Remedy
Hair shelfCoconut Milk-Lemon Smoothing Treatment for Hair Straightening
When hair is unmanageably curly/frizzy, before events for smoother look, after chemical damage.
From the household notebook
“Baal bahut ulajh jaate hain? Nariyal doodh lagao — mulayam ho jayenge! Yeh Kerala ki auraton ka raaz hai — unke baal kitne seedhe aur sundar hote hain!”
Dadima’s tip: Baal gile hone chahiye — sukhe baalon pe utna absorb nahi hota. Aur towel se ragdo mat — halke se dabaao.
You will need
Ingredients
nariyal ka doodh (coconut milk)
1 cup (fresh from grated coconut or canned)Substitute canned coconut cream
Availability Available abroad
nimbu ras (lemon juice)
2 tbspSubstitute lime juice
Availability Available abroad
zeytoon tel (olive oil)
1 tbspSubstitute argan oil
Availability Available abroad
How to make it
Preparation
- Mix coconut milk and lemon juice in a bowl
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until a cream layer forms on top
- Scoop out the cream layer
- Add olive oil, mix well
- Apply from mid-length to tips on damp hair
- Comb through gently with wide-tooth comb
- Cover with shower cap
- Leave for 45-60 minutes
- Wash with mild shampoo
- Let hair air dry straight — no towel rubbing
Works best for
Dosage
Once a week for 4-6 weeks to see smoother hair. Then twice a month for maintenance.
When not to use
If you have very fine, thin hair — coconut milk may weigh it down too much.