optional)

Preparation mode

1. Mix all ingredients in a container;
2. Apply to clean hair;
3. Let it act for 20 minutes with a thermal cap;
4. Rinse and finish the hair as you prefer.

The 10 drops of vegetable oil appear as an optional ingredient in the recipe if you want to boost your hydration, use the oil of your choice, but a great option is coconut oil. While hydration acts on your wires, enjoy and discover 7 more amazing benefits of coconut oil.