The day started very well, you got up on time, took a bath and also, you had time to iron your hair! However, when you got to the office, everyone asked you if a hurricane had passed through your head. The reason? You look it’s a chaos, frizz and loose hairs everywhere. A problem that would never be repeated if you use rice instead of heat.
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Why do we have Chinese or straight hair?
At first glance, one might believe that the cause is in the habits or hygiene products that deal withbut the true origin is found in the genetics. According to a study published in GB HealthWatch in the United States, the culprit gene is the called TCHH, which is responsible for generating the trichohyalin protein, located in the cells that make up the follicle.
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Straighten hair with rice: recipe
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons of rice
- 4 tablespoons of coconut milk
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch or cornstarch
- 8 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup of water
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Preparation
1. In a pot, cook the rice with the water, leave it on the heat until all the liquid is consumed. Let cool for 10 minutes.
2. Place the rice in the blender and grind until it becomes a creamy paste, to which we add the coconut milk. Mix again for two minutes and add the cornstarch.
3. For finish add the olive oil and lemon juicen.
Use
First divide the hair into sections and apply strand by strand. Once all the hair is covered, collect it in a plastic cap and let it sit for 2 hours, then rinse with cold water and dry it.
The result will be truly impressive!
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