Easy Homemade Recipes for Hydrated, Bouncy Curls
Looking for a natural break at home? Here are 3 simple recipes to hydrate, define, and add shine to your curls—each with a ready-to-use alternative available on L'Art des Boucles 🍯.
1) Cornstarch Mask – “spring” effect & anti-frizz
Why does it work? The gel-like texture of cornstarch acts as a light humectant that retains water in the fiber and helps curls form without frizz.
Recipe (1 application)
- 1 large tablespoon of cornstarch
- 200 ml of water
Preparation: Over low heat, mix and stir until slightly gelled. Let cool. Do not store.
Application: Apply to clean, damp hair, leave on for 10–20 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. Finish with 30–60 seconds of cold water to smooth the cuticles.
Boost & seal in hydration
After rinsing, add a few drops of Mon Petit Sérum – Dry Oil to the ends, or finish with the Coconut Balm to seal without weighing it down.
Ready-to-use masks
Intense Mask • Anti-Frizz Mask • Fortifying Coconut-Spirulina Mask
2) Flaxseed Gel – moisturizing, anti-frizz, defining
Why does it work? Flax seeds release mucilages that hydrate and gently coat the fiber, for clean, supple curls.
Recipe (medium pot)
- 1/2 cup of flax seeds
- 2 glasses of water
Preparation: Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Strain until smooth (fine/sticky strainer). Let cool.
Application: Apply to wet hair after cream/leave-in. Scrunch, then let air dry or use a warm diffuser.
Express routine
Finish with 30–60 seconds of cold water to rinse the treatment. Use an ultra-soft towel to wring out without frizz, then your linen gel.
3) Yogurt & Honey Mask – Softness & Shine
Why does it work? Yogurt provides sweet sugars and proteins, while honey is humectant: an ideal combination for softening, smoothing the fiber, and reviving shine.
Recipe (1 application)
- 3 tbsp. of natural yogurt (vegetable possible)
- 1 tbsp honey
- (optional) 1 tsp light vegetable oil
Application: on clean, towel-dried hair, leave on for 15–20 min, rinse with lukewarm water , then finish with cold water .
Definition & flexibility
After rinsing, apply the Milk'n + Gelée Curl n'Go – In Haircare duo, then seal the ends with the Coconut Balm .
Tips to optimize your recipes (simple & concrete)
- Clean & towel-dried hair : the recipes penetrate better after a gentle wash, on hair that has just been towel-dried.
- Modest quantities : it is better to prepare a small amount and use it immediately (homemade recipes do not keep ).
- Hygiene : clean utensils, clean hands, non-metallic bowl.
- Exposure time : respect the durations (avoid excessively long exposures which can be heavy).
- Smart rinse : lukewarm to remove, then 30–60 seconds of cold water to smooth the cuticle and increase shine.
- Seal in moisture : Finish your styling routine with a few drops of serum/oil on the ends or a light balm.
- Frequency : 1 recipe/week is enough. Alternate with a ready-to-use mask for effectiveness and time savings.
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