Conditioning is a technique to maintain your hair's moisture and ensure it remains luxuriously soft and free from frizz. However, using commercial conditioners filled with chemicals can have detrimental long-term effects. Fortunately, homemade hair conditioners are a simple solution. After all, expensive store-bought products often fall short when it comes to repairing and revitalizing dry and damaged hair.
Yes, you've read it correctly. In this article, we've compiled a selection of the finest natural hair conditioners that you can create at home. Take a look!
We understand that conditioners play a vital role in rejuvenating hair by repairing damage, especially in the case of dry or chemically-treated hair. But how do these hair conditioners operate exactly? When applied to the hair shaft, they work to maintain the scale-like tiles of the cuticle, preventing damage. The proteins in these ingredients bond with the hair's keratin, fortifying the hair shaft.
# Homemade Hair Conditioner With Honey And Olive Oil
Ingredients2 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons olive oil
Shower cap
Method- In a bowl, combine the honey and olive oil until you get a smooth mixture.
- Divide your hair into four sections and start applying the mixture to it.
- Once your hair is fully covered in the honey-oil mixture, cover it with a shower cap.
- Leave the mask in for about 30 minutes and then proceed to wash your hair.
- Rinse the mask out with a mild sulfate-free shampoo and finish with regular conditioner.
# Homemade Hair Conditioner With Egg And Olive Oil
Ingredients
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons olive oil
Water
Method- In a bowl, combine the olive oil and egg yolks until you get a smooth mixture. To this, add a little bit of water to make it easier to apply.
- Divide your hair into four sections and start applying the mixture to it. Optionally, you can work the mixture down from the mid-lengths of your hair or apply it to just the ends.
- Once your hair is fully covered in the egg-oil mixture, cover it with a shower cap.
- Leave the mask in for a couple of hours and then proceed to wash your hair.
- Rinse the mask out with a mild sulfate-free shampoo and finish with regular conditioner. Remember to use cool water while you wash your hair to keep the egg from ‘cooking.’
# Homemade Hair Conditioner With Coconut Oil
Ingredients3 tbsp Coconut Oil
Hot Towel
Method- Heat the coconut oil for a couple of seconds until it is slightly warm.
- Start massaging this oil into your scalp and work it down to the tips of your hair.
- Ensure to focus on the tips as these parts need most conditioning.
- Once your hair and scalp are fully covered, wrap your hair with a hot towel and wait for 45 minutes.
- Proceed to wash your hair with cool water and a mild sulfate-free shampoo. Finish with conditioner.
# Homemade Hair Conditioner With Shea Butter
Ingredients
1 tablespoon shea butter
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon argan oil
2-3 drops of an essential oil of your choice (Optional)
Method- Warm the coconut oil and shea butter together until you get a melted mixture.
- To this, add the argan oil and whip all the ingredients until they are well combined.
- Optionally, you can add a couple of drops of an essential oil of your choice.
- Start applying the mixture to your hair, working it into the roots and down to the tips of your hair.
- Once your hair is fully covered, let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes.
- Proceed to wash your hair with cool water and mild sulfate-free shampoo. Finish with conditioner.
# Homemade Hair Conditioner With Baking Soda
Ingredients
1/4 cup baking soda
1/2 cup conditioner
Plastic bag
Hot towel
Method- In a plastic bowl, mix the baking soda and hair conditioner until you get a well-combined mixture.
- Start applying this to your hair. Work it down from your roots to the tips of your hair.
- Once your hair is fully covered in the mixture, cover it with a plastic bag. Wrap a hot towel over the plastic bag and wait for an hour.
- Proceed to rinse your hair with cool water.
# Homemade Hair Conditioner With Banana
Ingredients
1 ripe banana
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
Shower cap
Method- In a bowl, mash the banana until it is completely free of lumps.
- To the mashed banana, add the olive oil and honey. Mix well.
- Apply this mixture to your hair until it is fully covered.
- Proceed to cover your hair with a shower cap or a plastic bag to avoid a mess. Wait for 30 minutes.
- Wash your hair with cool water and a mild sulfate-free shampoo. Finish with conditioner.