How to get Smooth Hair
Use cold water when you wash your hair
It might be hard to wash your hair in ice-cold
water, but if you want silky, smooth hair, make it as chilly as you can take.
Cold water helps the hair shaft lie flat, so when it dries it has a smooth,
shiny appearance. Hot water has the opposite effect, creating frizz and drying
out your hair.
Wash with sulfate-free shampoo
Sulfates are found in many cleansers, including
dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, and more. Sulfates are effective and
washing away oil and grease, but using this ingredient on your hair can be too
harsh and damaging. Look for sulfate-free shampoo that will cleanse your hair
without stripping away its protective oils.
Use a moisturizing conditioner
Conditioner
helps hair stay smooth and silky by moisturizing it and keeping it tangle-free.
Look for a conditioner that will keep your hair smooth without weighing it
down. Silicone-free conditioner is best, since silicones build up in your hair
and cause it to look dull after awhile.
Use anti-frizz serum
This product is sold in drugstores and is an
effective way to keep frizz at bay if your hair tends to be dry and coarse.
Smooth some in after taking a shower, or apply it while your hair is dry if it
frizzes up during the day.
Try
argan oil
This
oil is made from a tree that grows in Morocco. It has been found to have
restorative properties that help hair stay smooth, strong and healthy. It’s so
lightweight that you can apply it to your hair as a leave-in conditioner. Just
smooth a little into your hair, focusing on the tips, while your hair is still
damp after shampooing.
Do a coconut oil treatment
Once
a week, try this treatment to get soft, smooth, shiny hair. Take a tablespoon
or so of coconut oil and comb it into your hair from the roots to the tips,
making sure every strand is covered. Cover your hair with a shower cap or a
piece of plastic wrap and let the oil sit in your hair for an hour or
overnight. Shampoo your hair two or three times to rinse out all of the oil.
When your hair dries, you’ll be impressed with the results.
Do an egg white hair mask
This makes a great stand-in for conditioner,
and will instantly create a softer, shinier look. Separate two eggs and whisk
the whites in a bowl. In the shower, wet your hair and apply the egg whites,
making sure to comb it through from the roots to the tips. Let it sit while you
do everything else you need to do in the shower, then shampoo your hair to
rinse it out.
Beer mask
Beer
works as an excellent hair tonic. The proteins (hops and malt) in beer help
repair damaged hair cuticles and provide nourishment to hair follicles. This in
turn adds luster and shine to your
hair.
- Wash your hair with shampoo and
then apply flat beer from the root to the ends.
- Massage the beer thoroughly
into your scalp using circular motions.
- Allow it to sit for about five
minutes and then rinse it off.
- Follow this remedy once every
two weeks.
