Relaxing Naturally

If you have very kinky or curly hair, you may already have had experiences, both good and bad, with chemical relaxers. There are other options out there for you to consider. How would you like a relaxer made from natural products that will not harm your hair? In this article are some "recipes" that you can try on your hair instead of using chemicals.

Olive Oil
Olive oil is one of the best natural ingredients, and not only is it good to consume in your diet, it is also great for your hair. For this relaxer, heat ¼ cup of olive oil and heat it till it is warm. Remove it from heat and start applying it all over your hair. Make sure to apply it to all of your hair. Then, take a warm towel and wrap it around your entire head. Apply heat to the towel using a blow dryer for about 5-10 minutes. Wait for 1-2 hours and then wash your hair as usual.

Coconut Cream
Coconut cream is another fabulous product for your hair, and is a popular natural hair relaxer. Melt 4 TBSP of coconut cream and 2 TBSP of coconut oil in a double boiler. Mix with 12 ounces of fat-free plain yogurt. Apply this mixture to your hair, making sure you get the ends, too. Wait one hour and then shampoo your hair as usual.

Milk
You need a small spray bottle for this one. Pour a cup of milk into the spray bottle. Now spray it all over your hair, and make sure all hair is covered with milk. Wash the milk off your hair after one hour. That was easy!

Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter is an amazing moisturizer! Apply a thick layer of cocoa butter all over your hair. Now, apply a damp, hot towel over your heat. Leave this is place for one to two hours. This can be difficult to remove from hair, and you should keep this in mind. A clarifying shampoo can help.

Lemon
Lemon makes your hair very shiny! . Mix 1/2 cup lemon juice, 2 TSP of honey and 3 to 4 cups of warm water. Mix well and apply to your hair. Wash after about two hours.

Honey
Honey is a very good and effective ingredient for relaxing your hair. Mix together 1 cup of honey, 1/2 cup of olive oil, 1/2 cup of lemon juice and 1/2 cup caramel. Mix these ingredients very thoroughly. Apply the mixture to your hair and wash off after about 30 minutes. You will love the results!

Because excess use of chemicals designed to make our hair look good can also ruin our hair, it is a good idea to seek out ingredients that nourish rather than strip our hair of natural oils. Maybe one of these natural treatments will be just right for you! And you may even be tempted to take a taste during preparation, but it's okay….they are made from edible ingredients!