Hair straightening at the salon isn’t cheap. It’s also not a good idea going to the salon for hair straightening because the chemicals used can ruin your hair in the long run. The alternative is this DIY hair straightener that you can make from home.

You only need the following products:

One tablespoon of olive oil

Three tablespoon of cornstarch

One lemon juice

One cup coconut milk

How to Prepare

Mix the cornstarch and lemon juice until it becomes smooth.

Add coconut milk and olive oil and stir on medium heat until the mixture becomes consistent.

Apply on your hair and leave it there for 2 hours. Place a shower cap and hot towel on top of your hair.

Wash off using shampoo and conditioner.

Do this three times every week or when you feel like it.

Why this Straightener Works

Coconut milk and lemon juice loosen the curls for straight hair. These two have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties that will protect your scalp. This is a good moisturizer that will give your hair a beautiful shine.

Olive oil improves the blood circulation and it conditions your hair. This oil also protects your scalp.

Cornstarch helps this mixture into a cream that coats every strand of hair.