5 Most Effective Homemade Hair Conditioners
Have you ever decided to take a shower wanted to use a hair conditioner and realized it was over? Looked at your ends and regretted that last blow dry? Don’t let the damage get to your hair. Make your own conditioner.
It is not as complicated as it seems. Use household products to protect your hair and give it an enviable shine. Homemade conditioners are easy to make and healthier for your hair.
1. Apple Cider Vinegar Conditioner
Ingredients:
- Apple Cider Vinegar ( 1 tablespoon)
- Water (1 cup)
- Optional Essential oils. Add 6-10 drops of oils like lavender, lemon, rosemary, peppermint, sage, tea tree and others. These have their own properties and add a pleasant smell
How To:
- Mix your ingredients in a clean bottle
- Shake before every use. Gently massage into hair and scalp
- Leave for 2-3 minutes
- Rinse well
Pro Tip: Best used in combination with homemade shampoo.
2. Homemade Oil Conditioner
Ingredients:
- Olive, coconut or any essential oil.
How To:
- Rub a few drops of the oil of your choice between your fingertips
- Apply on the ends of your hair
- Leave for 2-3 minutes
- Rinse well
Pro Tip: If rinsed well it will leave your hair well hydrated without being oily.
3. Natural Aloe Vera Conditioner
Ingredients:
- Aloe Vera Gel (4 tablespoons)
- Lemon (One whole)
- Peppermint Oil (5 drops)
How To:
- Mix the ingredients and set aside
- Apply through the length of your hair after you shampoo it
- Let it sit for 5 minutes
- Wash well
Pro Tip: Use fresh aloe vera gel if possible.
4. Homemade Yogurt Conditioner
Ingredients:
- Yogurt (3 tablespoons)
- Honey (1 teaspoon)
- Apple Cider Vinegar (1 teaspoon)
- Coconut Oil (1 teaspoon)
- Peppermint Oil (5 drops)
How To:
- Combine all ingredients
- Apply after wash
- Apply from root to tips
- Rinse well
Pro Tip: Replace peppermint oil with any essential oil of your choice for a fragrance of your choice.
5. Coconut Oil and Honey Conditioner
Ingredients:
- Virgin Coconut Oil (1 tablespoon)
- Honey (1 tablespoon)
- Lemon Juice (1 tablespoon)
- Optional Curd (2 teaspoons)
- Rose Water (1 teaspoon)
How To:
- Combine all the ingredients and mix well
- Squeeze the hair to get rid of excess water
- Apply mixture to the length of the hair
- Leave on from 5-7 minutes
- Rinse well
Pro Tip: Add an essential oil for deeper nourishment and unique smell.
An Alternative
Often we also find ourselves stuck in situations wherein having one drop of leave in conditioner could make all the difference. For those times when you run out use this trick:
Hand lotion can be used as a replacement for leave in conditioner. The ingredients can also work for your hair and help retain its sleekness. Lotion has a thinner consistency than moisturizer so it doesn’t need to be washed out.
Pro Tip: Use less than a pea-sized amount and work it through your hair
Caution: Don’t use too much or it will make your hair greasy
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