Detoxifying hair naturally is not only a way to avoid expensive treatments, it is about avoiding the use of chemicals that can affect health.
To detoxify the hair it is not necessary to resort to chemical substances or expensive treatments. In fact, there are homemade methods that can be very effective in combating the effects of pollution, solar radiation and other environmental factors that directly affect the hair and reduce its vitality.
When hair begins to look dull and generally looking bad, it’s the ideal time to detox.
What is hair detoxification?
By detoxifying the hair, dirt and traces of pollution and other unwanted elements are removed. Thus, detoxification helps to remove not only dirt but also the traces of fat that are commonly left by common hair products. On the other hand, when detoxification of the hair is carried out, it is the ideal time for the application of other treatments that are desired, be they hair strengthening, growth, straightening, etc.
Does COW detoxify hair?
Currently, there are many methods that can promote hair detoxification. Many are even exclusive to spas and beauty centers. Of course, I understand that not everyone can access these options, we propose other alternatives.
Basically they consist of taking advantage of the properties of some natural ingredients that cleanse and protect the mane from the roots. Here we present the best homemade recipes.
Clay and aloe
Ingredients :
- 1/2 cup of bentonite clay powder.
- 1/2 cup of pure aloe vera gel.
- 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.
- 1 cup of apple cider vinegar
preparation:
- First mix the bentonite clay, the aloe gel and the 4 tablespoons of vinegar until you get a smooth paste.
- Then apply the mixture to the scalp and hair.
- Put on a shower cap and wait for 20 to 30 minutes. Asegú rate that the mask is not drying.
- Then rinse the mixture with the cup of vinegar.
- Finally, wait 2-3 minutes and rinse with your usual hair cleaning products.
Benefits:
Clay removes minerals and toxins from the hair thanks to its strong negative electromagnetic charge. Aloe gel contains nourishing properties as well as antioxidants that keep hair healthy. In this way, you can use this bentonite clay recipe once every two weeks to detoxify your hair.
Sodium bicarbonate
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of baking soda
- 3 cups of hot water.
Instructions:
- To start, mix the baking soda in hot water and set it aside.
- RINSE to the hair until it is completely wet.
- After viert and the mixture of sodium bicarbonate and water on t or hair.
- Work it well and massage t or scalp for a couple of minutes.
- Finally, RINSE to and a condition for sealing detoxification.
Benefits:
The hot water will lift the cuticles of the hair, allowing a deep cleaning action. In the same way, the bicarbonate sodium eliminates the accumulation of oil, dandruff and accumulation of chemicals t u hair and scalp. Therefore, you can use this baking soda detox once a week or once every two weeks, depending on the tendency of your hair (dry or oily).
Apple cider vinegar
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups of water.
Instructions:
- To start, dilute the apple cider vinegar with two cups of water.
- Lava and a condition to t or hair as usual.
- Finally, viert and the vinegar diluted in t u hair and do not rinse s more.
- P ou s rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar once a week or once in two weeks.
Benefits:
The apple cider vinegar clean t or hair without removing natural oils. This is one of the easiest ways to detoxify. However, t better work when used s the rinsing after use natural shampoos without sulfate.
Shampoo and sea salt
Ingredients:
- 2 parts of coarse sea salt.
- 1 part of shampoo.
Instructions:
- In principle, mix the sea salt and the shampoo.
- Then gently massage the hair into a lather.
- To finish, rinse with warm water.
Benefits:
This exfoliating mixture of salt and shampoo allows you to get rid of dead skin cells and cleanse your hair of chemical build-up. Therefore, this shampoo is ideal for detoxifying hair once a month.
Honey shampoo
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of raw honey.
- 3 tablespoons of distilled water.
- Essential oils of your choice (optional).
Instructions:
- Start by adding honey to the water and mix until well combined.
- Then moisten the hair and work the mixture.
- Focus on t u scalp and work it to tip.
- As a conclusion, rinse with warm water.
- Optionally, you can rinse the honey shampoo with apple cider vinegar.
Benefits:
L to honey is moisturizing and therefore keeps the hair soft and hydrated. After the initial transition period from chemical to honey shampoo, you will notice that your hair will strengthen.
Coconut milk shampoo
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/3 cup of Castile soap.
- 2 capsules of vitamin E oil.
- 15-20 drops of fragrant essential oil (optional).
Instructions:
- At first, mix the ingredients and store them in a shampoo bottle.
- Then, moistens hair and works as you would mix s with t or shampoo daily.
- Finally, concentrate on the scalp and apply the mixture from root to tip.
Benefits:
E sta mixture contains high levels of antioxidants and proteins. Furthermore, Castilla soap is an effective cleaner that will eliminate the accumulation of harmful substances. T changes or normal shampoo by this shampoo homemade coconut milk and notice a favorable change within a few weeks.
Cucumber and lemon shampoo
Ingredients:
- 1 large lemon
- 1 medium-sized cucumber.
- Essential oils (optional).
Instructions:
- Start by peeling the cucumber and lemon and chop them into small pieces.
- Mix the ingredients with an essential oil t or choice.
- Finally, use this mixture as you would with your usual shampoo.
Benefits:
The citric acid in the lemon cleanses your scalp while the cucumber refreshes it. This is the perfect mixture for people with an oily scalp since it gets rid of it and also dandruff. In turn, it promotes hair growth.
Also, it doesn’t take much to give your hair the care it deserves, so you can try this list of homemade shampoos and masks until you discover which one you like best and work best for you. On the other hand, they can also be alternated with each other, since being composed of natural ingredients they are very versatile.