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1
Mix 1/2 cup plain yogurt, mayonnaise, and one egg white
together for a quick conditioner. While some people are little turned-off by
the idea of using a condiment for conditioner, mayonnaise is a great way to add
a healthy shine to your hair. The egg whites contain proteins that help damaged
hair, and the vinegar helps restore a balanced pH to your scalp.[1] This little
mixture spreads easily and can be used just like normal conditioner. Simply
whisk them together in a bowl and apply like normal.
Do not use hot water to wash your hair or you risk cooking
the egg whites on your head.
Substitute vanilla yogurt for plain for a light vanilla
scent.[2]
2
Mix together a tablespoon of honey, half cup of whole milk,
and a few drops of olive oil in a bowl or cup. Stir the mixture well and apply
it to your head.
Add a teaspoon of cinnamon for a wonderful, spiced scent.
Some people believe that adding one pureed banana can also
help prevent hair breakage.
3
try aloe Vera or Shea butter conditioner to fight split ends.
Mix either aloe or Shea butter with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil to make it
easily spreadable, then mix it over your hair after shampoo. You can also skip
the olive oil for a simple and effective leave-in conditioner.
You won't need a lot-- simply put a little on your fingertips
and focus on the ends of your hair to fight split ends.[5]
4
Coat your hair with warm coconut or olive overnight. Oil is
essential for healthy hair, so this overnight conditioner is a great way to get
your hair happy and healthy. Be sure to cover your hair with a shower cap to
prevent the oil from getting on your sheets. This is particularly useful for
dry, damaged hair. Repeat 2-3 times a week, or as often as you hair
requires.[6]
Heat the oil up until it is warm, but not hot, to the touch.
Massage the oil into your hair, spreading it from the scalp
up to the end of the hair.
Rinse the oil out in the morning.
5
Use avocado as the base of a deep-cleansing conditioner. The
following recipe combines many of the principles of homemade conditioners to
make a deep cleaning, dandruff fighting conditioner. Use a blender to mix the
following ingredients and reap the homemade-rewards:
1 fully ripened avocado,
2-3 teaspoons honey,
1 tsp coconut oil,
1/4 cup aloe Vera juice, (available at most health stores and
specialty grocers)
1 tsp fresh lemon juice.[7]
If the mixture is too thick, add more aloe Vera or some
water.
6
Add herbs, oils, or scents to your mix to customize your
conditioner. The basics of conditioner are actually pretty simple: a base (like
yogurt, avocado, honey), a pH balancer (vinegar, lemon juice), and some oil
(coconut, olive, mayo). From there you have free reign to mix and match
ingredients to get the right balance for you. Try adding:
Ground flax seeds.
Lavender, lemon, sage, bergamot, or rosemary extract.
Milk or cream to thin the mixture and make it easier to
apply.[8]
method 2 using apple vinegar
1
Know that apple cider vinegar is great at balancing the pH of
your hair. This classic liquid is the basis of many home remedies and is an
all-natural way to keep your hair clean and shiny. It is mixed with water, so
don't fret about your hair smelling vinegary. A quick rinse will get rid of any
odor.[9]
2
Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup vinegar and mix well. Simply
combine the liquids and shake them until they are well mixed. Your basic
conditioner is done. Shake the bottle before using it to make sure it is still
well mixed.[10]
This simple mixture is a good base that will help customize
your conditioner.
3
Add essential oils like lavender or bergamot if you have
greasy hair. These oils will clean off your hair and return essential oils to
hair follicles. This prevents your hair from overcompensating and producing a
lot of oil shortly after you get out of the shower, which leads to greasy hair.
Add 6-7 drops the following essential oils:
Bergamot
Lavender
Lemon
Rosemary
Sandalwood
Tea tree[11]
4
Add dandruff fighting oils if you are having trouble with
flakes. Apple cider vinegar conditioner can be quickly adapted to deal with
dandruff. Simply add 6-7 drops of the following oils and extracts to help fight
off flakes:
Peppermint
Lavender
Lemon
Thyme
Rosemary[12]
5
Soak sprigs of rosemary or lavender in your mixture for 1-2
weeks to get scented conditioner. Simply add the springs after mixing up the
conditioner and leave them in for a few weeks. Strain out the branches when you
are done for conditioner that leaves your head smelling wonderful for 1-2 hours
after using it.[13]
method 3 how to use your conditioner
1
Wet your hair with cool or cold water. Hot water damages your
hair by opening up pores on the hair shaft, allowing moisture and oil to
escape.[14]
If you love hot showers, try dosing your hair with cold water
for 30 seconds right before getting out to mitigate some of the effects.
2
Squeeze the water out of your hair before applying
conditioner. Your hair is already soaking with water, making it harder to get
the conditioner into the hair strand. After rinsing, dry out your hair a bit by
lightly squeezing it. You can even lightly blot your hair with a towel to get
rid of surface water.[15]
3
Apply conditioner to the tips of your hair. You don't want to
massage the conditioner into your scalp where it won't do you any good. Spread
the conditioner along your palms and then, starting in the middle of your hair,
work it out towards the tips.[16]
4
Leave the conditioner in for 2-5 minutes before rinsing out.
This gives your hair time to absorb the conditioner and leaves it clean and
happy.
5
try using conditioner before, not after, you shampoo. Most
people naturally shampoo their hair and then apply conditioner, but a recent
"reverse wash" trend promises shiny, high-volume hair. Simply apply
conditioner, leave it in for several minutes, and then rinse it out before
applying shampoo.[17]
Don't worry if your hair feels greasy after the conditioner
-- the shampoo will deal with this.
Try out the reverse routine for a week and see how it feels.
It is easy to go back if you aren't satisfied with the results.
6
Use conditioner even when you don't shampoo. Shampoo strips
essential oils from your hair, and should really only be used every 2-3 days.
But you should always use conditioner, as it restores your hair's pH balance
and lends it a gorgeous sheen.[18]
People with greasier hair may need to shampoo more often.
You can use a small amount of conditioner without showering
too. Just use your fingertips to massage it into the tips of your hair -- it
will soak it up.
