LifestyleUnlock silky hair on a budget: the astonishing power of potato starch

Unlock silky hair on a budget: the astonishing power of potato starch

Potato flour is a kitchen product that works on hair like botox.
Potato flour is a kitchen product that works on hair like botox.
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3:44 AM EST, January 30, 2024, updated: 4:39 AM EST, March 7, 2024

Many women yearn for healthy, nourished, smooth, and shiny hair. We continuously test various cosmetic products with the goal of establishing the perfect routine to achieve these outcomes. This can often be an elusive quest. However, professional salon treatments can help. One such treatment is hair botox, which regenerates damaged hair structure. The key ingredients in this treatment are collagen and hyaluronic acid.

A homemade solution for stunning hair

If budget constraints are a concern, a specific homespun method may deliver very similar results. A simple trip to the grocery store or a rummage in your kitchen could yield potato starch, the magic ingredient. But, how should you use it?

Do you desire silky smooth, glass-like hair? It's quite simple to achieve. As it turns out, potato starch is one of the most effective allies in the quest for nourished and shiny hair. This inexpensive, commonplace ingredient can be a game-changer for women of all hair types, without weighing the hair down.

Creating a conditioner and rinse from potato starch

The first method involves mixing your favorite conditioner with potato starch in a 2:1 ratio. For instance, mix two tablespoons of conditioner with one tablespoon of starch. You can confidently apply this mix to almost all your hair while avoiding the scalp. To amplify the effect, wrap your head with cling film. After thirty minutes, rinse your hair thoroughly. Another method involves creating a rinse. Dissolve a tablespoon of potato starch in a liter of boiled water and apply it as you would any normal hair rinse - after washing your hair.

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