Hair conditioners you can make at home for every hair type.
Damaged hair is something we have all suffered from at some point in our life. Every conditioner or shampoo is generally loaded with parabens and sulfates which further add to the frizz and damage of the hair. So, we have combined a list of 6 conditioners you can make at home just with kitchen ingredients that are free from all these hazardous chemicals and will nourish and moisturize your hair from within-
1. Banana hair mask
What will you need?
- 2 ripe bananas
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- 3 tablespoons of milk
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- Processing time
- 15-30 minutes
Process
Mash the bananas and then mix all of the ingredients to form a thick paste. Apply it to your hair and leave it for at least 15-30 minutes for desired results.
How often?
You can use this mask twice or thrice every week.
Why does it work?
It might come as a surprise to you but the banana is one of the best natural hair conditioners. It is highly beneficial to people who have damaged hair and will help you a great deal to get rid of your frizz and roughness.
2. Honey and Almond oil enriched hair conditioner
What will you need?
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- A shower cap
- Processing time
- 30 minutes
Process
Combine honey with almond oil and blend until you have a smooth mixture. After making four partitions in your hair apply the mixture liberally all over. Cover your hair with a shower cap after you have fully applied the mixture all over your hair. Keep it on for 30 minutes and then wash your hair with a mild sulfate free shampoo. Using the conditioner after this is optional.
How often?
You can use this conditioner once a week or three times a month for best results.
Why does it work?
Olive oil is a natural hair conditioner. It gives you moisture,
3. DIY conditioner made with shea butter
What will you need?
- 1 tbsp Shea Butter
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1 tsp Argan Oil
- 2-3 drops of an Essential Oil of your choice (Optional)
- Processing time
- 30 minutes
Process
Heat the coconut oil and shea butter together to get a melted mixture. Add argan oil to this mixture and blend until mixed well. You can then add a few drops of an essential oil of your choice to get you desired fragrance and effect. Cover your hair entirely from roots till tips and let it sit for around 30 minutes in your hair. You can then shampoo your hair with a mild sulfate free shampoo and then end your regime with a conditioner for best results.
How often?
You can use this conditioner two to three times a week easily.
Why does it work?
Shea butter is a rich source of fatty acids and oil that help you keep frizz under control. One of its greatest benefits is that this helps you get rid of split ends so you don’t have to cut your hair! This natural conditioner keeps your hair from drying and also reduces the harmful effect that chemical loaded conditioners have on your hair.
4. Hair conditioner with baking soda
What will you need?
- 1/4 cup Baking Soda
- 1/2 cup Conditioner
- Plastic Bag
- Hot Towel
- Processing time
- 45 minutes to 60 minutes
Process
Mix baking soda with any hair conditioner of your choice in a plastic bowl. You can work it down starting from your roots till your tips. Cover your hair with a plastic bag after you are done applying the conditioner in your hair. Keep it on for an hour and then rinse your hair with cold water.
How often?
You can use this conditioner once a month.
Why does it work?
Baking soda is an effective natural cleanser that cleans the impurities out of your hair thoroughly. This mix not only cleans your hair but also leaves it feeling soft and moisturized giving your hair the hydration it requires along with the conditioner so your hair does not strip off any natural oils.
5. Aloe Vera Hair Conditioner
What will you need?
- Aloe Vera gel (you can take the natural gel directly from the plant or use the ones available in markets as well)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Processing time
- 5- 15 minutes
Process
Take the Aloe Vera gel and lemon juice and whisk them well in a bowl so they are mixed well. Apply this paste on your hair after you have shampooed your hair and cleaned it. The shampoo used can be of your choice. Leave it on for 5 minutes or longer if you desire and then rinse it off with lukewarm water for your desired results.
How often?
You can use this conditioner every time you shampoo your hair or two or three times every week.
Why does it work?
Aloe Vera is the magic plant that is highly beneficial. It will stimulate your hair growth as it Aloe Vera works wonder on the skin and therefore it will nourish your scalp which will help you have stronger hair from the roots. Aloe Vera makes your hair shiny and one of its use is that it helps in restoring the PH balance of your hair making it softer, stronger and shinier.
6. Coconut Milk hair conditioner
What will you need?
- 1 and a half teaspoon of coconut milk.
- 1 teaspoon of shampoo
- Processing time
- 5- 15 minutes.
Process
Mix the shampoo and coconut milk together. Use this as any regular shampoo you would use normally. Then for conditioning take one teaspoon of coconut oil on your palms and rub it in your hair from roots till tips like you would use a serum. No need to rinse this and then proceed to dry your hair and then style it as per your desire.
How often?
You can use this every time you shampoo your hair or two or three times every week.
Why does it work?
Enriched with Vitamins B, C, and E coconut milk works very well in restoring as well as maintaining the health of your hair. This will not weigh down your hair or make it greasy or oily but provide all the necessary hydration and moisture which will condition your hair.