How to Make Homemade Methods to Straighten Your Hair

Coconut milk can be used to naturally straighten hair.

Many women with natural wavy or curly hair want straight hair. Hair straighteners and straightening chemicals are two methods to straighten your hair. They can also can damage your hair in the process. Another way to straighten hair without drying out the strands involves a hair mask made with coconut milk and lemon juice that smooths and straightens hair over time. This natural straightening treatment won't strip your hair of its natural oils.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 lemon
• 1 bowl
• Hot towel
• Water
• Shampoo
• Comb

Instructions

1. Pour 1 cup coconut milk into a bowl.

2. Squeeze the juice from 1 lemon into the bowl of coconut milk.

3. Place the mixture in a refrigerator and leave it in there for a couple hours.

4. Coat your hair with the mixture and wrap a hot towel over your hair. Leave the mixture in your hair for 5 minutes.

5. Rinse the mixture out of your hair with water and shampoo. Once you've washed your hair, comb it.

6. Repeat this treatment once a day for three weeks.

References

• Become Gorgeous: Natural Hair Straightening Tips

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish