What is Caramel?

Caramel is an absolute sweet tooth favorite. It is a candy created from heated sugar. Caramelization is the process when the molecules of the sugar, heated to 170 degrees Celsius, break down and form a brand-new compound. This new compound is golden brown and has a deep and rich flavor.

How is it made?

Caramel can be made by following two methods, dry and wet. One can make dry caramel from simply heating sugar until it is liquid. On the other hand, you can obtain wet caramel by mixing sugar and water before undergoing the process of caramelization.

Either way, the sugar must constantly be stirred to avoid burning it, which is when hot spots go unnoticed while caramelizing. Making your caramel at home can be tricky because caramel gets burned quickly in more than 30 seconds.

A lot of other ingredients can be added to caramel to make it even more delicious. As much as we like to discuss food, however, that is not what this article is all about. Let us learn more about the caramel hair treatment.

Caramel Natural Hair Treatment

The caramel hair treatment isn’t one of the most popular kinds of hair treatment. However, it is something very interesting for those always looking for new hair care treatments to try. Read on to find out why.

E’tae Caramel Treatment

The caramel hair treatment from E’tae is very popular among hair care enthusiasts. It promises to reconstruct damaged hair deeply and at the same time, bring back the shine of a dull and lifeless mane.

Benefits

• Moisturize hair deeply
• Deeply softens frizzy hair
• Adds protection to the hair from harmful elements of the environment
• Creates a more manageable hair
• Promote hair growth
• Treats damaged hair
• Strengthens hair strands for an overall stronger hair
• Emphasize hair volume and body
• Embeds a deep natural shine
• Restore hair luster

Simply put, this caramel hair treatment product from Etae aims to make your hair healthier and more beautiful. It is made possible through all the organic ingredients that it contains.

Ingredients

The caramel treatment from E’tae is chemical-free. It is always the way to go when it comes to taking care of your hair. It is what makes the product effective in rejuvenating and nourishing your damaged hair.

• Honey- great for making your hair softer because of its moisturizing properties
• Apple Cider Vinegar- restores scalp pH and balance to get rid of the excess sebum and acidity
• Molasses- adds to making the hair softer and light
• Bananas- perfect for strengthening your hair so it won’t be susceptible to harmful elements that can easily break it
• Tea Tree Oil- famous for its ability to get rid of dandruff and more
• Olive Oil- helps retain hair moisture
• Cornstarch- makes your hair thicker which adds volume
• Water- need we say more? It is the best natural hair moisturizer

How to use

Just make sure your hair is damp when you apply the product to your hair. Afterward, cover your head with a shower cap and leave on for as long you like. This way, the product can work its way through your hair deeply. It is advisable to do this once a month. Also, keep in mind to store the product at room temperature.

Do-it-Yourself with Caramel

DIY Caramel Hair Treatment

If you love making your hair treatment, here’s a do-it-yourself caramel hair treatment that you should try. Since we have already established how the caramel hair treatment works, there is no reason why you should not at least give this a try. It is perfect for any hair type, whether it rebounds, curls, or relaxes, or even with just your natural hair.

However, the results of a caramel hair treatment are only temporary. It can last up to 4 weeks. We recommend that you have a caramel hair treatment at least once a month. Since hair treatments are an added cost to our financial obligations, why not spruce up something from your kitchen? Here is a simple caramel hair treatment recipe that you can follow.

Ingredients

• Six tablespoons of Honey
• Six tablespoons of Olive Oil
• 2-3 pieces of bananas (the overripe or very soft kind)
• Three tablespoons of Molasses
• 4-6 tablespoons of water
• One tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1-2 tablespoons of Cornstarch
• One teaspoon of wheat germ oil (you can also use sunflower or grapeseed oil)

How to make and apply

Just follow these easy steps:

1. Except for water, put all the ingredients into the blender. Continue to process until the bananas are liquid (because it might be a little tricky to wash out banana bits from your hair) and you get a smooth mixture.
2. When you get the texture that you want, pour all off into a pan and heat at medium while stirring constantly. When it starts to form a thick batter, which you can achieve by adding water here and there, you can finally set it aside to dry. You have to be alert though because it can thicken pretty quickly due to the cornstarch.
3. Let it cool and prep your hair. Divide your hair into sections secured by a clip.
4. Once the mixture has cooled off, you can apply. Start with your roots going down to your ends. Do this thoroughly. Apply more in the problem areas as much as possible.
5. If you have everything covered with the caramel hair treatment, top it off with a plastic hair cap and leave it on for at least 2 hours. But if you have extra damaged hair, you can leave it on overnight.

Don’t worry if you were not able to use all of the caramel hair treatment mixture that you made, just stock it in the freezer until your next use. How easy is that for a gorgeous makeover?

Caramel Deep Conditioning Shine Hair Treatment

Another kind of DIY caramel hair treatment is the deep caramel conditioning shine hair treatment. It is not applicable to all hair types because it depends on the condition of the hair of the person who will be using it. You can apply this to your entire hair or just as a spot treatment.

If your hair does not work well with heavy oils or butter, then you might want to skip this one. Thus, it is very important to know what ingredients and what kinds of treatment work well with your hair.

Ingredients:

• Two over-ripe bananas
• 1/4  cup honey
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup coconut oil at room temperature
• 1/4 cup of wheat germ oil
• 1/4 cup of shea butter
• 1/4 cup o shine enhancing Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) or fresh lemon juice

As you have noticed, the caramel banana deep conditioning shine hair treatment has the same ingredients with the usual caramel hair treatment. However, this one has the shea butter which makes the treatment a little bit heavier for some and works well for an extra damaged hair.

How to make and apply

1. In a bowl, mix the coconut oil, wheat germ, and shea butter. Microwave until they all melt together.
2. Once it has turned liquid, add this to the mixture of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and banana in a blender. Blend.
3. After a few minutes, add the molasses and honey. The final mixture should have a creamy consistency. If it’s a little too thick, you can add a little bit of water.
4. If done, set aside to cool off. Prep your hair.
5. When applying, experts suggest keeping the mixture off your scalp and roots. Use your fingers or a clean comb to apply to an either wet, damp or dry hair.
6. Evenly coat your hair with the deep conditioning treatment then leave on for at least 3 hours.

Conclusion on Caramel Hair Treatment Options

There you have it! You can choose to buy a product for your caramel hair treatment or be a little more creative and make your mixture. Either way, you are giving your hair a treat.

It is relaxing to spend a whole day pampering yourself and doing something a little out of how your ordinary day goes. There are a bunch of other hair treatments that you can try (see argan oil hair treatment or grow new hair treatment). You can always rely on the internet for some easy-to-do recipes but make sure to do proper research from legit sources.

It’s time you give this caramel hair treatment a try. So call up your girlfriends and make a day out of it, how about next weekend?