Author: Kadambari R.
Our hair tends to get frizzy and damaged due to various reasons like excessive use of heat styling tools, pollution, humidity, etc. Frizzy and damaged hair makes further makes your hair unmanageable and it gets tangled very quickly. So, if you are looking for a solution to tame your frizzy hair problem, then you have landed at the right place. This Hair Milk recipe infused with the goodness of oat milk, aloe vera and coconut oil focuses on treating your hair and gives your hair a lustrous shine. Let’s quickly check out the recipe.
RECIPE FOR THE HAIR MILK
Benefits of the ingredients used in the Hair Milk recipe:
OAT MILK
Oat milk provides nourishment to your hair since it has essential vitamins such as Vitamin A and B. It also has potassium and iron which play an important role in maintaining scalp health and in the growth of new hairs. Biotin deficiency can cause hair loss. Not just biotin, even deficiency in potassium, iron and vitamin A causes hair loss. So, this hair loss is countered by potassium and iron present in the oat milk. Since iron promotes blood circulation and increases the supply of oxygen to the hair follicles, the hair becomes healthy. Using oat milk on the scalp also aids in treating itchy scalp and dandruff.
ALOE VERA
Aloe vera plays a vital role when it comes to hair. It is effective in strengthening the strands of the hair. It has key nutrients such as Vitamin A, C and E which helps in moisturising the hair and promotes hair growth. Besides these, it also contains naturally occurring salicylic acid which gently exfoliates the scalp and eliminates any scalp build up. It also has choline which tackles hair thinning problems and baldness. Regular use of aloe vera improves the overall health of your hair by reducing split ends and dullness thereby rejuvenating your hair.
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COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil has been in the scene for a long time. Studies have shown that coconut oil protects the hair from damage caused due to harmful environments. It seals the moisture in the hair and prevents breakage. It improves hair texture and claims to prevent your hair from protein loss thereby making your hair healthier and shinier. It is also used to treat dry and flaky scalp by providing nourishment to the hair.
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Method
Things you need:
- Oat Milk – ½ Cup
- Fresh Aloe Gel – 1 cup
- Coconut Oil – 1-2 tsps
Directions:
Step 1- Preparing Oat Milk:
To prepare oat milk, add a cup of rolled oats and two cups of water in a blender. Blend the oats smoothly and strain the milk using a cotton t-shirt or muslin cloth. This can be stored in the refrigerator for a week.
Step 2- Preparing the Hair Milk:
To make the hair milk, add ½ cup of oat milk, 1 cup fresh aloe gel and add 1-2 teaspoons of coconut oil in a blender and blend everything until the mixture is smooth. Now the hair milk is ready to use. Make sure to wash the aloe vera thoroughly to eliminate the yellow mucilage as it might cause irritation.
USAGE:
Use the hair milk as a pre-shampoo hair mask. Use cotton to apply the milk or pour it in a spray bottle and spray it from roots to ends. Leave it for 2 hours and then use a mild cleanser to rinse your hair. Use this milk twice a week to see promising results.
DISCLAIMER
- Do a patch test before using the Hair Milk to know if you are allergic to any of the ingredients used.
- Consult a doctor if you are dealing with extreme scalp issues before using the Hair Milk.
- If fresh aloe gel is not available, substitute it with a colourless and fragrance-free store-bought aloe gel. It is advisable to use fresh aloe vera gel.
- Be patient and consistent to notice the results.
