Conditioner is used to balance the pH of the hair while restoring essential oils to the hair and making it look shiny after shampooing. Making your own conditioner at home is a great way to save money and stop using chemicals in your hair. In addition, most of the materials needed are readily available at home.
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Method 1 of 3: Using Homemade Ingredients
Step 1. Mix 1/2 cup of yogurt, mayonnaise and one egg white together to make a quick conditioner
Although some people are reluctant to use sauce as a conditioner, mayonnaise is a great ingredient for glossy hair. Egg whites contain protein that can help restore damaged hair, while vinegar will help restore the pH balance in the scalp. This simple mixture spreads easily on your hair and can be used like a regular conditioner. You just need to mix them together in a bowl and use them as usual.
- Don't use hot water to rinse your hair or the egg whites will just boil on your head.
- Replace unflavored yogurt with vanilla yogurt for a subtle vanilla aroma.
Step 2. Combine a tablespoon of honey, half a cup of whole milk, and a few drops of olive oil in a bowl or cup
Stir the mixture until smooth, and apply to your hair.
- Add a teaspoon of cinnamon for a fresh, spicy aroma.
- Some people believe that adding mashed bananas can also help prevent hair breakage.
Step 3. Try aloe vera or shea butter conditioner for split ends
Mix aloe or shea butter with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil to make it easier to blend, then apply it to your hair after shampooing. You can also skip adding olive oil to make a simple and effective leave-in conditioner.
You don't need a lot of ingredients, just pour a small amount on your fingertips and run it through the ends of your hair to prevent split ends
Step 4. Coat your hair with warm coconut or olive oil overnight
Oil is essential for healthy hair, so this overnight conditioning treatment is great for nourishing and beautifying hair. Be sure to cover your head with a shower cap to prevent the oil from soaking the sheets. This method is especially useful for dry and damaged hair. Repeat 2-3 times a week, or as often as hair needs.
- Heat the oil until it is warm, but not hot to the touch.
- Massage the oil into the hair, smoothing it from the scalp to the ends of the hair.
- Rinse off the oil in the morning.
Step 5. Use avocado as the base for a deep-cleansing conditioner
This recipe combines many of the principles of home conditioners to create a cleansing conditioner that fights dandruff. Use a blender to mix the following ingredients and reap the benefits:
- 1 perfectly ripe avocado,
- 2-3 teaspoons of honey,
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil,
- 1/4 cup aloe vera juice, (available at most health and specialty grocery stores)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
- If the resulting mixture is too thick, add more aloe or water.
Step 6. Add spices, oils or scents to the conditioner mixture as per your requirement
Regular conditioners are actually quite simple: basic ingredients (like yogurt, avocado, honey), pH balancer (vinegar, lemon juice), and a little oil (coconut oil, olive oil, mayonnaise). Then you are free to mix and match ingredients to create the right conditioner for you. Try adding:
- Fine flax seeds.
- Lavender, lemon, sage, bergamot or rosemary extracts.
- Milk or cream to thin the mixture and make it easier to apply.
Method 2 of 3: Using Apple Cider Vinegar
Step 1. Understand that apple cider vinegar is great for balancing the pH of your hair
This classic liquid is the basis of many home remedies, and is a natural way to leave hair clean and shiny. The apple cider vinegar will mix with the water, so don't worry about your hair smelling sour. Rinsing your hair briefly will also remove any lingering odors.
Step 2. Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup vinegar, mix well
Just add the solution and stir until smooth. Your basic conditioner is ready. Shake the bottle before use and make sure the two ingredients are evenly mixed.
This simple mixture is a great base and will help you create a custom conditioner
Step 3. Add essential oils like lavender or bergamot if your hair is oily
This oil will cleanse the hair and return the essential oils to the hair follicles. That way, your hair doesn't have to produce too much oil after shampooing, which will eventually lead to greasy hair. Pour 6-7 drops of the following essential oils:
- Bergamot
- lavender
- Lemon
- Rosemary
- Sandalwood
- tea tree
Step 4. Add an anti-dandruff ingredient if your hair is dandruff
Apple cider vinegar conditioner can quickly be used to treat dandruff. Just pour in 6-7 drops of the following essential oils and extracts to fight dandruff:
- Peppermint
- lavender
- Lemon
- Thyme
- Rosemary
Step 5. Soak rosemary or lavender stems in the apple cider vinegar mixture for 1-2 weeks to make them flavorful
Simply insert the stems of the plant after mixing the ingredients of the conditioner and leave it in for a few weeks. Strain the stems of the plant when you're done, and you'll have a conditioner that will leave your hair smelling fresh for 1-2 hours after using it.
Method 3 of 3: How to Use Conditioner
Step 1. Wet hair with cool or cool water
Hot water will damage the hair because it opens the pores on the hair shaft and draws moisture and oil out of it.
If you like hot showers, try splashing your hair with cold water for 30 seconds right before it to help reduce some of the impact
Step 2. Squeeze the hair to remove the water before applying the conditioner
Wet hair with water will make it difficult for the conditioner to stick to the hair shaft. After rinsing, squeeze the hair to slightly dry it. You can even gently pat the towel to remove the water from the surface of your hair.
Step 3. Apply conditioner to the ends of your hair
Do not massage conditioner into the scalp because it is not useful. Apply the conditioner to both palms and then, apply it in the middle of the hair shaft and work it all the way to the ends.
You only need a penny-sized amount of conditioner because too much will weigh down your hair and make it look limp
Step 4. Leave the conditioner for 2-5 minutes before rinsing it off
That way, the hair has enough time to absorb the conditioner and leave the hair fresh and healthy.
Step 5. Try using conditioner before, not after shampooing
Most people usually wash their hair before using conditioner, but using "the other way around" tends to promise shiny, bouncy hair. Just apply conditioner, leave for a few minutes, and rinse before shampooing.
- Don't worry if your hair feels greasy after using the conditioner, the shampoo will take care of it.
- Try swapping the order of shampoo and conditioner for a week and feel the difference. You can easily go back to the original method if you are not satisfied with the results.
Step 6. Use conditioner even if you don't shampoo
Shampoo will remove essential oils for hair, and should only be used once every 2-3 days. On the other hand, you can always use conditioner as it can restore the pH balance and make your hair look shiny and beautiful.
- People with oily hair may need to shampoo more often.
- You can also use a little conditioner without having to shower. Just pour a small amount onto your fingertips and massage the conditioner into the ends of your hair until it's absorbed.
Tips
- Remember to always rinse your hair thoroughly after using conditioner.
- Condition your hair before swimming, put on a swim cap, and rinse after swimming.
