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How to Make Homemade Conditioner
When you learn how to make homemade conditioner, you will find that it is very easy and can help you save money. You can make most homemade conditioner with products most people already have at home. You can also add essential oils for even more health benefits to your hair. Most recipes are super easy and quick. Your hair will really benefit from keeping away from the harsh chemicals most commercial conditioners contain. Here are a few recipes I have found to start with that should help you to learn how to make homemade conditioner. 1. Mayonnaise – That's it! Pretty simple! Massage through your hair until it is evenly coated. Put a shower cap over your hair and let it set for about 15-20 minutes then shampoo and rinse well. This is a real money saver just be sure you are using real mayonnaise. 2. Avocado and egg – Peel, pit, and blend an avocado until you have about one cup of avocado paste then add 2 eggs apply the mixture to your hair put a shower cap over your hair and let it set for about 25 minutes then rinse well. You may also substitute mayonnaise for the eggs in this recipe. 3. Egg yolk and baby oil – Mix 1 teaspoon of baby oil ,1 egg yolk and 1 cup water - Beat the egg yolk until its frothy, then add the oil then beat again. Add the water and massage it through your hair then rinse well. 4. Avocado and organic coconut milk – Peel and pit avocado and mash it. Slowly add coconut milk until it is a thick but even consistency. Massage mixture through your hair, cover it with a shower cap and let it set for about 15 minutes. Then shampoo and rinse well. 5. Rosemary essential oil and olive oil – mix 2-5 drops of rosemary essential oil with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Massage through your hair and wrap your head with a warm damp towel and let it set for about 45 minutes. Then rinse and use shampoo again for a second cleaning. 6. Olive oil and water – Bring ½ cup of water to a boil and add ½ cup of olive oil put in in a container with a lid and shake it well. Let it cool to a comfortable temperature then massage through your hair and cover with a shower cap. Then wrap it with a warm damp towel on top and let it set for about 30 minutes. You may also consider using a hair rinse if your hair is prone to build up. This will also help restore shine to dull hair. 7. Apple cider vinegar rinse - 2 cups of apple cider vinegar and 10 drops of essential oil. You can use lavender, rosemary, or whatever works best for your hair type. You can also add about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to brighten your hair. This works well for blonde hair. Dilute mixture with 1 cup of water. Rinse hair with mixture after you shampoo. Then rinse it out with fresh water. Once you get the basics down making your homemade conditioner you can add the essential oils that will work best for your hair type. For more information on essential oils see our "How to Make Homemade Shampoo" article. Do the research on essential oils your hair will thank you for it! Now that you know how to make homemade conditioner, you will find that it's just many of the small things that you can do to be more frugal and save money! MAIN - ARTICLES - BOOKS - FRUGAL - MONEY SAVING BLOG |
