Janet J
Conditioning is a process that keeps your hair hydrated and makes it smooth, frizz-free, and soft. However, applying chemicals to your hair can be unhealthy in the future. Here, we are discussing a few homemade hair conditioners that can be made at home easily.
Benefits of Hair Conditioners
- Helps in treating dry, damaged, and chemically-treated hair
- Reduces the friction between hair fibres
- Reduces frizz
- Smoothens your hair and makes it more manageable
- Enhances the shining effect
- Enhances hydrophobicity of hair fiber
Whether you have curly, straight, or wavy hair, hair conditioners give your hair the required moisture. Now, let’s dive into the DIY effective homemade hair conditioners.
1. Egg and vinegar conditioner- To make this hair conditioner, you need eggs, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar. Whisk two to three eggs and add a tablespoon of vinegar and 2 teaspoons of lime juice. Combine everything well. Add nearly one and a half teaspoon of olive oil and one tablespoon of honey to it. Combine everything well in a blender till a thick paste is formed. Apply this paste on the hair tips and leave it for nearly 10 to 15 minutes before washing it off with water. An egg is one of the best effective homemade hair conditioners that not only helps in treating dry hair but also adds a shining effect to the hair.
Olive oil makes the hair stronger. Honey keeps your hair well hydrated and vinegar is meant for treating hair loss. So, you can use them daily to make your hair a lot healthier and stronger.
2. Honey and coconut oil conditioner- Take a tablespoon of coconut oil, a tablespoon of lemon juice, a tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of rose water, and two tablespoons of curd. Combine all of them well and apply them on your hair after washing your hair with shampoo. Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes and wash off with running water. Coconut oil not just helps in making your hair soft and smooth, but helps in making your hair grow thicker and longer. The essential fatty acids and minerals in coconut oil nourishes the scalp.
3. Conditioner made with olive oil and egg- The yolk of an egg can be hydrating as it contains all essential fats. The egg yolk helps in promoting hair growth. Also, it helps in preserving hair endingsand rejuvenate the dry and damaged hair. It is known for reducing hair loss, treat dandruff, and baldness. This is a great hair conditioner if you have dry and frizzy hair.
To make this hair conditioner at home, you will need:
a) 2 egg yolks
b) 2 tablespoons of olive oil
c) Water
Take a bowl, mix olive oil and egg yolks until you get a smooth texture. To this, add some water so that you can apply it easily. Next, divide your hair into four parts and start to apply the mixture on it. You can work the mixture down from the mid area of your hair or just apply it on the ends. Once your hair is covered with the egg and oil mixture, use a shower cap to cover the hair. Leave it like that for a couple of hours and then wash your hair. Wash the mask with a mild-sulfate free shampoo and apply regular conditioner. Make sure you use cool water while washing your hair.
4. Aloe Vera conditioner- Take one tablespoon of lemon juice and add four tablespoons of Aloe Vera gel in a bowl and mix all them properly. Apply it on your hair and wait for at least five minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water. Aloe Vera stimulates hair growth and adds a shine to them. It is known for restoring the pH balance of the hair.