Starch and shea butter
This mask helps to straighten and soften the hair, and the method of using it is:
How to use:
- Melt a small amount of shea butter in a bowl in the microwave.
- Add a little cornstarch and mix the ingredients to form a dough.
- Distribute the paste on the hair and leave for 20 minutes.
- The hair is rinsed with shampoo.
Starch and coconut milk
Coconut milk is considered effective for maintaining healthy hair, so it is used in many natural hair recipes. When mixed with starch, it contributes to softening the hair and leaving it smooth and free of frizz. The mask can be prepared by following the following steps:
How to prepare:
- Mix half a cup of coconut milk with two tablespoons of cornstarch and stir until combined.
- Distribute the mixture on the hair using a hairbrush.
- Leave the mixture for an hour, then wash with a mild shampoo.
Starch and olive oil
This mask effectively moisturizes, softens and straightens the hair, and it can be prepared in the following way:
How to prepare:
- Mix a cup of coconut milk with two tablespoons of olive oil in a medium-sized bowl.
- Mix four tablespoons of lemon juice with three tablespoons of cornstarch in another bowl until a smooth mixture is formed.
- Mix the starch mixture with the coconut milk mixture in a bowl, then place it over medium heat, making sure to continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and leave to cool.
- Distribute the mask throughout the hair using a brush or fingers.
- Cover hair with a shower cap or plastic cap; This is to retain heat.
- It is preferable to use a hair dryer to warm the hair, or it can be warmed by wrapping it in a damp towel.
- Rinse hair with warm water and shampoo.
- Comb hair straight using a fine-toothed comb.
