Honey is famous for its high sweetening capacity. In addition, this natural ingredient has many healthy properties that contribute to the well-being of the body as a whole. The list includes benefits such as anti-aging effects, regulation of cholesterol levels and, of course, its actions in the most different beauty products. But, have you ever thought of using honey on your hair?

In the case of skin care, its nutritional richness comes mainly from the B, C, and E complex vitamins and its various minerals, among them calcium and magnesium. But the power of honey goes beyond skincare, because it is an excellent ingredient to make hair more beautiful and full of life.

"The honey is a natural humectant, so it will help retain moisture in the hair, leaving it softer and shinier," says Bruna Nunes, hairstylist at Jacques Janine Jardins. This feature is important because it prevents hair from getting brittle and damaged, "In addition, it acts as an antibacterial, oxygenating the scalp and preventing flaking, for example,he adds.

Likewise, honey helps to accelerate the hair growth process, helps to reduce hair loss, and can be included in the treatment of problems such as psoriasis and eczema that affect the scalp.

Tips for using honey on hair

Indicated for all hair types, honey can be used alone or together with a mask, which works as a potentiator of its effects: "However, always remember to wash your hair before, give the pause recommended by the mask manufacturer, and rinse well afterwards", warns Bruna.

The hairstylist presents three great recipes for using honey on hair. Check them out!

To add shine: honey + oil

"Use the honey as a pre-shampoo: with damp hair, apply pure honey on the hair and leave it on for 5 minutes, then apply the capillary oil you usually use to moisturize the hair and leave it on for another 10 minutes," she explains. Then just wash and finish as you prefer.

To nourish: honey on hair with avocado

"You can mix the honey and avocado in a blender to create a super-nourishing mask: 100g of avocado and a spoonful of honey. Apply the mask after shampooing and leave it on for 10 minutes," says Bruna. Then rinse thoroughly to remove excess mixture.

To rebuild: honey + natural yogurt + egg

"The combination of these three ingredients will leave your hair much stronger and with plenty of shine. Simply whip the ingredients and apply to the hair after shampooing and leave on for 10 minutes. Then, rinse thoroughly.

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